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• Smoke visible from across state lines after barn fire in rural Noble County

  10-09-2024 23:03 via wane.com
  
  NOBLE COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- Emergency crews were at the scene of a large barn fire in rural Noble County Tuesday afternoon.Several crews, including members of Indiana State Police and the Noble County Sheriff's Office, were spotted near the intersection of county roads W. 900 N. and N. 100 E., which is west of Rome City.
  Firefighters battle a fire in rural Noble County Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024.Firefighters battle a fire in rural Noble County Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024.
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• Crews respond to fire in rural Noble County

  10-09-2024 23:03 via wane.com
  
  NOBLE COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- Emergency crews are at the scene of a large fire in rural Noble County Tuesday afternoon.Several crews, including members of Indiana State Police and the Noble County Sheriff's Office, were spotted near the intersection of county roads W. 900 N. and N. 100 E., which is west of Rome City.Larges bales of what appears to be hay or straw could be seen on fire, and a large cloud of smoke could be seen in the sky.
  Firefighters battle a fire in rural Noble County Tuesday, S
  
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• Crews respond to barn fire in rural Noble County

  10-09-2024 23:03 via wane.com
  
  NOBLE COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- Emergency crews are at the scene of a large barn fire in rural Noble County Tuesday afternoon.Several crews, including members of Indiana State Police and the Noble County Sheriff's Office, were spotted near the intersection of county roads W. 900 N. and N. 100 E., which is west of Rome City.A deputy with the Noble County Sheriff's Office told WANE 15 a barn on the property caught fire, and the fire spread to nearby stacks of hay bales.
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• More above average warmth, not much rain

  10-09-2024 21:39 via wane.com
  
  Summertime warmth continues to be in place this week with a stretch of high temperature days in the 80s now underway. During the evening, temps start to fall through the 70s. By early morning, we'll be as low as the mid-50s.An area of high pressure will help deliver more sunshine tomorrow with few clouds in the sky. High temps will rise all the way to the upper 80s.
  While it will be hot, the air will still not be too humid. This low amount of humidity continues through the rest of the week and i
  
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• Dash camera shows aggressive drivers in Colorado road rage encounter

  10-09-2024 21:27 via wane.com
  
  JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — A dash camera caught two aggressive drivers involved in a road rage incident on a Colorado state highway Saturday afternoon.The video, recorded around 4 p.m., shows two cars swerving and driving in the middle of two lanes on C-470, and then onto the shoulder, while braking abruptly.
  The driver who took the video said the two road rage drivers nearly caused several crashes in broad daylight, and the incident only lasted one minute.
  "I was driving to pick up
  
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• Fort Wayne Komets move from WOWO to WXKE for radio broadcasts

  10-09-2024 21:18 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- For the first time since the 1980s, radio broadcasts for Fort Wayne Komets games will be on a new radio station in the Summit City.On Tuesday, team leaders announced that radio broadcasts for the Komets will move from WOWO 1190 AM to WXKE 96.3 FM following an exclusive agreement between the team and Adams Radio Group.Game broadcasts will also be streamed on the Komets' website and WXKE's website."This is a tremendous partnership between two of Fort Wayne's most iconic
  
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• Suspect in custody after teen is critically hurt in shooting at Nebraska high school

  10-09-2024 20:52 via wane.com
  
  OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Omaha police are investigating a shooting that critically injured a teenage boy at a high school in Nebraska’s largest city.
  Families rushed to Omaha Northwest High School after the shooting was reported Tuesday, but it wasn’t immediately clear whether it happened inside or outside the school. Omaha Police said on the social platform X that a suspect has been arrested and that the school is secure after having been locked down.
  Two nearby Catholic high school
  
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• New music building at Purdue Fort Wayne will give students access to recording studios, rehearsal space and more

  10-09-2024 20:21 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Construction is underway for a $25 million development at Purdue University Fort Wayne that will include recording studios, audio labs, and more hands-on ways for students to explore the world of music.The 26,000-square-foot facility is set to open by fall 2026. A sky bridge on the second story will connect the music industry building to the PFW Music Center on Mastodon Way.According to a press release from the university, amenities will include three recording studios
  
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• Fire department responds to northeast Fort Wayne home

  10-09-2024 19:58 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Tuesday afternoon, the Fort Wayne Fire Department worked to put out the flames on a property off Maysville Road.Crews responded to a home in the 9800 block of Maysville around 1 p.m.A WANE 15 crew at the scene saw what appeared to be a shed that had burned down.Maysville Road was temporarily blocked off to northbound drivers between Stellhorn Road and Meijer Drive.It's unclear if anyone was hurt, or how the fire started.
  
