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• 'Our people are dying': NAACP president addresses officer-involved shootings

  31-07-2024 23:59 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The NAACP held another press conference Thursday regarding an officer-involved shooting from June that resulted in the death of 22-year-old Linzell Parhm.Rev. Saharra Bledsoe, NAACP's president of the Fort Wayne chapter says they are leaving no stone unturned, shortly after the shooting, an attorney with Wagner Reese, LLP sent a press release to WANE 15 saying national civil rights attorney Ben Crump and Indiana attorney Stephen Wagner had been retained by Parhm's fami
  
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• NAACP president calls officer-involved shooting at PFW 'murder,' demands bodycam footage

  31-07-2024 23:59 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- In the aftermath of an officer-involved shooting on Purdue University Fort Wayne's (PFW) campus that left a Black man dead, the NAACP's Fort Wayne chapter held a press conference to demand bodycam footage and answers about the incident.On Tuesday, Fort Wayne police shot and killed 31-year-old Gawon Kaerey Benson. DeKalb County Community Corrections (DCCC) contacted the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) about Benson after he had escaped the DCCC's custody, according t
  
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• NAACP president calls another meeting to address shooting death of Linzell Parhm

  31-07-2024 23:59 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The NAACP held another press conference Thursday regarding an officer-involved shooting from June that resulted in the death of 22-year-old Linzell Parhm.Rev. Saharra Bledsoe, NAACP's president of the Fort Wayne chapter says they are leaving no stone unturned, shortly after the shooting, an attorney with Wagner Reese, LLP sent a press release to WANE 15 saying national civil rights attorney Ben Crump and Indiana attorney Stephen Wagner had been retained by Parhm's fami
  
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• Late afternoon headlines Wednesday, July 31

  31-07-2024 22:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your late afternoon headlines for Wednesday, July 31.
  
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• NIPSCO to raise natural gas rates by monthly average of $5

  31-07-2024 21:59 via wane.com
  
  MERRILLVILLE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) and the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) will raise natural gas rates by an average of $5 monthly starting in August, NIPSCO announced Wednesday.The rate change will go into effect in two phases, in August and in the first quarter of 2025. The $5 per month increase for the average residential customers amounts to a 7% increase, although rates may vary.The rate increase is due to additional safeguards an
  
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• Coroner identifies man shot, killed by FWPD on Purdue Fort Wayne's campus

  31-07-2024 20:54 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A man wanted in DeKalb County whom police shot and killed at Purdue University Fort Wayne has been identified.The Allen County Coroner identified the man Wednesday as, 31, Gawon Benson. The cause of death is multiple gunshot wounds and the manner of death is a homicide.
  Tuesday morning, DeKalb County Community Corrections asked FWPD to help find Benson, who got out of their custody, FWPD’s Chief of Police Scott Caudill said in a press conference. Benson was first
  
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• Suspect in life-threatening condition after shooting involving Fort Wayne police at apartment complex

  31-07-2024 20:44 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) A man is in life-threatening condition after a shooting at a Fort Wayne apartment complex Wednesday afternoon, according to Fort Wayne police. The shooting involved one of the department's officers.The shooting took place in the 2000 block of Chartwell Drive around 1:40 p.m. in the Autumn Woods apartments, located just southeast of the intersection of East Paulding and South Anthony.According to a release from FWPD, an officer responded to a report of a disabled vehicle w
  
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• Person in life-threatening condition after shooting involving Fort Wayne police at apartment complex

  31-07-2024 20:44 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) A person is in life-threatening condition after a shooting at a Fort Wayne apartment complex Wednesday afternoon according to Fort Wayne police. The shooting involved one of the department's officers.Details are limited, however the shooting took place in the 2000 block of Chartwell in the Autumn Woods apartments located just southeast of the intersection of East Paulding and South Anthony at around 1:40 p.m.
  It's not known what led to the shooting of if the officer invol
  
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• Traffic hazard leaves I-69 northbound to one lane

