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• Traffic stop involving FWPD, FBI leads to federal drug charges for 3 men

  08-10-2024 23:09 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A traffic stop Tuesday morning led to three men receiving federal drug charges, according to the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD).Just after 10:00 a.m., detectives conducted traffic stops on two vehicles near the intersection of Lima Road and Coliseum Boulevard that were reportedly committing traffic violations. The traffic stops led to a joint investigation between the FWPD and the FBI.Officers reportedly found 10 pounds of methamphetamine and a man armed with an A
  
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• EXCLUSIVE: Inside The Pearl with Chuck Surack

  08-10-2024 22:42 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Ahead of Wednesday's ribbon cutting, CEO Chuck Surack of Surack Enterprises gave WANE 15 and exclusive guided tour of his new downtown building The Pearl and the new Pearl Street Arts Center across the street.The Pearl features apartments, work-live spaces, a 300-person event center, a Crescendo Cafe, and, in the coming months, Amore, an Italian steak and seafood restaurant, and Ducky's, a restaurant that also offers duckpin bowling.The Pearl Street Arts Center is home
  
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• Northeast Fort Wayne home heavily damaged by fire

  08-10-2024 22:38 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Fire Department put out the flames at a northeast side home Tuesday.Although several crews responded, the house on Graber Drive off Rothman Road was heavily damaged. The roof of the two-story home appeared to be completely destroyed.Any injuries have not been confirmed. It's unclear how the fire started.
  
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• Teen charged as adult in homicide near Weisser Park

  08-10-2024 22:13 via wane.com
  
  Footage from the scene of the shooting Friday, Oct. 4, 2024.FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A 16-year-old has now been charged as an adult in connection to a shooting that killed a man last week.Brauch Wilkins-Pease faces a murder charge, according to Allen Superior Court documents filed Tuesday.Fort Wayne Police first responded to the shooting shortly before 6 p.m. Friday in the 400 block of Dalman Avenue, near Weisser Park.The victim, identified by the coroner as 23-year-old Angel Maldonado, was pro
  
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• Police investigate crash involving pedestrian in southeast Fort Wayne

  08-10-2024 21:51 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Fort Wayne police are investigating a crash on the city's southeast side Tuesday afternoon involving a pedestrian, according to city dispatchers.Officers are investigating in the 900 block of Colerick Street near Weisser Park.Police have not yet provided updates on how the crash happened or the severity of any injuries.WANE 15 has a crew at the scene and will provide updates as we learn more.
  
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• 20 lbs. of cocaine found in truck floorboard at South Texas port of entry

  08-10-2024 20:22 via wane.com
  
  McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) -- A truck driven by a U.S. citizen had over 20 pounds of cocaine hidden in the floorboards as it tried to enter the South Texas border from Mexico, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials said.New Border Highway Connector a ‘catalyst for growth’
  CBP says it seized 20 pounds of cocaine hidden in the floor of a truck in Del Rio, Texas. (CBP Photo)The drugs were seized Saturday at the Del Rio International Bridge as the Ford F-150 pickup driven by a
  
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• Luis Tiant, the charismatic Cuban who pitched the Red Sox to the brink of a championship, dies at 83

  08-10-2024 18:58 via wane.com
  
  BOSTON (AP) — Luis Tiant, the charismatic Cuban with a horseshoe mustache and mesmerizing windup who pitched the Red Sox to the brink of a World Series championship and himself to the doorstep of the Hall of Fame, has died. He was 83.Major League Baseball announced his death in a post on X on Tuesday, and the Red Sox confirmed that he died at his home in Maine.“Today is a very sad day,” Fred Lynn, a teammate in both Boston and California, posted on X. “A Big game pitcher,
  
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• A series of deaths and the 'Big Fight': Uncovering police force in one Midwestern city

  08-10-2024 16:59 via wane.com
  
  EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — It was the day of the “Big Fight” at the police academy, and rookie sheriff’s deputy Asson Hacker groaned as the hulking instructor pressed down on his chest.Playing the role of a combative suspect, the trainer challenged Hacker to battle like his life was on the line. He punched Hacker, wrapped him in headlocks and tossed him against a padded gym wall.“C’mon, you got to go home!” another instructor yelled. The message: Hacker nee
  
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• Canyoneer dies after accidental 150-foot fall at Zion National Park

  08-10-2024 16:52 via wane.com
  
  ZION NATIONAL PARK, Utah (KTVX) – A man who was canyoneering with friends at Utah's Zion National Park died Saturday after falling between 150 and 200 feet, the National Park Service announced.The man, 40, was with three friends near the exit of the Heaps Canyon area when he suffered the fall at around 6 p.m., according to an NPS press release.Multiple agencies responded to the scene. The victim was airlifted to a campground where further medical aid was administered while awaiting transpo
  