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• Fire department responds to barn fire in northeast Fort Wayne

  10-09-2024 19:58 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Tuesday afternoon, the Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) worked to put out the flames on a property off Maysville Road.Crews responded to a home in the 9800 block of Maysville around 1 p.m.A WANE 15 crew at the scene saw a barn that had burned down. Smoke could be seen from the parking lot of stores in Maysville Pointe.The first firefighters to arrive at the scene found the barn fully engulfed in flames, and crews were able to bring the fire under control in 10 minutes.
  
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• Declassified memo from US codebreaker sheds light on Ethel Rosenberg's Cold War spy case

  10-09-2024 19:00 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A top U.S. government codebreaker who decrypted secret Soviet communications during the Cold War concluded that Ethel Rosenberg knew about her husband's activities but “did not engage in the work herself,” according to a recently declassified memo that her sons say proves their mother was not a spy and should lead to her exoneration in the sensational 1950s atomic espionage case.The previously unreported assessment written days after Rosenberg's arrest and sho
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Trump and Harris to debate in Philadelphia

  10-09-2024 18:52 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – All eyes will be on Philadelphia Tuesday night as former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to square off on the debate stage for the first time.The last time Trump appeared on a debate stage, it became a turning point in the 2024 presidential race. By the end of the night, we'll know if this debate has once again shifted the conversation.
  The two candidates will debate starting at 9 p.m. Eastern at Philadelphia's National Constitution Center. Ther
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Trump and Harris debate in Philadelphia

  10-09-2024 18:52 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – All eyes will be on Philadelphia Tuesday night as former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to square off on the debate stage for the first time.The last time Trump appeared on a debate stage, it became a turning point in the 2024 presidential race. By the end of the night, we'll know if this debate has once again shifted the conversation.
  The two candidates will debate starting at 9 p.m. Eastern at Philadelphia's National Constitution Center. Ther
  
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• WATCH LIVE TONIGHT: Trump and Harris to debate in Philadelphia

  10-09-2024 18:52 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – All eyes will be on Philadelphia Tuesday night as former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to square off on the debate stage for the first time.
  The last time Trump appeared on a debate stage, it became a turning point in the 2024 presidential race. By the end of the night, we'll know if this debate has once again shifted the conversation.
  The two candidates will debate starting at 9 p.m. Eastern at Philadelphia's National Constitution Center. Ther
  
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• Harris and Trump face off in tense, critical debate in Philadelphia

  10-09-2024 18:52 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris squared off for the first time on the presidential debate stage at Philadelphia's National Constitution Center Tuesday night.The matchup offered Americans their most detailed look at a campaign that’s dramatically changed since the last debate in June which forced President Joe Biden from the race. The Democratic vice president immediately moved to press the case against the former Republican president and his
  
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• The Israeli military says its fatal shooting of a US activist was likely unintentional

  10-09-2024 18:50 via wane.com
  
  RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The Israeli military said Tuesday an American activist killed in the West Bank last week was likely shot “indirectly and unintentionally” by its soldiers, drawing a strong rebuke from U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the activist's family.Israel said a criminal investigation has been launched into the killing of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a 26-year-old activist from Seattle who was taking part in a demonstration against settlements. Doctors who trea
  
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• Video shows officers yank Tyreek Hill out of car as altercation quickly escalates

  10-09-2024 18:31 via wane.com
  
  MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — A police officer dragged Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill out of his sports car by his arm and head and then forced him face first onto the ground after Hill put up the window of his sports car during a traffic stop before Sunday's game, body camera video released Monday shows.The video showed that the altercation between the Miami-Dade County officers and Hill escalated quickly, that the officers cursed at Hill but he did not resist their physical force
  
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• Tropical Storm Francine takes aim at Gulf coast | Tracking the Tropics

  10-09-2024 18:21 via wane.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tropical Storm Francine is expected to become a hurricane on Tuesday as it churns in the Gulf of Mexico.Our Tracking the Tropics team breaks down the latest track live at 12:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. CT.You can join the Tracking the Tropics conversation on the WFLA Facebook page. Leave a comment with your question and our meteorologists will answer it live on stream!WFLA Exclusive: Study projects alarming increase in major hurricane landfallsPlus, WFLA's Chief Meteorologis
  
