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• Centier Bank moves into 100-year old building in Downtown Fort Wayne

  15-08-2024 23:21 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — How should history be remembered?It's a question that plagues cities and businesses looking to modernize and "improve" aging buildings and infrastructure.
  However, as Centier Bank moves into a 100-year-old building in the heart of Fort Wayne, they don't have to choose between new and old.
  "The space provides a glimpse of the old-world banking of yesterday," Adam James, Senior Architect at Design Collaborative, said. "Working with the Centier team, we wanted t
  
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• Huntington University's 'Forester Film' releases first feature film in theaters nationwide

  15-08-2024 22:54 via wane.com
  
  HUNTINGTON COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- Starting Thursday, the first feature film produced by a film production company tied to Huntington University will be shown in theaters in northeast Indiana and across the country."A Carpenter's Prayer" will be shown in dozens of theaters across 21 states after originally being released in early 2023 by Forester Film, the film production arm of Huntington University that also serves as a capstone program for the university's film students."Forester Film is a pro
  
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• Huntington University's 'Forester Film' releases debut feature film in theaters nationwide

  15-08-2024 22:54 via wane.com
  
  HUNTINGTON COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- Starting Thursday, the first feature film produced by a film production company tied to Huntington University will be shown in theaters in northeast Indiana and across the country."A Carpenter's Prayer" will be shown in dozens of theaters across 21 states after originally being released in early 2023 by Forester Film, the film production arm of Huntington University that also serves as a capstone program for the university's film students."Forester Film is a pro
  
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• Chiefs' Chris Jones offers to pay $1.5M for stolen chicken wings to free ex-school worker

  15-08-2024 22:49 via wane.com
  
  HARVEY, Ill. (WGN) — An Illinois school worker found guilty of stealing $1.5 million worth of food, mostly chicken wings, is getting some love from an NFL star.On Tuesday, Kansas City Chiefs Defensive Tackle Chris Jones posted to "X" offering to "pay for the wings that she stole to get her free," in a bid to get Vera Liddell out of prison.On Friday, a judge sentenced Liddell, 68, to nine years behind bars after she pleaded guilty to a felony theft charge.She was the food service direc
  
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• More scattered rain/storms tonight

  15-08-2024 22:19 via wane.com
  
  Take the umbrella with you this afternoon as you'll have to dodge a few showers and as we transition to a wet and humid pattern over the next couple of days. Humidity will become more uncomfortable and there's the potential for heavy rainfall through Saturday.It will remain cloudy through the afternoon and won't be as warm with a high in the upper 70s.Heavy rainfall is possible through Friday morning.Hot August temperatures and high humidity move into the area Friday and Saturday with scattered
  
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• Detroit judge who ordered teen into jail clothes, handcuffs during field trip is sidelined

  15-08-2024 22:06 via wane.com
  
  DETROIT (AP) — A Detroit judge who ordered a teenager into jail clothes and handcuffs on a field trip to his courtroom will be off the bench while undergoing “necessary training,” the court's chief judge said Thursday.Meanwhile, the girl's mother said Judge Kenneth King was a “big bully.”“My daughter is hurt. She is feeling scared," Latoreya Till told the Detroit Free Press.She identified her daughter as Eva Goodman. The 15-year-old fell asleep in King's court
  
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• Bicyclist struck on Clinton Street in downtown Fort Wayne

  15-08-2024 21:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Traffic was stalled Thursday afternoon on Clinton Street after a bicyclist was hit in downtown Fort Wayne.Dispatch confirmed a bicyclist was struck near the intersection of Clinton and Main streets around 2:30 p.m. Dispatch also said there were non-life-threatening injuries.By around 3 p.m., traffic was flowing smoothly again. No further details have been shared.
  
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• Court Docs: Informant helped lead to accused drug dealer's second arrest

  15-08-2024 20:55 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Court documents released to WANE 15 Thursday are giving more details of the investigation that led to the Allen County Sheriff's Department Drug Task Force arresting a man on meth dealing charges.
  Justin Watson, 37, was arrested at 222 Montalcino Run in a neighborhood off Coldwater Road on the north side of Fort Wayne Wednesday morning and charged with two counts of dealing methamphetamine, one count of maintaining a common nuisance and one count of possession of paraph
  
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• 'So much life ahead of him': Utah dad drowns while saving son who jumped in to save woman

