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• Court docs: Man airlifted from Huntington crash, woman charged with OWI causing serious bodily injury

  31-08-2023 23:00 via wane.com
  
  HUNTINGTON COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - A Huntington woman is accused of running a stop light while driving with a blood-alcohol-level more than twice the legal limit and causing a crash that left a man with broken ribs, a bruised spine and swelling to his head and leg.Naomi Shenyang Richison, 21, has been formally charged with two felony counts in Huntington Superior Court in connection with the crash, which happened Tuesday at the intersection of State Road 9 and State Road 218.
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• DNR finds invasive lizard species in southeast Indiana

  31-08-2023 21:28 via wane.com
  
  LAWRENCEBURG, Ind. (WANE) -- Recent sightings of an invasive lizard species along the Ohio River have raised concerns for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR).DNR biologists and community members have recently observed common wall lizards living along the Ohio River near Lawrenceburg -- which is west of Cincinnati, Ohio -- and surrounding areas.Although common wall lizards are not generally dangerous, the DNR is concerned that the species may outcompete native species for food and s
  
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• 'My sister was murdered:' brother tells of sister's fentanyl overdose

  31-08-2023 20:44 via wane.com
  
  *WARNING*: This story contains graphic content not suitable for all readersFORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- She looked so peaceful when she died, her big brother thought she was asleep.But Isabella “Izzy” Blaettner had probably been dead for two days, alone in her car parked in a busy underground parking garage at Purdue Fort Wayne.Nine little pills were beside the 22-year-old as she lay ignored in her Hyundai Sonata. Later, her brother, Branden Blaettner, would find out the pills were fen
  
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• I-469 ramp set to close for road work

  31-08-2023 20:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) The Indiana Department of Transportation on Thursday announced the temporary ramp closure from eastbound State Road 930 to southbound I-469.Starting on or after September 5, crews will begin concrete patching and joint repair on the ramp. Work is expected to last for approximately one week. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change.During the closure, drivers should use northbound I-469 to the U.S. 24/Rose Ave. exit and then use the on-ramp to conn
  
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• I-469 ramp closure delayed a week

  31-08-2023 20:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) The Indiana Department of Transportation on Thursday announced the temporary ramp closure from eastbound State Road 930 to southbound I-469.Work had originally been scheduled to begin on or after September 5, however work is now set to being on September 11 when crews will begin concrete patching and joint repair on the ramp. Work is expected to last for approximately one week. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change.During the closure, drivers s
  
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• Attention DIRECTV subscribers

  31-08-2023 19:08 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – This Saturday, the IU Hoosiers take on the Ohio State Buckeyes at 3:30 p.m. in a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. The game will be exclusively broadcast on WANE 15 at 3:30 p.m., but since WANE was forced off the DIRECTV lineup on July 2, DIRECTV customers may not be able to watch the game unless the dispute between Nexstar and DIRECTV is resolved. DIRECTV customers are being urged to call the company at 800/531-5000 and demand that they re
  
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• VIDEO: Postal worker tosses packages from mail truck in Tennessee

  31-08-2023 18:13 via wane.com
  
  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) -- A U.S. postal worker in Tennessee has been caught on camera tossing packages from a mail truck.A delivery to a Collierville home wasn't quite what the homeowner expected as the U.S. Postal Service mail carrier didn't get out of the vehicle, and instead tossed the package before driving away.And that wasn't the only case.
  The homeowner, who doesn't want to be identified, said she initially noticed her parcels were ending up in strange places months ago. "They would b
  
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• Forecast: Gas prices could drop by 50 cents by end of year

  31-08-2023 18:06 via wane.com
  
  (CBS) In many parts of the country gas prices are inching up as millions are hitting the road for the Labor Day weekend. AAA says the national average for a gallon increased about 8 cents in the past month. The small jump actually puts prices at nearly the same level as 2022."Labor Day this year is likely to be virtually identical to what motorists were paying last year," says Patrick DeHaan, a fuel analyst with GasBuddy.com.One way to save on gas is shop around. Costco, Sam’s club and oth
  
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• IMPD: 2 dead after shooting at Menards on Indy's northeast side

  31-08-2023 18:00 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS -- Two people died in a shooting that took place at a Menards on Indy's northeast side Wednesday.
  Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers were dispatched around 5:29 p.m. to a Menards located at 7701 E. 42 Street in response to multiple calls of a person shot. Officers arrived and found two adult males suffering from gunshot wounds.
  IMPD said the shooting involved a customer and a security guard at the exit of the store's lumber yard. The security guard died shortl
  
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• 'Project Restoration' appears to be working for Vera Bradley

  31-08-2023 17:06 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE/AP) Vera Bradley Inc. (VRA) on Wednesday reported earnings of $9.3 million in its fiscal second quarter.The Roanoke, Indiana-based company said it had net income of 30 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 33 cents per share.The handbag and accessories company posted revenue of $128.2 million in the period.Vera Bradley expects full-year earnings to be 57 cents to 65 cents per share, with revenue in the range of $490 million to $500 million. 
  
