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• PHOTOS: Fort Wayne estate of late NFL sports agent is on the market

  06-09-2023 22:37 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A nearly $3.5M property in southwest Fort Wayne that was once owned by a renowned NFL sports agent is on the market.Eugene E. Parker once lived in a luxurious home complete with balconies, curved staircases, an elevator, a pool, a full basketball court, and so much more that could all be yours-- for just $3,499,900.A property on the market in southwest Fort Wayne was formerly owned by renowned NFL sports agent Eugene Parker. (Jason Mann with J Michael Photography LLC)(J
  
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• Feds: Fort Wayne man gets 7 years in prison for firearm offense

  06-09-2023 22:16 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A convicted felon caught with a gun who led officers on a high-speed chase received a seven-year prison sentence Wednesday, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.A U.S. District Court judge sentenced 30-year-old Kevin T. Leshore to seven years in prison followed by two years of supervised release.According to documents in the case, officers spotted Leshore at a gas station with a gun sticking out of his pocket.When authorities learned Leshore was a convicted felon wh
  
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• Trial in 2020 Lake Wawasee boating fatality pushed back again

  06-09-2023 21:46 via wane.com
  
  KOSCUISKO COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - Three years ago, on a sunny evening on Lake Wawasee, tragedy struck when a young man tubing with two friends went down before being run over and killed by the boat that had been pulling the trio along the water.Kevin M. Kelley, now 65, of Indianapolis, was driving the pontoon boat at the time of the accident, which happened around 6 p.m. on Aug. 8, 2020.
  More than a year later, Kosciusko County prosecutors charged him with a Level 5 felony count of reckless homici
  
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• Free admission available at Science Central this weekend

  06-09-2023 21:46 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- This weekend, people will be able to interact with the many exhibits at Science Central free of charge.On Saturday, Sept. 9, Science Central will host a "Community Free Day" through support from Managed Health Services.The free admission will be available from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and those interesting in visiting Science Central can also purchase tickets in advance online.Science Central will also offer free admission Sunday, Sept. 10 from noon to 5:00 p.m. for th
  
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• FWCS continues to work to improve bus routes

  06-09-2023 20:41 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Along with the rest of Northeast Indiana, Fort Wayne Community Schools face challenges when it comes to bus transportation. Many factors come into play as to why buses are running late.
  "We have had an increase of ridership this year, we have 2,800 more students that we had last year," said Communications Manager, Scott Murray. "We have an increase in the number of students in our pre-k programs."An addition to those increased number of students, FWCS has more students
  
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• Fort Wayne Community Schools continues to work to improve bus routes

  06-09-2023 20:41 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Along with other school districts in northeast Indiana, Fort Wayne Community Schools faces challenges when it comes to bus transportation. Many factors come into play as to why buses are running late.
  "We have had an increase of ridership this year, we have 2,800 more students than we had last year," said Communications Manager, Scott Murray. "We have an increase in the number of students in our pre-k programs."In addition to the increased number of students, FWCS has m
  
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• 'The mall is a safe place': FWPD working with Glenbrook Square security after 2 mall shootings

  06-09-2023 20:20 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- There have been two shootings inside Glenbrook Square Mall on the north end of Fort Wayne in less than two months.In both instances, while unrelated, they were contained to two individuals who were arguing. In both instances, police were able to respond quickly and clear the mall.Sergeant Jeremy Webb told WANE 15 that's because the FWPD has a good relationship with the mall's management and security team.“Ultimately, we have the same objective and that’s pu
  
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• UAW chief: Union to strike any Detroit automaker that hasn't reached deal as contracts end next week

  06-09-2023 19:23 via wane.com
  
  DETROIT (AP) — The head of the United Auto Workers warned Wednesday that the union plans to go on strike against any Detroit automaker that hasn't reached a new agreement by the time contracts expire next week.“That’s the plan,” President Shawn Fain responded when asked if the union would strike any of the companies that haven’t reached a tentative deal by the time their national contracts end.A strike against all three major automakers — General Motors, Stell
  
