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• Check out these haunted house attractions in northeast Indiana

  13-10-2023 23:27 via wane.com
  
  (WANE) -- Friday the 13th is here, and with Halloween being just a few weeks away, the Halloween season is in full swing.While there are many ways to participate in and celebrate Halloween, one of the most common ways is through haunted house attractions.Luckily, a few haunted houses can be found in northeast Indiana, and a few of them have even received national recognition and praise.Haunted Castle and Black Forest (Fort Wayne)The Haunted Castle and Black Forest is located on Auburn Road and h
  
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• 'Powers is Fort Wayne:' Owners plan to put restaurant up for sale, rumors of closure nothing more than that

  13-10-2023 22:57 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- As rumors swirl about whether Powers Hamburgers will remain open, the owners said fans of the famous Fort Wayne sliders do not have to worry."Most of them, they know us and they know it's not true," said Gloria Hall, manager and "boss" of Powers and wife of owner Michael Hall. "We still have it and [we are] still going strong."However, big changes could be coming to Powers in the near future.The Halls told WANE 15 Friday the two are about to start the process of puttin
  
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• A Renaissance in Roanoke cancelled due to weather

  13-10-2023 22:28 via wane.com
  
  ROANOKE, Ind. (WANE) - A Renaissance in Roanoke, which was scheduled to take place Saturday, has been cancelled due to the possibility of rain and storms.
  The organizers of the event announced the cancellation to WANE 15 on Friday and made an announcement on their official Facebook page.
  "Based on the forecast of a high probability of steady rain and strong winds tomorrow, after much deliberation and heavy hearts we have made the decision to cancel the 2023 A Renaissance in Roanoke," the announc
  
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• Swifties flock to theatres to catch the Eras Tour on the big screen

  13-10-2023 22:24 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Fort Wayne Swifties will be able to experience their "Wildest Dreams" as Taylor Swift's concert movie hits theatres Friday.Whether fans experienced the "Great War" in trying to snag tickets or are just "Lovers" of the artists, Eras Tour will be taking over theatres to provide Swifties the opportunity to see the phenomena on the big screen.
  Taylor Swift's tour took the world by storm as one of the largest concert tours of all time, with her 3-and-a-half-hour set list at
  
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• Periods of rain and wind expected this evening

  13-10-2023 22:00 via wane.com
  
  Skies have become overcast across the area and winds have increased ahead of our next weather system. It will arrive this evening, bringing widespread rain just in time for the area high school football games. Prepare for moderate to heavy rain, along with gusty winds, if you're attending the games this evening.Have the rain gear ready for this evening's high school football games.
  Widespread rain will continue overnight, with perhaps a few rumbles of thunder. Winds will also occasionally gust u
  
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• Man who pleaded guilty in 2022 stabbing of woman now found incompetent

  13-10-2023 21:37 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - An Allen Superior Court judge ruled Friday a man who previously admitted to playing a role in the stabbing of a woman last year incompetent to stand trial.
  Christopher Moore, 36, pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery this past August in connection with the December stabbing, which left a woman then identified as his girlfriend suffering from life-threatening condition.Police arrest suspect in late December stabbingOfficers and medics were called to the 600 b
  
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• 'Not just building a Taj Mahal': Commissioner says federal judge is serious and it's time to build the new jail

  13-10-2023 20:51 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) --The Allen County Commissioners are hoping the Allen County Council will approve jail funding before the Nov. 1 deadline a federal judge set on Wednesday.In July, the Council failed to approve funding, the last check on a list the county has been working toward for 17 months. Without a funding mechanism, real work cannot begin on the 1,100-bed jail estimated to cost about $300 million.Friday, at the Allen County Commissioners’ weekly legislative meeting, president
  
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• Darlington opens its doors for another season of holiday shopping in Fort Wayne

  13-10-2023 19:45 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Darlington Holiday Warehouse is back open for the upcoming holiday season in Fort Wayne.The store on Coliseum Boulevard officially opened Friday at 10 a.m., ready to assist shoppers looking for holiday presents, gift-wrapping supplies and other items at a discount.The store's hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays - Fridays, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays, and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. The store is closed on Mondays.
  
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• Self-storage facility planned for Old State Road 3 close to DeKalb County line

  13-10-2023 18:51 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A local businessman plans to build a 38,500-square-foot self-storage facility on Old State Road 3, just yards from the DeKalb County line.Daniel Plant submitted plans to the Allen County Plan Commission to build six buildings on 3.5 acres at 19001 Old State Road 3, at the corner of Old Lima Road.Plant says the all-automated facility will offer between 200 to 250 units, according to market demands.“If the market wants bigger or smaller units, you can move the wall
  
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• Investors worry about potential interest rate hike as US stocks snap 4-day winning streak

  13-10-2023 18:32 via wane.com
  
  (CBS) - U.S. stocks snapped a 4-day winning streak Thursday, as investors worry the latest inflation report could spur another interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve.
  The Dow fell 173. The Nasdaq dropped 85. And the S and P 500 dipped 27.CBS News correspondent Jarred Hill has the latest business news headlines from New York.
  