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• Tropical Storm Francine likely to become a hurricane Tuesday: NHC

  10-09-2024 18:21 via wane.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tropical Storm Francine is expected to become a hurricane on Tuesday as it churns in the Gulf of Mexico.Our Tracking the Tropics team breaks down the latest track live at 12:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. CT.You can join the Tracking the Tropics conversation on the WFLA Facebook page. Leave a comment with your question and our meteorologists will answer it live on stream! WFLA Exclusive: Study projects alarming increase in major hurricane landfalls
  Plus, WFLA's Chief Meteorolog
  
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• Tropical Storm Francine likely to become a hurricane on Tuesday: NHC

  10-09-2024 18:21 via wane.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tropical Storm Francine is expected to become a hurricane on Tuesday as it churns in the Gulf of Mexico.The storm has maximum sustained winds of 65 mph and is located 120 miles southeast of the mouth of the Rio Grande, according to the National Hurricane Center's 11 a.m. update.Francine is expected to strengthen significantly as it moves slowly toward the coast. The storm is forecast to make landfall on Wednesday in Louisiana as a hurricane.The following watches and wa
  
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• Francine becomes hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico

  10-09-2024 18:21 via wane.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tropical Storm Francine has been upgraded to a hurricane as it moves across the Gulf of Mexico toward Louisiana, according to the National Hurricane Center.
  The hurricane is located about 350 miles southwest of Morgan City, Louisiana with sustained winds of 75 mph. It's moving northeast at 10 mph, according to the NHC.
  Francine is expected to strengthen significantly as it moves slowly toward the coast. The storm is forecast to make landfall on Wednesday in Louisiana a
  
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• Man known as 'Truck Driver' charged with attempted murder in Fort Wayne shooting

  10-09-2024 17:55 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A man known to his alleged victim as "Truck Driver" was charged with attempted murder Tuesday following a chase-turned-shooting last week near downtown Fort Wayne.Kenneth Porter, 37, also faces a charge of aggravated battery for allegedly shooting a woman on Sept. 3 after chasing the car she was in early that morning, according to Allen Superior Court documents released Tuesday.Officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the shooting around 2 a.m. near C
  
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• Delphi murders: Defense appeals decision barring alternative murder theories

  10-09-2024 16:06 via wane.com
  
  CARROLL COUNTY, Ind. – In a move that could jeopardize the October start date for the Delphi murders trial, Richard Allen's defense has signaled they want the Indiana Court of Appeals to overturn Special Judge Fran Gull's decision barring them from presenting its Odinisim theory in court.
  According to a filing obtained by FOX59/CBS4 Monday night, Allen's defense -- comprised of attorneys Andrew Baldwin and Bradley Rozzi -- has moved forward with a rare interlocutory appeal challenging
  
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• Township, town council at odds over Ossian Fire contract

  10-09-2024 14:30 via wane.com
  
  OSSIAN, Ind. (WANE) — The Ossian Volunteer Fire Department announced in a Facebook post Monday night that Jefferson Township officials have "refused to sign a contract with the Town Of Ossian." Jefferson Township contains Ossian.Tuesday morning, the township posted on Facebook an amended agreement, which they said was signed by Ossian officials. The agreement, however, has not been signed by township officials.
  Map of Wells County townships. Source: Wells County GIS
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• Township says agreement has been reached with Ossian Fire Department

  10-09-2024 14:30 via wane.com
  
  OSSIAN, Ind. (WANE) — The Ossian Volunteer Fire Department announced in a Facebook post Monday night that Jefferson Township officials have "refused to sign a contract with the Town Of Ossian." Jefferson Township contains Ossian.Tuesday morning, the township posted on Facebook an amended agreement, which they said was signed by Ossian.Map of Wells County townships. Source: Wells County GIS
  The Monday night Facebook post from OFD said, "January 1 2025 at midnight, YOU WILL NOT HAVE FIRE PRO
  
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• Ossian Fire Department fighting contract dispute with township officials

  10-09-2024 14:30 via wane.com
  
  OSSIAN, Ind. (WANE) — The Ossian Volunteer Fire Department announced in a Facebook post Monday night that Jefferson Township officials have "refused to sign a contract with the Town Of Ossian." Jefferson Township contains Ossian.Map of Wells County townships. Source: Wells County GIS
  This is not the first time a contract has been rejected by the township officials. Unlike previous times, however, this could have an impact on fire protection in the township for the new year.The Facebook pos
  
