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• County puts a stop to semis on East Cedar Canyons Road. And why are they there, anyway?

  16-10-2023 22:51 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Officials at the Allen County Highway Department can’t figure out why large semis are trucking down East Cedar Canyons Road between Coldwater and Auburn roads.The road in northwest Allen County becomes perilous and winding as the two-mile stretch nears Auburn Road. Deep ravines and dells line both sides and the road’s curves deepen.This year, residents complained to the county about these big trucks and asked for a No Trucks sign. The request was grant
  
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• Why Tim Smith now leads the money race in the 3rd district Congressional race

  16-10-2023 22:49 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- In the race to replace Congressman Jim Banks, Republican Tim Smith has shot to the top of the fundraising list.Smith, the longtime business executive who entered the race later than the other candidates, raised $605,344.05 in the most recent report to the Federal Election Commission, which includes donations up to September 30.With Banks running for Senate, the top Republicans to replace him are expected to wage an expensive advertising battle ahead of the May 2024 pri
  
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• Here's when construction along E State Blvd. will be completed

  16-10-2023 22:02 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Residents and businesses in the East State Village area have been dealing with construction along East State Boulevard.Several businesses recently told WANE 15 that the construction was impacting their normal profits.Fortunately, a westbound lane of E State reopened two weeks ago, but the southern portion of the intersection at Crescent Avenue has remained closed.WANE 15 learned on Monday that the work is close to being completed at that intersection, which will allow
  
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• Cool tonight with a few more breaks in the clouds

  16-10-2023 21:37 via wane.com
  
  It was a cloudy start to the workweek and cool, as well.Overnight tonight, you can expect the clouds to linger early on. However, we'll see a few breaks in the clouds later overnight. Temperatures will drop into the lower 40s.Partly cloudy skies will carry us through the majority of the day on Tuesday. We'll even tap into a little more sunshine during the evening hours! That won't allow our temperatures to budge much, though. Expect a high temperature tomorrow in the mid-to-upper 50s.Much warmer
  
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• Sierra Trading Post to open in Jefferson Pointe

  16-10-2023 20:39 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A retail chain that specializes in outdoor gear will open its doors in Jefferson Pointe just in time for the winter months.Shoppers can explore Sierra Trading Post starting Oct. 28. The retailer- which is sister to T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods- sells active and outdoor gear for men, women, kids and pets, along with home merchandise.Store hours will be 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, according to the website.It's the se
  
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• Inmate dies days after attempting suicide at Allen County Jail

  16-10-2023 19:46 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - An inmate who attempted suicide at the Allen County Jail died two days later, the Allen County Sheriff's Department confirmed.The man attempted suicide Wednesday morning, and confinement officers found him unconscious. He had been taken to a local hospital in critical condition.A spokesperson with the sheriff's department said the inmate was pronounced dead Friday.The investigation is ongoing, and a separate investigation is being conducted by Indiana State Police as pa
  
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• Coroner ID's inmate who died by suicide after attempt at Allen County Jail

  16-10-2023 19:46 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Tuesday, the coroner identified the inmate who died by suicide two days after officers found him unconscious at the Allen County Jail.The man attempted suicide Wednesday morning, and confinement officers found him unconscious. He had been taken to a local hospital in critical condition.A spokesperson with the sheriff's department said the inmate was pronounced dead Friday.
  The Allen County Coroner identified the man as 35-year-old Jonathan Michael Ohlwine. The coroner d
  
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• Founder of George's International Market leaves lasting legacy

  16-10-2023 19:34 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - No money. No English. Just a dream.
  When 18-year-old George Rongos arrived in Fort Wayne from a small village in Greece in 1954, perhaps only he knew that one day his influence would be imprinted all over town.
  George Rongos (Family provided)George Rongos (Family provided)The village in Greece where George and Eleni both lived before moving to America.Through decades of hard work, building a business and raising five children to be entrepreneurs, George's footprint is n
  
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• Ford Executive Chair Bill Ford calls on autoworkers to end strike, says company's future is at stake

  16-10-2023 18:54 via wane.com
  
  DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. Executive Chairman Bill Ford called on autoworkers to come together to end a monthlong strike that he says could cost the company the ability to invest in the future.In a rare speech during contract talks in the company's hometown of Dearborn, Michigan, Ford said high labor costs could limit spending to develop new vehicles and invest in factories. “It’s the absolute lifeblood of our company. And if we lose it, we will lose to the competition. Amer
  
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• Driver arrested on OWI charges after Elkhart County crash that killed passenger

  16-10-2023 17:52 via wane.com
  
  NAPPANEE, Ind. (WANE) - A driver was arrested on intoxicated driving charges Sunday night after a crash that killed a passenger in another car and injured several others, including a pedestrian.The Nappanee Police Department began investigating shortly before 9 p.m. near the intersection of Main Street and Heritage Parkway, according to a release the department posted on Facebook.The initial investigation revealed the driver of a Kia Optima veered left of the center line on Main Street, hitting
  
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• Here's how low gas prices could go according to GasBuddy

  16-10-2023 16:59 via wane.com
  
  (GasBuddy) For the fourth consecutive week, the nation’s average price of gasoline has dropped, falling 11.3 cents from a week ago to $3.55 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 29.9 cents from a month ago and 30.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 5.8 cents in the last week and stands at
  
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• Prepare for RSV, flu season with Allen County Department of Health

  16-10-2023 15:52 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - As a season often tainted by sickness is on the way, the Allen County Department of Health is working to keep the community healthy this time of year.The department said in a release it is working with the state department of health to secure a new, preventative treatment for RSV in children. Although the antibody treatment is not yet available, the county department plans to offer it when it becomes available.The department is reminding residents flu season typically
  
