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• Indiana Supreme Court decides on execution date for Joseph Corcoran

  11-09-2024 22:46 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A Fort Wayne man convicted of killing his brother, his sister's fiancé and their two friends is set to be executed before the end of the year, according to the Indiana Supreme Court.On Wednesday, the Indiana Supreme Court issued a unanimous order that the execution of 49-year-old Joseph Corcoran is to be carried out Dec. 18, 2024, before "the hour of sunrise."The announcement comes after the State of Indiana filed a motion to set an execution date for Corcoran i
  
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• Fort Wayne receives $1.5 million to acquire properties for flood mitigation

  11-09-2024 22:40 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Fort Wayne is a city shaped by floods, the most famous coming in 1982.
  The city's response to that flood gave it the moniker, "The city that saved itself," and since then Fort Wayne has strived not to be in a position where it has to be saved.
  "The city has gone through decades of work to prepare for future flooding," said Patrick Zaharako, City Engineer.That work continued on Tuesday as Fort Wayne City Council accepted a Federal Emergency Management Agency grant
  
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• More heat ahead, lack of rain continues

  11-09-2024 21:59 via wane.com
  
  Our warm afternoon, with highs in the mid-80s, becomes a pleasant evening as temps fall through the 70s. By early morning, our lowest temperatures readings will be in the mid-50s.There may be some widely scattered patches of thick fog, but fog is not likely to be common across the region in the early morning.Thursday gets off to a nice and sunny start, but clouds will gradually increase as the remnants of Hurricane Francine track closer to us. The area of high pressure that has kept the weather
  
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• Man arrested for murder in connection to shooting near downtown Fort Wayne

  11-09-2024 21:57 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A 26-year-old man was arrested Wednesday and charged with murder in connection to an August shooting on Lewis Street, the Fort Wayne Police Department announced.FWPD homicide detectives arrested Desmond Carswell around 12:35 p.m. in a traffic stop near Hayden and Hanna streets, just blocks away from where the shooting happened.On Aug. 27, police began investigating the shooting in the 600 block of Lewis Street, near the intersection with Hanna Street.The 18-year-old vic
  
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• Falling Allen County jail population staves off ACLU request for prisoner release order

  11-09-2024 21:52 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Indiana will not file a prisoner release order in light of the Allen County Jail seeing a steady decline of inmates in recent months, court documents indicated.On Wednesday, Allen County Sheriff Troy Hershberger and the ACLU of Indiana filed status reports in federal court regarding the current county jail and the new one planned for 2911 Meyer Road.According to Hershberger's update, progress on the new jail had been stall
  
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• Downtown Fort Wayne 'Urban Trail' to see extension

  11-09-2024 21:46 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Fort Wayne City Council approved money on Tuesday to take the first steps to expand the Fort Wayne Urban Trail.
  According to the city, it will extend along sections of Superior and Harrison streets, as well as Washington Boulevard and Broadway, reaching all the way to Electric Works.On Tuesday, Council approved $1.2 million of COVID relief funds for engineering and design services for a future phase of the trail."This is one of the last projects we'll get to do ou
  
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• Downtown Fort Wayne 'Urban Trail' extension being considered

  11-09-2024 21:46 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Fort Wayne City Council is considering approving money to take the first steps to expand the Fort Wayne Urban Trail.
  According to the city, it will extend along sections of Superior and Harrison streets, as well as Washington Boulevard and Broadway, reaching all the way to Electric Works.On Tuesday, Council considered using $1.2 million of COVID relief funds for engineering and design services for a future phase of the trail. The proposal received a do-pass recomm
  
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• Plea deal: Suspect in Glenbrook Square shooting could face no more than 1 year in prison

  11-09-2024 21:37 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A year after an altercation at Glenbrook Square led to a shooting at the mall, the man accused of pulling the trigger pleaded guilty.Quentin Lewis, 28, pleaded guilty Wednesday to criminal recklessness in connection to the shooting that happened Sept. 1, 2023.As part of the plea deal with prosecutors, the gun Lewis allegedly used in the shooting would be destroyed.The September 2023 investigation was one of two shootings at the mall in less than two months.Police r
  
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• Campbell Soup Company announces intent to change name: 'Subtle yet important'