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• Woodburn man dies in DeKalb County crash

  10-09-2024 09:57 via wane.com
  
  DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - A Woodburn man died after crashing an SUV in DeKalb County Monday night. The crash happened around 8:50 p.m.Bryce Holmes, 29, was driving eastbound on State Road 8, west of Newville, when he left the roadway and went into a ditch, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. Holmes was ejected from his SUV.Medics tried to save Holmes, but he died at the scene. Speed is suspected to be a factor, according to police.The DeKalb County Sheriff's Department was assist
  
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• Summer heat continues to build today

  10-09-2024 09:37 via wane.com
  
  Summer heat will continue to build today and only get hotter the rest of the week. Temperatures will be in the upper 80s Wednesday and Thursday. The biggest question mark in the forecast will be tropical remnants which could provide some needed rain this weekend.
  Sunshine with our first day in the 80s todaySunny and warm this morning, with temperatures in the middle to upper 70s by lunchtime.
  It will get even warmer this afternoon as we venture into the middle 80s.
  Tropical moisture heads to the
  
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• FWCS introduces 2025 budget

  10-09-2024 04:59 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Fort Wayne Community Schools Board introduced their 2025 budget at Monday night's meeting. The budget is expected to increase.The education fund will see an increase of 2.9%. The majority of these funds will go towards textbooks and salary increases for teachers and staff. The operation fund will increase by about 4%. This is primarily from higher health insurance costs, utility bills, and transportation and regular maintenance costs. The safety and well-
  
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• Warming up Tuesday

  10-09-2024 04:51 via wane.com
  
  Our Monday afternoon sunshine helped increase temperatures into the upper 70s. As we head through the early morning, though, temps will fall to around 50° by daybreak.High pressure is the main influence on our weather over the next few days. This means a nice amount of sunshine and continued dry, warm weather. Tuesday's highs will be in the mid-80s.Highs reach the mid-80s Tuesday afternoon.On Wednesday, we'll reach the upper 80s.Wednesday's high temps won't be too far from the 90° mark.H
  
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• Expanding drought a concern as fall approaches

  10-09-2024 04:49 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Drought has continued to expand across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. You can take a look at our current drought map by clicking the link below. Drought area expands and very little rain forecastedA reminder that drought is a notable lack of precipitation. The drought monitor tracks the conditions and places areas into a certain drought category based on a number of factors. Monitoring drought includes tracking changes in precipitation, temperatures, surface wate
  
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• FWPD: Amazon, iPhone theft ring is 'Pandora's Box' more turn themselves in

  10-09-2024 04:05 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — "In late June I received an email from a law enforcement partner at EcoATM... all the email said was call me, we have a problem."That's how Detective Joseph Lyon and the Fort Wayne Police Department opened what he's calling, "Pandora's Box.""When it got down to one name that was appearing in the photographs of every transaction, that's when Pandora's Box opened up, literally my jaw hit the floor," Lyon said.That one name was Amir Kelly, the 18-year-old has been ar
  
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• Andrews taps $1.5 million in state money to start water fix

  10-09-2024 00:43 via wane.com
  
  HUNTINGTON COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - For the first time in a long time, residents of Andrews, Indiana may have be able to quench their thirst with clean water.The small town in Huntington County has long been plagued by chemicals in the groundwater.The chemicals come from a now defunct factory, and liability of the contamination is stuck on the slow assembly line of the Justice system, but the state may offer more immediate answers for the people of Andrews.   “The Huntington County
  
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• Andrews taps $1.5 million in state money for water help

  10-09-2024 00:43 via wane.com
  
  HUNTINGTON COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - For the first time in a long time, residents of Andrews, Indiana may have be able to quench their thirst with clean water.The small town in Huntington County has long been plagued by chemicals in the groundwater.The chemicals come from a now defunct factory, and liability of the contamination is stuck on the slow assembly line of the Justice system, but the state may offer more immediate answers for the people of Andrews.   “The Huntington County
  
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• September sizzle on tap for several days

  10-09-2024 00:13 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - After a fall-like weekend across the area, temperatures are set to heat up this week and stay warm for the next several days. Not only it is going to be quite warm, but also drought concerns continue to rise... Drought area expands and very little rain forecastedIn September, we are no stranger to days with high temperatures in the 80s. In fact, we typically experience ten days in the month with highs in the 80s. Our record is 17 days in the 80s in September, which was
  
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