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• 'America's Best Restaurants' shines spotlight on Moo-Over for its plant-based ice cream

  05-10-2023 23:03 via wane.com
  
  COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. (WANE) -- Featuring a menu of ice cream and other desserts that are all dairy-free and gluten-free, Moo-Over in Columbia City has options for all sweet treat fans.The owner, Julie Hurd, said Moo-Over is the only dessert shop in Indiana to a full vegan and gluten-free menu."People can come in and have any dessert they want," Hurd said.Now, Moo-Over's open-minded menu and products were featured Thursday in "America's Best Restaurants," a show that aims to highlight places acros
  
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• How Joel Benz has defined TRAA's road to redemption

  05-10-2023 22:47 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — At Tuesday's Fort Wayne City Council meeting, an organization not on the agenda received praise."TRAA (Three Rivers Ambulance Authority) is on the right track, they are doing everything they promised you, that Joel Benz has promised you he would do. He's fulfilling all those commitments, he's increased pay, he's increased benefits, he's increased staffing," said Fort Wayne Fire Chief Eric Lahey.
  It's a much different tone than has been heard in Citizen's Square wh
  
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• Arrest made of women involved in 'Unkown Problem' that left juvenile suffering from life-threatening injuries

  05-10-2023 22:45 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) has made an arrest following an 'Unknown Problem' that left a woman and juvenile suffering from life-threatening injuries.On Tuesday FWPD responded to calls of an 'Unknown Problem' investigation in the 1200 block of Ralph Avenue. When arriving on the scene police found an adult female and juvenile suffering from life-threatening injuries. Both victims were taken to the hospital.FWPD: ‘Unknown problem’ leaves woman, ju
  
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• Arrest made of woman involved in 'Unkown Problem' that left juvenile suffering from life-threatening injuries

  05-10-2023 22:45 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) On Tuesday, a woman and and child were hospitalized after officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) responded to a call of an "unknown problem" in the 1200 block of Ralph Avenue. At the time their injuries were considered to be life threatening.On Thursday, FWPD issued a press release indicating the woman had been released from the hospital and arrested for attempted murder.
  The woman has been identified as 32-year-old Bethany Fleming. The release did not incl
  
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• Arrest made of woman involved in 'Unknown Problem' that left juvenile suffering from life-threatening injuries

  05-10-2023 22:45 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) On Tuesday, a woman and and child were hospitalized after officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) responded to a call of an "unknown problem" in the 1200 block of Ralph Avenue. At the time their injuries were considered to be life threatening.On Thursday, FWPD issued a press release indicating the woman had been released from the hospital and arrested for attempted murder.
  The woman has been identified as 32-year-old Bethany Fleming. The release did not incl
  
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• Momo the monkey captured after running rampant for the night in Indianapolis

  05-10-2023 20:56 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS - Momo the monkey has been captured by authorities after being missing for several hours since Wednesday night on the far east side of Indianapolis.
  Momo was found inside of a home at 11:15 a.m. Thursday morning after neighbors spotted him and called 911.IMPD says monkey found after hours-long chaseAccording to IMPD, Momo had broken into a vacant home in the Irongate Estates and the police quickly trapped him inside by shutting the doors. The male monkey then ventured into the bathr
  
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• Moped, car crash backs up traffic at intersection near Foster Park

  05-10-2023 20:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Traffic was backed up Thursday afternoon due to a crash involving a moped near a southwest Fort Wayne intersection.Dispatch confirmed a crash happened near the intersection of Bluffton and Engle roads shortly before 1 p.m.
  A moped and at least one car crashed at the intersection of Engle and Bluffton roads.A moped and at least one car crashed at the intersection of Engle and Bluffton roads.
  A WANE 15 crew at the scene saw a moped on the sidewalk along with two cars pull
  
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• These wand-controlled floating candlesticks win Halloween

