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• More than 40 market rate townhomes set for Lower Huntington and Kress roads

  24-05-2024 23:29 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- A local developer plans to build 42 market-rate, rental townhomes at Lower Huntington and Kress roads after receiving planning and county approval Friday.Preliminarily named Lower Huntington Road Townhomes, the five-acre development will feature high-end, two-story, two-bedroom, 2.5-bath units with about 1,200 square feet, an attached one-car garage and individual driveway, according to Scott Federoff, a local attorney associated with the project.The development laid
  
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• Wells, Whitley counties receive more than $500K from state health program

  24-05-2024 22:48 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (WANE) -- Wells and Whitley counties have both opted in to the statewide Health First Indiana (HFI) initiative after each declining to join the program last year.Including Wells and Whitley counties, there were only six counties across Indiana to not join the program when it first launched in 2023.HFI will distribute $150 million in funding across the state's 92 counties for the 2025 fiscal year. Wells County will receive $549,510, and Whitley County will receive $666,724.“Thi
  
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• Hot Summer Nights returns to Black Pine Animal Sanctuary

  24-05-2024 22:20 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Hot Summer Nights has returned to the Black Pine Animal Sanctuary Friday night giving those the chance to see the animals in the wild!Black Pine Animal Sanctuary will open its doors from 5 to 8 p.m. giving guests to discover the wild at dusk, to watch animals participate in enrichment activities.Admission costs start at $10 for ages one to four, $12.50 for ages five to 17, $17.50 for ages 18 to 61 and $15.50 for ages 62+. Ages one and under get for free.
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• 15 Finds Out: How Fort Wayne landed Google

  24-05-2024 21:46 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- While rumors circulated for months among the public about who was behind the proposed Project Zodiac on Fort Wayne's southeast side, the people who knew were busy planning and hitting deadlines on a near-daily basis to land the $2 billion Google data center.Jonathan Leist, Fort Wayne Community Development Director.
  "We were laying out day by day, [asking] 'okay, when this approval happens, when can the next approval happen and what's the order of procedure?'" said Jona
  
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• 15 Finds Out: How Fort Wayne got Google

  24-05-2024 21:46 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- While rumors circulated for months among the public about who was behind the proposed Project Zodiac on Fort Wayne's southeast side, the people who knew were busy planning and hitting deadlines on a near-daily basis to land the $2 billion Google data center.Jonathan Leist, Fort Wayne Community Development Director.
  "We were laying out day by day, [asking] 'okay, when this approval happens, when can the next approval happen and what's the order of procedure?'" said Jona
  
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• Scattered storms tonight, more this weekend

  24-05-2024 21:30 via wane.com
  
  A few more clouds come our way this afternoon with temperatures in the mid-upper 80s and humidity starting to increase.From now through evening, we'll see some scattered showers and storms. Gusty thunderstorm winds are possible with any strong storms.These storms will end before daybreak and Saturday will be slightly cooler than today, but mostly sunny through the afternoon.
  Showers and storms will redevelop Sunday, especially during the afternoon and evening. Some of the storms may be severe pr
  
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• Want to get rid of old tires? Don't dump them, wait for free Allen County recycling event

  24-05-2024 19:13 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- Allen County wants to make it easier and cheaper to dispose of unwanted vehicle tires.The county recuperated 4,000 tires last year from roadsides, wooded areas, alleyways, and anywhere else people dump tires rather than paying the county fee, said Stacie Hubbert, director of the Allen County Department of Environmental Management (ACDEM). The collection was quite an increase from 2021, when about 2,500 tires were recovered.“We’re already at about 2,0
  
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• Want to get rid of old tires? Don't dump them, wait for Allen County recycling event

  24-05-2024 19:13 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- Allen County wants to make it easier and cheaper to dispose of unwanted vehicle tires.The county recuperated 4,000 tires last year from roadsides, wooded areas, alleyways, and anywhere else people dump tires rather than paying the county fee, said Stacie Hubbert, director of the Allen County Department of Environmental Management (ACDEM). The collection was quite an increase from 2021, when about 2,500 tires were recovered.“We’re already at about 2,0
  
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• Defiance man killed in crash on U.S. 24 Thursday afternoon

  24-05-2024 18:56 via wane.com
  
  DEFIANCE, Ohio (WANE) A Defiance, Ohio man died Thursday afternoon in a crash after police say he failed to yield to traffic on U.S. 24.
  According to a press release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the crash took place just before 4:45 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. 24 and Independence Road in Defiance County.
  Investigators determined that James E. Bailey, 82, was driving south on Independence Road when he failed to yield from a stop sign and pulled onto U.S. 24. That's when a pickup going
  
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• Uber and Lyft discount available for those who drink too much this Memorial Day

  24-05-2024 17:53 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE)Sober Ride Indiana is offering a $10 discount for Uber and Lyft to help prevent people who are impaired from getting behind the wheel this Memorial Day holiday weekend. Rides are available if they originate in or have a destination of Indianapolis or Fort Wayne.“The Memorial Day weekend ushers in a season of activities, including the Indianapolis 500,” said Jim Bryan, ICJI’s Traffic Safety Director. “We encourage people to plan for a sober ride if
  
