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• Police pursuit in north Fort Wayne nets pound of fentanyl; driver arrested

  24-10-2023 22:35 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A man who was released from prison earlier this year is back behind bars after leading officers on a chase that ended in the discovery of enough fentanyl to potentially kill 250,000 people, according to the Allen County Sheriff’s Department.Tuesday morning, officers with the sheriff’s department attempted a traffic stop near Washington Center Road and Dartmouth Drive following an investigation by the Allen County Drug Task Force.The driver tried to flee, acc
  
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• Police pursuit in north Fort Wayne nets a half kilo of fentanyl; driver arrested

  24-10-2023 22:35 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A man who was released from prison earlier this year is back behind bars after leading officers on a chase that ended in the discovery of enough fentanyl to potentially kill 250,000 people, according to the Allen County Sheriff’s Department.Tuesday morning, officers with the sheriff’s department attempted a traffic stop near Washington Center Road and Dartmouth Drive following an investigation by the Allen County Drug Task Force.The driver tried to flee, acc
  
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• River advocate cautions against too much development without protecting environment

  24-10-2023 22:17 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Following the announcement of a massive proposal with a series of projects along Fort Wayne's riverfront, an advocate for the city's rivers is cautioning against too much development too fast.Dan Wire told WANE 15 on Tuesday that there needs to be a master plan to protect the natural environment around the rivers.Wire said he believes the announcement made by Eric Doden and DOMO Development on Monday was exciting and a sign of how fast riverfront activities have become
  
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• What are the trick-or-treating hours for your city?

  24-10-2023 22:00 via wane.com
  
  With Halloween falling on a Tuesday in 2023, some cities in northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio are going door to door the weekend before, while others are still handing out candy on the actual holiday.Here's a list of times to go trick-or-treating near you:ALBIONHalloween, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m.ANDREWSHalloween, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m.ANGOLAHalloween, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m.ASHLEYHalloween, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.ANTWERPSaturday, Oct. 28 from 5–6:30 p.m.AUBURNHalloween, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p
  
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• Citilink to offer free rides on Election Day

  24-10-2023 21:56 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- On Election Day, Citilink will be offering free rides to provide citizens with easier access to polling stations.The free fare day will be held in conjunction with AARP Indiana.“By partnering with Citilink, we are helping to ensure voters exercise their right to vote by making transportation to and from the polls a little easier,” said Emily Gorman, director of Community Engagement with AARP Indiana.John Metzinger, CEO and general manager of Citilink, said
  
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• Allen County Commissioners have come up with a funding plan for new jail

  24-10-2023 18:44 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) On Thursday, Allen County Council members will meet to vote on a modification to the local income tax rate to help fund a new Allen County Jail. Tuesday morning, Allen County Commissioners sent a letter to council members outlining how to pay for the multi-million dollar facility.The debate over building a new jail has been contentious ever since a federal judge got involved last year regarding overcrowding and treatment concerns at the jail that was predicated by a feder
  
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• Criminal rule 4 guides the court on whether a defendant stays in jail or not

  24-10-2023 18:24 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Someone is booked into jail for murder, and then released.Some people find this unfathomable.First, it’s not murder until there’s a conviction.Second, the Constitution protects the rights of the accused as well as the victims.In Indiana, criminal rule 4 dictates how long an inmate can be incarcerated, although there are also exceptions.WANE 15 spoke with local criminal defense attorney Robert Scremin who explained the rule and some exceptions to it. Some of
  
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• Indiana State Police looking for tips on I-69 hit-and-run near Auburn

  24-10-2023 17:45 via wane.com
  
  DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - Indiana State Police are asking for the public's help to identify the driver and vehicle involved in a hit-and-run on Interstate 69 that injured a pedestrian Saturday night.Just after 9 p.m., officers began investigating reports of a pedestrian hit by a vehicle on I-69 southbound near the 323 mile-marker under the Dekalb County CR 68 overpass, according to a release from ISP.The injured man was taken to a Fort Wayne hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, the re
  
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• UAW strikes at General Motors SUV plant in Texas as union begins to target automakers' cash cows

  24-10-2023 17:31 via wane.com
  
  DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers union has turned up the heat on General Motors as 5,000 workers walked off their jobs Tuesday at a highly profitable SUV factory in Arlington, Texas.The move comes just a day after the union went on strike at a Stellantis pickup truck factory in Sterling Heights, Michigan, north of Detroit.The Texas strike brings the total of UAW members that have walked off their jobs to 46,000 in a series of strikes that is entering its sixth week.UAW President Shaw
  