  05-10-2023 19:53 via wane.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.The candlesticks are almost like magicMore than any other holiday, Halloween is all about the decorations. That includes the costumes you wear, being that they are decorations of a kind. Normally, most Halloween decorations go outside so you can delight the neighborhood children with friendly ghosts or give them lifelong nightmares with realistic ghouls. Interior decorations, und
  
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• Court docs detail how a fight, car fire, $20 and a bloody shirt fit into murder investigation

  05-10-2023 19:50 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - At first, all police found was a bloody shirt and a $20 bill.Then, two days later, they found his body.That's according to newly-released Allen Superior Court documents that detail how investigators uncovered what led to the shooting death of 19-year-old Austin Seiman.Fort Wayne Police arrested two men Wednesday in connection to Seiman's death. Police said 18-year-old Nasir Owens and 20-year-old Dimitrius Walker face preliminary charges of murder and arson.On Sept. 26,
  
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• Court docs: A fight, car fire led to charges of murder, arson for 2 accused in man's shooting death

  05-10-2023 19:50 via wane.com
  
  Court docs: A fight, car fire led to charges of murder, arson for 2 accused in shooting death of man found in Maumee RiverFORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - At first, all police found was a bloody shirt and a $20 bill.Then, two days later, they found his body.That's according to newly-released Allen Superior Court documents that detail how investigators uncovered what led to the shooting death of 19-year-old Austin Seiman.Fort Wayne Police arrested two men Wednesday in connection to Seiman's death. Polic
  
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• Driver thrown from farm tractor after collision with semi in LaGrange County

  05-10-2023 19:27 via wane.com
  
  LAGRANGE COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) The driver of a farm tractor suffered serious injuries after being hit by a semi in LaGrange County Tuesday morning.The incident took place just before noon on County Road 600 W about a half mile north of U.S. 20 according to the LaGrange County Sheriff's Department.
  Both the semi and the farm tractor were going south when the semi attempted to pass multiple vehicles, including the tractor. While doing so, the driver of the farm tractor attempted to pull into a priva
  
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• Turn in a poacher, get a reward

  05-10-2023 19:01 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE) With archery deer hunting season underway in Indiana with firearm season beginning in November, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Law Enforcement (DNR) wants to remind outdoor enthusiasts they can help put an end to poaching.
  The DNR partners with the nonprofit conservation organization Turn in a Poacher, Inc. to fight poaching with a tip line. Anyone who suspects poaching, defined as the illegal capture or killing of wildlife, can report potential
  
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• Trailer park urges residents not to talk about 13-foot cat-eating python

  05-10-2023 16:17 via wane.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Management of a south Oklahoma City mobile home park urged its residents this week not to speak out about a 13-foot-long cat-eating albino python still in the neighborhood.
  Residents of Burntwood Mobile Home Park claim the park's management knew about the python since June and did nothing.
  (Photo by anonymous resident of Burntwood Mobile Home Park)
  "The only reason they finally did something was because a resident snapped a picture of it," said a resident wanting to remain
  
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• Judge orders central Indiana school shooter's release into custody of parents

  05-10-2023 15:12 via wane.com
  
  NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (AP) — A judge Wednesday approved the release of a teenager who opened fire at a central Indiana middle school in 2018, wounding another student and a teacher, a prosecutor said.The judge approved the 18-year-old's release from juvenile detention into the custody of his parents because he is now an adult and could no longer be legally held for crimes he committed while a minor, Hamilton County Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Joshua Kocher told The Indianapolis Star.The
  
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• Auto worker strike highlights disparities between temporary and permanent employees

  05-10-2023 14:54 via wane.com
  
  TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — When Rhonda Naus got a job inspecting Jeep Wranglers fresh off the assembly line, her paycheck added up to roughly half of what her co-workers were making. But with that came an expectation that her temporary status eventually would become permanent with a big jump in wages.Six years later, she's still doing the same work as her colleagues at Stellantis and still making a lot less.“I knew I had to start at the bottom. I didn’t think I’d be at the botto
  
