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• Miss USA steps down: 'Never compromise your physical and mental well-being'

  06-05-2024 23:29 via wane.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The woman who holds the title of Miss USA says she's giving up her crown, citing her "physical and mental well-being" in an announcement about her resignation.Noelia Voigt, who last September became the first Venezuelan-American to win the Miss USA competition, acknowledged in an Instagram post on Monday that news that she was stepping down "may come as a large shock to many.""In life, I strongly value the importance of making decisions that feel best for you and your men
  
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• Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing commits to employee upgrades with a multi-year million-dollar investment

  06-05-2024 23:17 via wane.com
  
  VAN BUREN, Ind. (WANE) — The Popcorn Capital of the World is investing millions into its Van Buren facilities, with upgraded spaces for associates to enjoy.A press release announced a multi-year investment in excess of $22 million. The current Van Buren campus received over $16 million in upgrades in the past two years. Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing produces a variety of microwave popcorn and wholesale popcorn. They also co-manufacture globally.WANE 15 talked to Tim Ingle, COO of Weaver Pop
  
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• Fort Wayne Police Department investigating shooting in Pettit-Rudisill Neighborhood

  06-05-2024 22:38 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a shooting in the Pettit-Rudisill Neighborhood Monday afternoon.
  Dispatch confirmed with WANE 15 that FWPD is investigating a shooting in the area of S Hanna Street and Rudisill Boulevard. The initial call for the shooting came in just before 4:30 p.m.Dispatch was able to confirm with WANE 15 that there are three possible victims.A WANE 15 crew member is at the scene and working to find out more information.This is a de
  
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• Fort Wayne Police Department in standoff after shooting in Pettit-Rudisill Neighborhood

  06-05-2024 22:38 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) are in a standoff with a possible suspect after a shooting injured four Monday afternoon.Dispatch confirmed with WANE 15 that FWPD is investigating a shooting in the area of S Hanna Street and Rudisill Boulevard. The initial call for the shooting came in just before 4:30 p.m.A WANE 15 crew member at the scene said that FWPD was outside a home on Rudisill Boulevard asking a possible suspect to "come out." FWPD does have guns drawn
  
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• 4 in non-life threatening condition after shooting in Pettit-Rudisill Neighborhood

  06-05-2024 22:38 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a shooting in the Pettit-Rudisill Neighborhood Monday afternoon.
  Dispatch confirmed with WANE 15 that FWPD is investigating a shooting in the area of S Hanna Street and Rudisill Boulevard. The initial call for the shooting came in just before 4:30 p.m.Dispatch was able to confirm with WANE 15 that there are four victims, all in non-life threatening condition.
  A WANE 15 crew member at the scene said that FWPD was outside
  
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• Delphi double homicide suspect Richard Allen booked into Allen County Jail

  06-05-2024 22:33 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The man accused in the 2017 killings of two teenagers in Delphi was booked into the Allen County Jail on Monday.Defendant Richard Allen has a pretrial hearing Tuesday morning at the Allen County Courthouse and is booked in the local jail until then.The 51-year-old is charged with murder in the double homicide case of 13-year-old Abby Williams and 14-year-old Libby German, who were both found dead in February 2017 near the Monon High Bridge in Delphi. Less than 2 weeks a
  
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• 'All that Jazz' can be heard at the Embassy with the 2024-2025 Broadway at the Embassy

  06-05-2024 22:06 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- You will be found when Broadway at the Embassy returns for its 2024-2025 season.
  Monday, the Embassy Theatre announced the 2024- 2025 season for Broadway at the Embassy. “Broadway at the Embassy” consists of a five-show series, with two Tony award-winning shows,that start in October 2024 and end in May 2025:
  Main Series
  Ain't Too Proud: the Life & Times of the Temptations - Oct. 1 and 2, 2024Chicago - Dec. 10 and 11, 2024Hadestown - Feb. 18 and 19, 2025
  
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• Late afternoon headlines Monday, May 6

  06-05-2024 22:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your late afternoon headlines for Monday, May 6.
  
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• Police: Man was high on meth while trying to kidnap girl in TJ Maxx

  06-05-2024 21:48 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A man told Fort Wayne Police he was high on meth when he allegedly tried to kidnap a 13-year-old girl at T.J. Maxx, according to newly released court documents.Caleb Rush, 19, was arrested Friday and charged with criminal confinement and battery to a minor under the age of 14.Photo of Caleb Rush, 19, courtesy of the Allen County Sheriff's Department.
  Around 8:30 p.m. on April 29, a girl was shopping with her mother at the store in Northcrest Shopping Center when someone
  
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• Pepper panic: Sriracha shortage soon

  06-05-2024 21:41 via wane.com
  
  (CBS) - A Sriracha sauce shortage may be looming. The maker of the sauce, Huy Fong Foods, has halted production until after Labor Day because the red jalapeno chili peppers are not red enough.“After re-evaluating our supply of chili, we have determined that it is too green to proceed with production as it is affecting the color of the product,” it told wholesale buyers in a letter this week. Huy Fong Foods does not sell directly to consumers. Would you buy a used bottle of Sriracha s
  
