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• Tracking the chance for record cold August air

  19-08-2024 23:42 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A cool, crisp airmass for August has worked its way into northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. The forecast this week may have you thinking about fall... Sick of summer? NOAA releases fall weather predictionsWe are currently forecasting a low temperature of 46 degrees Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. This is only one degree higher than the record low temperature on the books for August 21st, which is 45 degrees. This record was set in both 1950 and 1908, with tempe
  
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• Study: Northeast Indiana experiencing critical talent shortage

  19-08-2024 22:34 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)— A study conducted by the Don Wood and Questa Education Foundations indicated that northeast Indiana is facing a "critical talent shortage" for high-demand, high-wage jobs.Research for this study began in late 2022 in response to feedback from regional scholarship providers to identify answers to three questions:1) What are the regional talent needs and educational/training requirements for success?2) What are the financial barriers to getting learners to enrol
  
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• After cool days, high heat returns

  19-08-2024 22:07 via wane.com
  
  An area of high pressure is centered to our northwest and cool, northerly winds have been blowing into our area as a result. Afternoon high temperatures have reached the mid-70s and we have more days in the 70s coming our way this week.By the end of the week, this area of high pressure will be moving east of us and we'll get on the backside of it. This will send in warmer air from the south of us. High temps return to the 80s on Friday and will be as high as 90° by Sunday.So, enjoy some cool
  
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• 'It's in my blood': Allen County farm honored to receive statewide recognition for 150-year history

  19-08-2024 22:04 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- Recently, more than 100 Hoosier farms were recognized at the Indiana State Fair for their "longstanding commitment to agriculture," including one Allen County farm that has been operated by the same family for 150 years.While the farm technically has a Churubusco address, Dafforn Farms -- operated by 75-year-old Roger Dafforn and his two sons -- has been established in Allen County since 1874 and was the only farm in the county to receive the annual Hoosier Homestead
  
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• Flash floods from 'training thunderstorms' leave 2 dead in Connecticut

  19-08-2024 21:45 via wane.com
  
  OXFORD, Conn. (AP) — Torrential rain flooded parts of Connecticut and New York's Long Island, washing out roads, trapping people in cars and a restaurant, and sweeping two people into a river. Two women died in the storms, which also caused problems in New Jersey late Sunday and early Monday, authorities said.As much as 10 inches (25.4 centimeters) of rain fell on some parts of western Connecticut, coming down so fast that it caught drivers unaware as roads quickly turned into rushing rive
  
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• FWPD investigates possible human remains found at vacant house

  19-08-2024 21:01 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) is investigating after workers found possible human remains at a vacant house east of downtown Fort Wayne Monday morning.According to the FWPD, construction workers were shoring up the foundation of a vacant house in the 1400 block of Summit Street when the workers found "what was believed to be human remains."The Allen County Coroner's Office arrived at the scene to inspect the bones, but no other information has been released.T
  
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• FWPD: Bones found at vacant house not human remains

  19-08-2024 21:01 via wane.com
  
  The video above is from Monday's report, when the bones were said to possibly be human remains.FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) announced Tuesday that human remains were not found at a vacant house east of downtown Fort Wayne."After an extensive investigation conducted by the Fort Wayne Police Department into
  the bones located in a vacant residence in the 1400 block of Summit Street, it was
  determined the bones were not that of human remains," the FWPD said in a
  
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• VIDEO: Intersections taken over by cars drifting in Fort Wayne

  19-08-2024 21:00 via wane.com
  
  GRAPHIC WARNING: WANE 15 has bleeped out profanity in the video. We also corrected the orientation of the video for viewers' convenience.FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The pavement at several Fort Wayne intersections now shows tire tracks from the aftermath of a dangerous practice known as street drifting.According to the FWPD Activity Log, at least two "drifting" incidents occurred over the weekend.FWPD logged a traffic hazard at the intersection of Smith and Engle roads a little after 11 p.m.
  
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• Driver of SUV misses stop sign, crashes into motorcycle in DeKalb Co.

  19-08-2024 19:47 via wane.com
  
  DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — One person is in serious condition following a motorcycle and SUV crash in DeKalb County Sunday.DeKalb County Sheriff Deputies responded to the area of CR 327 near CR 60 around 10 a.m. Sunday, August 18 on a motorcycle versus SUV crash.Kawasaki EX650 Ninja sustained heavy front damageThe Honda CRV had rear side damage
  A Kawasaki EX650 Ninja motorcycle was traveling south on CR 327 near CR 60, while a Honda CRV was traveling east on CR 60 near CR 327. The driver
  
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• Gas prices are nearly 50 cents lower than a year ago. Will they keep falling?