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• Two motorcyclists seriously hurt after hitting the same deer in rural Williams County

  05-10-2023 14:25 via wane.com
  
  WILLIAMS COUNTY, Ohio (WANE)Two motorcyclists suffered serious injuries after they both hit the same deer while riding Wednesday evening in rural Williams County, Ohio according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.Daniel J. Andres, 48, of Bryan, Ohio and Ryan M. Sprow, 45, of Sherwood, Ohio were driving together west on County Road H west of County Road 13 when a deer ran into the roadway. Both men lost control and were thrown from their bikes.
  Andres was flown by helicopter to a Fort Wayne hospita
  
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• 2 motorcyclists seriously hurt after hitting the same deer in rural Williams County

  05-10-2023 14:25 via wane.com
  
  WILLIAMS COUNTY, Ohio (WANE)Two motorcyclists suffered serious injuries after they both hit the same deer while riding Wednesday evening in rural Williams County, Ohio according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.Daniel J. Andres, 48, of Bryan, Ohio and Ryan M. Sprow, 45, of Sherwood, Ohio were driving together west on County Road H west of County Road 13 when a deer ran into the roadway. Both men lost control and were thrown from their bikes.
  Andres was flown by helicopter to a Fort Wayne hospita
  
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• Suspicious person call leads to discovery of drugs and cash in Van Wert

  05-10-2023 13:39 via wane.com
  
  VAN WERT, Ohio (WANE) A man who police say was wanted on multiple warrants was arrested Wednesday afternoon in Van Wert after someone reported a suspicious person.The call said the person was in the 200 block of North Wayne street and when officers arrived they ran a warrants check on Kyle Wayne Jones according to a news release from the Van Wert Police Department. The check revealed that Jones had several outstanding warrants, one being a failure to appear out of Lima Municipal Court.After bein
  
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• Northrop High School and Lincoln Elementary on e-learning day

  05-10-2023 12:55 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) A bus driver shortage has caused Fort Wayne Community Schools to designate Thursday as an e-learning day for two of its schools.Northrop High School and Lincoln Elementary are the affected schools due to a a bus driver shortage.An email from FWCS indicates that teachers should report to their buildings and instructions for students will be posted on Schoology.
  
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• FWCS continues to look for more bus drivers as Northrop High School, Lincoln Elementary have e-learning day

  05-10-2023 12:55 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) A bus driver shortage has caused Fort Wayne Community Schools to designate Thursday as an e-learning day for two of its schools.Northrop High School and Lincoln Elementary are the affected schools due to a bus driver shortage.
  We had numerous bus drivers out for various reasons, and that caused a challenge for transportation. We looked at efficiencies and the best way to transport students, and it was decided to put Lincoln Elementary and Northrop High School on e-learnin
  
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• Be Our Guest - Outback Steakhouse

  05-10-2023 12:43 via wane.com
  
  Be Our Guest is Back with another $50 gift certificate for just $25 deal! Check out the video and then head to the Be Our Guest page on wane.com to snag your deal from Outback Steakhouse!
  
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• No, you didn't win big: Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.4 billion

  05-10-2023 11:51 via wane.com
  
  PINEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.4 billion after no players matched all six numbers and hit it rich Wednesday night.The winning numbers announced were: 9, 35, 54, 63, 64 and the Powerball 1. $2 million winning tickets were sold in Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Texas. $1 million winning tickets were sold in California (2), Colorado, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas (2).Players will next have a shot at the Powerball jackpot Saturday night in hopes of endin
  
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• Striking auto workers and Detroit companies appear to make progress in contract talks

  05-10-2023 10:30 via wane.com
  
  DETROIT (AP) — Meaningful progress has been made in negotiations between the striking United Auto Workers union and Detroit's three auto companies, according to a person with direct knowledge of the talks.The person said Wednesday that progress was reported at all three companies, with some offers being exchanged. Another said there was more movement in talks with Jeep maker Stellantis, with less at Ford and General Motors. Neither person wanted to be identified because they aren't authori
  
