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• Fort Wayne restaurants excited about new bar area law

  03-07-2023 23:23 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — On July 1, the HEA 1200 and SEA 20 became law, increasing the ability for families to eat in restaurants by allowing kids into designated "bar" areas.The increased capability for families to dine at restaurants that also serve alcohol has one local business owner excited."It really gives us an opportunity to succeed, and you know the last few years have been really difficult," said James Khan, president of Obicai Restaurant Group. Indiana law c
  
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• Grant County authorities investigate thefts of 'multiple' Kia Souls

  03-07-2023 22:54 via wane.com
  
  GRANT COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- Those who own a Kia Soul and live in Grant County may want to keep their vehicles in the garage for a while.On Monday, the Marion Police Department said its department and the Grant County Sheriff's Office have been investigating multiple thefts and attempted thefts of Kia Souls.Authorities did not provide any other details regarding the thefts, but they did provide tips for those who own a Kia Soul so they can take extra security measures and prevent their car from
  
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• A hot holiday coming our way

  03-07-2023 22:27 via wane.com
  
  On this Monday evening, a few scattered showers and storms are possible, but most areas stay completely dry all night long - through fireworks time and beyond.For those spots with July 3 fireworks shows, you can expect a temperature around 74° at dusk. It's a little muggy out there tonight, but the 4th of July humidity will be lower. At dusk on Independence Day,we'll have a temp around 77°. No rain is expected at fireworks time tonight or tomorrow night.Dry conditions and temps in the 70
  
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• Weak tornado confirmed Saturday in Defiance County

  03-07-2023 21:53 via wane.com
  
  SHERWOOD, Ohio (WANE) - A weak EF-0 tornado touched down in Defiance County in Ohio on Saturday. The tornado was confirmed after multiple reports of a funnel cloud came around two miles north of Sherwood.This funnel cloud ended up touching down near Sherwood, Ohio.
  Below is a map of where the tornado occurred in Defiance County. It happened in the center of the county.The tornado occurred west of Defiance and north of US 24.
  The tornado briefly touched down north of Sherwood around 5:42 PM Satur
  
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• Three Rivers Festival names local artist Grand Marshal for Steel Dynamics Parade

  03-07-2023 21:34 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- With the 54th annual Three Rivers Festival (TRF) less than a week away, one of the festival's integral pieces has been solidified.On Monday, the TRF Board of Directors announced that Theoplis Smith III will be the Grand Marshal for the festival's Steel Dynamics Parade.TRF President John Nichter said in a release that Smith is a perfect choice for Grand Marshal considering the theme of the parade, which is "United through the Arts." From the archives: 1989 TRF parade an
  
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• Goodbye basketball, hello pickleball; Spiece Fieldhouse to make vast changes to facility

  03-07-2023 21:06 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- All aboard the pickleball hype train! Next stop: Fort Wayne, Indiana.Spiece Fieldhouse, which has hosted thousands of athletes and numerous basketball tournaments over the years, is removing its basketball courts and installing 24 pickleball courts, Troy Craig confirmed to WANE 15.Craig is the area manager for McNulty Group Inc., which also owns Adrenaline Action Park in Fishers.
  He said this week will be the final week for basketball at Spiece before renovations begin
  
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• 5 dead in South Carolina plane crash: FAA

  03-07-2023 21:05 via wane.com
  
  Editor's Note: This story has been updated with information from the Horry County Coroner's Office.NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) - Five people have died following a small plane crash in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on Sunday, according to authorities.In a report obtained by Nexstar's WBTW Monday, officials said four people had been killed and one seriously injured. The Horry County Coroner's Office said Monday afternoon that the injured victim died after being taken to the hospital.It is
  
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• 4 dead, 1 seriously injured in South Carolina plane crash: FAA

  03-07-2023 21:05 via wane.com
  
  NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) - Four people were killed and another seriously injured in a small plane crash in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on Sunday, according to a report from the Federal Aviation Administration.
  It isn't yet clear what caused the Sunday morning crash, which happened northwest of the Grand Stand Airport. The FAA previously said four people were aboard the plane.The plane took off at 11:02 a.m. and crashed a minute later, according to flight tracking site FlightAware.
  