  19-08-2024 19:02 via wane.com
  
  (GasBuddy) For the third straight week, the nation’s average price of gasoline has declined, falling 4.2 cents compared to a week ago to $3.37 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 down 11.4 cents from a month ago and is 47.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 2.6 cents in the last week a
  
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• Inmate at Allen County Jail dies of infection: coroner

  19-08-2024 17:41 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - An inmate at the Allen County Jail died Friday after somehow getting an infection.The Allen County Coroner identified the man as Paul Lee Green, 36, from Fort Wayne.According to a release from the coroner, the investigation began around 5 a.m. Green was pronounced dead shortly after he was taken to a hospital.The coroner ruled Green died of peritonitis, which can occur from a burst appendix or bacterial infection, according to the Mayo Clinic. It's unclear what exactly
  
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• Indiana Landmarks' August tour features Noble County favorites

  19-08-2024 17:11 via wane.com
  
  *Video above shows more information about Gene Stratton Porter, whose house is featured on the tourFORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — This go-at-your-own-pace tour will highlight all things Noble Country from historic landmarks to local food on Saturday.
  The Indiana Landmarks, Noble County Convention and Visitors Bureau are sponsoring a "Noble County Ramble: Historic Sites & Local Bites" on Saturday, August 24.Gene Stratton Porter Historic Site, photo courtesy of Jared Christiansen Images
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• Legendary TV host Phil Donahue dies at age 88: report

  19-08-2024 15:38 via wane.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Talk show host Phil Donahue has died at age 88, according to TODAY.
  "Groundbreaking TV talk show journalist Phil Donahue died Sunday night at home surrounded by his wife of 44 years Marlo Thomas, his sister, his children, grandchildren and his beloved golden retriever Charlie," a statement from the Donahue family, obtained by TODAY, said.Donahue "passed away peacefully following a long illness," according to his family.
  A daytime television staple for decades, Donahue
  
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• Legendary TV host Phil Donahue dies at age 88

  19-08-2024 15:38 via wane.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Talk show host Phil Donahue has died at age 88, according to TODAY.
  "Groundbreaking TV talk show journalist Phil Donahue died Sunday night at home surrounded by his wife of 44 years Marlo Thomas, his sister, his children, grandchildren and his beloved golden retriever Charlie," a statement from the Donahue family, obtained by TODAY, said.Donahue "passed away peacefully following a long illness," according to his family.
  A daytime television staple for decades, Donahue,
  
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• Owner fires shots at storage garage intruder in Van Wert, police say

  19-08-2024 14:02 via wane.com
  
  VAN WERT, Ohio (WANE) A man suffered multiple gunshot wounds in Van Wert early Monday morning and it could be related to shots fired at a storage garage earlier in the morning.
  Just before 1 a.m., the Van Wert Police Department received a call of shots fired at a storage garage located in the 1000 block of Pratt Street. The owner of the storage garage told officers he was inside the garage when he was confronted by an intruder. The owner said the man got within four feet of him and that's when h
  
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• Holcomb joins Taylor U. to launch $100 million Main Street Mile initiative

  19-08-2024 12:00 via wane.com
  
  UPLAND, Ind. (WANE) -- Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb will join Upland and Taylor University officials on Monday to mark the public launch of the $100 million Main Street Mile Initiative, which will transform Upland's Main Street from campus to community center.
  The series of revitalization projects works out to more than $26,000 per Upland resident, but the vast majority of the money does not come from tax dollars.Taylor received a $30 million Lilly Endowment grant through its College and Commun
  
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• Two people found dead in SUV on Tonkel Road

  19-08-2024 11:41 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Two people were found dead inside a Chevy SUV on Tonkel Road in northern Allen County early Monday morning in what police are calling a death investigation.The Allen County Sherriff's Department had to shut down Tonkel between Hursh and Hosler. The road should be back open shortly.
  It's unclear how the two people died but a sheriff's spokesman said it's not a murder-suicide. The SUV did bump a guard rail, but the crash isn't believed to have killed the two people.
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• Portion of Tonkel Road shut down on northeast side of Fort Wayne

  19-08-2024 11:41 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A police investigation has shut down a portion of Tonkel Road early Monday morning.
  The Allen County Sherriff's Department is investigating an unknown situation. Tonkel Road between Hursh and Hosler Roads is shut down at this time. A public safety alert was sent out advising residents to avoid the area.WANE 15 has a crewmember on scene. We will provide all updates as we learn more.
  