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• Muslim boy killed and woman wounded in Illinois hate crime motivated by Israel-Hamas war, police say

  16-10-2023 14:34 via wane.com
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — An Illinois landlord accused of fatally stabbing a 6-year-old Muslim boy and seriously wounding his mother was charged with a hate crime after police and relatives said he singled out the victims because of their faith and as a response to the war between Israel and Hamas.In recent days, police in U.S. cities and federal authorities have been on high alert for violence driven by antisemitic or Islamophobic sentiments. FBI officials, along with Jewish and Muslim groups, have
  
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• 'Unprecedented': Taylor Swift movie hits No. 1 at box office, eyes 'Joker' record

  16-10-2023 13:55 via wane.com
  
  *Related video of previous coverage.Movie theaters turned into concert venues this weekend as Swifties brought their dance moves and friendship bracelets to multiplexes across the country. The unparalleled enthusiasm helped propel “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” to a massive, first-place debut between $95 million and $97 million in North America, AMC Theatres said Sunday.It’s easily the biggest opening for a concert film of all time, and, not accounting for inflation, has made mo
  
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• Pharmacy chain filing for bankruptcy highlights Monday's business news

  16-10-2023 11:32 via wane.com
  
  (CBS) U.S. stocks had a mixed closing Friday, as investors eye developments out of the Middle East conflict.
  It also followed the release of a report from the University of Michigan survey that showed consumer sentiment dipped slightly in October. The Dow gained 39. But the Nasdaq fell 166, while the S and P 500 dropped 21.
  CBS News' Matt Pieper has the latest business news headlines from New York.
  
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• Here are Tuesday's business news headlines

  16-10-2023 11:32 via wane.com
  
  (CBS) -- Wall Street saw all gains to kick off this week, as dozens of major companies are getting ready to release their summer sales data.
  The Dow shot up 314. The Nasdaq climbed 160. And the S and P 500 rose 45.CBS News' Jarred Hill has the latest business news headlines from New York.
  
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• We'll have to wait for warmer temperatures

  16-10-2023 10:48 via wane.com
  
  We going to begin the workweek the way we ended the weekend with clouds and cool temperatures. The good news is that it will get warmer by the middle of the week, but, that warmth won't last long.You'll need a sweatshirt or jacket as you head out this morning and it won't get a lot warmer by lunchtime with temperatures in the lower 50s.It won't get much warmer during the afternoon with a high in the upper 50s under cloudy skies.Things won't change much over the next 24 hours with a low in the lo
  
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• You can only get this amazing corned beef one day a year

  16-10-2023 10:28 via wane.com
  
  Corned Beef lovers circle one day a year on their calendar to enjoy an authentic, deli-style corned beef sandwich like you would find in major cities across America.Congregation Achduth Vesholom will hold it's 21st "Corned Beef on Rye - Sure to Satisfy" sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 19, 2023.Monday, October 16th is the last day to get in your online pre-order. Organizers highly recommend you take advantage of it to make sure you don't miss out."Some people that have moved here
  
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• Temps stay in the 50s to begin the workweek

  16-10-2023 09:37 via wane.com
  
  We going to begin the workweek the way we ended the weekend with clouds and cool temperatures. The good news is that it will get warmer by the middle of the week, but, that warmth won't last long.You'll need a sweatshirt or jacket as you head out this morning and it won't get a lot warmer by lunchtime with temperatures in the lower 50s.It won't get much warmer during the afternoon with a high in the upper 50s under cloudy skies.Things won't change much over the next 24 hours with a low in the lo
  
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• Residents weigh in on I&M's rate hike request

  16-10-2023 08:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The public will have a chance to speak out about a proposed electric rate hike request from Indiana Michigan Power at a hearing scheduled for Monday, October 16 in Fort Wayne. The hearing will take place at Purdue University Fort Wayne.
  The hearing is being conducted by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC) represents consumer interests in relation to the rate hike request.
  According to the OUCC, I&M is s
  
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• Ramp from eastbound Illinois Rd. to northbound I-69 to temporarily close

  16-10-2023 07:20 via wane.com
  
  The Indiana Department of Transportation announces will temporarily close the on-ramp from eastbound State Road 14/Illinois Road to northbound I-69.Crews will close the on-ramp at mile marker 305 to complete concrete replacement and joint repair construction taking place on I-69. The closure is expected to last from October 16 until November 2. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change.Drivers looking to access northbound I-69 from eastbound S.R. 14/Illinois Rd. should us
  
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• Showers end ahead of a cloudy and cool Monday

  16-10-2023 04:00 via wane.com
  
  Rain showers will end before daybreak Monday, so you will be able to leave the umbrella at home as you head out the door to start the new workweek. Temperatures early Monday morning will be chilly in the mid-40s, so you'll want to have a warm coat.Skies will be overcast early Monday morning. Temperatures will be in the 40s.
  The workweek then starts off dry, but overcast skies will be in place. We'll see high temperatures only reach the mid-50s Monday, but winds will not be as strong as they were
  
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• Fort Wayne artist buys back stolen artwork, gifts free skateboard to returner

  16-10-2023 03:02 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Shane Murphy, a Fort Wayne-based artist, recently applied a lesson we all learn as kids to his artwork: to repay kindness as it comes.
  Murphy picked up painting about 10 years ago, and he sells his art at local markets. At one recent market at Jefferson Pointe, he overheard other vendors talking about their merchandise that had been stolen overnight."I [realized] I had stuff taken as well," Murphy said. "The skateboard was one, and then I had a large painting that was
  
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