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• Fort Wayne neighborhood added to National Register of Historic Places

  06-09-2024 23:38 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Another historic area in Fort Wayne has been immortalized by the National Register of Historic Places.On Friday, the City of Fort Wayne announced that the Shawnee Place Historic District, which is located within the larger Fairfield Neighborhood, was added to the National Register of Historic Places, which contains a list of properties considered worthy of preservation.The Shawnee Place Historic District was named a Local Historic District in 1998 and is roughly bounde
  
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• Fort Wayne district added to National Register of Historic Places

  06-09-2024 23:38 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Another historic area in Fort Wayne has been immortalized by the National Register of Historic Places.On Friday, the City of Fort Wayne announced that the Shawnee Place Historic District, which is located within the larger Fairfield Neighborhood, was added to the National Register of Historic Places, which contains a list of properties considered worthy of preservation.The Shawnee Place Historic District was named a Local Historic District in 1998 and is roughly bounde
  
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• Man found guilty for firing shots, damaging buildings along West Main Street

  06-09-2024 22:38 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A jury found a Fort Wayne man guilty Friday of multiple felony charges stemming from a 2023 incident where he fired several shots along West Main Street and damaged multiple buildings in the process.Kevin E. Smith (Courtesy Allen County Sheriff's Department)
  Kevin E. Smith was found guilty of three felony counts of criminal recklessness and a misdemeanor charge of resisting law enforcement. Man charged with shooting at businesses, cars on West Main StreetOn Oct. 30, Sm
  
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• A fall chill tonight and tomorrow

  06-09-2024 22:35 via wane.com
  
  A cold front has moved east and today's temperatures have already started to fall for the evening. Highs were in the low-to-mid-70s across the region. For Friday night football games, temps will be in the 60s. If you'll be cheering on from the stands, bring an extra layer to wear, in case you get cold.Today's rain has moved to the east, along with the cold front, so we do not have any rain concerns for Friday night football or TinCaps baseball.Behind today's front, some much cooler air arrives t
  
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• Data: Northeast Indiana counties among lowest suicide rates in state

  06-09-2024 22:16 via wane.com
  
  WHITLEY COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- Data from the Indiana Health First program shows northeast Indiana counties having many of the lowest suicide rates of all counties in the state.Indiana Health First tracks data such as life expectancy, suicide rates, obesity rates and infant mortality rates across Indiana counties while also providing funding so counties can tackle these issues. Wells, Whitley counties receive more than $500K from state health programAccording to the Centers for Disease Control an
  
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• 3 men injured in Paulding County after amusement ride falls

  06-09-2024 22:06 via wane.com
  
  PAULDING COUNTY, Ohio (WANE) -- Three men were taken to the hospital Friday afternoon after an "amusement-type ride" fell while being constructed, according to the Paulding County Sheriff's Office.County firefighters and medics were dispatched to the 14000 block of State Road 613 on reports of three people being injured.The equipment involved in the incident is owned and was being built by A & S Party Rental, and the company was there for an event at Mercer Landmark.One man was airlifted to
  
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• Teen sentenced to 75 years for killing half brother

  06-09-2024 21:47 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) ---Two families came to Allen Superior Court Friday morning, intertwined and forever joined through blood and tears.One father, two sons, two different mothers.
  One son killed by the other, and for that, the other son was sentenced to 75 years in prison by Allen Superior Court Judge David Zent.Zent said 19-year-old Leland Hairston did not rise to the level of the “worst of the worst” so he couldn’t legally sentence him to the maximum 85 years he faced in
  
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• Teen sentenced to 60 years for killing half brother

  06-09-2024 21:47 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) ---Two families came to Allen Superior Court Friday morning, intertwined and forever joined through blood and tears.One father, two sons, two different mothers.
  One son killed by the other, and for that, the other son was sentenced to 75 years in prison by Allen Superior Court Judge David Zent.Zent said 19-year-old Leland Hairston did not rise to the level of the “worst of the worst” so he couldn’t legally sentence him to the maximum 85 years he faced in
  