  11-09-2024 21:14 via wane.com
  
  DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – An iconic brand best known for making soup has announced plans to change its company name.During the Campbell Soup Company's annual investors meeting on Sept. 10, company leaders gathered in New York City to discuss ideas for the future — and a name change from Campbell Soup Company to The Campbell's Company.“This subtle yet important change retains the company’s iconic name recognition, reputation and equity built over 155 years while better reflect
  
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• 'Family's worst nightmare': Uber driver accused of raping, killing woman

  11-09-2024 20:16 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (WXIN) – Police say an Uber driver recently arrested in the death of an Indianapolis woman admitted he raped, shot and killed her after picking her up from work Sunday morning.Francisco Valadez, 29, was arrested Tuesday morning by Indianapolis homicide detectives and preliminarily charged with murder.The Uber driver reportedly admitted to police that he shot and killed 30-year-old Chanti Dixon in a fit of rage after picking her up and attempting to rape her in the back of his
  
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• Election officials warn that widespread problems with the US mail system could disrupt voting

  11-09-2024 19:54 via wane.com
  
  TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — State and local election officials from across the country on Wednesday warned that problems with the nation's mail delivery system threaten to disenfranchise voters in the upcoming presidential election, telling the head of the U.S. Postal Service that it hasn't fixed persistent deficiencies.In an alarming letter, the officials said that over the past year, including the just-concluded primary season, mailed ballots that were postmarked on time were received by local e
  
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• 'I could have been better': Dolphins' Tyreek Hill says of Florida traffic stop

  11-09-2024 19:49 via wane.com
  
  MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill acknowledged Wednesday that he could have handled himself better in the initial moments of a weekend traffic stop that left him handcuffed and pulled out of his car by police officers near the team's stadium.Hill also said he wants one of the officers involved in the incident dismissed from the police force.Hill said he wishes he did some things “a bit differently” on Sunday, including leaving the window of his
  
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• Monroe County special judge denies request for expansion of Indiana abortion ban exceptions

  11-09-2024 19:46 via wane.com
  
  MONROE COUNTY, Ind. --A special judge in Monroe County has denied Planned Parenthood's request for an expansion the exceptions included in Senate Bill 1, Indiana's near-total abortion ban.
  According to a ruling filed on Wednesday by Kelsey Hanlon, a special judge in Monroe County's circuit court, Hanlon said that the law does not burden the rights of Indiana residents in regards to their access to constitutionally protected abortion care. The ruling was decided after a trial and a review of mult
  
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• National burger and pizza chain files for bankruptcy

  11-09-2024 19:25 via wane.com
  
  (WJET/WFXP) — BurgerFi, a national fast-casual burger chain and owner of Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.The company expects a loss of over $18 million in the second quarter of 2024 (April 1 - July 1) and has been struggling with lower operational income, rising wages, increased administrative costs, and restructuring expenses. It also pointed to the rising food prices."BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings are
  
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• Tens of thousands in the dark after Hurricane Francine strikes Louisiana

  11-09-2024 17:55 via wane.com
  
  MORGAN CITY, La. (AP) — Hurricane Francine slammed into the Louisiana coast Wednesday evening as a dangerous Category 2 storm that knocked out electricity to more than 245,000 customers and threatened widespread flooding as it sent a potentially deadly storm surge rushing inland along the Gulf Coast.Francine crashed ashore in Terrebonne Parish, about 30 miles (50 kilometers) southwest of Morgan City, the National Hurricane Center announced at 4 p.m. CDT. Packing top sustained win
  
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• Hurricane Francine targets the Louisiana coast

  11-09-2024 17:55 via wane.com
  
  MORGAN CITY, La. (AP) — Hurricane Francine barreled toward Louisiana on Wednesday as residents made last-minute trips in the morning rain to stock up on final supplies at boarded-up businesses.Francine continues to strengthenFrancine to bring rain, wind Francine Becomes a Hurricane, Tropical Storm Conditions for Acadiana
  The storm is expected to make landfall in the coming hours as forecasters raised threats of potentially deadly storm surge, widespread flooding and destructive w
  
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• Hurricane Francine strengthens into a Category 2 storm ahead of landfall in Louisiana