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• Student loan payments start soon: Everything you need to know

  31-08-2023 16:43 via wane.com
  
  DES MOINES, Iowa (WHO) — The student loan payment pause is coming to an end on Friday, September 1.
  This comes after the Supreme Court ruled back in June that President Biden did not have the authority to cancel student loan debt. The federal pause on payments then had 60 days to come to an end.
  During the pause, payments weren't required and interest didn't accumulate for borrowers. Interest will begin accruing on Friday for the first time since March 2020, and payments will resume in Oct
  
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• Taylor Swift Eras Tour concert film coming to movie theaters in October

  31-08-2023 15:52 via wane.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is coming to movie theaters.Swift announced Thursday that the concert film “Taylor Swift - The Eras Tour” will open in North American theaters Oct. 13. The theater chain AMC, anticipating high demand from Swift fans, said the film will play at least four times a day Thursday, Fridays, Saturday and Sundays at all of its U.S. locations.“The Eras Tour has been the most meaningful, electric experience of my life so far and I’m ov
  
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• Worldwide Auctioneers makes its way to Auburn for classic car auction

  31-08-2023 15:41 via wane.com
  
  AUBURN, Ind. (WANE) — One of the biggest car auctions is making its way to the area for the annual Labor Day weekend auction with Auburn Worldwide Auctioneers.Over 200 cars will be up for auction in a 3-day event starting Thursday. Some of the cars include a 1947 Ford Deco Rod, a 1930 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A S Roadster, a 1963 Chevy Corvette Fuel Injected Split Window Coupe, and many more.Not only will cars be up for auction-- there will also be tons of car memorabilia including neon sign
  
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• Classic cars make their way to Auburn for annual auction

  31-08-2023 15:41 via wane.com
  
  AUBURN, Ind. (WANE) — One of the biggest car auctions is making its way to the area for the annual Labor Day weekend auction with Auburn Worldwide Auctioneers.Over 200 cars will be up for auction in a 3-day event starting Thursday. Some of the cars include a 1947 Ford Deco Rod, a 1930 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A S Roadster, a 1963 Chevy Corvette Fuel Injected Split Window Coupe, and many more.Not only will cars be up for auction-- there will also be tons of car memorabilia including neon sign
  
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• GM shutdown at Fort Wayne Assembly extended a week

  31-08-2023 14:01 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) General Motors has decided to halt production for another week at the Fort Wayne Assembly plant where full-size Chevrolet and GMC pickups are made because of an on-going parts shortage.
  The automaker had originally stopped production on August 28, with the intention of resuming production on September 5, the day after Labor Day. However now the plant isn't scheduled to resume building trucks until Monday, September 11. UAW Local 2209 approves strike authorizationSupply ch
  
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• Marijuana recommendation by US health agency hailed as first step to easing weed restrictions

  31-08-2023 13:02 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has delivered a recommendation to the Drug Enforcement Administration on marijuana policy, and Senate leaders hailed it Wednesday as a first step toward easing federal restrictions on the drug.HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said Wednesday on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, that the agency has responded to President Joe Biden's request “to provide a scheduling recommendation for marijuana to the DEA.”&ld
  
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• Traveling Labor Day weekend? Expect lots of company

  31-08-2023 12:09 via wane.com
  
  DALLAS (AP) — By some measures, air travelers have enjoyed a less stressful summer than last year, but canceled flights remain elevated as airlines face their last big test of the prime vacation season: Labor Day weekend.The Federal Aviation Administration predicts that this will be the third busiest holiday weekend of the year so far, behind only the Juneteenth weekend, which included Father's Day, and the Presidents Day break.Hurricane Idalia should be heading away from the Atlantic
  
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• 'Grow Allen' to create job-ready high school graduates

  31-08-2023 03:03 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- As the demand for better skilled workers continues to grow, a new non-profit group will launch in September to give more students career skills while they're in school.Grow Allen was described a collaboration of Allen County's four public school systems, area businesses and local non-profits. It was assembled by Ron Turpin, Senior Vice President of Civic Investment at Ambassador Enterprises. Turpin is also on the board at East Allen County Schools."What would it look l
  
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• 'Grow Allen' to create career-ready high school graduates

  31-08-2023 03:03 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- As the demand for better skilled workers continues to grow, a new non-profit group will launch in September to give more students career skills while they're in school.Grow Allen was described a collaboration of Allen County's four public school systems, area businesses and local non-profits. It was assembled by Ron Turpin, Senior Vice President of Civic Investment at Ambassador Enterprises. Turpin is also on the board at East Allen County Schools."What would it look l
  
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• Possible relocation of Dekalb Metal Finishing into Memorial Park, park land sale

  31-08-2023 01:10 via wane.com
  AUBURN, Ind. (WANE) - After years of working to alleviate major safety and traffic concerns on West Fifteenth Street in Auburn. This means the City of Auburn is one step closer to resolving the issue.
  In a press release sent to WANE 15, semi-trailer trucks loading and unloading at DeKalb Metal Finishing, have disrupted traffic on West Fifteenth Street as the company’s loading docks face the street. The disruption often blocks the east bound lane of Fifteenth Street allowing one travel lane
  
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