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• Allen County history uncovered with each cornerstone discovered

  03-07-2023 20:35 via wane.com
  
  Cornerstones tied to GIS, property lines and 911FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Independence Day is widely celebrated with fireworks and flags, barbecues and patriotic songs.This year, there’s something else you can toast besides America’s independence in 1776. Called the Section Corner Perpetuation project, it may be coming to a corner near you.Starting in 1833- nearly 200 years ago- the federal government sent land surveyors to mark out the counties, one square mile after the other. One
  
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• 'Efforts are underway': FWCS ready for new AED law

  03-07-2023 20:15 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Automatic external defibrillators (AED) are some of the most commonly available tools to stop sudden cardiac arrest.
  You've probably seen them locked behind white cages in office buildings, but a new Indiana law will make them pop up a lot more often.
  Senate Bill 369, which was signed into law July 1, requires not only that K-12 schools have working AEDs on site, but that they also have them at athletic events or other places where students may be more exposed to
  
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• List: What stores, restaurants will be open for July 4, 2023?

  03-07-2023 19:02 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – With Independence Day upon us, you’re likely attending parades, celebrations, camping trips, firework shows, or countless other July 4-related gatherings. If you’re looking for a quick snack, extra sunscreen, or that one item that’s essential for your cookout, here’s a look at how many national stores and restaurants will be operating for the holiday.It’s important to note that some locations may have different hours. Before traveling to any store
  
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• Huntington mayor to run for re-election

  03-07-2023 18:46 via wane.com
  
  HUNTINGTON, Ind. (WANE) - The mayor of Huntington has filed to run for re-election, the campaign team announced Monday.Richard Strick is running as an independent candidate. He secured nearly 100 more signatures than needed to run as an independent, the campaign team said in a release.Strick was first elected in 2019. He will be running against Republican candidate Rob Hollinger in the upcoming election.
  
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• Missing Houston man found 8 years after disappearing as a teen

  03-07-2023 18:30 via wane.com
  
  HOUSTON (KIAH) — A teenager who disappeared in 2015 has been found alive but injured.
  Rudy Farias IV was 17 years old when he vanished on March 6, 2015, while walking his two dogs near Tidwell Road in north Houston. The dogs were later found, but Rudy was not located.
  An electric billboard was put up in 2017 to help find him. Authorities said that Farias was diagnosed with depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety.But on Sunday, Farias’ family and the Texas Center o
  
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• 15-year-old drowns in Wabash River in Parke County

  03-07-2023 18:15 via wane.com
  
  MONTEZUMA, Ind. — A 15-year-old drowned after going missing while playing with a group of juveniles in the Wabash River just north of Montezuma in Parke County, according to officials.
  The Indiana Department of Natural Resources said Parke County dispatch received a 911 call at 7:23 p.m. on Sunday after the teenage male went missing in the river. Witnesses helped point conservation officers to the area where the teen was last seen, DNR said.
  A search utilizing drivers and sonar eventually
  
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• Indiana officer, suspect both die in shooting at Perry County Memorial Hospital

  03-07-2023 16:49 via wane.com
  
  PERRY COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - A police officer died early Monday at a hospital near Indiana's border with Kentucky, Indiana State Police announced Monday.Tell City Police Sgt. Heather Glenn, 46, responded just after midnight to a reported disturbance at Perry County Memorial Hospital, ISP said at a press conference. Gunfire was reportedly exchanged, killing Glenn along with the suspect, 34-year-old Sean Hubert.Glenn was a 20-year veteran with the Tell City Police Department and Perry County Sherif
  
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• Indiana officer dies in shooting at Perry County Memorial Hospital

  03-07-2023 16:49 via wane.com
  
  PERRY COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - A police officer died early Monday at a hospital near Indiana's border with Kentucky, Indiana State Police announced Monday.Tell City Police Sgt. Heather Glenn, 46, responded just after midnight to a reported disturbance at Perry County Memorial Hospital, ISP said at a press conference. Gunfire was reportedly exchanged, killing Glenn along with the suspect, 34-year-old Sean Hubert.Glenn was a 20-year veteran with the Tell City Police Department and Perry County Sherif
  
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• Resurfacing project in southwest Fort Wayne leads to lane closures

  03-07-2023 16:13 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Motorists, prepare for slowed traffic in parts of southwest Fort Wayne as a resurfacing project is about to begin.Starting Wednesday, there will be intermittent lane restrictions on Dicke Road between Covington and Aboite Center roads; Aboite Center between East Saddle Drive and Winterfield Run, and on Homestead between Aboite Center and Covington roads.The construction is for the first phase of the city's Transportation Engineering Resurfacing project, which the traffi
  
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• Allen County School Resource Officers receive national 'Model Agency' award

  03-07-2023 15:45 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — Allen County School Resource Officers have been named a National Model Agency based on their professional dedication to Allen County schools.On June 30, the Allen County Sheriff's Department (ACSD) received an award from the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO). This award was presented at the NASRO National Conference held in Indianapolis. Those in contention for a NASRO award must be nominated. Here’s when you can see Fourth of July f
  