  11-09-2024 17:55 via wane.com
  
  MORGAN CITY, La. (AP) — Hurricane Francine strengthened Wednesday into a Category 2 storm and is expected to make landfall in Louisiana as forecasters raised threats of potentially deadly storm surge, widespread flooding and destructive winds on the northern U.S. Gulf coast.Francine is drawing fuel from exceedingly warm Gulf of Mexico waters. The storm is forecast to crash into a fragile coastal region that still hasn’t fully recovered from a series of devastating hurr
  
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• Hurricane Francine makes landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 storm

  11-09-2024 17:55 via wane.com
  
  MORGAN CITY, La. (AP) — Hurricane Francine struck Louisiana on Wednesday evening as a Category 2 storm that forecasters warned could bring deadly storm surge, widespread flooding and destructive winds on the northern U.S. Gulf Coast.Francine made landfall in Terrebonne Parish, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) southwest of Morgan City, the National Hurricane Center announced at 4 p.m. CDT. Packing maximum sustained winds near 100 mph (155 kph), the hurricane crashed into a fragile c
  
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• State objects to defense's call for appeal in Delphi murders, cites potential for another delay

  11-09-2024 17:33 via wane.com
  
  CARROLL COUNTY, Ind. – The Delphi murders case has seen its share of delays—and the state objects to the potential for another one.Richard Allen is charged with four counts of murder in the February 2017 deaths of Abby Williams and Libby German near the Monon High Bridge in Delphi. Indiana State Police announced his arrest in October 2022.13-year-old Abby Williams and 14-year-old Libby German. (Credit: Family)This week, defense attorneys for Allen signaled their plans for an interloc
  
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• $800M Mega Millions jackpot won; 4 other ticketholders earn $1 million each

  11-09-2024 16:14 via wane.com
  
  Correction: This story has been edited to reflect the correct number of $1 million winners.
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A winner has been announced for the $800 Mega Millions jackpot, according to the game's website.The winning numbers for Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing were 1, 2, 16, 26, 66, and Mega Ball 6.Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: Is your state ‘due’ for a win?
  The Texas Lottery said the winning jackpot ticket was purchased at a Murphy USA gas station at 7520 Highway 90 A
  
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• US commemorates 9/11 attacks with victims in focus and politics in view

  11-09-2024 15:42 via wane.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. is remembering the lives taken and those reshaped by 9/11, marking an anniversary laced with presidential campaign politics as President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris stood together in the plaza where the twin towers once stood.Sept. 11 — the date when hijacked plane attacks killed nearly 3,000 people in 2001 — falls in the thick of the presidential election season every four years, and it comes at an especial
  
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• Governor directs flags to be flown at half-staff for Patriot Day

  11-09-2024 15:03 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (WANE) - Wednesday, Governor Eric Holcomb is directing flags throughout the state to be flown at half-staff on Patriot Day for the anniversary of 9/11.That includes state facilities, businesses and residents alike. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset in remembrance of the victims of the terror attacks on September 11, 2001.
  
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• It's getting hotter as the heat wave continues today

  11-09-2024 13:21 via wane.com
  
  Summer heat continues today to build and we do not expect too many changes. Unfortunately, the chance of showers is evaporating for the rest of the week and the weekend.
  Temperatures will climb quickly with sunshine and a few clouds into the upper 70s to close to 80.Summer sunshine this afternoon and another comfortable day with humidity levels staying down in more tolerable ranges. High temperatures will be warmer than yesterday topping out in the upper 80s.
  Winds will increase during the after
  
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• Man injured after falling from Trine University fraternity balcony

  11-09-2024 12:30 via wane.com
  
  ANGOLA, Ind. (WANE) - A man suffered injuries after falling off a balcony on Trine University.On Friday, the Angola Police Department and medics responded to the Kappa Sigma House around 10:30 p.m. Ben Kurtzweg fell off a balcony and was unresponsive, according to police. No other details about the incident have been released. As we learn more, WANE 15 will bring you updates on the air and WANE.com.
  
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• 9/11 Remembrance Walk and ceremony honors first responders

  11-09-2024 10:22 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Young Professionals Network of UPSTAR remembers first responders' who were killed in 9/11 on Wednesday.According to UPSTAR's website, the ceremony kicks off with the commemoration ceremony and "laying of roses for the fallen." The event concludes with a Remembrance Walk through Promenade Park.The events start at 10 a.m. at the Law Enforcement Firefighters Memorial of Allen County on 1001 N. Wells St. To register for the event, visit UPSTAR's website.
  
