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• Man who ambushed Fargo officers likely had bigger and bloodier attack in mind, attorney general says

  21-07-2023 23:47 via wane.com
  
  FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The heavily armed man who ambushed Fargo police officers investigating a fender bender last week likely had a bigger and bloodier attack in mind, with at least two fairs taking place at the time in and around North Dakota's largest city, authorities said Friday.Mohamad Barakat killed one officer and wounded two others and a bystander before a fourth officer shot and killed him, ending the July 14 attack.Over the past five years, Barakat, 37, searched the internet for ter
  
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• FWPD holds deadly force training with high school students

  21-07-2023 23:40 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — In the last five years, questions about police brutality and the use of force have been brought to the forefront of public discourse.
  But instead of hiding from the hard topic, the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) is addressing it.
  "We want them to have an understanding about what law enforcement is about," said FWPD Sgt. Mitch McKinney.On Friday, the FWPD hosted its Procedural Justice Training, something it has strived to do every year.
  Through the training, 6
  
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• Timeline of new Glenbrook Dodge flagpole uncertain as rest of old pole comes down

  21-07-2023 23:16 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Nearly seven months after the Glenbrook Dodge flagpole snapped due to winter weather conditions, the rest of the flagpole has finally come down.WANE 15 saw crews working to take down the base of the flagpole that remained after the upper half snapped in December. Glenbrook Dodge flagpole snaps, piece lands on carAn employee at the dealership told WANE 15 that it is not known when a new flag will go up and that officials have not even bought a new flag yet.The original
  
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• Next step on jail funding? It's up to Allen County Council, commissioners say

  21-07-2023 22:09 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - The Allen County Commissioners didn’t hold much back after their weekly meeting Friday.Their disappointment that a special local income tax was rejected 4-2 Thursday by the County Council was evident in a WANE 15 interview with the three commissioners – President Therese Brown, Richard Beck and Nelson Peters.
  The council is the county’s funding arm for projects such as a new jail."Councilman (Ken) Fries, implied,- I should even say implied, stated th
  
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• Some weekend rain possible

  21-07-2023 22:06 via wane.com
  
  The humidity, heavy rainfall, and hot temperatures will take a short break. We will see some storms to end the weekend and by the middle of next week, the intense heat that's been plaguing the west makes an extended visit to our area with highs in the 90s.
  Even though temperatures will be in the lower 80s it will be less humid and much more comfortable todayWe'll see a few clouds this afternoon The lakes will see a beautiful Saturday with sunshine and temps in the lower 80s and light windsShower
  
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• What to know about the 2023 Indiana State Fair

  21-07-2023 21:25 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana State Fair is just around the corner, offering nearly three weeks of fun, shows, concerts, food and much more.You’ll find several new exhibits, experiences and food and beverage options at this year’s fair. Here’s what to expect.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings)When is the fair?The Indiana State Fair opens on Friday, July 28, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 20.It’s closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Here are the hours:
  Wednesdays: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.Thu
  
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• PLEA DEAL: Man to be sentenced to 25 years in ambush, shooting

  21-07-2023 18:54 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A 19-year-old Fort Wayne man accepted a plea deal Thursday that would give him a 25-year prison sentence connected to an ambush and shooting that left another man in critical condition this past October.
  Riley T. Irving pleaded guilty to one count of attempted murder and two counts of robbery as part of a deal he made with Allen County prosecutors, who in exchange will drop a count of criminal confinement levied against Irving.
  Some of the public details revolving aroun
  
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• From Barbie to millennial pink, the cultural phenomenon behind the color that sells

  21-07-2023 17:48 via wane.com
  
  “Think pink! think pink! when you shop for summer clothes. Think pink! think pink! if you want that quel-que chose.”That advice, sung as an epiphany in the 1957 musical film “Funny Face,” has definitely been heeded — just take a look around at fashion and media. The fascination around pink — each shade and hue with its own connotation — has shaped those cultural engines for generations, revving into full force as we reach peak “Barbie” season
  
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• Cooler temps and lower humidity return today

  21-07-2023 16:55 via wane.com
  
  The humidity, heavy rainfall, and hot temperatures will take a short break. We will see some storms to end the weekend and by the middle of next week, the intense heat that's been plaguing the west makes an extended visit to our area with highs in the 90s.
  Even though temperatures will be in the lower 80s it will be less humid and much more comfortable todayWe'll see a few clouds this afternoon The lakes will see a beautiful Saturday with sunshine and temps in the lower 80s and light windsShower
  
