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• Amazon’s hidden ‘outlet’ section has massive kitchen deals for Prime Day

  09-10-2023 23:34 via wane.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Prime Big Deal Days starts tomorrow — but Amazon Outlet deals are already rolling outWith less than 24 hours to go until Amazon’s Prime Big Deals Day, eagle-eyed deal hunters are already scouring the site, looking for the deepest discounts they can find. But one trick that many don’t even know is that Amazon has an Outlet section, and it’s already packed with sales on kitchen gadg
  
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• YMCA and St. Charles groups travel to Israel, heading back to U.S. sooner than expected

  09-10-2023 23:25 via wane.com
  
  ISRAEL (WANE) - A 10 day friendship tour to Israel for a group of YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne members - quickly turned into a situation they were not expecting. Tim Hallman, director of Christian Emphasis, Greater Fort Wayne YMCA and 4 others were the local group that traveled to Israel Saturday.
  Hallman says it's been complicated.
  "But to hear the death and destruction that has been going on here for a very long time we know how complicated things are," said Hallman.
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• Man charged with arson in tent fire now accused of rape

  09-10-2023 23:16 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A man initially charged with arson in a tent fire that left a person badly injured is now accused of raping a woman, according to newly released Allen Superior Court documents.
  Allen County prosecutors on Monday formally charged 35-year-old Myquel A. Beasley with a Level 1 felony count of rape, a Level 2 felony count of arson causing seriously bodily injury and a Level 3 felony count of arson causing bodily injury - as well as several other felony counts - in connection
  
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• Court docs: Wife accused of shooting woman during confrontation over affair

  09-10-2023 22:06 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Newly-released Allen Superior Court documents detail what led to a Fort Wayne woman allegedly shooting another woman she suspected her husband was having an affair with on Friday.Paula West- also known as Paula Dickey- was arrested and charged with battery with a deadly weapon and robbery, both Level 5 felonies.The 66-year-old West called 911 and said another woman had been shot, according to the initial release from FWPD. West told dispatchers the victim came to her ho
  
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• Alcohol, speed believed to play a factor in crash in DeKalb County

  09-10-2023 21:53 via wane.com
  
  DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- Monday afternoon a single-vehicle crash occurred after a driver left the roadway due to high speeds causing heavy exterior damage.At approximately 12:13 p.m. a Chevrolet Impala was traveling east on County Road 64 at the intersection of County Road 51. The driver began to lose control due to high speeds on a gravel road causing the vehicle to leave the roadway. When leaving the roadway the vehicle struck an electric pole and a stop sign on the south side of the road
  
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• Fort Wayne man to represent U.S. as referee at Powerchair Football World Cup in Australia

  09-10-2023 21:07 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Back in 2009, Mike McCoy officially became a referee for the sportof powerchair football, or -- as we call it in the United States -- power soccer.McCoy decided to attend a clinic for the sport in Indianapolis that an old college friend of his was involved with. He fell in love with it, and has been at it ever since.He now oversees all of the referees in the country and for the zone that includes the U.S. and South America.On Tuesday, he'll leave for Australia to refer
  
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• Fortune 100 company on board to build 'data center campus' on the edge of New Haven

  09-10-2023 19:37 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- It will stretch over 722 acres, crossing the boundaries of New Haven and Fort Wayne in Allen County.The application for Project Zodiac, a “data center campus” bounded by East Tillman Road, Adams Center Road and railroad tracks, is a collection of farms and private and city-owned property with East Paulding Road running through the middle of it.A Fortune 100 company, as yet unnamed, “that operates data center campuses globally” is the developer,
  
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• Israel vows complete siege on Gaza as it strikes the Palestinian territory after incursion by Hamas

  09-10-2023 18:08 via wane.com
  
  JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s military ordered a complete siege on the Gaza Strip on Monday, halting deliveries of food, fuel and supplies to its 2.3 million people as it pounded the Hamas-ruled territory with waves of airstrikes in retaliation for the militants’ bloody weekend incursion.More than two days after Hamas launched its surprise attack, the Israeli military said it had largely gained control in its southern towns where it had been battling Hamas gunmen. Israel’s va
  
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• Zoning change planned for 52 acres at Lima and Cook roads

  09-10-2023 17:54 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A local developer has submitted plans for a business and office park at Lima and Cook roads, according to designs filed with the Fort Wayne Plan Commission.Silverado Business Park is set for 52 acres, a development by Silverado Cook Properties, operated by Todd Ramsey. Ramsey is applying to rezone the property from commercial to Industrial 1 zoning, noted as “general industrial.”Silverado Business ParkSIlverado Business Parksite map for Silverado Buines
  
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• Business park planned for 52 acres at Lima and Cook roads