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• Día de los Muertos exhibit at Fort Wayne Museum of Art displays a vibrant Mexican tradition rich in culture

  24-10-2023 15:13 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- While Halloween is right around the corner, the Fort Wayne Museum of Art is bringing a distinct and traditional Mexican celebration to the Summit City.Día de los Muertos, which translates to "Day of the Dead", is celebrated every year from November 1-2. This is believed to be the one night of the year where the spirits of deceased loved-ones and ancestors can return to the physical world and reunite with the living.According to the tradition of the celebration,
  
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• 'Superfog' near New Orleans blamed for highway crashes that killed at least 7

  24-10-2023 15:05 via wane.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — At least seven people were killed Monday after a “superfog” of smoke from marsh fires and dense morning fog caused a series of wrecks on Interstate 55 near New Orleans that left a long stretch of mangled and scorched cars, trucks and tractor-trailers.An estimated 158 vehicles were involved and 25 people injured, according to the Louisiana State Police, who warned the death toll could climb as first responders worked into the night looking for victims, the sme
  
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• Off-duty pilot charged with 83 counts of attempted murder after attempting to shut down engines mid-flight

  24-10-2023 13:33 via wane.com
  
  PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An off-duty pilot riding in the extra seat in the cockpit of a Horizon Air passenger jet tried to shut down the engines in midflight and had to be subdued by the crew, a pilot flying the plane told air traffic controllers.Authorities in Oregon identified the man as Joseph David Emerson, 44. He was being held Monday on 83 counts each of attempted murder and reckless endangerment and one count of endangering an aircraft, according to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s
  
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• Autoworkers strike cuts into GM earnings, company sees further loses if walkouts linger

  24-10-2023 13:02 via wane.com
  
  DETROIT (AP) — A strike by auto workers against General Motors is expected to cut pretax earnings by $800 million this year, and another $200 million per week after that, the company's chief financial officer said.And those figures include only factories that are on strike now with less than a third of the company's workforce on the picket lines, so if more plants are added by the United Auto Workers union, the losses will pile up further, CFO Paul Jacobson told reporters.Those strike are
  
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• Fort Wayne Community Schools adopts 2024 budget

  24-10-2023 05:29 via wane.com
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)— Fort Wayne Community Schools adopted their 2024 budget and also officially approved pay increases for teachers and other staff at Monday's meeting.The 2024 budget is nearly 8% higher than this year's. The district's Capital Projects Plan and School Bus Replacement Plan were also approved with this budget adoption.The agreement reached with teachers was a 3% pay increase for next year and a 1% increase for the following year. The same pay increases were also approve
  
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• Family reflects on legacy left behind by Fort Wayne's first Black firefighter

  24-10-2023 04:35 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Family of the late Richard Ridley Jr. share memories of his legacy with WANE 15 Monday. Ridley was the first Black firefighter hired in Fort Wayne.
  Ridley served the Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) from 1961 to 1985. He passed away Saturday at 86 years old and was the father of eight children. City of Fort Wayne mourns loss of first Black firefighterRidley was not only the first Black firefighter, but he was also the first African American to attend Bethlehem Lutheran
  
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• More September-like warmth coming in October

  24-10-2023 04:26 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - If you were not ready to be done with 70 degree days, we have a treat for you this week! We're set to add on more red days to our calendar.We started the month very warm, with four straight 80 degree days. We also added on two 70 degrees days, even on a day that goes in as a below average day, thanks to the cold morning that day. Prior to October 22nd, we are sitting at 0.2 degrees above average for the month.
  Our total of two 70 degree October days is much lower than l
  
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• Foreigner takes on Fort Wayne before Historic Farewell Tour

  24-10-2023 03:43 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Foreigner band members took the stage ahead of their performance at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum at Sweetwater Monday night to celebrate their love of craft beer.Band members, Bruce Watson, Michael Bluestein and Luis Maldonado came together with Sweetwater Sound and Mad Anthony Brew to celebrate their love of the acoustic sound and craft beer.
  Cage Willis performed at 7 p.m. followed by Michael, Bruce, and Luis performing an acoustic set of Foreigner songs.
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• IU Health EMT helps deliver baby at Lucas Oil Stadium

  24-10-2023 00:49 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS — From bumps and bruises to indigestion, the IU Health team inside Lucas Oil Stadium is ready for anything during Colts games, including mothers in labor.”It’s certainly not something you think is going to happen when you come into work that day," said Ashley Vlaskamp, an advanced EMT.For two years, Vlaskamp has been the medical coordinator for social events at Lucas Oil and other venues.
  On an average Colts game day, her team stays busy, responding to as many as 1
  
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