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• Rural Huntertown fire torches portion of home, leaves home with 'extensive damage'

  11-07-2023 23:59 via wane.com
  
  HUNTERTOWN, Ind. (WANE) -- Firefighters were at the scene of a fire in rural Huntertown that left a home severely damaged Tuesday afternoon.Crews were spotted at a home in the 4700 block of McComb Road, which is just northeast of Huntertown.Robert Boren, deputy chief of the Huntertown Fire Department, said the fire happened just after 3:00 p.m., and the first firefighters at the scene found heavy smoke billowing throughout the whole house along with flames at the back of the house. Expectations
  
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• TCB Games owner turns imaginary friend into store mascot, statue

  11-07-2023 23:28 via wane.com
  
  HUNTINGTON, Ind. (WANE) -- On Tuesday, TCB Games owner Todd Nightenheiser turned imagination into reality with the mounting of "Charlie," a statue of the store's dragon mascot.Nightenheiser had an imaginary friend named Charlie as a child, which served as inspiration for both the company's logo and the statue unveiled Tuesday, according to TCB Games. LOOK: Demolition of former Fort Wayne Bible College underwayThe company said it plans to add more parts to Charlie in the future with the goal of t
  
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• Expectations now low for Wednesday night aurora viewing

  11-07-2023 22:34 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Excited to view a spectacular display of the northern lights Wednesday night into Thursday? Already have planned set aside for the incredible sight? Well, you may want to pump the breaks on those expectations and plans... Northern Lights could be visible in Indiana, 16 other states Wednesday nightUnless something significant changes, the opportunity for a grand aurora borealis display is not going to pan out. This is because the forecast has changed and become more fine
  
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• Here are the top trending items of Prime Day so far

  11-07-2023 22:05 via wane.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Grab 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 pr
  
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• 'Study separation of power:' Mayor Henry questions proposed board term limits

  11-07-2023 22:01 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — "While board experience absolutely is valuable and should be acknowledged, it should not be used as a reason to extend appointments indefinitely," said At-Large Councilwoman Michelle Chambers.
  Those were Chambers' thoughts two weeks ago when an ordinance she proposed added term limits to those Fort Wayne City Council appoints to city boards.
  Boards that are invisible to many residents but play an important part in making sure the machine of Fort Wayne keeps c
  
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• Motorcycle crashes on Broadway in downtown Fort Wayne

  11-07-2023 19:34 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A section of Broadway was closed Tuesday after a motorcycle and car crashed.Broadway was temporarily closed from Lavina Street to Jefferson Boulevard.Police at the scene confirmed to WANE 15 the crash involved a motorcycle and a white car.
  Police said the person on the motorcycle was taken to the hospital. Their condition has not been confirmed. Information on the driver of the car is also unknown.This story will be updated as we learn more.
  
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• Motorcycle crash closes part of Broadway in downtown Fort Wayne

  11-07-2023 19:34 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A section of Broadway is closed after a motorcycle and car crashed Tuesday.Broadway is temporarily closed from Lavina Street to Jefferson Boulevard.Police at the scene confirmed to WANE 15 the crash involved a motorcycle and a white car.
  Police said the person on the motorcycle was taken to the hospital. Their condition has not been confirmed. Information on the driver of the car is also unknown.This story will be updated as we learn more.
  
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• Wild on WANE: American Alligator

  11-07-2023 19:28 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo has two American Alligators: Ron and Penelope.
  American Alligators can get up to 18 feet long. Ron, the zoo's 34-year-old male, is nine feet long.
  Wild on WANE met Ron on a feeding day. They only eat a few days a week. They get specialized crocodilian biscuits that are made specifically for alligators. Animal Care Specialist Mitch Overmyer says they're essentially a vitamin for the gators. They will also eat frozen rats and unflavored, plain
  
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• Frontier Airlines' unlimited flight passes on sale for $299

  11-07-2023 18:43 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Do you have some flexible travel time in 2023 and early 2024? Frontier Airlines' GoWild! Fall and Winter pass could be an option for you — and it's currently on limited sale for $299. Is more casual dress on flights tied to a rise in unruly passenger behavior?What is Frontier Airlines GoWild! Pass?GoWild! passes work like this:
  Passengers can book an unlimited number of flights on Frontier's domestic and international routesPass holders can confirm bookings the day before
  
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• McDonald's 'phasing out' 3 all-day items from menu