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• Saipan fugitive gets 14 years in first sex crimes against minors case, 4 more to go

  06-09-2024 19:59 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A man who will be remembered as an American fugitive who fled to Saipan to escape rape and other sex charges against minors got a 14-year prison sentence Friday in Allen Superior Court.Charles Dewey III was arrested in December 2020 for raping a 14-year-old girl who appeared in court Friday with her parents. She was active in sports until she was raped in Dewey’s car, threatened with a firearm and intimidated with death through numerous phone calls and texts if s
  
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• West State Boulevard to close at railroad crossing for maintenance work

  06-09-2024 18:44 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Another busy road in Fort Wayne will have a portion closed off in the coming days due railroad maintenance, according to the City of Fort Wayne.Norfolk Southern plans to close West State Boulevard at the railroad crossing near Dana starting Monday, Sept. 9. The closure will last until Saturday, Sept. 14.Fort Wayne Public Works recommended drivers take Sherman Road to Goshen Avenue to Coliseum Boulevard to Hillegas Road as a detour. Half-mile stretch of Coliseum Bouleva
  
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• 'No survivors' after plane crashes in Anderson

  06-09-2024 18:24 via wane.com
  
  ANDERSON, Ind. — Authorities confirm that there are no survivors after a plane crashed in Anderson that was carrying four people.
  According to the Madison County Sheriff's Department, emergency crews responded to the 4300 block of East 100 South on report of a plane crash just before 10 a.m.At the scene, crews found the flaming wreckage of a plane.
  Scene photos of the plane crash from East Madison Fire Territory. Scene photos of the plane crash from East Madison Fire Territory. Scene of th
  
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• Angola schools have extra security Friday after investigation into unfounded threat

  06-09-2024 18:20 via wane.com
  
  ANGOLA, Ind. (WANE) - Angola police officers are providing extra security at area schools Friday in the wake of threats that investigators have already determined were unfounded.School is still in session for the Metropolitan School District of Steuben County, but the Angola Police Department said on Facebook officers would be monitoring the schools throughout the day "out of an abundance of caution."The police department said it was contacted by the FBI Friday. At first, investigators said ther
  
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• 2 people face felony drug charges after Mercer County traffic stop

  06-09-2024 18:19 via wane.com
  
  MERCER COUNTY, Ohio (WANE) -- Two people face felony drug charges Friday after police reportedly found methamphetamines in their vehicle during a traffic stop, according to the Mercer County Sheriff's Office.At 2:24 a.m. Friday, deputies conducted a traffic stop for a traffic violation near the intersection of Harrison and Clover Four roads. During the traffic stop, a K9 unit performed a free air sniff around the vehicle and alerted to the presence of narcotics.After searching the vehicle and th
  
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• Home heavily damaged in south Fort Wayne fire

  06-09-2024 17:48 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) put out the flames Friday at a vacant home on the city's south side.Crews responded around 11:15 a.m. to a home in the 1000 block of Hamilton Avenue, which is just south of Weisser Park. The first firefighters at the scene found flames and smoke coming from a window on the second floor.Three construction workers were inside the house making renovations when the fire started and self-evacuated. No injuries were reported.Six firetruck
  
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• Home damaged in south Fort Wayne fire

  06-09-2024 17:48 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Fire Department put out the flames Friday at a home on the city's south side.Crews responded around 11:15 a.m. to a home in the 3700 block of Smith Street. There was heavy damage to the roof and upper portion of the house.No injuries were reported.Multiple fire trucks came to the scene, with firefighters surrounding the home and some on the roof working to prevent further damage.
  