  31-07-2024 20:31 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — A traffic hazard on I-69 northbound after the Union Chapel exit causes miles of slowdowns. INDOT reports the hazard is between Hursh Rd and Cedar Canyon Rd.INDOT cameras show traffic merging to one lane
  The traffic hazard was reported at 1:47 p.m. INDOT states the right lane is closed for an undetermined amount of time.
  INDOT's Trafficwise and Google Maps are showing heavy slowdowns near Parkview Regional Medical Center. Slowdowns are inching their way towards C
  
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• Traffic flowing again after hazard leaves I-69 northbound to one lane

  31-07-2024 20:31 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — Traffic flowing normally after a traffic hazard on I-69 northbound near the Union Chapel exit causes miles of slowdowns. INDOT reports the hazard is between Hursh Rd and Cedar Canyon Rd.As of 3:20 p.m., it appears traffic is flowing at a normal rate.
  INDOT cameras show traffic merging to one lane
  The traffic hazard was reported at 1:47 p.m. INDOT states the right lane is closed for an undetermined amount of time.
  INDOT's Trafficwise and Google Maps are showing h
  
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• Hot and humid with storm chances coming

  31-07-2024 20:16 via wane.com
  
  It's a warm, muggy evening with temps in the 80s that, eventually, start to dip into the 70s. Temps only drop as far as the low 70s during the early morning.We have a slight rain chance this evening for just a passing shower or two. Better rain storm chances come tomorrow.There's a chance of a few gusty, strong morning storms that could start as early as 2 am and last till as late as noon. A few showers may linger into the early afternoon but, overall, there will be a lull in rainfall before ano
  
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• FDA warns about more ground cinnamon tainted with lead: What to know

  31-07-2024 19:54 via wane.com
  
  (AP) — U.S. health officials are warning that several types of ground cinnamon sold at certain discount and specialty grocery stores are contaminated with high levels of lead and should be discarded.The Food and Drug Administration has issued its third alert this year, adding at least 10 types of packaged ground cinnamon sold at popular outlets including Dollar Tree, Patel Brothers and Eurogrocery stores in several states.The FDA has recommended that companies recall th
  
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• How much will recreational marijuana cost in Ohio?

  31-07-2024 19:20 via wane.com
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (WBNS) - If you plan on buying recreational marijuana in Ohio, you will be paying a lot of extra tax compared to something at the grocery store.Let's pretend you spend $50 at a recreational marijuana store. First, you will have the state sales tax of 5.75%, then add an additional 10% tax from the state. The total pro your purchase will be at least $57.87, plus any additional taxes.So where does that money go? The taxes will go into four different funds. What is the status of recre
  
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• Big Ten Conference to hold future tournaments in Indianapolis

  31-07-2024 18:55 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE) — Indianapolis will be the future site of the Big Ten Men's and Women's conference tournaments, starting next year.Today, the Big Ten announced the return to Indianapolis following being in Minnesota for the 2024 tournament.
  Since the tournament began in 1982, Indianapolis has held the TIAA Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament 27 times. The TIAA Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament is back in Indianapolis for the 14th time, according to a release.
  This announcemen
  
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• Allen County schools share what to know for back to school

  31-07-2024 18:43 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Allen County school districts are ready to welcome back students. Every school year brings changes and also reminders to parents. WANE 15 reached out to the four school districts to see the top items they want parents to know.Fort Wayne Community Schools
  Fort Wayne Community Schools returns back to the classroom on Thursday, August 8. When students return they'll be met with some changes to buildings as well as the curriculum.
  Added security measures from the safety ref
  
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• Afternoon headlines Wednesday, July 31

  31-07-2024 18:08 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your afternoon headlines for Wednesday, July 31
  
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• South Clinton water main break fixed, lanes to open back up Wednesday afternoon

  31-07-2024 17:33 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A water main break near Ivan Lebamoff Reservoir Park caused multiple lanes to be shut down Wednesday.Sometime before 11:30 a.m., water began flowing on South Clinton Street. Two of the three lanes were closed between Creighton and Dewald streets.
  The city of Fort Wayne confirmed there is a six-inch water main break.As of 2:30 p.m. city officials indicated the main had been fixed and the lanes were expected to reopen at 3:30 p.m.
  