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• Over 238,000 Ford Explorers recalled over rear axle bolt after US opens investigation

  13-10-2023 17:16 via wane.com
  
  DETROIT (AP) — Ford is recalling more than 238,000 Explorers in the U.S. because a rear axle bolt can fail, potentially causing a loss of drive power or allowing the SUVs to roll away while in park.The recall comes after U.S. safety regulators opened an investigation into the problem after getting two complaints that repairs didn't work in two previous recalls this year and in 2022.Affected are certain Explorers from the 2020 through 2022 model years.The National Highway Traffic
  
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• How much sunlight will be reduced in your neighborhood during this Saturday's Annular Eclipse?

  13-10-2023 15:48 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- While this Saturday's Annular Eclipse won't leave us completely in the dark (you'll have to wait until this upcoming April), we'll see some reduced sunlight across our area. Below, you'll find a list of a few cities in our area and the percentage of sunlight that will be blocked during the maximum point in the eclipse!
  Angola - 38.8%Auburn - 39.4%Bluffton - 40.6%Churubusco - 40.1%Columbia City - 40.5%Decatur - 40.1%Fremont - 38.6%Fort Wayne - 40%Garrett - 39.5%Hunterto
  
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• WATCH: UAW president gives update on strike against Detroit Big Three

  13-10-2023 15:34 via wane.com
  
  DETROIT (WANE/AP) - The president of the United Auto Workers union is providing an update Friday morning on the status of bargaining at Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis.Shawn Fain is discussing the strikes against Detroit Three automakers, and any additional action the union will take, at 10 a.m.The strike escalated Wednesday when 8,700 workers walked off their jobs at Ford's Kentucky truck plant. The factory makes pricey heavy-duty F-Series pickup trucks and large Ford and Lincoln SUVs.Tha
  
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• WATCH SOON: UAW president to give update on strike against Detroit Big Three

  13-10-2023 15:34 via wane.com
  
  DETROIT (WANE/AP) - The president of the United Auto Workers union is providing an update Friday morning on the status of bargaining at Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis.Shawn Fain is discussing the strikes against Detroit Three automakers at 10 a.m.The strike escalated Wednesday when 8,700 workers walked off their jobs at Ford's Kentucky truck plant. The factory makes pricey heavy-duty F-Series pickup trucks and large Ford and Lincoln SUVs.That's similar to the production at the Lima Engine
  
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• VIDEO: UAW president says strike not expanding; calls on leaders to head to picket lines Saturday

  13-10-2023 15:34 via wane.com
  
  DETROIT (WANE/AP) - The president of the United Auto Workers union announced Friday morning the strike against Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis would not be expanding that day.Shawn Fain said at the beginning of a live stream- which started close to 10:30 a.m.- he would not be announcing an expansion of the strike, but they are prepared at any time to call on more locals to stand up. He said they are not waiting on Fridays anymore to act.Fain called on leaders to head to the picket lines Sa
  
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• UAW breaks pattern of adding factories to strikes on Fridays, says more plants could come any time

  13-10-2023 15:34 via wane.com
  
  DETROIT (WANE/AP) — The United Auto Workers union isn't adding any factories to those that are now on strike, but its president says more walkouts could begin at any moment.Until this week the union had been announcing additional factories on Fridays. But UAW President Shawn Fain told workers in a live video appearance that the companies started gaming the system, waiting until Fridays to make progress in bargaining.“We will be calling out plants when we need to, where we need to, w
  
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• 'Ring of fire' solar eclipse moves over the U.S. on Saturday

  13-10-2023 15:01 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – An annular, or partial, solar eclipse is passing over the United States, as well as Central and South America Saturday morning.Millions of Americans are able to see the phenomenon, but only a handful of cities in the "path of annularity," or the maximum amount of obscuration, will see the "ring of fire" created when the moon lines up perfectly with the sun, leaving only the burning rim visible. How to watch the 2023 solar eclipse safely – and what you should never doThe 2
  
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• Live video: Watch the 2023 'ring of fire' solar eclipse over the U.S.