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• Top-selling Prime Day items

  03-07-2023 15:30 via wane.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. DetailsGRAB THESE POPULAR PRODUCTS WHILE THEY'RE STILL AVAILABLEWith all the steep discounts and can't-miss deals, Amazon sees some serious traffic during Prime Day. But some products are harder to resist than others, and these top sellers can go quickly. Whether you're looking for an air fryer, a smartwatch or a robot vacuum, you can score impressive deals on a wide range of products. Check out t
  
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• Three DC businesses hit with explosive devices, Molotov cocktail

  03-07-2023 14:02 via wane.com
  
  Washington, D.C. authorities said that three local businesses on Sunday were hit with explosive devices and a Molotov cocktail. In a news release, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said that the suspected attacks happened within a fifteen-minute span. At approximately 4:30 a.m., the suspect detonated an explosive device on the sidewalk outside the ATM of a Truist Bank located in the Northeast section of the city, adding that the explosive device caused damage at the location.&nb
  
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• 'Todd' goes the extra mile for Trail Buddies

  03-07-2023 12:15 via wane.com
  
  Todd Eigenschink is not a common name, but then again, this 'Todd' is not your average guy.He's a triathlete who balances a family with a busy career. He serves on three boards and volunteers his talents to several organizations, including his church.
  On a beautiful morning in late June, Todd is at the Jorgensen Family YMCA in Southwest Fort Wayne. On this day, he's a volunteer for Trail Buddies. The program is for individuals that either have a disability or are unable to pedal a bike on their
  
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• More storms this afternoon with heat returning for the 4th

  03-07-2023 09:52 via wane.com
  
  The intense summer heat takes a short break today with more showers and storms possible through the afternoon. However, the heat and humidity return just in time for the 4th of July.
  Skies will be partly cloudy this morning as temperatures rise into the middle 70s by lunchtime.
  We'll see more clouds than the sun through much of the afternoon with showers and thunderstorms possible through late afternoon, ending by early evening.
  Heat and humidity return for the 4th, but, more importantly, skies
  
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• Fort Wayne police investigating man's death south of downtown

  03-07-2023 04:42 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Fort Wayne Police Department is looking into the death of a man who was found in a back yard Sunday night.Around 8:00 p.m., officers were called to the 800 Block of West Creighton Avenue, south of downtown, in reference to an unconscious and unresponsive person.Police located the man in a back yard of a home and he was pronounced dead at the scene.Details are limited as to what occurred.Police officials said that homicide detectives and crime scene investigators we
  
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• Drier, warm, and humid to start the new workweek

  03-07-2023 04:00 via wane.com
  
  It certainly was an unsettled weekend across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. Sunday's storms brought heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and plenty of impressive cloud structures. GALLERY: Ominous Sunday storm cloudsStorms have exited the area and we'll just see a few lingering scattered showers through daybreak Monday. Temperatures will be in the mid-60s as you wake up and head out the door early in the morning.We'll keep a slight rain/storm chance in the forecast on Monday and skies will become
  
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• GALLERY: Ominous Sunday storm clouds

  03-07-2023 03:10 via wane.com
  
  NE INDIANA & NW OHIO (WANE) - Storms moved through the area on Sunday and brought some impressive cloud structures.Tracking Sunday storms containing heavy rainWANE 15 weather watchers sent in their view of the storm clouds Sunday evening. Here is a timelapse of the storms moving in we received from Waterloo, Indiana. This was captured by Nate Young.Here is a collection of images also sent in to WANE 15. We want to thank all of the viewers who sent in these great photos of the clouds.Brittany
  
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• Grandmother of French teen shot dead by police officer pleads with rioters to stop the violence

  03-07-2023 02:47 via wane.com
  
  PARIS (AP) — The grandmother of the French teenager shot dead by police during a traffic stop pleaded Sunday for rioters to stop after five nights of unrest, while authorities expressed outrage at an attack on a mayor’s home that was hit by a burning car that injured family members.
  The grandmother of 17-year-old Nahel, identified only as Nadia, said in a telephone interview with French news broadcaster BFM TV, “Don’t break windows, buses ... schools. We want to calm thin
  
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• These are the most dangerous fireworks in the U.S.

  03-07-2023 00:01 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Did you know 11 Americans died and 10,200 others were taken to emergency rooms because of fireworks in 2022? As people across the U.S. get ready to ring in another Independence Day with some firecrackers, it's important to remember how easily the party can go south.In its 2022 Fireworks Annual Report, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission says 73% of all the estimated fireworks-related injuries in 2022 happened between June 17 and July 17, 2022.Based on numbers of ER-tre
  
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