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• 2023 Fort Wayne Pride Fest underway

  21-07-2023 15:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Starting Friday, the 2023 Pride Fest is making its return to Headwaters Park. And there are some minor changes to be aware of before heading out.The annual Pride March will now take place on Saturday, instead of before the festival. Fort Wayne Pride director Nikki Fultz stopped by WANE 15 to share more about this year's festival. You can see that in the interview above.Fort Wayne Pride Fest is on Friday, July 21, and Saturday, July 22 at Headwaters Park. Admission is $5
  
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• 2023 Fort Wayne Pride Fest begins Friday night

  21-07-2023 15:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Starting Friday, the 2023 Pride Fest is making its return to Headwaters Park. And there are some minor changes to be aware of before heading out.The annual Pride March will now take place on Saturday, instead of before the festival. Fort Wayne Pride director Nikki Fultz stopped by WANE 15 to share more about this year's festival. You can see that in the interview above.Fort Wayne Pride Fest begins Friday at 7 p.m. at Headwaters Park and continues Saturday at noon. Admis
  
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• Tony Bennett, masterful stylist of American musical standards, dies at 96

  21-07-2023 14:35 via wane.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Tony Bennett, the eminent and timeless stylist whose devotion to classic American songs and knack for creating new standards such as "I Left My Heart In San Francisco" graced a decadeslong career that brought him admirers from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga, died Friday. He was 96, just two weeks short of his birthday.Publicist Sylvia Weiner confirmed Bennett's death to The Associated Press, saying he died in his hometown of New York. There was no specific cause, but Bennett ha
  
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• Be Our Guest – Well Grounded Café

  21-07-2023 12:34 via wane.com
  
  This week's Be Our Guest half-off deal features a $50 for $25 gift certificate from Well Grounded Café. Check out the video and click here to get your deal!
  
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• Sunshine and lower humidity return today

  21-07-2023 09:38 via wane.com
  
  The humidity, heavy rainfall, and hot temperatures will take a short break. We will see some storms to end the weekend and by the middle of next week, the intense heat that's been plaguing the west makes an extended visit to our area with highs in the 90s.
  It will be a mild morning with more sun than clouds and temperatures only climbing into the middle 70s by noon.
  Even though temperatures will be in the lower 80s it will be less humid and much more comfortable todayWe'll see a few clouds this
  
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• 9 people escape house fire south of downtown Fort Wayne

  21-07-2023 08:47 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Nine people were able to safely evacuate a burning home in Fort Wayne late Thursday night.The fire started shortly after 11:30 p.m. at a home in the 700 block of Cottage Ave., between Broadway and S. Wayne Ave.When fire crews arrived, there was light smoke coming from the house. They found the fire in a second floor living room.It took less than 20 minutes to get the flames under control and no firefighters were hurt.Residents told WANE 15 there are two units in the hou
  
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• National fishing convention 'lures' tackle, old friends to Fort Wayne

  21-07-2023 04:40 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- As the National Fishing Lure Collectors Club (NFLCC) started its 47th annual National Convention Thursday, fishing lures of yore graced the floor of the Grand Wayne Convention Center.The Hoosier State had a major presence at the convention, with many classic lures coming from former Indiana companies such as Creek Chub Bait Company and South Bend Bait Company."Indiana was a hotbed for lure manufacturers. At one time, there were well over 100 manufacturers here in India
  
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• Stopped train blocks roads in southwest Fort Wayne

  21-07-2023 02:42 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A stopped train in southwest Fort Wayne has caused traffic delays at multiple railroad crossings in the area.Norfolk Southern told WANE 15 a mechanical issue stopped the train. Fire destroys half of home in outskirts of New HavenSome of the railroad crossings dealing with the train include the tracks near the intersection of Smith and Knoll roads, as well as the tracks near the intersection of Engle Road and Ardmore Avenue.It is not known when the issue will be fixed.
  