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• A man tried to shoot a pastor during a church service but his gun wouldn't fire, state police say

  06-05-2024 20:14 via wane.com
  
  WARNING: SOME MAY FIND THIS VIDEO DISTURBING - VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISEDNORTH BRADDOCK, Penn. (AP) Authorities say a man who tried to shoot a pastor during a service at a Pennsylvania church because “God told him to do it” was thwarted when his gun didn’t fire and he was tackled by a congregant.
  State police say the chaos at the Jesus’ Dwelling Place Church in North Braddock happened Sunday while the service was being livestreamed.
  They say 26-year-old Bernard Polite of B
  
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• 'Massive success,' Downtown Fort Wayne shares feedback after DORA day 1

  06-05-2024 19:51 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - On Sunday, May 5, the first-ever Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) launched. This also coincided with Cinco de Mayo, which could include celebrating with alcoholic beverages.Participating DORA vendors inside the boundary use specific cups from 7 a.m. to 3 a.m., following the hours of drinking laws in Indiana. There are clear signs marking that you are entering or leaving a DORA boundary. Participating locations also have signs indicating if they are participati
  
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• 1 hurt in crash that left SUV mangled near I-69 overpass

  06-05-2024 19:02 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - One person was injured in a crash that left the SUV mangled Sunday morning in northern Allen County.According to a Facebook post from the Northwest Fire District, several of its crews responded to a crash near Vandolah Road and Interstate 69. There, they found an SUV had crashed between north and southbound overpasses.One person was taken to a hospital for their injuries. Court docs: Man places food order, draws rifle, panic ensues at Glenbrook Square
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• 'Black Hawk Down' Ranger to speak at Mirro Center

  06-05-2024 18:34 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Jeff Struecker stayed calm during the Battle of Mogadishu, so calm that his fellow Army Rangers asked him about it afterward.
  The battle was the deadliest day for the U.S. military since Vietnam and was later chronicled in the 2002 film "Black Hawk Down."Struecker credited his faith for his combat demeanor. Sharing that faith led him to become an Army chaplain, which led to his current civilian role: pastor.Struecker said he now shares his faith to help others through
  
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• Court docs: Man places food order, draws rifle, panic ensues at Glenbrook Square

  06-05-2024 18:20 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Court documents reveal what prompted a man to pull out a rifle Saturday at Glenbrook Square and another suspect to fire multiple shots in response, leading to a gunshot wound for one person and a broken ankle for another.Brandon Darius Key Jr., 22, faces charges of criminal recklessness, intimidation and resisting law enforcement following the shooting that caused panic at the mall. The suspect accused of actually firing the shots was said to be at large.According
  
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• Afternoon headlines Monday, May 6

  06-05-2024 18:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your afternoon headlines for Monday, May 6.
  
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• Marion homicide suspect accused of stabbing man, trying to light him on fire

  06-05-2024 17:18 via wane.com
  
  *WARNING: This story has graphic details not suitable for all readers.*MARION, Ind. (WANE) - A neighbor's discovery of blood on an apartment window led to a homicide investigation Sunday in Marion, during which police determined someone tried to light the victim on fire.According to the Marion Police Department, officers began investigating at Plaza Green Apartments after a neighbor reported finding blood on the outside of a window. Police at the scene found more drops of blood in the courtyard
  
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• Here's why GasBuddy believes pump prices might continue to fall

  06-05-2024 16:04 via wane.com
  
  (GasBuddy) For the second week in a row, the nation’s average price of gasoline has declined, falling 1.0 cents from a week ago to $3.62 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy® data compiled from more than 12 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is up 2.7 cents from a month ago but 11.1 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 3.4 cents in the last week and stands a
  
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• Large police presence near Ivy Tech Fort Wayne Tuesday

  06-05-2024 15:37 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Ivy Tech Community College - Fort Wayne is alerting residents they might see a large police presence near one of its campus buildings on Tuesday. The Fort Wayne Police Department and Purdue Fort Wayne Police will be conducting training exercises.The training will be happening from 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7. The training will take place at Ivy Tech's Dolnick Learning Center. That's in the northeast corner of Ivy Tech's north campus off of St Joe Road.The northeas
  
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• A mild afternoon with a severe weather threat Tuesday

  06-05-2024 15:24 via wane.com
  
  Today will be much like yesterday with more clouds than sun and mild temperatures close to 70 by the afternoon. There is a severe weather threat on Tuesday thunderstorms could produce large hail and gusty winds with our best chance of seeing severe storms between 4 and 8 pm
  Mostly cloudy this morning with temperatures topping out in the middle 60s by lunchtime.
  More clouds than sun this afternoon with high temperatures in the upper 60s.Skies will remain mostly cloudy with showers and storms with
  
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• Experts talk Kendrick Lamar and Drake's diss tracks