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• South Fort Wayne intersection shut down after pursuit, crash

  24-05-2024 17:45 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A driver's pursuit with Fort Wayne Police ended Friday morning with a crash into another car and a fire hydrant.The intersection of Pettit Avenue and Hanna Street was temporarily shut down due to the investigation and flooding from when the hydrant burst.FWPD began investigating shortly before 11 a.m. An officer at the scene said it all started with a traffic stop at Lafayette and Pontiac streets, in which the car didn't stop for officers, starting a pursuit that lasted
  
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• South Fort Wayne intersection shut down after crash into fire hydrant

  24-05-2024 17:45 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - An intersection in south Fort Wayne was shut down Friday morning during a crash investigation.Fort Wayne Police began investigating shortly before 11 a.m. at Pettit Avenue and Hanna Street.A WANE 15 crew at the scene saw a vehicle had crashed into a fire hydrant. The intersection was blocked off with at least 10 FWPD units in the area, and the street appeared to be flooded.This story will be updated as details become available.
  
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• Evansville third-grader sets Guinness World Record

  24-05-2024 16:09 via wane.com
  
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Guinness World Records recognized an Evansville Day School student as the youngest drone videographer in the United States.Third-grader Louisa Royer received a plaque on Tuesday during a ceremony at her school. Officials say the eight-year-old's interest in videography began at an even younger age, and she's been able to hone her skills to produce videos that showcase her perspective and storytelling ability.The Guinness Organization verified her record last October.
  
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• Lake Michigan beach to receive water rescue robot

  24-05-2024 15:09 via wane.com
  
  BERRIEN Co., Mich. (WSBT) - As we approach summertime, beaches will start to get busier. This summer, Silver Beach in Berrien County will have a full staff of lifeguards, but also a new tool at their disposal, a water rescue robot.“It is a remote-control boat if you will, and it will be able to provide buoyancy for someone who might be struggling in the water," said Jill Adams, Berrien County Park Director.It's called EMILY, an Emergency Integrated Lifesaving Lanyard. It's 50 inches long,
  
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• Indiana beach to receive water rescue robot

  24-05-2024 15:09 via wane.com
  
  BERRIEN Co., Ind. (WSBT) - As we approach summertime, beaches will start to get busier. This summer, Silver Beach in Berrien County will have a full staff of lifeguards, but also a new tool at their disposal, a water rescue robot.“It is a remote-control boat if you will, and it will be able to provide buoyancy for someone who might be struggling in the water," said Jill Adams, Berrien County Park Director.It's called EMILY, an Emergency Integrated Lifesaving Lanyard. It's 50 inches long, 1
  
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• Summer temps today strong storms possible

  24-05-2024 14:40 via wane.com
  
  A few more clouds today with a slight chance of strong storms west of Fort Wayne tonight. But, we will be dodging storms mostly through the latter part of the holiday weekend. There's also a chance of strong or severe storms by Sunday afternoon.Temperatures will warm up quickly this morning to about 80 by noon. with skies remaining mostly sunny.A few more clouds this afternoon with temperatures in the middle 80s and humidity will begin to increase later in the day.By this evening we'll begin to
  
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• Morning headlines Friday, May 24

  24-05-2024 14:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your morning headlines for Friday, May 24.
  
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• Summer sunshine today strong storms possible

  24-05-2024 13:54 via wane.com
  
  More sunshine today but we will be dodging some rain through the latter part of the holiday weekend. There's also a chance of strong or severe storms by Sunday afternoon.Temperatures will warm up quickly this morning to about 80 by noon. with skies remaining mostly sunny.A few more clouds this afternoon with temperatures in the middle 80s and humidity will begin to increase later in the day.By this evening we'll begin to see some scattered showers and storms gusty thunderstorm winds are possible
  
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• Ohio governor calls special session to pass legislation ensuring President Biden is on 2024 ballot

  24-05-2024 13:07 via wane.com
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio's Republican Gov. Mike DeWine said Thursday that he is calling a rare special session of the General Assembly next week to pass legislation ensuring that President Joe Biden is on the state's 2024 ballot.The special session was called for Tuesday.“Ohio is running out of time to get Joe Biden, the sitting President of the United States, on the ballot this fall. Failing to do so is simply unacceptable. This is ridiculous. This is (an) absurd situation,”
  
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• Travelers trying to beat the Memorial Day rush are seeing flight delays and higher prices

  24-05-2024 12:45 via wane.com
  
  The patience of Memorial Day weekend travelers was tested Thursday by widespread delays across the country, but there were relatively few canceled flights, raising hopes that airlines can handle bigger crowds expected Friday.By early evening on the East Coast, more than 6,000 flights had been delayed Thursday, with the biggest backups at the three major airports in the New York City area and Dallas-Fort Worth International.The Transportation Security Administration predicted that Friday will be
  
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• Summer sunshine today strong storms possible this weekend

