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• Latinos Count helps make college dreams come true

  16-09-2023 21:42 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Latinos Count is helping make the dream of college a reality for Latino youth across Northeast Indiana.
  This year the nonprofit awarded the Viva College! Scholarship worth $2,000 to 26 students. The group also saw the number of applicants double from previous years.
  Courtesy Latinos Count
  A luncheon planned for September 21 will recognize and celebrate all the recipients.
  Watch the video above to hear from Latinos Count Executive Director Steve Corona and Emily Rodrigue
  
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• 1-year-old dies at Bronx day care after possible fentanyl exposure; investigators find 'kilo press' at facility

  16-09-2023 19:41 via wane.com
  
  THE BRONX, N.Y. (WPIX) – A kilo press that packages "large quantities of drugs" was found inside a New York City day care center where four small children overdosed on Friday, leaving one of the children dead, according to the NYPD.Joe Kenny, the NYPD Chief of Detectives, said at a press briefing that officers responded to find three of the children unresponsive inside the Divino Nino day care center in the Bronx on Friday afternoon, all "exhibiting symptoms of opioid exposure."Narcan was
  
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• St. Marys Avenue shooting victim identified following the arrest of 3

  16-09-2023 15:47 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The identity of a man shot and killed early Friday morning has been released.
  The Allen County Coroner's Office conducted an autopsy that determined Travis Gilbert, 28, of Fort Wayne died from a gunshot wound to the chest and his death has been ruled a homicide.
  Gilbert was shot and killed inside a home on St. Marys Avenue at around 1:30 a.m. on September 15. Another person was also shot, but his injuries were not life-threatening.
  Three people were arrested by Fort Wa
  
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• 3 arrested following the St. Marys Avenue shooting

  16-09-2023 15:47 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Arrests have been made following the St Marys Avenue shooting that left one man dead and another injured early Friday.At approximately, 7:25 p.m. officers attempted a traffic stop near Williams St. and Harrison St. attempting to arrest two suspects related to the case. Royal Davis, 36, and Jessica Fuentes, 29, were in the vehicle and fled the scene.1 dead, 1 injured in shooting north of downtown Fort WayneThis led to a high-speed pursuit that ended near I-469 and US 27
  
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• Pedestrian struck, killed by SUV early Saturday in Allen County

  16-09-2023 14:10 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- Allen County Sherriff's Department is investigating a death after receiving calls reporting a body early Saturday.Saturday morning, at approximately 6:30 a.m., Allen County Sheriff's Department was dispatched on reports of an unconscious possibly deceased individual near the intersection of Hand Road and Hathaway Road.In preliminary investigation, the Allen County Sherriff's Office determined that an individual was jogging on the road when they were struck by an SUV.
  
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• Jogger struck, killed by SUV early Saturday in Allen County

  16-09-2023 14:10 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- The Allen County Sheriff's Department is investigating a death after receiving calls reporting a body on the side of the roadway early Saturday.Saturday morning, at approximately 6:36 a.m., The Allen County Sheriff's Department was dispatched on reports of an unconscious, possibly deceased man near the intersection of Hand Road and Hathaway Road.In preliminary investigation, the Allen County Sheriff's Office determined that the man was jogging on the road when he was
  
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• Death investigation underway by Allen County Sheriff's Department

  16-09-2023 14:10 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- Allen County Sherriff's Department is investigating a death after receiving calls reporting a body early Saturday.Near the intersection of Hand Road and Hathaway Road, Allen County dispatch confirmed a death investigation is underway.
  Hand Road is completely shut down between Hathaway Road and Caroll Road, as police investigate. It is advised to avoid the area if possible.
  Information is limited at this time. WANE 15 will provide updates as received.
  
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• Johnny Appleseed Festival wraps up 48th year

  16-09-2023 13:47 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Saturday marks the start of the 48th annual Johnny Appleseed festival, where participants can be transported back in time to the 1840s.The festival celebrates the life of Johnny Appleseed aka John Chapman while also simulating a historically accurate representation of the time period. The festival features food, entertainment and a farmers market showing off handmade crafts.
  The festival also features trappers and traders to show off a profession of the time period.Joh
  
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• Johnny Appleseed Festival kicks off and how celebrations are continuing the 48th year

  16-09-2023 13:47 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Saturday marks the start of the 48 annual Johnny Appleseed festival, where participants can be transported back in time to the 1840s.The festival celebrates the life of Johnny Appleseed aka John Chapman while also simulating a historically accurate representation of the time period. The festival features food, entertainment and a farmers market showing off handmade crafts.
  The festival also features trappers and traders to show off a profession of the time period.Johnn
  
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• Johnny Appleseed Festival continues celebrations for the 48th year

  16-09-2023 13:47 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Saturday marks the start of the 48 annual Johnny Appleseed festival, where participants can be transported back in time to the 1840s.The festival celebrates the life of Johnny Appleseed aka John Chapman while also simulating a historically accurate representation of the time period. The festival features food, entertainment and a farmers market showing off handmade crafts.
  The festival also features trappers and traders to show off a profession of the time period.Johnn
  
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• WATCH: Fireworks light up sky above Kruse Plaza during expo show

  16-09-2023 04:42 via wane.com
  
  AUBURN, Ind. (WANE) -- With necks craned toward the night sky, hundreds gathered at Kruse Plaza off Interstate 69 to see the latest firework products in action during the National Fireworks Association's (NFA) 2023 Fall Expo.The fireworks were part of the last product demo show of the expo, which kicked off Monday.Only NFA members were able to watch the first four product demo shows, but members of the public were invited to watch Friday's show from the parking lot.
  NFA Vice President Ed Vasel s
  
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• Meet the chicken farmer trying to run against Jim Banks

  16-09-2023 03:43 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- "I would not be running if I did not think I would win."Those are the words of John Rust, the self-described chicken farmer from Seymour, Indiana.
  During his interview this week with WANE 15, Rust seemed ready to go to battle with Rep. Jim Banks (IN-3) for the 2024 GOP nomination for U.S. Senate.Will he get the chance?Banks was named the "presumptive nominee" for the open seat during the August Republican State Dinner in Indianapolis.During the announcement, then-India
  
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• Game stopped over gunshot/firework confusion

  16-09-2023 02:35 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Play was stopped at Friday night's football game at South Side High School after multiple fireworks were set off nearby.Fort Wayne Police Dispatchers confirmed to WANE 15 police were investigating fireworks but many in the stadium, including both teams, apparently, confused the sound with gunfire.
  Homecoming ceremonies have since resumed on the field.WANE 15 is working to learn more about this story.
  
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• 'He died in my arms'; Father of St Marys homicide victim wants shooters held accountable

  16-09-2023 01:40 via wane.com
  
  ***WARNING: This story contains graphic content not suitable for all readers***FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Travis Gilbert died in his father’s arms after he told his father "I love you."The 28-year-old was shot and killed by armed intruders Friday morning around 1:20 a.m. The pair entered the home in the 2000 block of St. Marys Avenue, armed with guns, wearing black, helmets, masks and gloves, Steve Gilbert, Travis' father, said."One had a gun to my son's head and threatened to kill hi
  
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