  11-07-2023 18:33 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Goodbye, McCafé Bakery. We hardly knew ye.This week, McDonald’s confirmed that restaurants across the U.S. will be “phasing out” three items from the McCafé Bakery menu based on customer interest. Those three items — the Apple Fritter, the Blueberry Muffin and the Cinnamon Roll with Cream Cheese Icing — were also the only remaining offerings on the U.S. McCafé Bakery menu.“We’re always listening to our fans and adju
  
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• Price Cycling: Fort Wayne gas stations could see major price hike 'at any time'

  11-07-2023 18:13 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Gas prices in Fort Wayne and the surrounding area could see a major jump in the coming days.Currently, the average price of gasoline in Fort Wayne is $0.45 under the national average.GasBuddy currently shows the top ten cheapest stations in Fort Wayne are all under $3.00 per gallon.According to GasBuddy's Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick De Haan, the reason for such low prices in Fort Wayne is something called price cycling.It's something mainly seen in the Great Lak
  
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• Court sides with Amish families in case that pits septic tank rules against religious beliefs

  11-07-2023 18:13 via wane.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Members of a deeply conservative Amish community in Minnesota don't need to install septic systems to dispose of their “gray water,” the state Court of Appeals ruled Monday in a long-running religious freedom case that went all the way up to the U.S. Supreme Court.A three-judge panel ruled that the government “failed to demonstrate a compelling state interest” to justify overriding the religious freedom of the Amish families that challenged state
  
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• All the best Prime Day deals on Apple products

  11-07-2023 16:22 via wane.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Amazon Prime Day is here, and it’s the best time to save big on pricey items you’ve had your eye on. Which means we’re hawking Apple products. We’ve rounded up the best deals of Prime Day 2023, and Apple products are among the hottest items.Prime Day 2023 is offering endless can’t-miss deals on items across all categories — inclu
  
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• Drug dealer arrested with help from LaGrange County K-9 officer

  11-07-2023 15:22 via wane.com
  
  LAGRANGE COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - A K-9 officer in LaGrange County helped arrest a man over the weekend who was dealing meth and had possession of other drugs.Around 5:45 p.m. Saturday, officers with the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office and Wolcottville Police served a search warrant at a camper near the corner of 7000 S and 1100 E in LaGrange County after receiving a tip about a wanted felon there, according to a release from the LaGrange County Sheriff's Office.Police said 43-year-old Scott
  
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• Threats of a strike heating up even before UAW begins negotiations with automakers

  11-07-2023 13:17 via wane.com
  
  DETROIT (AP) — Whenever the United Auto Workers union begins negotiating a new contract with Detroit's three automakers, threats of a strike are typically heard on the floor of the old Chrysler transmission plant in Kokomo, Indiana.This year, the talk is a little louder.Besides the usual haggling over wages, pensions and health care, the union has set its sights on a more consequential goal: It is determined to secure a foothold in the joint-venture plants that will manufacture electric ve
  
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• Farm Aid returns to central Indiana for the first time in more than 20 years

  11-07-2023 12:55 via wane.com
  
  NOBLESVILLE, Ind. – For the first time in more than two decades, Farm Aid will return to central Indiana.Noblesville's Ruoff Music Center will host the 2023 edition of the event on Saturday, Sept. 23. Tickets go on sale to the public on Saturday, July 15 at LiveNation.com.Indiana previously hosted Farm Aid IV at the Hoosier Dome in 1990 and Farm Aid 2001: A Concert for America just weeks after 9/11.The annual food and music festival will feature performances from Farm Aid board members Wil
  
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• Powerball jackpot climbs to $725 million after no winner chosen

  11-07-2023 12:03 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - The Powerball jackpot continues to climb after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn: 2, 24, 34, 53, 58 and red Powerball 13.The jackpot now stands at an estimated $725 million for the next drawing on Wednesday, July 12. The cash option for the jackpot is an estimated $366.2 million as of Tuesday morning.Two tickets in the Monday drawing, sold in California and Iowa, matched all five white balls. The ticket in California won a $1 million prize, while the ticket in Iowa jumped to $2
  
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• SUV crashes into Fort Wayne bar causing gas leak

  11-07-2023 10:33 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - An SUV crashed into a Fort Wayne bar early Tuesday morning causing a gas leak. The SUV could be seen crashed into Bootleggers Saloon and Galley at the intersection of West Jefferson Boulevard and West Main Street.WANE 15 has a crew on the scene and was told to not get close because of the leak. Our crew can also hear gas leaking. NIPSCO is on the scene.Police responded to the crash around 4 a.m. Currently, West Main Street is closed from Dignity Funeral Home to West Jef
  