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• Senator Mike Braun introduces bill to ban federal mask mandates

  06-09-2023 18:22 via wane.com
  
  HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) - Indiana Senator Mike Braun and Ohio Senator J.D. Vance introduced a bill to ban federal mask mandates for domestic air travel, public transit systems and schools.According to a news release from Senator Braun's office, Senator Vance will force Senate floor consideration of the Freedom to Breathe Act on Thursday to prevent the imposition of federal mask mandates. The same release also claims objection to the act would amount to a "clear admission that Democrats intend to re
  
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• Dirty Dough cookies plans location on Dupont Road

  06-09-2023 18:12 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Another option for sweet treats is coming to northwest Fort Wayne thanks to Dirty Dough cookies.Dirty Dough has a location "coming soon" to 1525 W. Dupont Road, according to the company's website, although little else is known about the future storefront.The sweet shop offers "one-of-a-kind" cookies that feature filling inside the dough along with layers and "mix-ins," making the cookies "proudly unique, inside and out."
  Future location of Dirty Dough Cookies in Fort W
  
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• Weekslong investigation leads to Kosciusko County drug bust

  06-09-2023 18:10 via wane.com
  
  LEESBURG, Ind. (WANE) Acting on multiple tips about the possible dealing of drugs at a Leesburg home in Kosciusko County has resulted in the arrest of a man on multiple charges.
  The investigation began several weeks ago and after gathering sufficient evidence, a search warrant was issued for the home according to a press release from Indiana State Police.The search warrant was served Tuesday morning. Troopers found more than four ounces of methamphetamine, 2.5 ounces of marijuana, two guns, pill
  
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• Suspect sought after 4 Michigan State Police cruisers set on fire and shot at in Upper Peninsula

  06-09-2023 17:17 via wane.com
  
  AULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (AP) — Authorities said Wednesday that they are searching for a male suspected of shooting at and setting fire to four unoccupied Michigan State Police cruisers at one of the agency's posts in the Upper Peninsula.The suspect, a white male who was wearing camouflage in footage of the early Wednesday attack, is considered armed and dangerous, the agency said in a plea for the public's help in identifying him.Four cruisers were set on fire at the Sault Ste. Marie Post a
  
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• Authorities try to flush out escaped murderer in suburban Philadelphia manhunt

  06-09-2023 16:42 via wane.com
  
  WEST CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Two suburban Philadelphia school districts remained shuttered and one of the nation’s premier botanical gardens was closed Wednesday as authorities worked to flush out a convicted murderer who escaped from prison last week.Danelo Cavalcante, 34, has been spotted five times since he escaped Thursday from the Chester State Prison. The most recent sighting came Monday night at Longwood Gardens, where trail surveillance video captured him walking through the area
  
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• Motorcyclist loses control, crashes in DeKalb County

  06-09-2023 13:31 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) A motorcyclist suffered multiple injuries after he crashed his Harley-Davidson Tuesday evening in DeKalb County.Kenneth Wood, 44, of Ashley was riding east on CR 40 when he lost control on a curve, causing his motorcycle to slide across the road according to a press release from the DeKalb County Sheriff's Department. The bike eventually came to a stop in the westbound lane.Wood suffered lacerations on his head, arms, and legs. He also had a dislocated elbow.The Garrett F
  
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• This summer was a global record breaker for high heat, meteorologists say

  06-09-2023 12:06 via wane.com
  
  GENEVA (AP) — Earth has sweltered through its hottest Northern Hemisphere summer ever measured, with a record warm August capping a season of brutal and deadly temperatures, according to the World Meteorological Organization.Last month was not only the hottest August scientists ever recorded by far with modern equipment, it was also the second hottest month measured, behind only July 2023, WMO and the European climate service Copernicus announced Wednesday.August was about 1.5 degrees
  