  15-08-2024 20:44 via wane.com
  
  BOX ELDER COUNTY, Utah (KTVX) – A father from Layton, Utah, drowned after jumping into Willard Bay to save his son, who had jumped in himself to save another person, according to Utah State Parks.
  Andre Leon Debose, 38, was boating and swimming with his 17-year-old son and a few other people on Saturday afternoon, just before stormy weather hit the area. His sister, Anyea Debose, said he had just moved to Utah a few years ago to start his business."It's been hard," Anyea Debose told Nexsta
  
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• Ralph Trine, namesake of Trine University has passed away

  15-08-2024 19:51 via wane.com
  
  ANGOLA, Ind. (WANE) Trine University announced Thursday that Ralph Trine has passed away. He died Wednesday following a long illness according to a press release issued by the university. Ralph Trine was 82.Tri-State University was renamed Trine University in 2008 to honor the many contributions of Ralph, a 1961 mechanical engineering alumnus, and his wife Sheri, and to better define the university's mission and direction."Ralph Trine is a man whose name literally defines this institution. He an
  
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• Grandma charged after 2-year-old dies from overdose, court docs reveal

  15-08-2024 19:34 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS — Amani Day was a healthy 2-year-old, running and playing and laughing like any other child before being found still and cold in a bed next to his grandmother one October morning.
  Amani's sudden death immediately sparked suspicion within Indy police's child abuse unit. In the home, a distraught grandmother told police about how she tried to revive the boy when she found him unresponsive in the morning.
  But investigators learned there was far more the grandma didn't disclose. S
  
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• Teen shot to death in Muncie, 5 arrested

  15-08-2024 19:31 via wane.com
  
  UPDATE 3:11 p.m.: Muncie PD have confirmed that five individuals have been arrested in connection with this case: two adults (19-year-old Dasha Eckford and 19-year-old Ricky Nathan), as well as three minors (aged 14, 16 and 17). They were all charged with:
  Conspiracy to commit robbery resulting in death (a Level 2 felony)Aiding, inducing or causing an offense (a Level 2 felony)Obstruction (a Level 6 felony)
  Eckford (left) and Nathan (right)This remains an ongoing investigation.__________________
  
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• Teen shot to death in Muncie

  15-08-2024 19:31 via wane.com
  
  MUNCIE, Ind. — Detectives are investigating after a teen was killed on Wednesday night in Muncie, according to the Muncie Police Department.
  Officers were dispatched at 10:03 p.m. to the 2900 block of N. Elgin St. on a report that a subject was down in a bush by Latitude Apartment's main office building.Upon arrival, crews found a 15-year-old male shot. The victim was in critical condition. Emergency personnel transported him to Riley Hospital where he later died.
  MPD executed a search war
  
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• Indiana State Police leads initiative to resolve long-term missing persons cases

  15-08-2024 19:12 via wane.com
  
  INDIANA (WANE) — Indiana State Police on Thursday announced an initiative aiming to help resolve long-term missing persons cases.The advancements in investigative technology have allowed ISP to use these sciences to help resolve cases for the involved families, according to a press release. ISP announced that this initiative is starting in northeast Indiana and will slowly involve other parts of the state.ISP asks families in northeast Indiana who have a long-term missing person in their f
  
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• Indiana State Police leads initiative to resolve long-term missing persons

  15-08-2024 19:12 via wane.com
  
  INDIANA (WANE) — The Indiana State Police announce an initiative aiming to help resolve long-term missing persons cases.The advancements in investigative technology have allowed ISP to use these sciences to help resolve cases for the involved families, according to a press release. ISP announced that this initiative is starting in northeast Indiana and will slowly involve other parts of the state.ISP asks families in northeast Indiana who have a long-term missing person in their family to
  
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• BREAKING: 2nd arrest made in the Lowell Badger murder

  15-08-2024 16:59 via wane.com
  
  SULLIVAN COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Indiana State Police announce an additional arrest has been made in theLowell R. Badger homicide investigation. 
  The homicide occurred sometime between Friday, December 7, and the morning of December 8, in 2012 in Sullivan County.RELATED: William Ray Grimes indicted in murder of Lowell Badger
  Sullivan Superior Court Judge Hugh Hunt issued a warrant for murder on August 13 for 39-year-old Richard D. Taft. The Indiana Department of Corrections served
  
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• Work zone speed cameras now active on Indiana interstate

  15-08-2024 16:47 via wane.com
  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE) A pilot program involving the use of cameras to catch motorists speeding through work zones on Indiana interstates is now active.
  The program, Indiana Safe Zones, was created by the state legislature in 2023. It is meant to get motorists to slow down in work zones. Similar programs have been effective in other states according to the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT).In 2023 alone, 33 people were killed and more than 1,750 injured in INDOT work zones. Four ou
  