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• Lanes closed due to water main break on South Clinton Street

  31-07-2024 17:33 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A water main break near Ivan Lebamoff Reservoir Park caused multiple lanes to be shut down Wednesday.Sometime before 11:30 a.m., water began flowing on South Clinton Street. Two of the three lanes were blocked off.
  Traffic appeared to be backed up between the park and East Wallace Street.It's unclear how long the closure will last, or when the area will be cleaned up. WANE 15 has reached out to City Utilities for more information.
  
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• Johnnie Mae Farm Tour presents farm's history, urban gardens

  31-07-2024 15:35 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Johnnie Mae Farm's tomatoes, squash and other vegetables are ready to welcome visitors for their second tour during Local Food Week.James Wolff, extension director of Purdue Extension, said he hopes the tour will give visitors a better picture of the farm's history, grounds and how food grown in the farm's fields helps the community.Wolff said the building which houses the kitchen was originally a fire station and was redone by the City of Fort Wayne back in 2015.
  
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• Johnnie Mae Farm presents farm's history, urban gardens

  31-07-2024 15:35 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Johnnie Mae Farm's tomatoes, squash and other vegetables are ready to welcome visitors for their second tour during Local Food Week.James Wolff, extension director of Purdue Extension, said he hopes the tour will give visitors a better picture of the farm's history, grounds and how food grown in the farm's fields helps the community.Wolff said the building which houses the kitchen was originally a fire station and was redone by the City of Fort Wayne back in 2015.
  
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• Morning headlines Wednesday, July 31

  31-07-2024 14:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your morning headlines for Wednesday, July 31.
  
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• To cut costs and keep vehicle prices down, Stellantis makes buyout offers to US white-collar workers

  31-07-2024 12:58 via wane.com
  
  DETROIT (AP) — Jeep and Ram maker Stellantis says it will offer buyout packages to many of its U.S. white-collar workers just five days after the company's CEO said the auto industry is in the middle of a significant storm.The company told salaried workers that eligible employees will get individual offers in mid-August. The offers will be limited to certain job functions that Stellantis not identify. It also wouldn't say by how much it wants to cut the salaried workforce. The company has
  
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• First interest rate cut in 4 years likely on the horizon as the Federal Reserve meets

  31-07-2024 12:51 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — With the end of their two-year fight against inflation in sight, Federal Reserve officials are likely Wednesday to set the stage for the first cut to their key interest rate in four years, a major shift in policy that could eventually lower borrowing costs for U.S. consumers and businesses.Inflation has been falling steadily closer to the Fed's 2% target for the past several months. And the job market has cooled, with the unemployment rate rising about a half-point this y
  
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• In the Archives: Back to school supply changes

  31-07-2024 12:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — It's back to school season, and that means parents are fretting over school supply lists and making sure their students are prepared for every meth test, art project and science experiment.
  It's a yearly tradition that WANE 15 has covered over the years, but in 2004, the reporting was nearly prophetic as to what would come.
  "This year, parents will be buying items more expensive than these crayons," said WANE 15 reporter Susan Pavli in 2004. "According to the Nati
  
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• Oppressive humidity continues with scattered storms

  31-07-2024 09:56 via wane.com
  
  The oppressive heat and humidity continue to be the biggest obstacle in the forecast with high temperatures in the upper 80s but it will feel like it's in the 90s. Scattered showers and storms are possible through the early part of the weekend.Oppressive humidity continues to dominate the forecast through the end of the workweekIt will be a humid morning under partly cloudy skies temperatures will climb quickly into the middle 80s by lunchtime and it will already feel like it's around 90.
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• Missing 10-year-old Fort Wayne girl located

  31-07-2024 07:26 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Fort Wayne Police Department has located missing 10-year-old Kathleen Smith.Authorities issued the initial alert around 12:45 Wednesday morning. Two hours later, they reported she was found, safe.
  