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• Lane restrictions continue on West Jefferson for gas line repair

  11-07-2023 10:33 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A car crashed into a Fort Wayne bar early Tuesday morning causing a gas leak. The car hit Bootleggers Saloon and Galley at the intersection of West Jefferson Boulevard and West Main Street.Police responded to the crash around 4 a.m. The crash closed roads surrounding Bootleggers to be closed for nearly 3 hours. They have since reopened.
  However, because NIPSCO needs to repair the gas line, westbound traffic on West Jefferson will be down to one lane between Park Drive a
  
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• Gas line repair causes traffic bottleneck on West Jefferson

  11-07-2023 10:33 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A car crashed into a Fort Wayne bar early Tuesday morning causing a gas leak. The car hit Bootleggers Saloon and Galley at the intersection of West Jefferson Boulevard and West Main Street.Police responded to the crash around 4 a.m. The crash closed roads surrounding Bootleggers to be closed for nearly 3 hours. They have since reopened.
  However, because NIPSCO needs to repair the gas line, westbound traffic on West Jefferson will be down to one lane between Park Drive a
  
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• Car crashes into Fort Wayne bar causing gas leak

  11-07-2023 10:33 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A car crashed into a Fort Wayne bar early Tuesday morning causing a gas leak. A car could be seen crashed into Bootleggers Saloon and Galley at the intersection of West Jefferson Boulevard and West Main Street.WANE 15 has a crew on the scene and was told to not get close because of the leak. Our crew can also hear gas leaking.Police responded to the crash around 4 a.m. Currently, West Main Street is closed from Dignity Funeral Home to West Jefferson Boulevard. The Jeffe
  
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• Check your tickets: Winning numbers drawn for $680.8M Powerball jackpot

  11-07-2023 05:03 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - The Powerball jackpot has once again reached a record level, hitting an estimated $680.8 million ahead of Monday's drawing. If a ticket (or tickets) matches the numbers below, this will be the ninth-largest prize in the lottery game's history.
  The winning numbers drawn Monday were: 2, 24, 34, 53, 58, and red Powerball 13. The Power Play multiplier was 2X.Before the drawing, officials estimated the jackpot to be $675 million. It increased slightly during the day, reaching an estimated
  
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• New champion crowned for Waiter-Waitress Contest at Three Rivers Festival

  11-07-2023 04:53 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A new champion was crowned Monday night at the Three Rivers Waiter Waitress Contest. "Conner's Corkscrews" won the competition against 18 other teams.Not only did they win a plaque, but they also took home $450 and bragging rights. Conner's Rockstars have one before, but this is a first year win for the Conner's Corkscrews… taking the lead by just a one second difference.
  Here's how it worked.‘The Fast Food Block’ in downtown Fort Wayne may see major
  
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• LOOK: Demolition of former Fort Wayne Bible College underway

  11-07-2023 03:43 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The demolition of over 100 years worth of Fort Wayne history has started.Four buildings that comprised the former Fort Wayne Bible College -- Schultz Hall, Bethany Hall, Hausser Hall and Oakwood Apartments -- are in the middle of a demolition project that is expected to last around three months. Efforts to save Taylor University’s Fort Wayne campus fall apart, but owners say you can keep a brickThe original college building, Schultz Hall, was built in 1904.The bu
  
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• 15 FINDS OUT: Parents of teen hit-and-run victim finally get answers

  11-07-2023 01:01 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Dominic Peterson, 14, was the victim of a hit-and-run crash on St. Joe Center Road near Arlington Parkway North on Sunday, July 2.Eight days later, his parents, Dan and Jacquelyn, still had no clue who the driver of the Dodge Charger that hit their son was.Since the crash, Dominic told his parents he was simply using the crosswalk on St. Joe Center Road, they said.He was riding Coleman mini-bike. A bike Dan wasn't in favor of his son having and that neither parent boug
  
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• 'Suspicious activity report' prompts short lockdown at 122nd Fighter Wing base

  11-07-2023 00:14 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- On Monday, authorities placed the 122nd Fighter Wing base in Fort Wayne under a short lockdown due to a "suspicious activity report."The lockdown lasted for less than an hour, and crews at the base conducted a security sweep of the premises and found no threat to the base. 122nd says farewell to thunderous A-10 fighter jet"Our defenders responded to the perceived threat flawlessly," said Col. Joshua Waggoner, 122nd Fighter Wing commander. "Our airmen train regularly fo
  
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