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• City of Fort Wayne mourns loss of first Black firefighter

  21-10-2023 23:39 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The first Black firefighter hired in Fort Wayne passed away Saturday, according to a spokesperson with the City of Fort Wayne.Richard Ridley Jr. served the Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) from 1961 to 1985. Ridley had a son and nephew who also served with the FWFD. Two additional nephews continue to serve with the FWFD.The City of Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne Fire Department released a statement Sunday:
  The City of Fort Wayne and the Fort Wayne Fire Department today are
  
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• Ex-MLB and Fort Wayne Wizards pitcher arrested for 2021 Lake Tahoe Shooting

  21-10-2023 19:59 via wane.com
  
  WINNEMUCCA, Nev. (WANE) -- Two people have been arrested in connection to the 2021 Lake Tahoe that left one dead and another with critical injuries.
  The Placer County Sheriff's Department announced in a Facebook post Friday that 49-year-old Danny Serafini and 33-year-old Samantha Scott were arrested in connection to the 2021 murder of Robert Gary Spohr and attempted murder of Wendy Wood.
  On June 5, 2021, North Lake Tahoe Deputies responded to calls from a residence, and upon arrival, they found
  
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• Watch out for 'pup-arazzi' at the 9th annual Pawject Runway event

  21-10-2023 18:41 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Humane Fort Wayne will be rolling out the red carpet for its 9th annual Pawject Runway event at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.
  Tonight from 6 to 10 p.m. join Humane Fort Wayne and their furry friends as they host Pawject Runway, the only area event that gives pet groomers the chance to show off their creativity while raising money for Humane Fort Wayne's lifesaving programs.
  This year's show features 8 different groomers and their furry friends as they strut t
  
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• Missing drugs from EMS branch in Ohio leads to arrest of EMS team member

  21-10-2023 16:43 via wane.com
  
  CELINA, Oh. (WANE) -- A woman has been arrested following an investigation into missing drugs from an EMS branch in July of this year.According to a release from Mercer County Sherriff's Office Saturday morning Ashlee R. Heinl-Botkin, 39, was arrested and charged with;eight counts of Theft of Drugs a Felony of the Fourth degree,
  three counts of Theft a Misdemeanor of the First degree,
  four counts of Possession of a Fentanyl-Related Compound a Felony of the Fifth degree,four counts of Possession
  
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• Orionid meteor shower to peak tonight near daybreak

  21-10-2023 16:39 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Calling all astronomy-lovers! The Orionid meteor shower will happen today, October 21. This is an excellent time to catch a glimpse at a shooting star or two, as our skies will be clearing out overnight tonight.Even though a round of showers will be pushing through during the early evening hours, our skies will clear out just in time for us to catch a glimpse at the phenomena.The best time to catch the peak of the meteor shower will be just before dawn on Sunday mornin
  
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• Orionid meteor shower to peak late tonight

  21-10-2023 16:39 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Calling all astronomy-lovers! The Orionid meteor shower will happen today, October 21. This is an excellent time to catch a glimpse at a shooting star or two, as clouds will be decreasing overnight tonight.Even though a round of showers will be pushing through during the early evening hours, our skies will clear out just in time for us to catch a glimpse at the phenomena.The best time to catch the peak of the meteor shower will be just before dawn on Sunday morning. Wh
  
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• Orionid meteor shower to peak early Sunday

  21-10-2023 16:39 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Calling all astronomy-lovers! The Orionid meteor shower's peak will continue through early Sunday morning (October 22). This is an excellent time to catch a glimpse at a shooting star or two.Even though a few additional showers are moving through during the overnight hours, our skies will clear out just enough for us to catch a glimpse at the phenomena before daybreak.The key to seeing the meteor shower is to just be patient and wait for the meteors to pass. There's no
  
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• Help people hear across the world with corn hole

  21-10-2023 15:38 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A giant corn hole tournament is taking over Parkview Field on Saturday. The event benefits the local nonprofit, Hearing the Call.Hearing the Call founders Nora and Ken Steward and board member and MLB pitcher Spencer Patton stopped by WANE 15 to share more about the event. You can see that in the interview above.Cornhole for the Call is on Saturday, October 21 at Parkview Field. The event is from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. It costs $10 to stop by and spectate. You can partici
  
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• Greater Fort Wayne Crime Stoppers celebrating 40th year with walk/run

  21-10-2023 15:29 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)- Greater Fort Wayne Crime Stoppers is hosting a 4-mile walk/run to celebrate its 40th anniversary. The Run Out Crime 4 The City walk/run also serves as a fundraiser for the organization.Greater Fort Wayne Crime Stoppers board members Jim Dougal and Danielle Baldwin stopped by WANE 15 to share more about the event. You can see that in the interview above.The Run Out Crime 4 The City 4-mile run/walk is on Saturday, November 4th. The race starts at 10 a.m. at Shoaff Park. Re
  
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• Bourbon lover's dream at Cap 'n Cork's Bourbon Expo & Rare Bourbon Lottery

  21-10-2023 15:19 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - If you're a bourbon lover, Memorial Coliseum will be the place to be on Saturday. Cap 'n Cork is hosting a Bourbon Expo & Rare Bourbon Lottery.Senior Vice President of Cap 'n Cork stopped by WANE 15 to share more about the event. You can see that in the interview above.The Cap 'n Cork Bourbon Expo & Rare Bourbon Lottery is on Saturday, October 21. You must be 21 and older to attend. Sampling is from 1 until 4 p.m. You must arrive no later than 2 p.m. to particip
  
