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• I-69 back open after crash near Goshen Road stalls traffic for third day in a row

  28-06-2023 23:37 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Interstate 69 (I-69) near Goshen Road is back open after a crash stalled traffic in the area for a third straight afternoon.Traffic cameras on the Indiana Department of Transportation's Trafficwise website showed a crash happened in the area between Goshen Road and the Leesburg Road overpass.Google Maps also reported a crash in the area, and Google Maps showed traffic was backed up to Illinois Road.
  INDOT reported that I-69 opened back up to traffic around 6:15 p.m.Two
  
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• Crash on I-69 near Goshen Road stalls traffic for third day in a row

  28-06-2023 23:37 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Another crash on the northbound lanes of Interstate 69 (I-69) near Goshen Road has stalled traffic in the area for a third straight afternoon.Traffic cameras on the Indiana Department of Transportation's Trafficwise website show traffic backed up in the area between Goshen Road and the Leesburg Road overpass.Google Maps also reported a crash in the area, and Google Maps shows that traffic is backed up to Illinois Road.
  Two separate crashes happened in the same area on
  
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• COURTS: Teen charged as adult in 2022 shooting

  28-06-2023 23:23 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A juvenile is facing felony charges as an adult in what is likely a connection to a 2022 East Lewis Street shooting that left a woman with life-threatening injuries.Allen County prosecutors this week formally charged Zondra C. Lee with felony counts of aggravated battery and criminal recklessness as well as an enhancement charge of using a firearm in the commission of a crime.Since Lee is a juvenile - his exact age has not yet been released - some court records are not
  
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• Handcrafted string quartet will once again be played, thanks to Sweetwater

  28-06-2023 22:50 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - She played the violin.He was a tool and die maker.To show his love for her, he built a string quartet.Two violins, a viola and a cello.Esther Fulton and Thomas Mock filled their home with four children. Classical music was played on the stereo every Sunday and impromptu concerts were held when families still gathered around the piano.Thomas Mock with a violin he created in an old newspaperThe Mock family musical gatheringTammy Silowsky, Sweetwater's orchestral string lu
  
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• Pickleball may cost Americans millions in health bills

  28-06-2023 22:42 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Pickleball has burst onto the scene as one of the nation's fastest-growing sports due to its easy nature to play and low barrier of entry for athleticism.
  However, is the inviting face of pickleball hiding a dangerous sport?
  You might think that when you see that Bloomberg reported that Americans will pay nearly $400 million in medical costs due to pickleball.
  "I've seen several meniscal tears from a pickleball injury," said Luke Berghoff, a sports medicine p
  
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• Expect an increased shopping cart for the Fourth, how can I save?

  28-06-2023 22:06 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -Be prepared to spend more at your cookout during theFourth of July. Hoosiers can expect to spend an 8% more at the grocery store, that's according to a recent survey done by the Indiana Farm Bureau.
  Below is the cookout items on the survey:
  Question is, how can I save? Indiana Farm Bureau Chief Economist Todd Davis suggest seeking holiday deals at the grocery stores.
  "Stores run their holiday specials, very likely that consumers can find items at a lower cost than what w
  
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• Police: Adams County crash leaves man in critical condition, injures 3 others

  28-06-2023 21:47 via wane.com
  
  ADAMS COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- The Adams County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) is investigating a crash that left a man in critical condition and also injured three other people.At approximately 7:53 a.m. on Tuesday, police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Covered Bridge Road between Geneva and Berne. Driver killed in crash on U.S. 33 in northwest Allen CountyWhen officers arrived, they found a silver Toyota Scion with three injured people inside and a white Fort Escort with an injured driver.Authorit
  
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• Why is there so much smoke right now?

  28-06-2023 21:36 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Numerous air quality alerts have already been issued over the past couple of months, due to Canadian wildfire smoke in the atmosphere. Yet, only now, is the smoke so visible, impactful, and, even, harmful to our daily lives.Local air quality readings have reached "Unhealthy" and "Very Unhealthy" levels and people have been advised to stay indoors, close doors/windows, and wear masks when headed out.The reasons behind the smoke being so thick right now have to do with th
  
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• Knives, confessions and search warrants: Judge in Delphi murder case unseals more than 100 court documents

  28-06-2023 20:33 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - More than 100 documents have been unsealed Wednesday in the Delphi murder case, in which Richard Allen is accused of killing Abby Williams and Libby German in February 2017.Judge Frances C. Gull entered an order for documents to be unsealed in State of Indiana vs. Richard M. Allen.The unsealed documents can be found here. John McGauley, court executive in Allen Superior Court, said the files would soon be made available to the public.The documents range from mundane p
  
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• Judge in Delphi murder case unseals more than 100 court documents