  09-10-2023 17:54 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A local developer has submitted plans for a business and office park at Lima and Cook roads, according to designs filed with the Fort Wayne Plan Commission.Silverado Business Park is set for 52 acres, a development by Silverado Cook Properties, operated by Todd Ramsey. Ramsey is applying to rezone the property from commercial to Industrial 1 zoning, noted as “general industrial.”Silverado Business ParkSIlverado Business Parksite map for Silverado Buines
  
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• Teen enters guilty plea for 2022 stabbing

  09-10-2023 17:50 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A teenager charged as an adult in a 2022 stabbing entered a guilty plea Monday morning that would cap his prison time at seven years.In January of this year, Allen County prosecutors charged 17-year-old Branden Busz Jr. with aggravated battery in which the defendant knowingly inflicted injury that created a substantial risk of death, a Level 3 felony.On Aug. 24, 2022, Branden was accused of stabbing another boy and running away, leaving the victim in life-threatening co
  
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• Here's what could derail falling gas prices

  09-10-2023 17:17 via wane.com
  
  (GasBuddy) For the third straight week, the nation’s average price of gasoline has declined, falling 10.2 cents from a week ago to $3.67 per gallon Sunday according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is down 13.8 cents from a month ago and 25.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 4.0 cents in the last week and stands at $4
  
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• 3 cars crash after driver brakes for deer in DeKalb County

  09-10-2023 16:40 via wane.com
  
  DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - Two trucks were totaled and a car was damaged Monday morning in a chain reaction caused by several deer standing in the road, according to a release from the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office.The driver of the car told officers she was driving over a hill on County Road 00N shortly before 6:45 a.m. and saw several deer standing on the other side of the hill. She said she braked hard to avoid hitting them and was rear-ended by a truck, according to the release. Police no
  
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• 17-year-old driver hurt after truck flips in Adams County crash

  09-10-2023 15:35 via wane.com
  
  ADAMS COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - A 17-year-old was taken to the hospital Sunday after his truck went airborne and flipped, traveling a total of 400 feet in a crash off US 27.According to a release from the Adams County Sheriff's Office, the teenager was driving a Dodge pickup truck on US 27 near CR 1000 N when the truck left the road for an unknown reason. Police determined the truck continued about 150 feet through a steep embankment and into a cornfield, then another 200 feet, becoming airborne and
  
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• Two $50,000 Powerball tickets sold in Indiana

  09-10-2023 14:44 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE) Two people are considerably richer and they might not even know it. Two Powerball tickets worth $50,000 each were sold in Indiana.
  The $50,000 winning Powerball tickets were purchased at:
  Speedy Food located at 3510 S. Meridian St. in IndianapolisGiant Indiana #835 located at 8533 Lakeshore Dr. in Newburgh
  The winning Powerball numbers for Saturday, Oct. 7, are: 47-54-57-60-65 with the Powerball of 19.Players can check their tickets with the free Hoosier Lottery Mobile
  
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• Science Central has the gear you need to see the Annular Eclipse this Saturday

  09-10-2023 14:41 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A spectacular astronomical event will take place this upcoming Saturday. An Annular Eclipse is set to happen this weekend, and Science Central has the gear you need to see it here in Fort Wayne.An Annular Eclipse happens when the moon passes in-between the Earth and the Sun. However, due to the moon's distance from the Earth, it does not cover the entirety of the Sun. Therefore, it creates the "Ring of Fire" appearance, where only the outer edge of the Sun is visible.W
  
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• Here's your chance to ask a question of mayoral candidates

  09-10-2023 13:50 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)On November 7, voters will head to the polls for the 2023 municipal elections. In Fort Wayne, voters will decide whether incumbent Democrat Tom Henry will be elected to a record fifth term or if challenger Republican Tom Didier will be victorious.Prior to the election, WANE 15 will host a debate featuring the two candidates on November 1 at7 p.m.
  You can send us your questions at [email protected].
  Then be sure to tune in or watch online .
  
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• California governor vetoes bill to make free condoms available for high school students, citing cost

  09-10-2023 12:58 via wane.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom rejected a bill on Sunday that would have made free condoms available to all public high school students, arguing it was too expensive for a state with a budget deficit of more than $30 billion.California had about 1.9 million high school students enrolled in more than 4,000 schools last year, according to the California Department of Education.“This bill would create an unfunded mandate to public schools that should be considere
  
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• Mariachi program teaches music and culture

  09-10-2023 12:00 via wane.com
  
  The band room at Memorial Park Middle School is buzzing with activity on a sunny afternoon in early October. "Controlled chaos," says Colleen Phillips, the school's Orchestra/Assistant Band Director.She's describing the Mariachi class that meets every Monday after school. "I really love teaching Mariachi," she says with her trademark smile. "I'm not from the culture, but I find it so beautiful and amazing."Colleen Phillips has been teaching music for 20 years in Fort Wayne Community Schools.Abou
  
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• Workers at Mack Trucks reject tentative contract deal and will go on strike early Monday