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• Countdown to Halloween with Nightmare on Berry Street

  21-10-2023 15:17 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- East Ende Eclectic will be hosting its first-ever Nightmare on Berry Street, a spooktacular art show to start off the countdown to Halloween.
  The art show, happening from 7 p.m. to midnight at East Ende Eclectic, will feature 30 vendor booths, spooky photo opportunities and live performances from aerial artists to snake charmers.One vendor that is sure to get your heart racing is Uncle Doc's Soda which will be served in an IV bag. Some photo backdrops to be featured ar
  
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• 14th annual Fright Night marches through Fort Wayne

  21-10-2023 14:03 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Zombie lovers and the undead are welcome as the 14 annual Fright Night returns to Fort Wayne.Saturday, all throughout downtown local businesses will help to bring Fright Night back to life starting at 7 a.m. and going till 11 p.m. A free Zombie Walk pre-party will be held at the Allen County Public Library Main Branch at 900 Library Plaza, from 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.While the official Fright Night walk does not begin until 3 p.m. activities will be happening all t
  
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• Man arrested for murder in connection to body found near Bloomingdale Park

  21-10-2023 13:11 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- An arrest was made Saturday in connection to the body found near Bloomingdale Park early Friday morning.
  Sedrick Williams, 31, was arrested at 1:23 a.m. Saturday on the charge of murder in connection to the victim who was found at 920 Sherman Boulevard at Bloomingdale Park. Fort Wayne Police asking for tips after body found near Bloomingdale ParkWilliams is currently being held at the Allen County Jail.
  The investigation is still active and ongoing at this time. FWPD i
  
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• Mike Pence faces a cash shortage and questions about how much longer his 2024 campaign can survive

  21-10-2023 10:27 via wane.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — With three months to go before the Iowa caucuses that he has staked his campaign on, former Vice President Mike Pence faces mounting debt and lagging poll numbers that are forcing questions about not only whether he will qualify for the next debate, but whether it makes sense for him to remain in the race until then.Pence ended September with just $1.18 million left in his campaign account, a strikingly low number for a presidential contest and far less than his r
  
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• 10/20 Highlight Zone - Sectional Openers

  21-10-2023 05:44 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - East Noble rolled over New Haven in a rematch between two NE8 rivals to headline the Highlight Zone as sectional play got underway Friday night for 4A through 1A teams across the state!
  
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• PLANNING DOCS: Raising Cane's in Fort Wayne

  21-10-2023 04:43 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Raising Cane's may be making its Fort Wayne debut according to a filing with Allen County Department of Planning Services.According to documents filed with Allen County, ADA Architects representing Raising Cane's will be demolishing the existing structure at 701 E. Coliseum Boulevard, to build a new 3,000-square-foot quick-serve restaurant with a drive-thru. The demolished building is the previous Northcrest Pizza Hut location that has been closed since July of 2020.Ac
  
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• Documents indicate Raising Cane's coming to Fort Wayne

  21-10-2023 04:43 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Raising Cane's may be making its Fort Wayne debut, according to a filing with Allen County Department of Planning Services.According to documents filed with Allen County, ADA Architects representing Raising Cane's will be demolishing the existing structure at 701 E. Coliseum Boulevard, to build a new 3,000-square-foot quick-serve restaurant with a drive-thru. The demolished building is the previous Northcrest Pizza Hut location that has been closed since July of 2020.A
  
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• Fort Wayne Fire Department responds to structure fire south of Electric Works

  21-10-2023 02:24 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Fort Wayne Fire Department responded to calls of a structure fire at the 1300 block of Stophlet Street at 7:30 p.m.Dispatch received calls from an occupant of a duplex that smoke was in the second-floor apartment.
  According to a release from Fort Wayne Fire Department when the first engine arrived on the scene they found that 3 occupants were out of the building and found the fire in the walls of the stairway.
  FWFD searched the home and confirmed that everyone was safe
  
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• Fort Wayne Fire Department responds to structure fire

  21-10-2023 02:24 via wane.com
  
  Fort Wayne Fire Department is investigating a structure fire.Dispatch confirmed that the Fort Wayne Fire Department was called out to a structure fire response in the 1300 block of Stophlet Street at 7:30 p.m.Dispatch confirmed that as of 8:10 p.m., the fire was under control but fire teams are continuing to work the fire.The incident is still under investigation and WANE 15 will provide more updates as they are available.
  
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• New Haven's Booher joins WANE live for GOTW preview

  21-10-2023 00:16 via wane.com
  
  NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WANE) - New Haven head coach Kyle Booher joined WANE-TV live during the 6 p.m. news to preview the Highlight Zone "Game of the Week" as the Bulldogs will host East Noble in 4A sectional 19 play to kick off the postseason.These two met just two weeks ago in the regular season with East Noble winning 31-21 in Kendallville.Tune into the Highlight Zone at 11 p.m. for coverage of 20+ games on Fort Wayne's no. 1 sports show!
  
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• Man sentenced to 3 years in 2021 stabbing that led to fatal crash

  21-10-2023 00:13 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A man accused of stabbing another man before running an SUV off the road in a fatal crash was sentenced Friday to no more than three years in prison.On Jan. 17, 2021, a passenger in a car- later identified as 38-year-old Robert Allen Koenig Jr.- called 911 saying he had been stabbed, according to court documents.
  Shortly after that, the car crashed on Washington Boulevard in downtown Fort Wayne. Emergency crews found the car's passenger side wrapped around a tree with t
  
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