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• Coroner identifies 6-year-old hit by car in southeast Fort Wayne

  15-08-2024 16:21 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Allen County Coroner has identified a 6-year-old boy who was hit and killed by a vehicle Tuesday on the city's southeast side.The coroner identified the child as Christopher Macias Menjivar.Fort Wayne Police said the boy was crossing the road with a group of friends that evening near the intersection of Pontiac and Abbott streets when a vehicle traveling on Pontiac hit him. He was taken to a hospital in life-threatening condition and was later pronounced dead.The co
  
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• Matthew Perry's assistant, two doctors among 5 charged in his death

  15-08-2024 16:09 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Five people have been charged in the accidental ketamine overdose death of actor Matthew Perry, investigators announced Thursday.
  Among those charged were a live-in personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, and two medical doctors, Salvador Plasencia and Mark Chavez, U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada said during a press conference Thursday.
  "These defendants took advantage of Mr. Perry's addiction issues to enrich themselves. They knew what they were doing was wrong. They knew what they
  
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• LIVE: 5 people charged in connection with Matthew Perry's death, authorities announce

  15-08-2024 16:09 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Five people have been charged in the accidental overdose death of actor Matthew Perry, investigators announced Thursday.
  Among those charged were a live-in personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, and two medical doctors, Salvador Plasencia and Mark Chavez, U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada said during a press conference Thursday.
  That press conference is streaming live in the video player above."These defendants took advantage of Mr. Perry's addiction issues to enrich themselves. They
  
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• LIVE: 5 people arrested in connection with Matthew Perry's death, authorities announce

  15-08-2024 16:09 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Five people have been arrested in the accidental overdose death of actor Matthew Perry, investigators announced Thursday.
  Among those arrested were a live-in assistant and two medical doctors, U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada said during a press conference Thursday.
  That press conference is streaming live in the video player above."These defendants took advantage of Mr. Perry's addiction issues to enrich themselves. They knew what they were doing was wrong. They knew what they were
  
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• At least one arrested in connection with Matthew Perry's death: law enforcement

  15-08-2024 16:09 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — An arrest has been made in the death of actor Matthew Perry, according to multiple reports.
  Perry was found unresponsive at his Pacific Palisades home on Oct. 28, 2023. Following an autopsy, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner revealed in December that he died from “acute effects of ketamine.”
  Ketamine, a controlled but legal substance, is used in medical settings as an anesthetic and for treatment-resistant depression. It is known t
  
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• Arrest made in connection with Matthew Perry's death: reports

  15-08-2024 16:09 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — An arrest has been made in the death of actor Matthew Perry, according to multiple reports.
  Perry was found unresponsive at his Pacific Palisades home on Oct. 28, 2023. Following an autopsy, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner revealed in December that he died from “acute effects of ketamine.”
  Law enforcement sources told NBC News a suspect has been taken into custody in connection with his death.
  TMZ reports at least one doctor and
  
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• 5 people charged in connection with Matthew Perry's death

  15-08-2024 16:09 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Five people have been charged in the accidental ketamine overdose death of actor Matthew Perry, investigators announced Thursday.
  Among those charged were a live-in personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, and two medical doctors, Salvador Plasencia and Mark Chavez, U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada said during a press conference Thursday.
  "These defendants took advantage of Mr. Perry's addiction issues to enrich themselves. They knew what they were doing was wrong. They knew what they
  
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• Humane Fort Wayne moves to expanded shelter on Leesburg Road

  15-08-2024 15:56 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Humane Fort Wayne is finally settling into its "fur-ever" home on Leesburg Road.The animal shelter announced plans for an expanded facility in February 2023, and the vision has come to fruition in the form of a 25,600-square-foot space. The shelter is now able to house twice as many dogs and three times as many cats.City officials joined leaders with the shelter for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday. You can explore the shelter and its outdoor trail during open houses
  
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• Habitat for Humanity building two more houses in Huntington County

  15-08-2024 15:55 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne starts construction on the second house the organization is building in Huntington County on Thursday.Organizers broke ground on the project, located at 939 Iowa Street, just down the block from the nonprofit's other house on 949 Iowa Street.The second house will have four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a single car garage.Other than the two houses in Huntington County, Habitat for Humanity will complete 24 more houses locat
  
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• Increasing humidity & showers moving in

  15-08-2024 11:05 via wane.com
  
  Some light showers are moving through the area this morning. We won't see as much sunshine today as we transition to a wet and humid pattern over the next couple of days. Increasing humidity and potentially heavy rainfall through Saturday.The first chance of showers will be early this evening.
  Skies will be mostly cloudy with showers through the late morning with temperatures in the middle 70s by noon.
  It will remain cloudy through the afternoon and won't be as warm with a high in the upper 70s.
  