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• Van Wert County woman injured after downed tree crashes into home

  21-07-2023 02:12 via wane.com
  
  OHIO CITY, Ohio (WANE) -- A Van Wert County woman suffered injuries Thursday evening after a downed tree crashed into her home and trapped her, according to county authorities.Rick McCoy, director of the Van Wert County Emergency Management Agency, said authorities have freed her, but her exact condition is unknown. Fire destroys half of home in outskirts of New HavenThe woman's granddaughter, who is also a local EMT, said her grandparents were sitting on their back porch when the tree fell down
  
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• Van Wert County woman injured after being trapped in home by downed tree

  21-07-2023 02:12 via wane.com
  
  OHIO CITY, Ohio (WANE) -- A Van Wert County woman suffered injuries Thursday evening after being trapped in her home by a downed tree, according to county authorities.Rick McCoy, director of the Van Wert County Emergency Management Agency, said authorities have freed her from the home, but her exact condition is unknown. Fire destroys half of home in outskirts of New HavenMcCoy also reported downed power lines in Ohio City.WANE 15 has a crew heading to Ohio City to learn more.
  
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• Van Wert County woman dies after downed tree crashes into home

  21-07-2023 02:12 via wane.com
  
  OHIO CITY, Ohio (WANE) -- A Van Wert County woman has died from critical injuries after a downed tree crashed into her home and trapped her Thursday evening, according to county authorities.Rick McCoy, director of the Van Wert County Emergency Management Agency, said authorities freed her, and the woman suffered critical injuries. Another person also suffered injuries in the incident, McCoy said. Fire destroys half of home in outskirts of New HavenThe woman's granddaughter, who is also a local E
  
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• Van Wert County woman critically injured after downed tree crashes into home

  21-07-2023 02:12 via wane.com
  
  OHIO CITY, Ohio (WANE) -- A Van Wert County woman suffered critical injuries Thursday evening after a downed tree crashed into her home and trapped her, according to county authorities.Rick McCoy, director of the Van Wert County Emergency Management Agency, said authorities have freed her, and the woman suffered critical injuries.Another person also suffered injuries in the incident, McCoy said. Fire destroys half of home in outskirts of New HavenThe woman's granddaughter, who is also a local EM
  
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• Fire destroys half of home in outskirts of New Haven

  21-07-2023 01:33 via wane.com
  
  New Haven, Ind. (WANE) -- A fire in southwest New Haven left a home severely damaged Thursday evening.A WANE 15 crew arrived at a house along Albatross Drive off Moeller Road and found half of the home completely destroyed by the fire. Severe storm potential through eveningSmall clouds of smoke could still be seen when WANE 15 arrived, and firefighters were still in the area investigating the scene.It is not known what started the fire, and it is unclear if anyone suffered injuries.WANE 15 has a
  
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• Storms move out, pleasant weather moves in

  21-07-2023 01:12 via wane.com
  
  As we move past 9 pm, the storm threat is done for northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. Skies clear as the storms exit and temperatures fall to near the 60° mark by daybreak.Morning temps start near 60°.With cooler, less humid air coming behind tonight's cold front, Friday will be a great day to be out and about. No rain is in the forecast and high temperatures will be around 80°.Friday afternoon will feel good with highs around 80° and low humidity values.Over the weekend, both
  
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• Childhood dream coming true, 88-year-old to throw first pitch

  21-07-2023 00:32 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Many people dream of throwing a first pitch at a professional baseball game and The Fort Wayne TinCaps make that dream come true for a lot folks. Thursday, their first pitch will be thrown by Phyllis "Fritzie" Sorg, an 88 year-old women who has been practicing at long as she can remember.
  "I just like throwing the ball," said Sorg.
  Growing up, Phyllis would play in the summer time as a fun outdoor activity.
  "I always played on church teams," Sorg said. "I usually was a
  
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• Childhood dream coming true, 88-year-old throws first pitch

  21-07-2023 00:32 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Many people dream of throwing out a first pitch at a professional baseball game, and the Fort Wayne TinCaps make that dream come true for a lot of folks. Thursday, their first pitch was thrown by Phyllis "Fritzie" Sorg, an 88-year-old woman who has been practicing as long as she can remember.
  "I just like throwing the ball," Sorg said.
  Growing up, Sorg would play in the summertime as a fun outdoor activity.
  "I always played on church teams," Sorg said. "I usually was a
  
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• Childhood dream comes true, 88-year-old throws first pitch

