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• 'The car completely ran him over': Victims of Saturday night hit-and-run seek public's help

  21-08-2023 23:11 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A young Fort Wayne couple recuperating from what could have been an even more tragic hit-and-run crash Saturday evening are asking the public for help.Louis Bunnell and Amanda Ackerman were traveling west on East Washington Boulevard when the driver of a dark gray Toyota 4-Runner ran a red light at Lafayette Street and hit them as they crossed the intersection, Ackerman told WANE 15 Monday.Although the accident was caught on a camera, the license plate was too blurred f
  
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• Grant County Sheriff's Office investigates man found dead in dumpster

  21-08-2023 23:09 via wane.com
  
  GRANT COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- The Grant County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation after authorities found a man dead in a dumpster Saturday.At approximately 7:47 p.m., authorities received a call about a man inside a dumpster in the 3900 block of Delta Drive west of Marion.When deputies and medical personnel arrived, they found a man dead at the scene.After an autopsy in Fort Wayne Monday, the Grant County Sheriff's Office learned the man died of natural causes "pending toxicology."A
  
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• Mimi Rolland -- community activist, widow of Ian Rolland -- passes away

  21-08-2023 22:51 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Miriam "Mimi" Rolland, a community activist and widow of Ian Rolland, former CEO of Lincoln National, passed away Saturday at 90 years old, according to an obituary.Mimi and Ian were philanthropic supporters of many endeavors in Fort Wayne, and multiple buildings and structures have been named in their honor, such as the Mimi & Ian Rolland Art Center on the University of Saint Francis' campus.The university released a statement Monday regarding her passing:
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• Old is new again: Antique mall 'The Rink' names potential open date

  21-08-2023 22:32 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A historical spot where customers can soon shop vintage and antique goods in Fort Wayne has named a potential opening date and a local owner.What used to be Roller Dome South on Bluffton Road is being transformed into "The Rink", a name that pays homage to the skating rink the building formerly housed. The Rink's Facebook page posted an update Monday announcing the store hopes to open in October.And Vintage Treasures Antique Mall has been named one of the owners. Simila
  
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• Topping off ceremony at 'The Pearl' marks midpoint of construction; more development in the area to come

  21-08-2023 21:53 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- With a bit more than a year to go before completion, the topping ceremony was held Monday for The Pearl, 247 Pearl Street, another live-work-play development in downtown Fort Wayne.The final steel beam was placed over 82’ high during the ceremony, with remarks from Larry Weigand, CEO Weigand Construction, and Chuck Surack, CEO Surack Enterprises.The final beam to sit atop The Pearl
  The Pearl is a $50 million mixed-use development from Sweetwater founder
  
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• Topping off ceremony at 'The Pearl' marks midpoint of construction

  21-08-2023 21:53 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- With a bit more than year to go before completion, the topping ceremony was held Monday for The Pearl, 247 Pearl Street, another live-work-play development in downtown Fort Wayne.The final steel beam was placed over 82’ high during the ceremony, with remarks from Larry Weigand, CEO Weigand Construction, and Chuck Surack, CEO Surack Enterprises.The Pearl is a $50 million mixed-use development from Sweetwater founder Chuck Surack and Lisa Surack and the c
  
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• City of Fort Wayne announces locations of cooling stations ahead of heat wave

  21-08-2023 21:17 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- As high temperatures prepare to sweep across northeast Indiana, two cooling stations will be available in Fort Wayne later this week for those who need them.One station will be at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory at 1100 Calhoun St. from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and the other station will be at Weisser Park Youth Center at 802 Eckart St. from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., according to the City of Fort Wayne.The two stations will be available to the public both
  
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• ACLU given green light to depose county council in jail lawsuit

  21-08-2023 21:14 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - At least one member of Allen County Council will be deposed on whether he or she are aware of the requirements for a new or rehabilitated jail as part of a federal judge's ruling in a lawsuit that the current facility's conditions are inhumane.
  On Sept. 12, Ken Falk, of the Indiana ACLU will depose or interview at least one member of the Allen County Council at Beers Mallers law firm in downtown Fort Wayne, according to Allen County Council attorney Mitch Harper.The dep
  
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• Tips to keeping your house cool with rising heat

  21-08-2023 20:54 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Fort Wayne residents will face their highest temperatures this week and are searching for ways to face the heat. WANE 15 spoke to Indiana Michigan Power (IMP) representative Kara Stevenson on ways you can stay cool in your home while also keeping the energy bill low to not blow your end-of-summer budget.
  For those with air conditioners, it is recommended to prepare your unit for heat by ensuring that nothing is blocking vents in your home. By removing blocks it allows
  