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• Past to Present showcases local artists at ACPL

  15-08-2024 09:57 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Local artists have the opportunity to display their work at the Allen County Public Library through the exhibit Past to Present: Abstract Art in Northern Indiana.Visitors are able to walk into the Jeffrey R. Krull gallery during library hours and admire the art free of charge.The exhibit is showcased Aug 1 - Sept 28. The gallery is located at the west entrance of the ACPL at 900 Library Plaza. For more information on the gallery and how to submit a piece of art to
  
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• Increasing humidity & storms over the next 24-hours

  15-08-2024 09:56 via wane.com
  
  We won't see as much sunshine today as we transition to a wet and humid pattern over the next couple of days. Increasing humidity and potentially heavy rainfall through Saturday.The first chance of showers will be early this evening.
  Skies will become mostly cloudy through the late morning with temperatures in the middle 70s by noon.
  It will remain cloudy through the afternoon and won't be as warm with a high in the upper 70s.Heavy rainfall is possible through Friday morning.Hot August temperatu
  
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• Officials warn Hoosiers about 'potent' THC cartridges

  15-08-2024 04:58 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Officials with Fort Wayne Recovery recently sat down with WANE 15 to discuss drug overdose statistics in the Summit City and one thing that Executive Vice President Nate Moellering found particularly alarming was the uptick in overdoses on THC.Moellering pointed out that many teens are purchasing THC cartridges off the street.THC vape cartridges are glass vape-like pens that have been pre-filled with cannabis oil among other things.They are known for being ve
  
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• Rain/t-storm chances back in the picture

  15-08-2024 04:42 via wane.com
  
  The August sunshine allowed highs to climb into the middle 80s Wednesday afternoon. Now, we're cooling to 60° by daybreak.Our next storm system is moving closer and clouds increase as we head through the morning. Our first scattered showers from this next system could arrive before noon. But, better chances for rain and t-storms will come by later in the afternoon and evening.Humidity will be starting to rise over the course of the day. However, we'll still be at "Comfortable" on the Muggy M
  
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• 'Give us something to work with': Allen County Council delays vote on new West Central Fire District station

  15-08-2024 03:59 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - A packed crowd at Wednesday's Allen County Council meeting saw no resolution as councilmembers opted to push back their vote to possibly fund a new fire station for the West Central Fire District (WCFD).Residents of Aboite and Lake townships, along with numerous leaders and firefighters, were present at Wednesday's meeting, all voicing their concerns to Allen County Council.
  Paul Lagemann, Vice President of Allen County Council, wants the fire district to come back wh
  
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• 'Come back when you are ready': Allen County Council does not vote on new West Central Fire District station

  15-08-2024 03:59 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - A packed crowd at Wednesday's Allen County Council meeting saw no resolution as councilmembers opted to push back their vote to possibly fund a new fire station for the West Central Fire District (WCFD).Residents of Aboite and Lake townships, along with numerous leaders and firefighters, were present at Wednesday's meeting, all voicing their concerns to Allen County Council.
  Paul Lagemann, Vice President of Allen County Council, wants the fire district to come back wh
  
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• PFW, US Rep. Jim Banks collaborate to host job fair

  15-08-2024 03:45 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- More than 60 employers visited Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW) Wednesday for a job fair hosted by the university, U.S. Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and WorkOne Northeast.According to PFW, the employers spanned a multitude of industries and are looking fill more than 1,800 jobs.Rep. Banks told WANE 15 that he has partnered with PFW and WorkOne Northeast for eight years and has seen the job fair grow with each passing year."It's great to see so many employers from northeas
  
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• Fort4Fitness unveils shirt, medal designs for 2024 Fall Festival

  15-08-2024 00:10 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- As Fort4Fitness gears up for its annual Fall Festival at Parkview Field, the organization revealed the shirts and medals that runners can expect to see for the event in September.The 2024 Fall Festival shirts feature four colors -- black, red, purple and gray -- with a diamond design and the phrase, "Run the Fort," on the front. Shirts come in short sleeve and long sleeve options.Designs of the shirts and medals for the 2024 Fort4Fitness Fall Festival (Photo provided b
  
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