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• Portion of Tonkel Road shut down on northeast side of Allen County

  19-08-2024 11:41 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A police investigation has shut down a portion of Tonkel Road early Monday morning.
  The Allen County Sherriff's Department is investigating an unknown situation. Tonkel Road between Hursh and Hosler Roads is shut down at this time. A public safety alert was sent out advising residents to avoid the area.WANE 15 has a crewmember on scene. We will provide all updates as we learn more.
  
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• Autumn like temperatures this week

  19-08-2024 09:50 via wane.com
  
  Relief from the heat and humidity with September-like air across the area for much of the workweek. Enjoy the cool temperatures because heat and humidity will return by the end of the week and the weekend.High temperatures will only be in the middle 70s this afternoonYou'll need a pull-over or sweatshirt this morning with temperatures only in the upper 60s to around 70 by noon. Humidity will also be much lower throughout the day. A few fair weather cumulus clouds this afternoonThe sky will featu
  
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• Semi hits parked car on I-69 in DeKalb County Sunday night

  19-08-2024 04:40 via wane.com
  
  DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — Northbound lanes of I-69, near the 322-mile marker were shut down following a crash on Sunday night in DeKalb County.According to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Department, a semi hit a Subaru that was pulled over. at around 9:50 p.m. When officers arrived on the scene they found a man lying on the ground in the driving lane. The northbound lanes were closed while EMS treated the man who was then taken to a hospital.The semi driver told police he didn't see the Su
  
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• I-69 Northbound Lanes closed after crash

  19-08-2024 04:40 via wane.com
  DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — A stretch of I-69, near exit 322-mile marker is shutdown following a crash on Sunday night in DeKalb County.Northbound lanes of I-69 near the 322-mile marker have been closed.DeKalb County Dispatch received reports of the accident around 9:50 p.m.
  Another crash was confirmed to Wane 15 through a public safety alert from the Allen County Police urging traffic to avoid the area of I-69 northbound due to an accident near mile marker 317.
  It is unknown if the crash
  
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• Crash shut down I-69 northbound lanes

  19-08-2024 04:40 via wane.com
  
  DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — Northbound lanes of I-69, near the 322-mile marker were shut down following a crash on Sunday night in DeKalb County.DeKalb County Dispatch received reports of the accident around 9:50 p.m. Another crash was confirmed to WANE 15 through a public safety alert from the Allen County Police urging traffic to avoid the area of I-69 northbound due to an accident near mile marker 317.
  It is unknown if the crashes are related or if there are any injuries at this time.
  
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• Refreshing and breezy start to the workweek

  19-08-2024 04:30 via wane.com
  
  It was an unsettled weekend across the area, as a result of a slow-moving low pressure system to our north. The good news though is this system is departing and we're set to dry out in the coming days... Take a look at these views captured by our weather cameras on Sunday!An isolated shower was captured on our Bluffton camera Sunday evening.Wet pavement and ominous skies were seen on our Kosciusko Community Hospital camera Sunday evening.A rainbow was seen on our Dry Dock Marine Center Lake Jame
  
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• Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA rookie assists record as Fever beat Storm 92-75

  19-08-2024 01:30 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kelsey Mitchell scored 27 points, Caitlin Clark added 23 points and nine assists, and Lexie Hull scored 12 of her career-high 22 points in the fourth quarter Sunday to help the Indiana Fever beat the Seattle Storm 92-75.With 232 assists so far this season, Clark broke the previous WNBA rookie record of 224 by Ticha Penicheiro in 1998. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 draft has scored at least 20 points in five of her last six games. She is averaging 23.7 poi
  
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• Man arrested after early morning Fort Wayne Police chase ends in Ohio

  19-08-2024 01:09 via wane.com
  
  Watch FWPD deploy stop sticks during the chase Sunday morning, video courtesy of Allen County 84 InfoFORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A man was arrested after leading the Fort Wayne Police Department on a chase that ended in Ohio Sunday morning.
  Around 7 a.m. on Sunday, August 18, the Fort Wayne Police Department received a call about a suspicious vehicle on a private property parking lot. Officers arrived and found 24-year-old Gage Maples sleeping.
  As the FWPD office checked for warrants, Maples
  
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• Showers taper off as we progress into tonight

  19-08-2024 01:00 via wane.com
  
  It has been an unsettled weekend across the area, as a result of a slow-moving low pressure system to our north...Scattered showers continue this evening, so make sure you take the umbrella with you. Watch out for isolated heavy downpours and some rumbles of thunder. Your backyard may receive a good soaking, while your neighbor down the street gets very little, if any rainfall.
  An isolated shower was captured on our Bluffton camera earlier this evening.A rainbow was seen on our Dry Dock Marine C
  
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