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• Five Below’s Stanley-inspired tumblers are back in stock for $5.55

  21-08-2023 20:44 via wane.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.How to snag a Stanley tumbler look-alikeIf you’ve been anywhere on TikTok or Instagram lately, you’ve seen 40-ounce Stanley tumblers, the must-have accessory of the most hydrated influencers and all their fans. But at $45-$50 a pop, the Stanley-branded insulated cups are a real investment. Now for the good news: Five Below has an exact look-alike that just came back in stock on
  
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• Five Below’s Stanley-inspired tumblers are back in stock

  21-08-2023 20:44 via wane.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.How to snag a Stanley tumbler look-alikeIf you’ve been anywhere on TikTok or Instagram lately, you’ve seen 40-ounce Stanley tumblers, the must-have accessory of the most hydrated influencers and all their fans. But at $45-$50 a pop, the Stanley-branded insulated cups are a real investment. Now for the good news: Five Below has an exact look-alike that just came back in stock on
  
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• 19-year-old sentenced in 2022 ambush at Fort Wayne apartment

  21-08-2023 19:19 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The 19-year-old charged with attempted murder in a 2022 shooting was sentenced Monday.A judge in Allen Superior Court sentenced Riley Irving to 25 years in prison with five years of probation.Irving accepted a plea deal in July that would give him the 25-year sentence in exchange for pleading guilty to one count of attempted murder and two counts of robbery. In the plea agreement, a charge of criminal confinement while armed with a deadly weapon was dismissed.A teen acc
  
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• 'My son was lying face down in the road dying': Driver accused in July St. Joe Center hit-and-run hands over ID before leaving scene

  21-08-2023 18:51 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - While emergency crews tended to a 14-year-old boy suffering from a traumatic brain injury in the middle of a north side crosswalk this past July, a man accused of driving a Dodge Charger that collided with the boy's minibike motorcycle handed a Fort Wayne police officer his learner's permit.
  Ten minutes later, police say, he was gone.Now, the 19-year-old man accused of driving that Charger before fleeing the scene of the crash on St. Joe Center Road near Arlington Parkw
  
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• Indiana Supreme Court denies abortion-related rehearing in preliminary injunction, certifies June decision

  21-08-2023 18:39 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Supreme Court denied the request for a rehearing of the abortion ban preliminary injunction on Monday. This decision will certify the court's June decision that Indiana's near-total abortion ban signed in August 2022 did not violate the state's constitution.Monday's decision, which was decided in a 4-1 vote, will certify the overturning of the abortion ban preliminary injunction that blocked the ban. Justice Mark Massa, Justice Geoffrey Slaughter and Justice Derek Mol
  
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• Inmate dies at Tippecanoe County Jail, investigation underway

  21-08-2023 16:47 via wane.com
  
  LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WANE) An investigation is underway following the death of an inmate at the Tippecanoe County Jail.
  According to Indiana State Police, on Sunday jail staff were alerted to a possible medical emergency involving an inmate in the shower. The inmate was found unresponsive in the shower suffering from an apparent self-inflicted injury. Despite life-saving efforts, the inmate died.The preliminary investigation does not indicate any signs of foul play, however an autopsy will be conduc
  
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• 'Barbie' for $4? National Cinema Day is coming, with discounted tickets nationwide

  21-08-2023 16:15 via wane.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Still haven't seen “Barbie” or “Oppenheimer”? This Sunday, you'll be able to catch up for $4 a ticket in movie theaters nationwide.Theater owners announced Monday that the second annual National Cinema Day will be held Sunday, Aug. 27. For one day, all movies — in all formats and at all showtimes — will be $4 at participating theaters. More than 3,000 theaters are participating, which accounts for most of the cinemas in the U.S., includin
  
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• Angry reaction as Spanish soccer leader kissed a Women’s World Cup star on the mouth without consent

  21-08-2023 15:47 via wane.com
  
  MADRID (AP) — Moments after Spain won the Women’s World Cup, the man who leads the country’s national soccer federation took some unwanted attention away from the celebrating players.Criticism from the Spanish government and the soccer world rained down Monday on Luis Rubiales for his inappropriate conduct while reveling in Spain’s 1-0 win over England in Sunday's final in Sydney, Australia.By grabbing his crotch in a victory gesture — seemingly oblivious to 16-year
  
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• Live updates: Tropical Storm Hilary shatters rain records, causes widespread flooding

  21-08-2023 15:33 via wane.com
  
  As forecast, Tropical Storm Hilary drenched Southern California with several inches of rain, causing flash flooding and prompting many schools to close Monday. Refresh this page to see the most recent updates below.Live Hilary Radar | Interactive Storm Tracker
  8:42 a.m. Monday - The National Weather Service (NWS) of Los Angeles said totals for Hilary have broken “virtually all rainfall daily records,” according to a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. 8:38 a.m. Monday - H
  