  28-06-2023 20:33 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - More than 100 documents have been unsealed Wednesday in the Delphi murder case, in which Richard Allen is accused of killing Abby Williams and Libby German in February 2017.Judge Frances C. Gull entered an order for documents to be unsealed in State of Indiana vs. Richard M. Allen.The unsealed documents can be found here. John McGauley, court executive in Allen Superior Court, said the files would soon be made available to the public.The documents range from mundane p
  
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• Judge in Delphi case unseals more than 100 court documents

  28-06-2023 20:33 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - More than 100 documents have been unsealed Wednesday in the Delphi murder case, in which Richard Allen is accused of killing Abby Williams and Libby German in February 2017.Judge Frances C. Gull entered an order for documents to be unsealed in State of Indiana vs. Richard M. Allen.The unsealed documents can be found here. John McGauley, court executive in Allen Superior Court, said the files would soon be made available to the public.The documents range from mundane p
  
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• New laws going into effect in Indiana in 2023

  28-06-2023 19:08 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS – In March, Indiana lawmakers wrapped up the 2023 legislative session.Many of the laws passed during the session will go into effect on July 1 after being signed by Gov. Eric Holcomb.Here’s a look at some of them.Work zone speed camerasWith House Enrolled Act 1015, lawmakers approved a pilot program for speed cameras in active work zones. Holcomb received the bill on April 26 and signed it into law on May 1.The measure is intended to curb speeding in road construction si
  
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• Years in the making, improvements on the way for Franke Park

  28-06-2023 18:56 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Construction began Wednesday on a project at Franke Park that will bring perks including a new entrance from Goshen Road and a rentable pavilion that can hold hundreds of people.City officials gathered to break ground on phase one of the Franke Park Renaissance Master Plan. Listed in the plans are a new winding, tree-lined entrance from Goshen Road; an enclosed pavilion that can be rented out and holds 400 people; a paved multi-use trail connecting to neighborhoods in t
  
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• Tip leads to arrest of Wabash man for child porn

  28-06-2023 18:31 via wane.com
  
  WABASH, Ind. (WANE) A tip to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has led to an arrest for possession of child pornography according to a news release from Indiana State Police.
  An investigation began after Indiana State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force was forwarded the tip which led to a search warrant request. On Tuesday, June 27, warrant was served at a home located at 344 Elm Street in Wabash.While serving the warrant, police found multiple electronic dev
  
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• Texas largemouth bass confirmed as world record catch

  28-06-2023 18:24 via wane.com
  
  TYLER, Texas (KETK) - After months of anxiously waiting to hear back from the International Game Fish Association (IGFA), Lea Anne Powell got confirmation that she had officially broken the world record for the biggest largemouth bass ever caught in her line class.Powell explained that the process to get the record confirmed by the IGFA was thorough."The process was fairly intensive. I had to go online, fill out a whole bunch of paperwork and then I actually had to mail in a line sample of the l
  
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• FWCS suspending outdoor activities due to poor air quality

  28-06-2023 18:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Due to air quality that is considered unhealthy, Fort Wayne Community Schools announced Wednesday that the district is suspending all outdoor activities.In a statement, district spokesperson Scott Murray said:
  Due to the unhealthy air quality caused by the Canadian wildfire, FWCS is suspending outside activities until conditions improve. Fort Wayne air quality is currently categorized as red/unhealthy. Recommendations to protect yourself from poor air quality are to st
  
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• Construction project to start on stretch U.S. 24/Jefferson Blvd.

  28-06-2023 17:55 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Yet another road construction project is set to get underway on July 5.
  The project will require alternating lane closures in both directions of U.S. 24 and Old U.S. 24, or Jefferson Boulevard, for repaving.Crews will be working between Manor Woods Parkway and Lutheran Medical Parkway. After August 1, all restrictions will be nighttime-only. Major Fort Wayne intersection to close for a monthFrom approximately August 3 to August 7, the westbound U.S. 24 entrance ramp to so
  
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• Farmer's Market at Electric Works to move indoors because of air quality

  28-06-2023 17:08 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Because of the Air Quality Action Day brought on by smoke from Canadian Wildfires, the Farmer's Market at Electric Works will be moving indoors on Wednesday.The Farmer's Market will occupy the center arcade hall instead of being outside in Dynamo Alley.Hours will remain 3 pm to 7 pm.Visitors can use the parking garage at Electric Works where parking is free for the first two hours.
  