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• FWPD looking for missing 10-year-old girl

  31-07-2024 07:26 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Fort Wayne Police Department is looking for missing 10-year-old Kathleen Smith.According to police, Kathleen was playing at Ivan Lebamoff Reservoir Park. Her mother cannot locate her and is concerned for her safety. FWPD officers searched the area with no success.Kathleen was seen at the Walgreens at 110 East Creighton Ave. around 6 Tuesday night. She's 5'3" and 114 pounds. She was wearing a red t-shirt, black shorts, and red slippers, carrying a small black and wh
  
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• I-69 South reopened after pedestrian hit, killed

  31-07-2024 06:44 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- I-69 South is back open at the 310 mile marker, after a pedestrian was hit and killed early Wednesday morning.According to the Fort Wayne Police Department, officers responded to reports that a semi hit the pedestrian shortly after midnight. It happened between the exits for Lima Road and Goshen Road.Officers located the semi and a male pedestrian, who died at the scene. According to their initial investigation, the pedestrian was crossing the southbound lanes of I-69
  
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• I-69 South closed following fatal crash

  31-07-2024 06:44 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - I-69 South is closed at the 310 mile marker after a fatal crash early Wednesday morning.It happened shortly after midnight. Authorities issued a public safety alert about a half-hour later, warning drivers to avoid the area. The crash is between the exits for Lima Road and Goshen Road. Police are diverting all southbound traffic off I-69 at Lima Road. The entrance ramps for I-69 South at Lima are also closed.According to the Fort Wayne Police Department, the closure is
  
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• I-69 South closed following crash

  31-07-2024 06:44 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - I-69 South is closed at the 310 mile marker after a crash early Wednesday morning.It happened shortly after midnight. Authorities issued a public safety alert about a half-hour later, warning drivers to avoid the area. The crash is between the exits for Lima Road and Goshen Road. Police are diverting all southbound traffic off I-69 at Lima Road.This is a breaking news story that will be updated.
  
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• I-69 South closed after pedestrian hit, killed

  31-07-2024 06:44 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- I-69 South is closed at the 310 mile marker after a pedestrian was hit and killed early Wednesday morning.According to the Fort Wayne Police Department, officers responded to reports that a semi hit the pedestrian shortly after midnight. It happened between the exits for Lima Road and Goshen Road.Officers located the semi and a male pedestrian, who died at the scene. According to their initial investigation, the pedestrian was crossing the southbound lanes of I-69 when
  
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• Coroner identifies pedestrian hit, killed on I-69 South

  31-07-2024 06:44 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- I-69 South is back open at the 310 mile marker, after a pedestrian was hit and killed early Wednesday morning.According to the Fort Wayne Police Department, officers responded to reports that a semi hit the pedestrian shortly after midnight. It happened between the exits for Lima Road and Goshen Road.Officers located the semi and a male pedestrian, who died at the scene. According to their initial investigation, the pedestrian was crossing the southbound lanes of I-69
  
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• Boar's Head expands recall to include 7 million more pounds of deli meats tied to listeria outbreak

  31-07-2024 04:25 via wane.com
  
  (AP) -- The popular deli meat company Boar's Head is recalling an additional 7 million pounds of ready-to-eat products made at a Virginia plant as an investigation into a deadly outbreak of listeria food poisoning continues, U.S. Agriculture Department officials said Tuesday.The new recall includes 71 products made between May 10 and July 29 under the Boar's Head and Old Country brand names. It follows an earlier recall of more than 200,000 pounds of sliced deli poultry and m
  
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• Reports: Bishop Luers grad Kiermaier traded to LA Dodgers

  31-07-2024 00:19 via wane.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (WANE) - Kevin Kiermaier is heading to the City of Angels to wrap up his pro baseball career.According to multiple reports, the Bishop Luers grad is being dealt from Toronto to the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead of MLB's 6 p.m. trade deadline. The Dodgers are reportedly sending Ryan Yarbrough to the Blue Jays in exchange for Kiermaier.A 34-year-old outfielder, Kiermaier played the last year and a half in Toronto after spending his first 10 major league seasons in Tampa Bay. The outfielder
  
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• Bishop Luers grad Kiermaier traded to LA Dodgers

  31-07-2024 00:19 via wane.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (WANE) - Kevin Kiermaier is heading to the City of Angels to wrap up his pro baseball career.According to multiple reports, the Bishop Luers grad is being dealt from Toronto to the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead of MLB's 6 p.m. trade deadline. The Dodgers are reportedly sending Ryan Yarbrough to the Blue Jays in exchange for Kiermaier.A 34-year-old outfielder, Kiermaier played the last year and a half in Toronto after spending his first 10 major league seasons in Tampa Bay. The outfielder
  
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