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• Live updates: Tropical Storm Hilary lashes Southern California

  21-08-2023 15:33 via wane.com
  
  As forecast, Tropical Storm Hilary is delivering torrential rain and flash flooding to Southern California and prompting many school closures. Refresh this page to see the most recent updates below.Live Hilary Radar | Interactive Storm Tracker
  5:12 a.m. Monday - All evacuation orders have been lifted for the canyons in the Bond Fire burn areas. The orders for Silverado Canyon and Willimas Canyon were lifted as of 5 a.m., according to a press release from the County of Orange.
  5:05 a.m. Monday -
  
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• British nurse Lucy Letby imprisoned for life for the murders of 7 babies and attempted murders of 6

  21-08-2023 13:14 via wane.com
  
  LONDON (AP) — A former neonatal nurse who killed seven babies in her care and tried to kill six others at a hospital in northern England was sentenced Monday to life in prison with no chance of release by a judge who highlighted “the cruelty and calculation" of her actions.Lucy Letby, who refused to appear in court to face grieving parents who spoke of their anger and anguish, was given the most severe sentence possible under British law, which does not allow the death penalty.Justic
  
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• Looking for a new car under $20,000? Good luck. Your choice has dwindled to just one vehicle

  21-08-2023 12:54 via wane.com
  
  DETROIT (AP) — Just five years ago, a price-conscious auto shopper in the United States could choose from among a dozen new small cars selling for under $20,000. Now, there’s just one: The Mitsubishi Mirage. And even the Mirage appears headed for the scrap yard.At a time when Americans increasingly want pricey SUVs and trucks rather than small cars, the Mirage remains the lone new vehicle whose average sale price is under 20 grand — a figure that once marked a kind of unofficia
  
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• Southern California prepares for more floods as Tropical Storm Hilary soaks from coast to desert

  21-08-2023 12:37 via wane.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tropical Storm Hilary deluged arid parts of Mexico and then drenched Southern California from the coast to inland mountains and deserts, forcing rescuers to pull several people from swollen rivers. Millions expected more flooding and mudslides Monday, even as the storm begins to weaken.The storm first made landfall in Mexico’s arid Baja California Peninsula on Sunday in a sparsely populated area about 150 miles (250 kilometers) south of Ensenada. One person drowned
  
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• GiGi's Kitchen Kids teaches more than cooking skills

  21-08-2023 10:41 via wane.com
  
  "Allright, my chefs," shouts Holly Tonak to a group of 15 kids at GiGi's Playhouse in Fort Wayne. "Are you ready?"The first class of a 12-week program called GiGi's Kitchen Kids is off and running. The group consists of children ages 6-12 with Down Syndrome. Enrollement for this class filled up in one day."The goal of GiGi's Playhouse is to empower individuals with Down Syndrome and hope they can become the best version of themselves and be independent," says Tonak, Excutive Director for GiGi's
  
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• Victims of fatal head-on crash identified

  21-08-2023 03:08 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Two people who died following a two-vehicle crash on Fort Wayne's southwest side Sunday evening have been identified following autopsies by the Allen County Coroner's Office.
  The head-on crash took place at around 8:30 p.m. near the intersection of Airport Expressway and Coverdale Road.Killed in the crash were Tracy Alan Tindall, 50, of Fort Wayne and Michael Joseph Eberhard, 45, of Yoder, Indiana. The cause of death for both men was determined to be blunt force injurie
  
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• Police investigating a fatal head-on crash on Fort Wayne's southwest side

  21-08-2023 03:08 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Two people have died following a two-vehicle crash on Fort Wayne's southwest side, according to Fort Wayne Police.It happened near the intersection of Airport Expressway and Coverdale Road Sunday night. Police at the scene said the crash involved two vehicles.
  Police said it was a head-on collision, and confirmed that two people have died as a result of the crash. It's unclear what caused the crash at this time.
  A portion of Airport Expressway, west of the intersection
  
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• 2 in critical condition following head-on crash on Fort Wayne's southwest side

  21-08-2023 03:08 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Two people are in critical condition following a two-vehicle crash on Fort Wayne's southwest side, according to Fort Wayne Police.It happened near the intersection of Airport Expressway and Coverdale Road Sunday night. Police at the scene said the crash involved two vehicles.
  Police said the crash was a head-on collision, and confirmed that two people are in critical condition. It's unclear what caused the crash at this time.
  The crash is still under investigation.
  
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