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• 2 sections of US 33 in Whitley, Noble counties to close for construction

  28-06-2023 16:13 via wane.com
  
  (WANE) -- Starting July 5, two stretches of U.S. 33 in Whitley and Nobles counties will be closed to allow for bridge construction.The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) said the Whitley County project will close U.S. 33 between State Road 205 and State Road 9 so crews can begin working on the bridge over Blue River.Driver killed in crash on U.S. 33 in northwest Allen CountyThe Noble County project will close portion of U.S. 33 just south of Wolf Lake, according to INDOT.INDOT suggeste
  
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• Here's when you can see Fourth of July fireworks in your area

  28-06-2023 15:54 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Summertime holidays mean late-night firework displays. Dozens of northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio communities are holding special Fourth of July events, including an evening firework show.AlbionJuly 3, 2023; at the Central Noble High School Campus. Begins at dusk.AngolaJuly 4, 2023; at Commons Park. Begins at dusk.AuburnN/AAvillaN/A, held during Freedom FestivalBig Turkey LakeJuly 3, 2023; near the railroad tracks. Begins at dusk.BlufftonJuly 4, 2023; the
  
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• Haze over Great Lakes region reminds US residents that Canadian wildfires persist

  28-06-2023 15:48 via wane.com
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — The haze of unhealthy air that settled over Chicago and other Great Lakes cities Tuesday reminded U.S. residents from the Midwest to the Northeast and as far south as Kentucky to brace for more depending on which way the wind blows as Canadian wildfires rage on.“Until the fires are out, there’s a risk,” said Bryan Jackson, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. “If there’s any north component to the wind, there’s a chance it&rs
  
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• Widespread flight delays expected to worsen as holiday weekend nears

  28-06-2023 14:34 via wane.com
  
  (AP) - Travelers are getting hit with delays at U.S. airports again early Wednesday, an ominous sign heading into the long July 4 holiday weekend, which is shaping up as the biggest test yet for airlines that are struggling to keep up with surging numbers of passengers.As of early morning, more than 900 flights have been delayed in the U.S., according to FlightAware. Cancellations topped more than 670 flights.Cancellations and delays were most severe along the East Coast early and were growing w
  
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• Driver killed in crash on U.S. 33 in northwest Allen County

  28-06-2023 11:14 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Allen County Sheriff's Department is investigating a crash that killed a driver and caused a portion of US 33 to close.
  The crash happened just before 5 a.m. at the intersection of Cook Road and US 33. According to the preliminary investigation from the Allen County Sheriff's Department here's what happened.A car was heading north on U.S. 33 when the driver of an SUV attempted to get onto U.S. 33 from Cook Road. It drove into the path of the car and after the crash
  
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• Crash closes portion of US 33 in Allen County

  28-06-2023 11:14 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Allen County Sheriff's Department is investigating a crash that caused a portion of US 33 to close. The crash happened just before 5 a.m.The closure starts at the intersection of Cook Road and US 33. It then extends south to Fritz Road. You're asked to avoid the area if you can.Details about the crash are limited at this time. It's unclear if anyone involved suffered injuries.This is a developing story, check back for updates when they become available.
  
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• Smell a campfire in Fort Wayne? PFW professor explains why and what it means

  28-06-2023 03:49 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - If you walked outside Tuesday and thought you could smell a campfire - you're not alone. High levels of fine particles in the air are what made Tuesday an Air Quality Action Day.The Indiana Department on Environmental Management said the air is unhealthy for everyone in Fort Wayne and surrounding areas, not just sensitive groups.
  The fine particles that are making the air unhealthy come from wildfires in Canada. Bruce Kingsbury, director of the Environmental Resources C
  
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• New term limits to be imposed for Fort Wayne city boards

  28-06-2023 03:39 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — President, congressional representatives and senators are all positions in the U.S. that have term limits.
  Fort Wayne City Board representatives appointed by City Council now join that list."The goal here is to make sure that we have an opportunity to continue seeing new talent serve," said 6th District Councilwoman Sharon Tucker.The new rules only apply to members who City Council appoints and limits for term length are determined by how long appointments se
  
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• 'My cat is shooting back:' Allen County officials offer tips on when to call 911 for Fourth of July

  28-06-2023 02:00 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- With the Fourth of July only being one week away, the Allen County Sheriff's Department decided to offer some words of advice regarding Fourth of July etiquette.The advice came in the form of a "Do's and Don'ts" list on Facebook that told people when it is necessary to call the police in a given situation on the Fourth of July. Major Fort Wayne intersection to close for a monthThe list offered legitimate examples as well as lighthearted jokes, such as telling people
  
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• City of Fort Wayne to buy house 'integral' to riverfront development for $300,000

  28-06-2023 00:22 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Plans for Fort Wayne's presence on the riverfront continues to develop as the city completed the first step of Phase 2 on Tuesday.
  However, as the city explores ways to use the riverfront, it needs one irreplaceable resource: land.One piece of land, in particular, has become important to the city as development shifts to across the river from Promenade Park: 1310 N. Harrison St.Fort Wayne City Council approved a $300,000 expenditure to buy the property Thursd
  
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