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• One in critical condition after crash east of downtown Fort Wayne

  21-09-2024 23:55 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – One person is in life-threatening condition following a crash just east of downtown Fort Wayne on Saturday.Allen County Dispatch confirmed the crash happened around 4:15 p.m. near the intersection of Maumee and Grant Avenue.
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• One Dead, One in critical condition after crash east of downtown Fort Wayne

  21-09-2024 23:55 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – One person is dead, and one person is in life-threatening condition following a two-vehicle crash just east of downtown Fort Wayne on Saturday.Allen County Dispatch confirmed the crash happened at 4:13 p.m. near the intersection of Maumee and Grant Avenue. The Fort Wayne Police Department arrived on scene and found one male driver lying on the ground outside of his Hyundai Elantra. He was taken to the hospital in life-threatening condition.
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• One dead, another in critical condition after crash east of downtown Fort Wayne

  21-09-2024 23:55 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – One person is dead, and one person is in life-threatening condition following a two-vehicle crash just east of downtown Fort Wayne on Saturday.Allen County Dispatch confirmed the crash happened at 4:13 p.m. near the intersection of Maumee and Grant Avenue. The Fort Wayne Police Department arrived on scene and found one male driver lying on the ground outside of his Hyundai Elantra. He was taken to the hospital in life-threatening condition.
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• High school football player shot during game near Cincinnati

  21-09-2024 20:48 via wane.com
  
  NORTH COLLEGE HILL, Ohio (WDTN) -- A player was injured by gunfire during a Friday night football game near Cincinnati.
  North College Hill's game against Woodward was cut off early after shots were fired outside of the stadium, according to North College Hill superintendent Eugene Blalock Jr.
  A spokesperson with Cincinnati Public Schools told 2 NEWS affiliate WLWT that a football player from Woodward Career Technical High School was injured in the shooting. His condition is currently unknown."Ci
  
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• What is kratom, the herbal product banned in Indiana?

  21-09-2024 19:24 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — In a world increasingly in tune with health fads and trends, paired with a decreasing interest in previously popular substances, it can be hard not to get caught up in alternatives and supplements.Some, however, aren’t all they’re cracked up to be.You may have heard of one such substance — found in convenience stores, bars, and even a new-to-the-market beverage — that has caught some attention recently: kratom. But even if Kratom is new to you, stat
  
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• Diddy faces public scrutiny over alleged sex crimes as questions arise about future of his music

  21-09-2024 18:07 via wane.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs created a hit-making empire with big name performers, earning his place as a savvy music mogul and becoming a three-time Grammy winner while securing high-profile deals across other industries.
  But now, Combs’ kingdom is collapsing under charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. He was arrested in New York on Sept. 16 and accused in an indictment of using his “power and prestige” to induce female victims and male sex wo
  
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• 50 juveniles ransack 7-Eleven in Los Angeles

  21-09-2024 16:55 via wane.com
  
  (KTLA) - About 50 juveniles ransacked a 7-Eleven in Los Angeles on Friday night, the LAPD confirmed.The department said officers received a call around 7:25 p.m. that about 50 kids biked to the 7-Eleven located on the border of Beverly Hills at 8500 W Olympic Blvd. and stole items from the store.The underage suspects fled the scene on their bikes before officers arrived.An Instagram account named Street People of Beverly Hills posted videos that show the crowd of minors biking into the parking l
  
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• Bell Mansion to hold Bridal Showcase next weekend

  21-09-2024 15:34 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The Bell Mansion's annual bridal showcase returns next weekend.The showcase will be on Sunday, September 29th from noon to 4:00 pm.Admission is $10 dollars.WANE 15 sat down with Event Coordinator Charissa O-Quinn and Wedding Coordinator Ashley Frewer to talk more about the event.You can watch the full interview above.
  
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• Alive Community Outreach launches new 'Be the Peace' campaign

  21-09-2024 15:33 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Alive Community Outreach is gearing up for the launch of its newest campaign.The vigil will be held at the United Methodist Church starting at 5pm on Saturday.Executive Director of Community Outreach Reverend Angelo Mante and Director of Survivor Support Cynthia Gardner sat down with WANE 15 to talk more about the event.
  You can watch that interview in the video above.
  
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• More rain chances on the way

  21-09-2024 15:27 via wane.com
  
  Our stretch of dry days finally came to an end yesterday, where for the first time in nearly two weeks, the Fort Wayne International Airport recorded measurable rainfall. Plenty of rainfall and damage occurred across parts of our area as well with the showers and storms that moved through Friday afternoon. Friday storms end dry spell and cause damageTemperatures climb back into the 70s entering the afternoon. Skies have become sunny after the morning fog has lifted.
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• The Midwest could offer fall’s most electric foliage but leaf peepers elsewhere won’t miss out

  21-09-2024 14:51 via wane.com
  
  PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Fall is back, and bringing with it jack-o'-lanterns, football, pumpkin spice everything and — in some parts of the country — especially vibrant foliage.Leaves around the northern U.S. are starting to turn orange, yellow and red, inspiring legions of leaf lovers to hop in their cars and travel to the countryside for the best look at fall's fireworks. Leaf peeping — the act of traveling to witness nature's annual kaleidoscope — contributes billi
  
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• South Carolina inmate dies by lethal injection in state’s first execution in 13 years

  21-09-2024 14:28 via wane.com
  
  COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina put inmate Freddie Owens to death Friday as the state restarted executions after an unintended 13-year pause because prison officials couldn’t get the drugs needed for lethal injections.Owens was convicted of the 1997 killing of a Greenville convenience store clerk during a robbery. While on trial, Owens killed a person incarcerated at a county jail. His confession to that attack was read to two different juries and a judge who all sentenced him t
  
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• Morning fog, afternoon sunshine!