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• 2 Minute Drill: New Haven's Kyle Booher

  06-09-2023 12:00 via wane.com
  
  NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WANE) - During the day New Haven head coach Kyle Booher is a science teacher, so it is really no surprise the Bulldogs have developed their team 'chemistry.'WANE-TV went behind the scenes with coach Booher before last Friday's Highlight Zone "Game of the Week" against DeKalb. The Bulldogs then went out and beat the Barons 48-28 to improve to 3-0 on the season.Tune in next Wednesday at 6 p.m. when we'll go inside the Leo locker room with coach Jason Doerffler ahead of a huge week
  
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• Heritage grad Saalfrank makes MLB debut with Arizona

  06-09-2023 06:00 via wane.com
  
  PHOENIX, Ariz. (WANE) - Heritage High School graduate Andrew Saalfrank realized a dream late Tuesday night as the former Patriot made his Major League debut for the Arizona Diamondbacks.Saalfrank entered the game out of the bullpen in the top of the sixth inning with two outs and promptly got four-time All-Star Charlie Blackmon to ground out to first to end the inning.Saalfrank would go on to pitch a perfect seventh inning, whiffing the inning's first batter in Ezequiel Tovar to notch his first
  
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• Auburn City Council decides to split from Indiana Utility Commission, addresses safety hazard for historic park

  06-09-2023 04:32 via wane.com
  
  AUBURN, Ind. (WANE) — New changes in Auburn could affect how much residents pay for utilities.At Tuesday's Auburn City Council meeting, members voted unanimously to separate from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) to enable the city to make small changes to the water rates rather than large increases stretched out over time.The meeting briefly opened up to a public hearing and gave residents a chance to speak against the new change; however, no one had any opposing concerns.N
  
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• Fort Wayne could remove septic tanks, thousands of feet of pipe on Tillman Road

  06-09-2023 04:17 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Fort Wayne City Council gave a do-pass recommendation to remove thousands of feet of pipe and septic tanks on Tillman Road.
  The potential project looks to update a septic system that is severely outdated.
  "Basically, they're older systems that were the thing to do in the past, now because mostly they have not been properly maintained they're starting to fail," said Michael Kiester, City Utilities Manager of Engineering. "Municipal sewers are the most economic
  
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• Fort Wayne could remove septic tanks, thousands of feet of pipe on Till Road

  06-09-2023 04:17 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Fort Wayne City Council gave a do-pass recommendation to remove thousands of feet of pipe and septic tanks on Till Road.
  The potential project looks to update a septic system that is severely outdated.
  "Basically, they're older systems that were the thing to do in the past, now because mostly they have not been properly maintained they're starting to fail," said Michael Kiester, City Utilities Manager of Engineering. "Municipal sewers are the most economical
  
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• ISP: Impaired driver arrested after going 121 mph in Miami County

  06-09-2023 03:57 via wane.com
  
  MIAMI COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- A Michigan man faces a felony OWI charge after reportedly driving over 120 mph on U.S. 31 in Miami County, according to Indiana State Police (ISP).At around 11:22 p.m. Friday, a state trooper conducted a traffic stop on U.S. 31 near County Road 800 N. after spotting a driver reportedly going 121 mph.The driver, 34-year-old Brandon Harvey, displayed signs of impairment, failed field sobriety tests and reportedly had a BrAC of .18%, according to ISP.According to ISP, H
  
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• Fort Wayne City Council split on reversing decision on board term limits

  06-09-2023 02:35 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — What took Fort Wayne's City Council weeks to accomplish is now in the process of being undone.
  City Council passed an ordinance to introduce term limits on appointments that it makes on boards like the Plan Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals in July.When they went to do the same to the mayor and level the playing field in the eyes of some councilmembers, Mayor Tom Henry vetoed it, leaving only City Council with limited appointment powers.Mayor Henry&r
  
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