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• Montana man to return home from hospital weeks after grizzly bear bit off lower jaw

  14-10-2023 23:37 via wane.com
  
  A Montana man who was mauled by a grizzly bear that bit off the front of his lower jaw is ready to return home after five weeks in a Utah hospital, a physician and his family said Friday during a news conference.Rudy Noorlander, who answered most questions at the University of Utah hospital by writing on a white board, is looking forward to having a root beer float, reuniting with his Yorkshire terrier Sully, returning to the outdoors and maybe even being able to attend the rivalry foo
  
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• 'A fine work of art:' Engines on display at this year's Pete Menger Model Engine, Hobby Show

  14-10-2023 22:55 via wane.com
  
  MONROEVILLE, Ind. (WANE) -- Members of The Machinist Group of Northeast Indiana showed off their collections at the 26th annual Pete Menger Model Engine and Hobby Show.
  According to a press release, this year's event featured steam engines, sterling engines, internal combustion engines and more. Each engine at the show was machined and finished by the group members, which made each engine look "like a fine work of art." Purdue commemorates late graduate with new cancer research center nameIn the
  
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• 'A fine work of art:' engines at this year's Pete Menger Model Engine, Hobby Show

  14-10-2023 22:55 via wane.com
  
  MONROEVILLE, Ind. (WANE) -- Members of The Machinist Group of Northeast Indiana showed off their collections at the 26th annual Pete Menger Model Engine and Hobby Show.
  According to a press release, this year's event featured steam engines, sterling engines, internal combustion engines and more. Each engine at the show was machined and finished by the group members, which made each engine look "like a fine work of art." Purdue commemorates late graduate with new cancer research center nameIn the
  
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• Widespread showers tapering off this evening

  14-10-2023 22:45 via wane.com
  
  A weather system is bringing widespread rain, gusty winds, and cooler air to the area.
  Make sure you take the umbrella with you, as additional rounds of rain will continue throughout the day. Winds will continue to be elevated, with gusts up to 35 mph, and high temperatures will only reach the mid-50s. It really will be a good day to keep your weekend plans indoors. When all is said and done, you can expect rainfall around around 0.75-1.25 inches.By Saturday night, the system exits and we'll be
  
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• Purdue commemorates late graduate with new cancer research center name

  14-10-2023 21:57 via wane.com
  
  WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WANE) -- During a timeout in Saturday's "Hammer Down Cancer" game, Purdue announced the name of its new pediatric cancer research center in honor of late graduate and Boilermaker football fan Tyler Trent.
  According to a press release, the announcement of the Tyler Trent Pediatric Cancer Research Center was made with the help of Tyler's parents, Kelly and Tony, during the game against Ohio State University. Purdue University wanted the memory of Tyler to continue to live on
  
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• Expect periods of rain and wind to calm down by the evening hours

  14-10-2023 16:53 via wane.com
  
  A weather system is bringing widespread rain, gusty winds, and cooler air to the area.
  Make sure you take the umbrella with you, as additional rounds of rain will continue throughout the day. Winds will continue to be elevated, with gusts up to 35 mph, and high temperatures will only reach the mid-50s. It really will be a good day to keep your weekend plans indoors. When all is said and done, you can expect rainfall around around 0.75-1.25 inches, with some higher and lower amounts.By Saturday n
  
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• 2 critical, 1 stable after officer-involved shooting

  14-10-2023 16:49 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS - Police are investigating after an officer-involved shooting injured three people early Saturday morning on Indy's east side.
  Police have said two people are in critical condition.
  According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, the officer was working security at Bubbaz Bar and Grill when a disturbance broke out outside of the business just before 2 a.m.
  The off-duty officer attempted to de-escalate the situation. As the officer was deescalating the situation, an all
  
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• What do Ferris Wheels, wizards and farms have in common? What you can see at Brickworld 2023

  14-10-2023 14:50 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Calling all Lego lovers! Happening Saturday and Sunday area residents can head to the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum to spot all local Lego creations.The entire family is welcome in the 38,000 square feet of Lego creations. Participants can also join in on the fun at the Lego and DUPLO play brick areas as well as a graffiti wall to create lasting impressions.
  Those attending Brickworld can also purchase their favorite LEGO sets, minifigures, and LEGO accessories fr
  
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• BBB hosts 'Shred Day' for Northern Indiana residents

  14-10-2023 13:39 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Want to keep your documents secure? Saturday the Better Business Bureau serving Northern Indiana will be hosting its Shred Day.
  Area residents are welcome to bring up to 5 boxes of items to shred from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or until trucks are full!
  Some suggested items to shred are;Bank statements, pay stubs, and medical bills, more than 1 year old.Paid utility bills more than a month old.Pre-approved credit card or loan solicitations.ATM receipts.
  Participants are encoura
  
