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• Decatur meat market sees high demand in deer processing with hunting season in full swing

  09-11-2023 23:07 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- From bratwursts to filet mignon, Manley Meats carries the typical assortment of products found in meat markets.However, the store has also been busy behind the scenes as a deer processor for the many hunters who have brought in deer carcasses during archery season.Since the archery season started Oct. 1, Manley Meats has received many deer, and the company expects to receive 1,500 to 1,800 deer by the end of the season.JJ Everett, co-owner of Manley Meats, said the com
  
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• SweetCars looks to be expanding into former bowling alley

  09-11-2023 22:44 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - With a new paint job and a brand-new sign, it appears SweetCars is expanding - at least in some capacity - into the former Westwood Lanes bowling alley on West Jefferson Boulevard.
  The former Westwood Lanes bowling alley has a new look and new signage that points to the facility's future.A "SweetCars" sign sits outside the old bowling alley, which also now dons a similar color scheme as the main SweetCars building directly to the south.
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• ISP arrests former Clark County sheriff in corruption, fraud investigation

  09-11-2023 22:30 via wane.com
  
  CLARK COUNTY, Ind. -- A former Clark County sheriff is facing 15 felony charges, including official misconduct and obstruction of justice, as part of a corruption and fraud investigation led by Indiana State Police.
  ISP began investigating the previous conduct of former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel, 52, five months ago on June 13 after the current Clark County Sheriff Scottie Maples said his office uncovered "many unnerving and possible criminal activities by Jamey Noel," the department confi
  
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• New Humane FW facility to open June 2024

  09-11-2023 22:16 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Humane Fort Wayne announced in February that their new shelter would house twice as many cats and dogs. Officials from the organization updated WANE 15 on the paw-gress of their new facility.
  On October 24.,staff and volunteers signed and left their paw prints on the final beam of the building. The last beam was raised at the Portal of Promise entry way. It's where all future transported pets will enter the building. The new facility is located at 901 Leesburg Road.Cour
  
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• IRS announces 2024 income tax brackets – see where you fall

  09-11-2023 20:26 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Millions of Americans could take home more pay in 2024 thanks to inflation adjustments to the tax code announced by the IRS Thursday.The changes to the standard deduction and individual income brackets, among other adjustments, in tax year 2024 will apply to tax returns filed in 2025.One of the principal reasons behind the annual adjustment is to combat “bracket creep,” when inflation pushes taxpayer incomes into higher tax brackets without actually giving workers a
  
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• Details of proposed data center emerge during public hearing

  09-11-2023 20:15 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Not much information has been released about "Project Zodiac", the name given to a data center proposed for 728 acres near Fort Wayne and New Haven, since plans were announced in October.That's changing as of Thursday where details are emerging at a public hearing to address rezoning of the mostly agricultural area.
  Project Zodiac, if approved, will be built by a yet unnamed Fortune 100 company. The 800+ acre plot of land is located just west of Adams Center Road, north o
  
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• Veterans Day deals: Free or discounted restaurant offers for veterans, active duty military

  09-11-2023 17:06 via wane.com
  
  (WHTM/NEXSTAR) - Each year on Veterans Day, Americans honor the service and sacrifices of those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. To show appreciation, restaurants across the country will also be offering free and discounted meals for both veterans and active duty military members.Here's are just a few of the many restaurant chains offering deals in the coming days.
  Applebee's: Veterans and active duty military can receive a free dine-in meal from a special menu on Saturday, Nov. 11, along wi
  
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• These Indiana state parks will close for deer reduction hunts

  09-11-2023 17:06 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE)Several Indiana State Parks will close temporarily for controlled deer management hunts in the coming weeks.Each hunt runs two days. The first hunt is Monday, Nov. 13, and Tuesday, Nov. 14. The second is Monday, Nov. 27, and Tuesday, Nov. 28. The participating state park properties will close to the general public on the evening before each of the two hunts.Participating state park properties are: Chain O’Lakes, Clifty Falls, Fort Harrison, Harmonie, Indiana Dunes,
  
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• Data center development plans clear another hurdle

