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• Temp boost this weekend, even warmer next week

  05-04-2024 22:20 via wane.com
  
  Evening temperatures fall from the 40s, through the 30s, and end up in the upper 20s by morning. The sky clears tonight and our winds become nearly calm. This will give us the perfect set up for some areas of frost to develop. If you have any plants you want to protect outside, cover them up with a light cloth covering.Our weekend begins calm tomorrow with just a few clouds in the sky and a nice amount of sunshine. High temps rise back to seasonal levels, in the mid-50s, by late afternoon.Sunshi
  
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• County readies former Byron Health property for sale and it's 'worth millions'

  05-04-2024 22:09 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- 70 acres of prime real estate on the northwest corner of Lima and Carroll roads currently sits vacant, but a county council member says it could be worth millions.Although the property is still not completely remediated, the sale of the former Byron Health Center property is expected to bring in “several million” dollars to the county’s coffers, according to Allen County Commissioner Richard Beck, who spoke to WANE 15 in an exclusive interview Frida
  
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• ISP: 21-year-old accused of running online account to share child porn

  05-04-2024 21:21 via wane.com
  
  ANGOLA, Ind. (WANE) - A 21-year-old from Angola was arrested after investigators discovered he was behind an online account used to store and share child pornography.Indiana State Police said in a release Caleb Perry is charged with five felony counts of possession of child pornography.
  In October 2023, ISP's Crimes Against Children Task Force opened the investigation after getting a tip about the online account from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.Once a search warrant wa
  
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• Millennials, Bill Nye has your eclipse lesson

  05-04-2024 20:46 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - There's no longer a TV being rolled into your workday to watch Bill Nye and you have a substitute teacher. But for all the millennials out there, the Science Guy is here with your eclipse lesson.Bill Nye the Science Guy appeared on The Talk to share more about the eclipse. In the 4-minute segment, Nye shares more about where the path of totality is, including "exotic places like Cleveland."Nye explained that a partial eclipse is no different than a cloudy day, that's wh
  
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• Silver Alert issued for Blackford County teen

  05-04-2024 20:41 via wane.com
  
  MONTPELIER, Ind. (WANE) The Montpelier Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Jesse Carlsen. He's 16-years-old, is 6 feet tall, weighs 160 pounds, has red and brown hair with blue eyes. Jesse was last seen wearing a maroon hoodie sweatshirt with gray sleeves, gray loose-fit athletic pants, black ankle socks and black slide-on shoes.Jesse was last seen on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 4:00 PM. He is believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance. If you hav
  
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• Silver Alert canceled for Blackford County teen

  05-04-2024 20:41 via wane.com
  
  MONTPELIER, Ind. (WANE) -- The Silver Alert issued for Jesse Carlsen has been canceled.
  The Montpelier Police Department was investigating the disappearance of Jesse Carlsen. He's 16-years-old, is 6 feet tall, weighs 160 pounds, has red and brown hair with blue eyes. Jesse was last seen wearing a maroon hoodie sweatshirt with gray sleeves, gray loose-fit athletic pants, black ankle socks and black slide-on shoes.Jesse was last seen on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 4:00 PM. He was believed to be in
  
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• Fort Wayne athletes to compete in adaptive national competitions

  05-04-2024 20:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Turnstone announced it's sending off local athletes to compete in national competitions. The adaptive athletes will compete from April 5-7 and April 18-21.
  This weekend, Cole Connelley will represent Fort Wayne as part of the RIH Racers team in Richmond, VA. Then Turnstone's sled hockey team will take on the top teams in the nation in Philadelphia, PA. Turnstone hosts qualifier for 2024 Wheelchair Basketball Association National ChampionshipConnelley is a junior at Wayn
  
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• Court docs: Boyfriend charged with murder allegedly strangled, suffocated Auburn woman

  05-04-2024 19:48 via wane.com
  
  *WARNING: This story contains details not suitable for all readers.*AUBURN, Ind. (WANE) - Court documents reveal how a 22-year-old, charged with murder in the death of an Auburn woman, allegedly killed his girlfriend.A 25-year-old mother identified as Hannah Fields was found dead in her apartment on March 30.Her then-boyfriend, Matthew Urzua, was charged with murder the same day.In DeKalb Superior Court documents, investigators detail what led to her death. 22-year-old charged with murder in dea
  