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• Expect periods of rain and wind to continue this morning

  14-10-2023 10:34 via wane.com
  
  A weather system is bringing widespread rain, gusty winds, and cooler air to the area.
  The good news is the heaviest rain will end this morning, but make sure you take the umbrella with you, as additional rounds of rain will continue throughout the day. Winds will continue to be elevated, with gusts up to 35 mph, and high temperatures will only reach the mid-50s. It really will be a good day to keep your weekend plans indoors. When all is said and done, you can expect rainfall around around 0.75
  
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• Expect periods of rain and wind to continue later this morning

  14-10-2023 10:34 via wane.com
  
  A weather system is bringing widespread rain, gusty winds, and cooler air to the area.
  The good news is the heaviest rain will end this morning, but make sure you take the umbrella with you, as additional rounds of rain will continue throughout the day. Winds will continue to be elevated, with gusts up to 35 mph, and high temperatures will only reach the mid-50s. It really will be a good day to keep your weekend plans indoors. When all is said and done, you can expect rainfall around around 0.75
  
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• 10/13 Highlight Zone - Week Nine

  14-10-2023 05:45 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - With a Bishop Luers loss to Homestead in the Highlight Zone "Game of the Week" and a Snider victory over Wayne in week nine the Knights and the Panthers will share the 2023 SAC title, as Luers won the SAC "B" Division while Snider won the "A" Division and the teams did not play head-to-head this season.Carroll also finished 6-1 in SAC play following Friday's 51-14 win over North Side, bu,t by virtue of their head-to-head loss to Snider, the Chargers did not earn a share
  
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• 2 car crash at West Jefferson Boulevard and College Street

  14-10-2023 04:55 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Dispatch confirmed that a personal injury accident has occurred at West Jefferson Boulevard and College Street.WANE 15 observed a heavy police presence there as well as an ambulance. One of the traffic lights at the intersection does not appear to have power.Two cars were involved in the accident with minor injuries.Traffic does appear to be experiencing some slowdowns according to the Indiana Department of Transportation.WANE 15 will provide more updates as they becom
  
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• Periods of rain/wind continue into Saturday

  14-10-2023 04:30 via wane.com
  
  A weather system is bringing widespread rain, gusty winds, and cooler air to the area. The good news is the heaviest rain will end by daybreak Saturday, but make sure you take the umbrella with you, as additional rounds of rain showers will continue throughout the day. Winds will continue to be elevated, with gusts up to 35 mph, and high temperatures will only reach the mid-50s. It really will be a good day to keep your weekend plans indoors. When all is said and done, you can expect rainfall ar
  
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• Body possibly found of Indianapolis art teacher in Puerto Rico

  14-10-2023 02:42 via wane.com
  
  UPDATE (10/14/23): In an update released Saturday, police in Puerto Rico announced a body was found during their search for missing 44-year-old Amanda Lynn Webster. Police reported that the body was found in a rocky area of a river.Authorities also indicated that they have not officially identified the body they found. Officials started searching for Webster last Wednesday, according to a Facebook post from police.Sources close to Webster’s family told FOX59 and CBS4 that the deceased pers
  
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• Tracking rain and gusty winds this evening

  14-10-2023 00:30 via wane.com
  
  A weather system is bringing widespread rain, gusty winds, and cooler air this evening. If you're attending any of the area high school football games, prepare for a good soaking. Take the rain gear and do what you have to do to stay dry.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 up to 35 mph. The good news is the heaviest rain will end by daybreak Saturd
  
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• Homestead's Zolman joins WANE live to preview GOTW

  14-10-2023 00:17 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Homestead head coach Chad Zolman, in his 20th season leading the Spartans, joined WANE-TV live during the 6 p.m. news to preview the Highlight Zone "Game of the Week" as Homestead hosts Bishop Luers to close out the regular season.Tune into the Highlight Zone at 11 p.m. for complete coverage of the Knights and the Spartans on Fort Wayne's no. 1 sports show!
  
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• Man accused in Angola killing had been 'talking to a witch' prior to shooting: Police

  14-10-2023 00:01 via wane.com
  
  ****WARNING: This story contains graphic content not suitable for all readers***ANGOLA, Ind. (WANE) -- He spoke about talking to a witch and acted paranoid in the days leading up the shooting, one witness would later tell police.
  And after gunshots rang out inside an apartment in Angola on Thursday, he came running to the witness's car, visibly shaken and telling her he "did what they told me to do" before asking her to drive him away from the scene.
  That's according to newly released Steuben Su
  
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