  06-05-2024 15:01 via wane.com
  
  (AP) - Fifty years of hip-hop means 50 years of legendary rap beef. The popular lyrical duel puts MCs to the test as they battle it out to see who can claim the respect of their peers. Legendary battles like Nas vs. Jay-Z, Ice Cube vs. N.W.A or Tupac vs. Biggie goes down as the best rap in history.But what was once released via diss tracks on a rap artist's new album is now met with rapid online commentary on social media websites, as fans rabidly refresh their phones, waiting to see when their
  
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• Botanical Conservatory has everything you need to make Mother's Day special

  06-05-2024 14:28 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- When it comes to Mother's Day, you can't go wrong with the timeless gift of flowers. At the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory this weekend, not only do you have the chance to treat mom to a day in the gardens, but you can also purchase her a unique plant at their Mother's Day Plant Sale.Their annual plant sale has grown so much in recent years that they had to move it to the McMillen Park Community Center. There, you'll find 700 varieties of locally grown plan
  
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• Morning headlines Monday, May 6

  06-05-2024 14:21 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your morning headlines for Monday, May 6.
  
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• It's Melanoma Monday. Here's why you should care

  06-05-2024 13:21 via wane.com
  
  Skin cancer remains one the most common types of cancer but also one of the most preventable. Dermatologists warn a recent survey finds not enough people are taking the right precautions, raising their risk of skin damage.The latest survey by the American Academy of Dermatology reveals more than one-third of adults reported getting a sunburn last year, the highest number since 2020.Doctors also warn sunburns in childhood and adolescence can raise the risk of developing melanoma later in life. It
  
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• Mild day with storms possible Tuesday

  06-05-2024 13:06 via wane.com
  
  Today will be much like yesterday with more clouds than sun and mild temperatures close to 70 by the afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms will be likely Tuesday afternoon and evening.Mostly cloudy this morning with temperatures topping out in the middle 60s by lunchtime.
  More clouds than sun this afternoon with high temperatures in the upper 60s.On Tuesday, skies will remain mostly cloudy with showers and storms with a slight chance that some storms will be severe during the late afternoon and e
  
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• Heavy rains ease around Houston but flooding remains after hundreds of rescues and evacuations

  06-05-2024 13:01 via wane.com
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — Floodwaters closed some Texas schools on Monday after days of heavy rains pummeled the Houston area and led to hundreds of rescues including people who were stranded on rooftops.A 5-year-old boy died after riding in a car that was swept away in fast waters, authorities said.Although forecasters expected storms to begin tapering off in southeastern Texas, high waters continued to close some roads and left residents facing lengthy cleanups in neighborhoods where rising river l
  
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• Redemption House helps women open a new chapter in their lives and is Positively Fort Wayne

  06-05-2024 11:51 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Founded by Tomi Cardin in 2012, the Redemption House has helped hundreds of women rebuild their lives, putting them on a path to a brighter future.All of the women who stay at the Redemption House are assigned there by the court system, and "most are struggling with some type of destructive behavior," according to the organization's website. Some women stay at the Redemption House instead of in jail while others are just coming out of incarceration."It’s an opport
  
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• Mild day with showers & storms moving in Tuesday

  06-05-2024 09:51 via wane.com
  
  Today will be much like yesterday with more clouds than sun and mild temperatures close to 70 by the afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms will be likely Tuesday afternoon and evening.Mostly cloudy this morning with temperatures topping out in the lower 60s by lunchtime.
  More clouds than sun this afternoon with high temperatures in the upper 60s.Skies will remain mostly cloudy with showers and storms with a slight chance that some storms will be severe during the late afternoon and early evening.
  
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• A few showers Monday before we track storms

  06-05-2024 04:45 via wane.com
  
  Seasonable air looks to stick with us to begin the workweek, along with a few showers. However, we will warm up again in the middle of the week and we are tracking opportunities for strong to severe storms...After we ended our Sunday with partly cloudy skies, mostly cloudy conditions have returned. Expect this to remain the case into early Monday morning, with temperatures dropping as low as the lower 50s as you head back to work or school.We're mostly cloudy early Monday morning, with temperatu
  
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• 1 injured in shooting near Headwater's Park in downtown Fort Wayne

  06-05-2024 04:02 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – One person was injured following a shootingjust before 9:30 p.m. Sunday evening in downtown Fort Wayne.According to police dispatchers, the victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries following the shooting which happened near Headwater's Park.
  A WANE 15 crew at the scene could see officers gathered near the edge of Headwaters Park near the Lawton Park skate park on 4th Street.No other information was immediately available Three injured in Fort Wayne early morni
  
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• Clouds increase again tonight

  06-05-2024 01:45 via wane.com
  
  After a cloudy start to our Sunday, we have gradually tapped into more sunshine! It did take some time though, especially in our northern communities. Temperatures have been noticeably cooler in our far northern counties all day long, as a result. Grab a light jacket through the rest of the evening if you need it.More clouds will track in tonight though. By early Monday morning, we'll be mainly cloudy. Temperatures will dip down into the lower 50s.We turn partly cloudy this evening.More clouds r
  
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