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• It's getting hotter as the heat wave cotinues today

  11-09-2024 09:32 via wane.com
  
  Summer heat continues today to build and we do not expect too many changes. Unfortunately, the chance of showers is evaporating for the rest of the week and the weekend.
  Temperatures will climb quickly with sunshine and a few clouds into the upper 70s to close to 80.Summer sunshine this afternoon and another comfortable day with humidity levels staying down in more tolerable ranges. High temperatures will be warmer than yesterday topping out in the upper 80s.
  Winds will increase during the after
  
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• The agricultural impact of our late summer drought

  11-09-2024 05:29 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Drought continues across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. The lack of rainfall is really causing stress on the agriculture industry in our area. Expanding drought a concern as fall approachesCrops started out with a decent season, even though Fort Wayne saw the rainiest April on record. This delayed planting slightly, but then things were good. It was a little dry, then rainy, but now we've turned very dry...Joe Hilger, owner of Hilger Family Farm, says normally th
  
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• State, local leaders hold education town hall for new Indiana diploma requirements

  11-09-2024 03:17 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - An education town hall was held at the Allen County Public Library Tuesday night, to discuss concerns, answer questions, and inform families and teachers of the proposed changes to Indiana's high school diplomas.
  Indiana House Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta, State Representative Kyle Miller, and Fort Wayne Community Schools leaders were the panelists of the town hall.
  The second draft of the new Indiana diploma requirements was released around a month ago. It includes
  
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• State and local leaders hold education town hall for new Indiana diploma requirements

  11-09-2024 03:17 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - An education town hall was held at the Allen County Public Library Tuesday night, to discuss concerns, answer questions, and inform families and teachers of the proposed changes to Indiana's high school diplomas.
  Indiana House Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta, State Representative Kyle Miller, and Fort Wayne Community Schools leaders were the panelists of the town hall.
  The second draft of the new Indiana diploma requirements was released around a month ago. It includes
  
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• Brick by Brick: Fort Wayne brick roads to see repairs

  11-09-2024 02:38 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Fort Wayne maintains several brick roads, and if you ask City Councilman Geoff Paddock, that's a good thing."Some cities would be resurfacing brick streets, [but] we decided some time ago to make sure we're not doing that," Paddock said. "We want to preserve the old, historic brick streets."The measure is more expensive than asphalt on a square foot basis, and on Tuesday, Fort Wayne City Council passed an expenditure of $758,850 for repairing brick streets."Findin
  
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• Brick by Brick: Fort Wayne brick roads could see repairs

  11-09-2024 02:38 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Fort Wayne maintains several brick roads, and if you ask City Councilman Geoff Paddock, that's a good thing."Some cities would be resurfacing brick streets, [but] we decided some time ago to make sure we're not doing that," Paddock said. "We want to preserve the old, historic brick streets."The measure is more expensive than asphalt on a square foot basis, and on Tuesday, Fort Wayne City Council gave a do-pass recommendation to spend $758,850 repairing brick stree
  
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• Mayor's Office provides update on discussions with Fort Wayne UNITED

  11-09-2024 00:48 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Mayor's Office provided an update Tuesday about discussions between Fort Wayne UNITED and city officials that could bring back some of the organization's initiatives, including the Ten Point Coalition.WANE 15 learned in July that Fort Wayne UNITED and its programs had been "on pause" since late May or early June so the city's new administration could review it's efforts. City: Fort Wayne UNITED programs ‘on pause’According to the Mayor's Office, the rev
  
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• Report: 80% of Indiana's early childhood educators don't make a sustainable wage

  11-09-2024 00:39 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS — 80% of Indiana’s early childhood educators don’t make enough to sustain themselves, according to a new report released during Tuesday’s Early Learning Advisory Committee (ELAC) meeting.
  That report, released by the group "Talent First," showed more than 38,000 early learning educators in Indiana earn below the state’s self-sufficiency standard for a single adult, and placed the median wages for Indiana’s early childhood educators within the bott
  
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