  21-07-2023 00:32 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Many people dream of throwing out a first pitch at a professional baseball game, and the Fort Wayne TinCaps make that dream come true for a lot of folks. Thursday, their first pitch was thrown by Phyllis "Fritzie" Sorg, an 88-year-old woman who has been practicing as long as she can remember.
  "I just like throwing the ball," Sorg said.
  Growing up, Sorg would play in the summertime as a fun outdoor activity.
  "I always played on church teams," Sorg said. "I usually was a
  
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• County Council approves new trucks and barns for Allen County Highway Department

  21-07-2023 00:23 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - The Allen County Council liked the idea.
  Allen County Highway Department Chief Bill Hartman proposed the purchasing of 14 new trucks and the construction of two new barns, and council members quickly okayed the plan Thursday.They'll get their money's worth.
  The barns will go up in their two locations and be used to store trucks and equipment currently stored outside. Battery caps for Chrysler/Stellantis electric vehicles to be manufactured in Allen CountyThe barns wil
  
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• Thousands in Fort Wayne without power as storms roll through area

  21-07-2023 00:12 via wane.com
  
  (WANE) -- As storms roll through stretches of northeast Indiana, over 6,000 Fort Wayne residents have lost power as a result.According to Indiana Michigan Power (I&M), 6,688 customers were without power in Fort Wayne as of 6:29 p.m. Severe storm potential through eveningNearly every power outage has happened in the southern half of Fort Wayne, with a majority of the outages being around Waynedale, Ivan Lebamoff Reservoir Park and Prince Chapman Academy, according to I&M.Northeastern REMC
  
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• Thousands in Fort Wayne without power after storms roll through area

  21-07-2023 00:12 via wane.com
  
  (WANE) -- As storms roll through stretches of northeast Indiana, over 5,000 Fort Wayne residents have lost power as a result.According to Indiana Michigan Power (I&M), 5,382 customers were without power in Fort Wayne as of 10:59 p.m. Severe storm potential through eveningAt one point, over 8,000 I&M customers were without power.Nearly every power outage happened in the southern half of Fort Wayne, with a majority of the outages being around Waynedale, Ivan Lebamoff Reservoir Park and Pri
  
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• Power back on for thousands in Fort Wayne after storms roll through area

  21-07-2023 00:12 via wane.com
  
  (WANE) --More than 8,000 Fort Wayne residents lost power as storms rolled through stretches of northeast Indiana Thursday.According to Indiana Michigan Power (I&M), 625 customers were still without electricity in Fort Wayne as of 6:30 a.m. Friday. The company said they expect power to be fully restored by 3 p.m.Nearly every power outage happened in the southern half of Fort Wayne, with a majority around Waynedale, Ivan Lebamoff Reservoir Park and Prince Chapman Academy, according to I&M.
  
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• Power back on for thousands, cleanup begins after storms roll through Fort Wayne

  21-07-2023 00:12 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) --More than 8,000 Fort Wayne residents lost power as storms rolled through stretches of northeast Indiana Thursday.According to Indiana Michigan Power (I&M), 625 customers were still without electricity in Fort Wayne as of 7 a.m. Friday. The company said they expect power to be fully restored by 3 p.m.Tree down in Sycamore Hills after storms sweep through Fort Wayne
  Nearly every power outage happened in the southern half of Fort Wayne, with a majority around Waynedale
  
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• Over 6K I&M customers without power in Fort Wayne as storms roll through area

  21-07-2023 00:12 via wane.com
  
  (WANE) -- As storms roll through stretches of northeast Indiana, over 6,000 Fort Wayne residents have lost power as a result.According to Indiana Michigan Power (I&M), 6,326 customers were without power in Fort Wayne as of 6:14 p.m. Severe storm potential through eveningNearly every power outage has happened in the southern half of Fort Wayne, with a majority of the outages being around Waynedale, Ivan Lebamoff Reservoir Park and Prince Chapman Academy, according to I&M.I&M's outage
  
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• Battery caps for Chrysler/Stellantis electric vehicles to be manufactured in Allen County

  21-07-2023 00:01 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - An estimated 300 new jobs - with maybe 100 more to come - will likely be created in the middle of next year when SH America opens up an electric vehicle battery cap plant in Allen County.The facility will be a Chrysler parts plant for Samsun SDI, an EV company under construction in Kokomo.
  Chrysler is now known as Stellantis, Seong Wood (Stephen) Ma, managing director for SH America, said after a meeting Thursday with Allen County Council.The Allen County Council appr
  
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