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• A few showers still possible and an October-like weekend

  06-09-2024 17:15 via wane.com
  
  Skies will be partly cloudy with much cooler air filtering in this afternoon and this evening before we see the coolest air of the season to begin the weekend.
  Itwill be a mild afternoon with temperatures only topping out in the 70s todayExpect partly cloudy skies through the morning with scattered showers and temperatures in the lower 70s by noon.More clouds through the afternoon with a few showers possible this afternoonIt won't get much warmer this afternoon with nearly steady temperatures in
  
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• Swinney House open for West Central Historic Home Tour

  06-09-2024 16:57 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The historic Swinney House is open for visitors to walk through on Saturday and Sunday as part of the 42nd annual West Central Neighborhood Home & Garden Tour.The tour includes ten houses from the 19th and 20th century and aims to promote the area's revitalization and historic preservation.The Swinney Homestead includes the main house, a log cabin and a herb garden. According to the Settlers, Inc. website, the house was built by Thomas and Lucy Swinney in 1844
  
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• Helicopter landing on Los Angeles freeway shuts down traffic

  06-09-2024 16:24 via wane.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – Freeway lanes were shut down after a helicopter made an emergency landing in South Los Angeles Thursday night.The helicopter touched down on the southbound lanes of the 110 Freeway, just north of the 105 Freeway interchange, at around 8:30 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.Three people, including the pilot, were aboard the small chopper when it made the emergency landing. They were able to exit the aircraft without injuries, authorities said.
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• Charges being considered after dozens of marijuana plants seized in Defiance County

  06-09-2024 15:45 via wane.com
  
  DEFIANCE COUNTY, Ohio (WANE) -- An Ohio task force reportedly seized roughly 35 marijuana plants in Defiance County Thursday, prompting the group to remind residents about the state's new marijuana laws.The Multi-Area Narcotics Task Force -- which is comprised of officers from several county and city police agencies in northwest Ohio -- responded to a report of an illegal marijuana grow in Defiance County along with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation.The organization plans to file a repor
  
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• Fort Wayne man sentenced to 15 years for selling fentanyl pills: DOJ

  06-09-2024 15:05 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A Fort Wayne man was sentenced on drug trafficking charges Thursday after investigators discovered that in the span of a month, he sold more than 4,000 fentanyl pills and collected thousands of dollars.A federal judge in Allen County handed Brandon Sanders, 29, a 15-year sentence. Sanders pleaded guilty to distributing and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl and being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, according to a release from the U.S. Department
  
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• Woman accused of stealing casket with body inside from Las Vegas funeral home

  06-09-2024 13:57 via wane.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A Nevada woman is accused of burglarizing a Las Vegas funeral home and removing a casket with a body inside it — dumping the remains in the process, according to documents obtained by KLAS in Las Vegas.Patricia Sierra, 47, faces charges including grand larceny, burglary of a business and removing, transforming or disturbing human remains, documents said.On August 27 around 3 a.m., a person called police to report a body lying face down in front of the Affordable Cr
  
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• Teen suspect in Ga. school shooting and his father to remain held after hearings

  06-09-2024 13:54 via wane.com
  
  WINDER, Ga. (AP) — The 14-year-old suspect in a shooting at a Georgia high school that killed four people and his father will both stay in custody following back-to-back court hearings Friday morning where their lawyers declined to seek bail.At 14-year-old Colt Gray's hearing, the teen was advised of his rights along with the charges and penalties he faced.After the hearing, the teen was escorted out in shackles at the wrists and ankles in khaki pants and a green shirt. The judge
  
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• Teen accused of killing 4 at Georgia high school to make first court appearance

  06-09-2024 13:54 via wane.com
  
  WINDER, Ga. (AP) — The 14-year-old boy accused of fatally shooting four people at a Georgia high school was expected to make his first court appearance Friday, a day after his father was also arrested for allowing his son to possess a weapon.Colt Gray, who is charged as an adult with four counts of murder, will appear by video from a youth detention facility for the proceedings at the Barrow County courthouse. The hearing will be held two days after authorities said the teen 
  
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• Teen accused of killing 4 at Georgia high school makes first court appearance

  06-09-2024 13:54 via wane.com
  
  WINDER, Ga. (AP) — The 14-year-old suspect in a shooting at a Georgia high school that killed four people will stay in detention as his lawyer declined to seek bail at a Friday morning court hearing.Colt Gray, who is charged as an adult with four counts of murder, will appear by video from a youth detention facility for the proceedings at the Barrow County courthouse. The hearing will be held two days after authorities said the teen opened fire at Apalachee High School in Winder,
  