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• USC's Bronny James declares for NBA draft and enters transfer portal after 1 season

  05-04-2024 19:38 via wane.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bronny James will enter the NBA draft after one season at Southern California that was shortened by his recovery from cardiac arrest.The 19-year-old son of LeBron James announced Friday on his Instagram account that he also plans to retain his college eligibility and will enter the transfer portal.“I've had a year with some ups and downs but all added to growth for me as a man, student and athlete,” James wrote.James posted his decision hours before USC
  
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• Earthquake felt by 42 million people, USGS estimates. Map shows where it was strongest

  05-04-2024 18:20 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – When a 4.8-magnitude earthquake hit Lebanon, New Jersey, Friday morning, the shockwaves were felt far and wide.
  More than 120,000 responses poured into the USGS's "Did You Feel It?" tool. Many of those were from reports in densely populated New York City, Boston and Philadelphia.
  But people more than 200 miles from the epicenter reported feeling the earthquake. It appears to have shaken areas as far south as the D.C. area and as far north as the New York-Canada border. The shak
  
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• FBI warns of international theft groups operating in Indiana

  05-04-2024 18:18 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS — As spring blooms and summer approaches, many families around central Indiana may already be lining up their next vacation. FBI Indianapolis is warning Hoosiers to take precautions, however, for international criminals are operating in the area and targeting the homes of families who leave town.
  The FBI said these theft groups typically comprise individuals from South American countries who operate in organized theft rings across the country. Members of these groups have alre
  
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• 'Less lethal' weapon made in Fort Wayne

  05-04-2024 17:31 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (NEWS NATION) - Less lethal weapons are becoming more popular than ever. A company is using Fort Wayne as its manufacturing base to lead the charge."It looks like a gun. It operates like a gun. It feels like a gun. It simply doesn't kill people like a gun," said Bryan Ganz, CEO of Byrna.For Ganz, an entrepreneur and business from Boston, self-defense doesn't have to mean lethal force. That was the idea behind the Byrna Launcher, a non-lethal self-defense tool. Byrna's manufactur
  
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• Gradual clearing through late this afternoon

  05-04-2024 17:13 via wane.com
  
  Even though the skies will begin to clear we could see a stray shower possible. High temperatures won't be much warmer than yesterday. If you're searching for the sun and warmer temperatures stick around with highs close to 70 at the beginning of next week.
  There's still a chance of some afternoon showers
  We will see skies begin to clear by late this afternoon and into the evening.
  More good news overnight as skies will clear but it will be a cold night with temperatures falling to around 30 jus
  
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• FWPD arrests man wanted for murder in North Dakota

  05-04-2024 16:04 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - An anonymous tip and a traffic stop led to the arrest of a Fort Wayne man wanted on a murder charge in a North Dakota shooting that killed a man nearly four months ago.Quantdre Mersier, 30, is accused of shooting and killing 29-year-old Ansu Kamara in Minot, North Dakota on Nov. 17, 2023, according to a release from the Fort Wayne Police Department.Quantdre Mersier (Credit Allen County Sheriff's Department)
  Mersier was initially charged with attempted murder, but that w
  
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• Rick 'The Rocket' Mount reflects on Purdue's 1st Final 4 trip

  05-04-2024 15:04 via wane.com
  
  LEBANON, Ind. (WLFI) - As Purdue prepares to head to the Final Four on Saturday, a Boilermaker basketball icon is reflecting on his role in Purdue's first Final Four appearance in 1969. He also reflected on the crucial shot that propelled the team to the Championship round.Rick Mount, also known as "The Rocket," a legendary figure in Purdue basketball history, recently took a trip down memory lane to recount the glory days.
  "So, it gets down to about 6, and I can't say what words coach said, but
  
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• Hot air balloon pilot had ketamine in his system at the time of a crash that killed Huntington Co. woman and 3 others: report

  05-04-2024 14:52 via wane.com
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — A hot air balloon pilot had an elevated level of an anesthetic in his system at the time of a January crash that killed four people in southern Arizona, according to a newly released autopsy report.Toxicology tests showed Cornelius van der Walt had a high amount of ketamine in his blood when the balloon plummeted about 2,000 feet (609 meters) to the desert floor, the report from the Pinal County Medical Examiner's Office said.While more clinics in recent years have offered k
  