  24-05-2024 09:52 via wane.com
  
  More sunshine today but we will be dodging some rain through the latter part of the holiday weekend. There's also a chance of strong or severe storms by Sunday afternoon.Temperatures will warm up quickly this morning to about 80 by noon. with skies remaining mostly sunny.A few more clouds this afternoon with temperatures in the middle 80s and humidity will begin to increase later in the day.By this evening we'll begin to see some scattered showers and storms no severe weather is expected tonight
  
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• Rain and storm chances return for the weekend

  24-05-2024 04:50 via wane.com
  
  Through the early morning, with our clear sky and very light wind, temperatures fall into the upper 50s by daybreak.Thursday's highs rose to the low 80s and it will be a little warmer Friday afternoon with temperatures in the upper 80s. Clouds increase advance through the PM hours.Showers and scattered storms are possible by late evening but the best chance is after 9 pm through the overnight hours up until sunrise Saturday. A few gusty and strong storms, with high winds 60+ mph, are possible, b
  
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• Hatfield & Sons Distillery opening new bottle shop

  24-05-2024 04:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A local distillery is just over a week away from opening its doors for its new bottle shop location.
  Hatfield & Sons Distillery, founded in 2018, will open the doors of a new Bottle Shop next Thursday, May 30. The new shop, located at 1818 Bluffton Rd, will feature spirits, samples and other merchandise.
  "It's been a long time coming," said Annie Hatfield, co-owner of the distillery. "Through a lot of trial, error, hardships its taken us a lot longer to come to mar
  
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• Ten Point Coalition brings community together after shootings

  24-05-2024 04:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The Ten Point Coalition hosted a partner walk Thursday with hopes of bringing the community together and promoting peace.The route weaved through Oxford Community, an area that has witnessed five shootings in the past year, three of which have been in the last three weeks.The coalition's foot patrols first began in 2018. The patrols visit local neighborhoods examining areas for crime, education, health, and housing disparities in hopes of improving the lives
  
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• Suspect identified after shots fired at Georgetown Kroger; store closed Friday

  24-05-2024 00:38 via wane.com
  
  WARNING: This story contains graphic content not suitable for all readersFORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A man is in custody after the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to calls of shots fired inside the Georgetown Kroger Thursday evening.
  The grocery store was closed Friday due to the ongoing investigation.Officers responded to multiple calls regarding a man shooting inside the Georgetown Kroger, located at 6310 E State Blvd, just before 6:15 p.m., according to a release from FWPD. When officer
  
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• Suspect identified after shots fired at Georgetown Kroger

  24-05-2024 00:38 via wane.com
  
  WARNING: This story contains graphic content not suitable for all readersFORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A man is in custody after the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to calls of shots fired inside the Georgetown Kroger Thursday evening.
  In a press release from FWPD, officers responded to multiple calls regarding a white male shooting inside the Georgetown Kroger, located at 6310 E State Blvd, just before 6:15 p.m. When officers arrived they learned the suspect had fled the scene.
  Officers the
  
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• Suspect apprehended after shots fired at Georgetown Kroger

  24-05-2024 00:38 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A Fort Wayne police source told WANE 15 that officers responded to calls of shots fired at the Georgetown Kroger, located at 6310 E State Blvd, just before 6:20 Thursday.A WANE 15 crew at the scene said they saw dozens of police vehicles at the Kroger.Indiana State Representative Bob Morris was coaching Little League at Georgetown Little League when a gentleman initiated the safety protocol.
  "I got a call from someone with the Fort Wayne Police Department that there wa
  
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• Suspect apprehended after shooting at Georgetown Kroger

  24-05-2024 00:38 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A Fort Wayne police source told WANE 15 that officers are responding to a shooting call at the Georgetown Kroger, located at 6310 E State Blvd.A WANE 15 crew at the scene said they saw dozens of police vehicles at the Kroger.Indiana State Representative Bob Morris was coaching Little League at Georgetown Little League when a gentleman initiated the safety protocol.
  "I got a call from someone with the Fort Wayne Police Department that there was an active shooter at Geor
  
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• Police respond to shooting call at Georgetown Kroger; no victims

  24-05-2024 00:38 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A Fort Wayne police source told WANE 15 that officers are responding to a shooting call at the Georgetown Kroger, located at 6310 E State Blvd.A WANE 15 crew at the scene said they saw dozens of police vehicles at the Kroger.Dispatch confirmed with WANE 15 that nobody was shot.
  A WANE 15 crew is at the scene and will provide more information as it becomes available.
  
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• Court docs: Alleged gunman in shots fired at Georgetown Kroger 'always wanted to kill'

  24-05-2024 00:38 via wane.com
  
  WARNING: This story contains graphic content not suitable for all readersFORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A man faces attempted murder charges after the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to calls of shots fired inside the Georgetown Kroger Thursday evening.
  The grocery store was closed Friday due to the ongoing investigation. It's expected to open back up Saturday at 7 a.m.And in Allen Superior Court documents released Friday, 20-year-old Richard Klaff Jr. allegedly told police he'd "always wante
  
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