  09-11-2023 16:38 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Plans by a Fortune 100 company to build a data center near Fort Wayne and New Haven that are somewhat shrouded in secrecy have passed another hurdle.
  Thursday morning in a unanimous vote, Fort Wayne City Council approved the annexation of 728 acres for "Project Zodiac," the name given to the data center project. The land, primarily agricultural, is located just west of Adams Center Road, north of Tillman and bordered by railroad tracks on the east.
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• Court docs reveal what led to attempted murder, robbery charges for 2 17-year-olds in Swinney Avenue shooting

  09-11-2023 16:36 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Allen County prosecutors formally charged two 17-year-old boys as adults with attempted murder and robbery Thursday.
  According to Allen Superior Court records, the charges stem from an incident on Nov. 2, when Fort Wayne police investigated a double-shooting in the 1400 block of Swinney Avenue that left a man in life-threatening condition and a boy in stable condition. The investigation ultimately led to the arrest of two then-unnamed 17-year-olds on attempted murder ch
  
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• 2 17-year-olds charged as adults with attempted murder, robbery

  09-11-2023 16:36 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Allen County prosecutors formally charged two 17-year-old boys as adults with attempted murder and robbery Thursday.
  And while details about what exactly the boys are accused of doing have not yet been released, the charges stem from an incident that happened on Nov. 2, according to Allen Superior Court records.Antron L. Pearson Jr.Fort Wayne police investigated a double-shooting in the 1300 block of Swinney Avenue on that day that left a man in life-threatening conditi
  
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• It's National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day. Here are some deals to help you celebrate

  09-11-2023 15:59 via wane.com
  
  NEW YORK (WPIX) – It's National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day on Thursday, and some fast-food chains are celebrating with special deals.Here's a list of some you can take advantage of to satisfy your cravings.Burger KingBurger King is offering a free Royal Crispy Chicken Sandwich with orders of $5 or more.PopeyesYou can get a free chicken sandwich at Popeyes when you buy a chicken sandwich combo. The deal is available through Nov. 12.WingstopWingstop is offering a buy one, get one free deal.
  
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• 3 charged in connection with 'brothel network' that allegedly served elected officials: DOJ

  09-11-2023 15:26 via wane.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Three people were arrested for allegedly operating “sophisticated high-end brothels” in Virginia and Massachusetts that catered to high-powered clients, including elected officials and government contractors with security clearances, the Department of Justice announced Wednesday.Han Lee, 41, of Cambridge, Massachusetts; James Lee, 68, of Torrance, California, and Junmyung Lee, 30, of Dedham, Massachusetts, were charged with conspiracy to coerce and entice to travel to e
  
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• FDA approves new version of diabetes drug Mounjaro for weight loss

  09-11-2023 15:20 via wane.com
  
  A new version of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro can be sold as a weight-loss drug, U.S. regulators announced Wednesday.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Eli Lilly's drug, named Zepbound. The drug, also known as tirzepatide, helped dieters lose as much as 40 to 60 pounds in testing.Zepbound is the latest diabetes drug approved for chronic weight management, joining Novo Nordisk's Wegovy, a high-dose version of its diabetes treatment Ozempic. Both are weekly injections.The FD
  
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• Last 12 months on Earth were the hottest ever recorded, analysis finds

  09-11-2023 14:29 via wane.com
  
  The last 12 months were the hottest Earth has ever recorded, according to a new report by Climate Central, a nonprofit science research group.The peer-reviewed report says burning gasoline, coal, natural gas and other fossil fuels that release planet-warming gases like carbon dioxide, and other human activities, caused the unnatural warming from November 2022 to October 2023.Over the course of the year, 7.3 billion people, or 90% of humanity, endured at least 10 days of high temperatures that we
  
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• Hamilton man who fired shotgun inside pickup truck and held police at bay for 10 hours sentenced

  09-11-2023 13:37 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) A Hamilton, Indiana man will serve seven years in prison as the result of a 10-hour standoff with police back in February.
  Federal Judge Holly Brady sentenced David L. Westfall, 44, to seven years in prison followed by two years of supervised release for possessing an unregistered sawed-off shotgun and for being a felon in possession of a firearm according to a news release issued by the United States Attorney's Office Northern District of Indiana.
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• Judge sets bail for Indiana woman accused of driving into building she believed was 'Israeli school'