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• 2 arrested on murder charges in shooting near Lutheran Park

  06-09-2024 13:23 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Police Department's Homicide Unit arrested two men Thursday in connection to Monday's fatal shooting near Lutheran Park.Police arrested Damerion Freeman, 19, and Trace Pallone, 24. Both men face charges of murder acting in concert, felony murder, and attempted robbery.
  Damerion William Freeman (Courtesy Allen County Sheriff's Department)Trace Christian Pallone Courtesy (Allen County Sheriff's Department)
  Investigators determined the shooting happened sout
  
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• Showers today bringing October-like weather

  06-09-2024 09:40 via wane.com
  
  Much cooler air is moving into our area today with scattered showers through this afternoon. The biggest change you'll notice will be when you walk out the door Saturday morning with temperatures in the 40s and afternoon temperatures only in the 60s.
  Itwill be a mild afternoon with temperatures only topping out in the 70s todayExpect partly cloudy skies through the morning with scattered showers and temperatures in the lower 70s by noon.More clouds through the afternoon with a few showers possib
  
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• FWPD responds to reported shooting on Wells St.

  06-09-2024 08:21 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Fort Wayne police are at the scene of a reported shooting on N. Wells St.It happened shortly before 2 a.m. Friday in the 1500 block of Wells, between 4th and 5th Streets.Wells is currently closed between Spring St. and 4th St.This is a breaking news story that will be updated.
  
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• FWPD involved in fatal shooting on Wells St.

  06-09-2024 08:21 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Fort Wayne police are at the scene of an officer involved shooting on N. Wells St.It happened shortly before 2 a.m. Friday in the 1500 block of Wells, between 4th and 5th Streets.According to police, they received a call about a burglary in progress. When they arrived, they heard screams coming from inside a home and entered the residence. At that point, officers shot the intruder.Police attempted life-saving aid, but medics pronounced the person dead at the scene.Well
  
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• Fort Wayne Police Department officer shoots and kills alleged burglar

  06-09-2024 08:21 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Fort Wayne police are at the scene of an officer involved shooting on N. Wells St.It happened shortly before 2 a.m. Friday in the 1500 block of Wells, between 4th and 5th Streets.According to police, they received a call about a burglary in progress. When they arrived, they heard screams coming from inside a home and entered the residence. At that point, an officer shot the intruder.Police attempted life-saving aid, but medics pronounced the person dead at the scene. N
  
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• Update on new Franke Park entrance

  06-09-2024 02:50 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The new Franke Park entrance on Goshen Road should be completed sometime in November, according to park officials.
  On Thursday, The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation manager of communications, April McCampbell told WANE 15 work continues at Franke Park and if everything goes as planned, they anticipate completion and a press conference to unveil the new part of the park in November. Years in the making, improvements on the way for Franke ParkIn June of last year, City off
  
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• Shooting in northeast Fort Wayne

  06-09-2024 00:42 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – One person is in non-life-threatening condition following a shooting in northeast Fort Wayne.The Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the 6500 block of St. Joe Road after receiving a report of a shooting at 5:05 p.m.This is an active investigation. We will keep you updated as we learn more.
  
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• One man in life-threatening-condition after shooting in northeast Fort Wayne

  06-09-2024 00:42 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – One person is in life-threatening condition following a shooting in northeast Fort Wayne, the fourth shooting this week.
  The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) responded to the 6500 block of St. Joe Road after receiving reports of shots fired at 5:07 p.m.At the scene, the FWPD found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported by medics to a local hospital where his condition changed from non-life-threatening to life-threatening.
  Police were able to l
  
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• One in life-threatening-condition after shooting in northeast Fort Wayne

  06-09-2024 00:42 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – One person is in life-threatening condition following a shooting in northeast Fort Wayne, the fourth shooting this week.
  The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) responded to the 6500 block of St. Joe Road after receiving reports of shots fired at 5:07 p.m.At the scene, the FWPD found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported by medics to a local hospital where his condition changed from non-life-threatening to life-threatening.
  Police were able to l
  
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