  13-10-2023 15:01 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – On the morning of Saturday, Oct. 14 an annular, or partial, solar eclipse will pass over the United States, as well as Central and South America.Millions of Americans will be able to see the phenomenon, but only a handful of cities in the "path of annularity," or the maximum amount of obscuration, will see the "ring of fire" created when the moon lines up perfectly with the sun, leaving only the burning rim visible. How to watch the 2023 solar eclipse safely – and what yo
  
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• How to watch the 2023 'ring of fire' solar eclipse over the U.S. Saturday

  13-10-2023 15:01 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Starting on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 14 an annular, or partial, solar eclipse will pass over the United States, as well as Central and South America.Millions of Americans will be able to see the phenomenon, but only a handful of cities in the "path of annularity," or the maximum amount of obscuration, will see the "ring of fire" created when the moon lines up perfectly with the sun, leaving only the burning rim visible.How to watch the 2023 solar eclipse safely – and
  
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• Be Our Guest – Z!NG Cuisine

  13-10-2023 14:12 via wane.com
  
  Be Our Guest returns with another half-off deal-- a $50 gift certificate for just $25! Check out the video and then head to the Be Our Guest page on wane.com to take advantage of this deal from Z!NG Cuisine!
  
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• Israel orders unprecedented evacuation of 1 million people in Gaza

  13-10-2023 11:56 via wane.com
  
  JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s military told some 1 million Palestinians on Friday to evacuate northern Gaza and head to the southern part of the besieged territory, an unprecedented order applying to almost half the population ahead of an expected ground invasion against the ruling Hamas militant group.The U.N. warned that so many people fleeing en masse would be calamitous. Hamas, which staged a shocking and brutal attack on Israel nearly a week ago and has fired tho
  
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• Warmer day with big drops in temps this weekend

  13-10-2023 09:49 via wane.com
  
  It will be breezy and warm today with big changes coming this weekend. Temperatures will fall from the 70s today into the 50s for the weekend.
  It will be a mild and breezy morning with a mix of sun and clouds and temperatures in the lower 60s by lunchtime.Temperatures will continue to climb this afternoon even though we won't see as much sunshine. Highs will reach into the 70s with east winds gusting up to 25 mph.Showers will begin late in the evening with gusty winds. The rain continues into Sa
  
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• Ford says it's at the limit on how much it can spend to get new contract with striking autoworkers

  13-10-2023 09:42 via wane.com
  
  DETROIT (AP) — A top Ford executive says the company has reached the limit of how much money it will spend to get a contract agreement with the striking United Auto Workers union.Kumar Galhotra, president of Ford Blue, the company's internal combustion engine business, told reporters Thursday that Ford stretched to get to the offer it now has on the table.His comments are starkly different from those made by UAW President Shawn Fain Wednesday when he announced an escalation of th
  
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• Listen: What Didier and Henry have to say about Fort Wayne's African-American Community

  13-10-2023 04:40 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — As Fort Wayne looks to elect it's next Mayor in November, many voters are trying to better understand the candidates.
  On Thursday night that looked like a discussion as candidates Tom Henry and Tom Didier sat down in the historic Turner Chapel AME Church on East Jefferson Boulevard.
  "We wanted to host this at the first church established by African Americans in Fort Wayne, 175 years old," said Kenneth Christmon, the senior pastor at Turner Chapel AME Church.The hi
  
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• WGN-TV legend Tom Skilling to retire

  13-10-2023 03:56 via wane.com
  
  CHICAGO (WGN-TV) — Tom Skilling, who has defined the gold standard of being a TV meteorologist and has been forecasting the weather on WGN-TV for the past 45 years, announced tonight on "WGN Evening News" that he will retire on February 28, 2024.“If you had told young Tom Skilling that he would go on to have a career in weather spanning seven decades, working in Chicago, with some truly wonderful people, I think he would be overjoyed,” says Skilling. "And that’s how I fee
  
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• Heather Headley talks about the pressure of performing in her hometown of Fort Wayne

  13-10-2023 03:44 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Northrop graduate Heather Headley, winner of both a Tony and Emmy award, will return to Fort Wayne Saturday night for a show with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic.She's feeling the pressure, with family, friends and former teachers all in the audience."It's different when it's your hometown," she says. "It's easy to perform for people that you don't know."Headley, who moved to Fort Wayne from Trinidad, still finds her way back to the Summit City to visit family.
  She current
  
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• Police investigating after responding to calls of stabbing

  13-10-2023 02:45 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Police are investigating after receiving reports of a stabbing on the 5400 block of Southern Court.
  Dispatch confirms initially the victim is in non-life-threatening condition.
  WANE 15 will provide more information as it becomes available.
  
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• Colorado officer found guilty of homicide in Elijah McClain case, 2nd officer acquitted

  13-10-2023 01:27 via wane.com
  
  DENVER (KDVR) – A jury has returned a split verdict in the case against two Aurora, Colorado police officers charged with Elijah McClain's death in 2019.
  One officer, Randy Roedema, was found guilty of criminally negligent reckless homicide and third-degree assault.
  The other officer, Jason Rosenblatt, was acquitted of all charges.Sentencing for Roedema is scheduled for Jan. 5, 2024 at 1:30 p.m.Roedema has been on suspension from the Aurora Police Department during the investigation while
  
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