  09-11-2023 12:55 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indianapolis woman accused of backing her car into a building she believed held an “Israeli school" was ordered Wednesday by a judge to stay away from synagogues and other Jewish religious and cultural centers.Ruba Almaghtheh, 34, was formally charged Tuesday with intimidation, criminal recklessness and institutional criminal mischief, all felonies. A Marion County judge entered a not guilty plea for her and set her bond at $200,000 during her initial court hea
  
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• Judge in Delphi murder case faces deadline to produce transcript of closed-door meeting

  09-11-2023 12:35 via wane.com
  
  The Indiana Supreme Court told the judge overseeing the Delphi murder case to provide a transcript of a closed-door meeting last month or explain why it shouldn’t be part of the public record.The same court appointed Special Judge Fran Gull last year to oversee the case after the original judge recused himself.She has until Nov. 16 to file her response to the court’s order. Delphi judge asks Indiana Supreme Court for more time to respond to challenge of how she’s run the caseRi
  
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• When will my favorite shows return now that the Hollywood strikes are over?

  09-11-2023 11:59 via wane.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Missed your favorite actors? After nearly four months of striking, they're coming back.Wednesday's deal between striking actors and studios and streaming services won't immediately restore filming to its full swing. That will take months.But the tentative agreement — which both sides say include extraordinary provisions — means that more than six months of labor strife in the film and television industries is drawing to a close. Soon, tens of t
  
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• Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum free access day

  09-11-2023 11:45 via wane.com
  Fort Wayne, Ind. (WANE) - The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum announces the return of its Free Access Days. Museum staff will welcome the public to the museum in a unique way on November 11 and March 16 of 2024. Museum officials say Free Access Day is a chance for people of all abilities to visit and engage with new sensory-friendly programming.Free Access Days include additional staff and volunteers, access to sensory backpacks, a quiet space, and hands-on activities designed for visit
  
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• Fire damages Southwest Fort Wayne day spa

  09-11-2023 10:39 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Woodhouse Day Spa in Covington Plaza has minor fire, water and smoke damage after a fire early Thursday morning.Shortly after 2:30 a.m., a Fort Wayne fire crew went to the business at 6388 W. Jefferson Blvd. to investigate a smoke detector alarm. They found smoke inside the building and a small fire in a laundry room.The fire was under control in about 30 minutes. Firefighters say a sprinkler system likely prevented any significant fire damage.No one was inside the
  
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• Fire causes temporary closure of southwest Fort Wayne day spa

  09-11-2023 10:39 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Woodhouse Day Spa in Covington Plaza was closed Thursday after an early morning fire that caused minor smoke, fire and water damage.Shortly after 2:30 a.m., a Fort Wayne fire crew went to the business at 6388 W. Jefferson Blvd. to investigate a smoke detector alarm. They found smoke inside the building and a small fire in a laundry room.The fire was under control in about 30 minutes. Firefighters say a sprinkler system likely prevented any significant fire damage.No
  
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• Fort Wayne Komets unveil special jerseys for Military Appreciation Weekend

  09-11-2023 02:23 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Ahead of the Fort Wayne Komets' Military Appreciation Weekend, the team unveiled special jerseys the players will wear to celebrate.The games take place Nov. 18-19, and the jerseys commemorate the 122nd Fighter Wing as the Komets temporarily take on the moniker of the Fort Wayne Blacksnakes.One jersey will honor the A-10 Thunderbolt II jets the 122nd Fighter Wing once used, and the other jersey will honor the F-16 Fighting Falcon jets the base is returning to."It's jus
  
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• Van Wert to benefit from $200M program, help students get CDLs, education

  09-11-2023 00:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Vantage Career Center has called Van Wert home since 1976, and in that time, it has opened up alternative employment education options to students and adults.
  "We've trained thousands of high school and adult students ... last year alone, we issued over 1,400 industry credentials that local companies say that they need," said Rick Turner, superintendent of Vantage Career Center.On Wednesday, the center got a big financial boost.
  "They just won a grant whe
  
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