  21-09-2024 12:34 via wane.com
  
  Our stretch of dry days finally came to an end yesterday, where for the first time in nearly two weeks, the Fort Wayne International Airport recorded measurable rainfall. Plenty of rainfall and damage occurred across parts of our area as well with the showers and storms that moved through Friday afternoon. Friday storms end dry spell and cause damageWith the combination of residual moisture, and high overnight humidity values, areas of dense will continue this morning. Temperatures just before s
  
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• US will let more people take methadone at home

  21-09-2024 12:00 via wane.com
  
  The first big update to U.S. methadone regulations in 20 years is poised to expand access to the life-saving drug starting next month, but experts say the addiction treatment changes could fall flat if state governments and methadone clinics fail to act.For decades, strict rules required most methadone patients to line up at special clinics every morning to sip their daily dose of the liquid medicine while being watched. The rules, built on distrust of people in the grip of opioid addiction, wer
  
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• Fall Bonsai Show celebrates live art form

  21-09-2024 11:24 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The Botanical Conservatory welcomes visitors on Saturday to walk through the Fort Wayne Bonsai Club's selection of miniature trees.The Fall Bonsai Show commemorates the live art form through sharing club members' passion for the trees with the city. Visitors can ask all of their bonsai-related questions to club members as well as buy their own bonsai tree and pot.Bonsai trees originate from Japan and are considered an artform by their caretakers who cut the p
  
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• Lactaid Milk sold in 27 states recalled

  21-09-2024 09:49 via wane.com
  
  (WHTM) — A popular milk alternative for those with dairy sensitivity and lactose intolerance is being recalled in more than two dozen states. HP Hood LLC is recalling multiple units of its 96-ounce Lactaid Milk containers because the product may contain trace amounts of almond, which is not listed on the label.Those with an allergy or sensitivity to almonds may experience a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction. No illnesses have been reported to date. Are these invasive stink bugs
  
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• 9/20 Highlight Zone - Week Five

  21-09-2024 06:22 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Carroll steamrolled Snider 30-6 in your Highlight Zone "Game of the Week," East Noble bested rival Leo 35-29 to take control of the NE8 title chase, while Adams Central rallied to top previously unbeaten Heritage 33-14 to make the Jets the team to beat in the ACAC!
  
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• Dense fog begins a toasty last day of summer

  21-09-2024 04:30 via wane.com
  
  Finally we saw some rain today! After going two weeks without rain, the heavens finally opened. Unfortunately, it came in the form of thunderstorms that caused damage in some parts of the area... Click below to learn more. Friday storms end dry spell and cause damageWe next turn our attention to areas of dense fog that are expected Saturday morning. Slow down and give yourself plenty of time if you have plans in the morning hours. Temperatures to start the day will be in the lower 60s.Areas of d
  
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• Friday storms end dry spell and cause damage

  21-09-2024 04:11 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Friday was a big day across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio, as the heavens finally opened up and rain fell across some parts of the area. Expanding drought a concern as fall approachesFor Fort Wayne, this was the first rainfall in September since two weeks ago on September 6th. This ends our September dry stretch at 13 days, one day shy of setting the longest September streak this decade. The airport only picked up 0.02" of rainfall though, which still places us a
  
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• 22 cities where buying a home is now cheaper than renting

  21-09-2024 03:52 via wane.com
  
  (NewsNation) — With mortgage rates falling, monthly home payments are now less expensive than rent in nearly half of the nation's largest metros, according to a new analysis.Zillow found that it's cheaper to buy than rent in 22 of the 50 largest U.S. metros, with homeowners in some cities saving over $400 a month.In New Orleans, buyers can save nearly $450 a month paying a mortgage rather than renting — the best margin of any major metro. Down payments are at a record high: Here&rsqu
  
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• Tracking areas of dense fog late tonight

  21-09-2024 03:00 via wane.com
  
  Finally we saw some rain today! After a two week dry spell in Fort Wayne, the heavens at long last opened up and we enjoyed some much-needed rainfall.Rain can be seen falling from our Dry Dock Marine Center Lake James camera Friday afternoon.
  Any lingering showers/storms have now departed the area and we'll be dry tonight. Temperatures will drop down into the lower 60s tonight and we expect areas of fog to develop, especially in locations that experience rain today. Keep this in mind for your Sa
  
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• Police: Road open after crash at Clinton and Fourth

  21-09-2024 01:09 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A Public Safety Alert was issued asking residents to avoid N Clinton Street & E Fourth Street in Fort Wayne due to a crash.There were no injuries in the crash, according to dispatchers.A WANE 15 crew witnessed a utility pole leaning onto a power line with a damaged car in front of it.
  It's unknown what caused the crash.
  
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• Police: Avoid Clinton and Fourth due to a crash

  21-09-2024 01:09 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A Public Safety Alert was issued asking residents to avoid N Clinton Street & E Fourth Street in Fort Wayne due to a crash.There were no injuries in the crash, according to dispatchers.
  WANE 15 has a crew on the scene working to learn more.
  
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