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• The first shot of cooler air today with more to come

  05-10-2023 09:48 via wane.com
  
  Our summer streak of hot temperatures is ending and our first dose of cooler air moves in today. It will get progressively cooler on Friday and through the weekend.We won't see any sunshine today with showers throughout the morning. Temperatures will be nearly steady in the middle to upper 60s.
  Temperatures continue to stay in the middle 60s through the late afternoon with periods of showers through late afternoon.We'll see a few early evening showers with skies beginning to clear around midnigh
  
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• Allen County teen found safe, sheriff's department says

  05-10-2023 06:00 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - The Allen County Sheriff's Department said a 15-year-old who went missing Wednesday has been found safe.WANE 15 confirmed Thursday that Dajuan Harris was found safe, according to the sheriff's department. A public safety alert had been issued late Wednesday night saying the teen was last seen in a neighborhood off Bass Road.No details on his recovery were provided.
  
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• Allen Co. Sheriff's Dept. looking for missing teen

  05-10-2023 06:00 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - The Allen County Sheriff's Department is looking for a missing 15-year-old, according to a public safety alert issued at 11:49 Wednesday night.Dajuan Harris is a Black male, 5'8" tall and 130 pounds. Harris was last seen wearing a white shirt, dark pajama bottoms, and no shoes.He was last seen in the area of 8400 Backwater Drive. That's in a neighborhood off Bass Road, west of Hadley Road.If you have any information, contact the Allen County Sheriff's Department at 26
  
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• Allen County Board of Commissioners launch new website

  05-10-2023 04:27 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — After almost a decade, the Allen County Board of Commissioners decided it was time to give their website a makeover.The goal was to make county information more accessible and engaging for the public.Planning and design lasted almost a year, and the website finally launched on Wednesday.It contains interactive features that allow Allen County residents to customize their viewing and communication experience with the county government.Now, you can sign up for notif
  
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• Rep. Banks wants Jim Jordan as next Speaker of the House

  05-10-2023 03:44 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Republican third district Congressman Jim Banks sees Ohio's Jim Jordan as the "obvious choice" for the next Speaker of the House.Republicans are expected to meet next week to debate and try to settle on a speaker, then confirm that choice with a vote on the House floor.Banks spoke with WANE 15 Wednesday afternoon, about 24 hours after the House vacated Kevin McCarthy from the speaker's position.It seems to be a historic time to be in Congress.I've experienced a lot of
  
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• Fort Wayne political leaders call for more poll workers ahead of election

  05-10-2023 03:40 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- As the municipal election approaches, local political leaders called on the public to sign up to be poll workers Wednesday.
  Both the Democratic and Republican parties are responsible for filling poll worker positions.Steve Shine, chairman of the Allen County Republican Party, said they're in a good spot, but could use more poll workers."They're always cancellations, always people who unfortunately have a problem on the day of the election or a couple of days before. So
  
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• Allen County political leaders call for more poll workers ahead of election

  05-10-2023 03:40 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- As the municipal election approaches, local political leaders called on the public to sign up to be poll workers Wednesday.
  Both the Democratic and Republican parties are responsible for filling poll worker positions.Steve Shine, chairman of the Allen County Republican Party, said they're in a good spot, but could use more poll workers."They're always cancellations, always people who unfortunately have a problem on the day of the election or a couple of days before. So
  
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• 'He trusted me:' Close 'homie' testifies in court as another key murder trial witness describes retaliatory threats

  05-10-2023 02:58 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Allen County prosecutors put two key witnesses on the stand Wednesday they believe link Torrese Bobo to a homicide committed around the corner from his mother’s home.The mother, Ayunna Jackson, is an integral part of the case and was presented as the one who reportedly incited her sons, Tony Jackson and Bobo, to get even with the victim after an altercation inside a club, according to a probable cause affidavit.The victim, Daniel Nolan, was killed May 2, 2021 aro
  
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