  09-10-2023 09:58 via wane.com
  
  DETROIT (AP) — Union workers at Mack Trucks have voted down a tentative five-year contract agreement reached with the company and plan to strike at 7 a.m. Monday, the United Auto Workers union says.Union President Shawn Fain said in a letter to Mack parent company Volvo Trucks that 73% of workers voted against the deal in results counted on Sunday.The UAW represents about 4,000 Mack workers in three states. Union leaders had reached a tentative agreement on the deal on Oct. 1.The deal incl
  
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• Workers at Mack Trucks go on strike after rejecting tentative contract deal

  09-10-2023 09:58 via wane.com
  
  DETROIT (AP) — Union workers at Mack Trucks went on strike Monday after voting down a tentative five-year contract agreement that negotiators had reached with the company.The United Auto Workers said 4,000 unionized workers walked out at 7 a.m., adding to labor turmoil in the industry that has ensnared all three big Detroit automakers.Union President Shawn Fain said in a letter to Mack parent company Volvo Trucks that 73% of workers voted against the deal in results counted on Sunday.The U
  
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• Israel intensifies Gaza strikes and battles to repel Hamas, with over 1,100 dead in fighting so far

  09-10-2023 09:53 via wane.com
  
  JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's military battled to drive Hamas fighters out of southern towns and seal its borders Monday, as it pounded the Gaza Strip from the air and mustered for a campaign its prime minister said would destroy “the military and governing capabilities” of the militant group.Civilians paid a high price on both sides. At least 700 people have reportedly been killed in Israel — a staggering toll on a scale the country has not experienced in decades — and
  
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• Salvation Army Christmas Assistance applications open Monday

  09-10-2023 09:45 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - On Monday, October 9 application will be open for the annual Salvation Army Christmas Assistance program. The applications will be open through Friday, October 13.You will need to apply in person. The Salvation Army is located at 2901 North Clinton Street. The times you can apply are 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.For families receiving government assistance, you will need to bring:
  Photo ID (head of household/applicant)Birth Certificates for all children under the
  
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• Search called off for reported potential person near confluence of rivers

  09-10-2023 03:55 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Fort Wayne first responders were called to 1008 St. Joseph Blvd. near the confluence of the three rivers Sunday night after reports that someone may be in the water.According to the Fort Wayne Fire Department, someone was seen sitting on the bridge on St. Joseph Blvd. and a homeless man under the bridge reported that he heard a splash. 1 dead after parking lot shooting in northeast Fort WayneThe FWFD dive team was searching the river with thermal imaging cameras and un
  
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• Dive team searches confluence of rivers after reports of potential person in water

  09-10-2023 03:55 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Fort Wayne first responders were called to 1008 St. Joseph Blvd. near the confluence of the three rivers Sunday night after reports that someone may be in the water.According to the Fort Wayne Fire Department, someone was seen sitting on the bridge on St. Joseph Blvd. and a homeless man under the bridge reported that he heard a splash. 1 dead after parking lot shooting in northeast Fort WayneThe FWFD dive team is searching the river with thermal imaging cameras and und
  
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• Thousands enjoy Kendallville Apple Festival

  09-10-2023 03:25 via wane.com
  
  KENDALLVILLE, Ind. (WANE)— Thousands of people braved the cooler than average temperatures to embrace all things apple related at the 39th annual Kendallville Apple Festival on Sunday.The weekend-long festival had more than 100 merchants and 30 food vendors participate. Those vendors prepared apple in many different ways including applesauce, apple syrup, fritters, turnovers and dumplings.
  According to Festival Coordinator, Amanda Taylor, this year's event was expected to draw 40-60,000 pe
  
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• IHSAA reveals sectional brackets for football state tournament

  09-10-2023 02:28 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (WANE) - The roadmap to Lucas Oil Stadium is set for football teams across northeast Indiana. On Sunday, the IHSAA revealed the sectional brackets for the upcoming state tournaments.Sectionals begin on Friday, Oct. 20 for schools in Class A-4A, with 5A and 6A kicking off the following week.Northeast Indiana is searching for their first state champion in five seasons. The last state local state champion was Bishop Dwenger when the Saints won the 4A title in 2018.Scroll below for all
  
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• Churubusco Community Park holds 9th Cam's Cause Mushball Tournament

  09-10-2023 00:52 via wane.com
  
  CHURUBUSCO, Ind. (WANE) -- Residents of Churubusco gathered on the baseball field for the ninth annual 'Cam's Cause Mushball Tournament' on Saturday.
  The fundraiser event is held in memory of Cameron Amber, who passed in 2010, after being hit by a distracted driver. The tournament is held each year to spread awareness about the dangers of distracted driving and to keep Amber's legacy alive.
  The tournament began at 9 a.m., and a winner was crowned at 3 p.m.. Money from this year's fundraiser will
  
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