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• Here's when to expect your Allen County property tax bill

  05-04-2024 13:08 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) It's that time of year again for property owners. The Allen County Treasurer's Office will be mailing out 2024 property tax bills on Friday.“Property tax bills may be paid in full or in two installments. The due date for the first installment is Friday, May 10, 2024. Both the spring and fall remittance coupons are included in the bill; there is no fall mailing. The fall due date this year is November 12th,” said Allen County Treasurer William Royce.What you ne
  
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• Allen County property tax bills to be mailed out Friday

  05-04-2024 13:02 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- The Allen County Property tax bills are expected to be sent out Friday, with a first due date just around the corner.
  According to Allen County Treasurer William Royce, all Allen County Tax Bills will be mailed out Friday, April 5. Royce said that property tax bills may be paid in full or in two installments, with the first being due May 10 and the fall due date November 12.What you need to know for 2024 property tax billsTaxpayers responsible for paying their proper
  
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• Clouds & light rain will keep chilly temps around today

  05-04-2024 09:44 via wane.com
  
  You'll still need your coat today and at times your umbrella. High temperatures won't be much warmer than yesterday. If you're searching for the sun and warmer temperatures stick around with highs close to 70 at the beginning of next week.
  More clouds this morning with showers possible. High temperatures won't be any warmer than yesterday.The good news is that the skies will clear overnight but, it will be a cold night with temperatures falling to around 30 just before sunrise Saturday.It will b
  
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• Fire investigation at southwest Fort Wayne pub leads to temporary closure

  05-04-2024 08:48 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Black Dog Pub was temporarily closed after Fort Wayne firefighters responded early Friday morning.The restaurant, located at 6230 Covington Road, said in a Facebook post a small electrical fire had damaged the roof, and it would be closed for a few days during repairs.A WANE 15 employee initially counted about six fire vehicles, but some quickly left.According to an official at the scene, they were called because someone reported seeing smoke and there was no fire to p
  
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• Fire crews respond to southwest Fort Wayne pub

  05-04-2024 08:48 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Fort Wayne firefighters responded to Black Dog Pub early Friday morning, at 6230 Covington Rd.A WANE 15 employee initially counted about six fire vehicles, but some quickly left.According to an official at the scene, there was never a fire and they were called because someone saw smoke.Additional details have not been released.
  
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• Who votes in the caucus for Mayor; What are they looking for?

  05-04-2024 05:07 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – With seven candidates for mayor and counting, precinct committeemen and women have a big decision to make in the coming weeks.The democratic precinct committee is made up of 98 people who each reside over their specific precinct.It's an unconventional process."I know it falls on us, but you know we want to make sure that we're representing the city well and what they want," said Lori Black, Precinct Chair for Precinct 188.Normally residents of Fort Wayne would get
  
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• WATCH: Solar Eclipse 2024 - What you need to know

  05-04-2024 03:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The 2024 Solar Eclipse is quickly approaching and to make sure you're completely prepared, WANE 15 hosted a live chat Thursday evening. Will clouds block our view of the eclipse?Chief Meteorologist Nicholas Ferreri and Meteorologist Nathan Gidley hosted the event right here on wane.com. If you missed it, you can watch the video right here.The two were joined by Dustin Norman with the National Weather Service, Rick McCoy with the Van Wert County Emergency Management, and
  
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• Allen County to conduct years-long study on drainage, flood mitigation

  05-04-2024 00:33 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — Allen County has significantly improved the way it handles heavy rain events in the last several decades.Since last Friday, Fort Wayne has reported more than 3.5 inches of rain, resulting in many rivers in the region spilling out of their banks. While many areas directly adjacent to the rivers have been covered in floodwaters, the impact on private property has been minimal.Parrot Rd. in Allen county closed due to flooding.
  The following is a statement from the
  
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• 1 man in serious condition after crashing into tree

  05-04-2024 00:11 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- One man is in serious condition after crashing into a tree on Allen County's southwest side.According to Allen County Public Information Officer Brent Bolinger, the Allen County Sheriff's Department responded to calls of a personal injury crash in the 3500 block of S. West Hamilton Road.
  When deputies arrived on scene they found a vehicle had crashed into a tree. The driver of the vehicle, a 67-year-old man, was rescued from the vehicle by firefighters. He was taken
  
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