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• Driver defies stop sticks, leads police on multi-county chase in pickup truck

  08-10-2024 16:27 via wane.com
  
  WHITLEY COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - A man was arrested Monday after leading police on a pursuit through three counties, even after all four tires deflated on his pickup truck, according to Indiana State PoliceFort Wayne troopers with ISP joined officers from Allen, Huntington and Whitley counties to chase down a 1995 Toyota pickup truck.It all started when an officer with the Huntington County Sheriff's Department tried to stop the truck for an alleged traffic violation on US 24 near Roanoke. The driv
  
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• Two more EV charging stations installed in southeast Fort Wayne

  08-10-2024 15:21 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Electric vehicle owners now have two more charging station options to use in Fort Wayne.
  The City of Fort Wayne's Public Works Division has finished installation of a charging station on McKinnie Avenue near Three Fountains Apartments and another charging station is now available to use near the intersection of McKinnie Avenue and South Anthony Boulevard at McKinnie Commons.
  That brings the number of charging stations owned by the City of Fort Wayne to 36 Level 2 charges
  
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• 2 more EV charging stations installed in southeast Fort Wayne

  08-10-2024 15:21 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Electric vehicle owners now have two more charging station options to use in Fort Wayne.
  The City of Fort Wayne's Public Works Division has finished installation of a charging station on McKinnie Avenue near Three Fountains Apartments and another charging station is now available to use near the intersection of McKinnie Avenue and South Anthony Boulevard at McKinnie Commons.
  That brings the number of charging stations owned by the City of Fort Wayne to 36 Level 2 charges
  
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• Northern lights spotted across northeast Indiana, northwest Ohio

  08-10-2024 13:41 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Late Monday night through early Tuesday morning, the northern lights were spotted all across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio.Photo courtesy of Tasha Allen in Bryant, Indiana.The rare spectacle occurred around 10 p.m. Monday to 2 a.m. Tuesday and brought bright colors to the area.A Kp value of 7 was observed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which means the storm was strong enough to create the lightshow in our area. With the clear
  
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• Supreme Court to hear challenge to ghost-gun regulation

  08-10-2024 13:03 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is hearing a challenge Tuesday to a Biden administration regulation on ghost guns, the difficult-to-trace weapons with an exponentially increased link to crime in recent years.The rule is focused on gun kits that are sold online and can be assembled into a functioning weapon in less than 30 minutes. The finished weapons don't have serial numbers, making them nearly impossible to trace.The regulation came after the number of ghost guns seized by
  
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• Supreme Court seems open to upholding regulations on ghost guns, hard to trace weapons used in crime

  08-10-2024 13:03 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seemed likely Tuesday to uphold a Biden administration regulation on ghost guns, the difficult-to-trace weapons found at crime scenes in increasing numbers.In arguments that ranged to classic cars and Western omelets, key conservative justices seemed open to the government's argument that kits for quickly making nearly untraceable guns at home can be regulated like other firearms.Two conservative justices, Chief John Roberts and Amy Coney Barre
  
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• WATCH: President Biden gives update on Hurricane Milton

  08-10-2024 12:34 via wane.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Milton weakened slightly Tuesday but remained a ferocious storm that could land a once-in-a-century direct hit on the populous Tampa Bay region with towering storm surges and turn debris from Helene's devastation 12 days ago into projectiles.Almost the entirety of Florida's west coast was under a hurricane or tropical storm warning as the storm and its 145 mph (230 kph) winds spun just off Mexico's Yucatan peninsula, creeping toward the state and suck
  
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• Milton dips to Category 4 as Florida braces for impact

  08-10-2024 12:34 via wane.com
  
  FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Florida's Gulf Coast braced Tuesday for the impact of Hurricane Milton's winds and expected massive storm surge, which could bring destruction to areas already reeling from Helene's devastation 12 days ago and still recovering from Ian's wrath two years ago.Almost the entirety of Florida's west coast was under a hurricane warning early Tuesday as the storm and its 155 mph (250 kph) winds crept toward the state at 12 mph (19 kph), sucking energy from
  
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• Milton again becomes Category 5 hurricane while churning toward Florida

  08-10-2024 12:34 via wane.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Thousands of people streamed out of the Tampa Bay region Tuesday ahead of what could be a once-in-a-century direct hit from Hurricane Milton, as crews worked furiously to prevent furniture, appliances and other waterlogged wreckage from Florida's last big storm from becoming deadly projectiles in this one.In its 5 p.m. ET update, the National Hurricane Center warned Hurricane Milton had again strengthened into a Category 5 storm. Milton briefly held this strength on Mond
  
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• Milton again becomes Category 5 hurricane as residents flee Tampa Bay region

  08-10-2024 12:34 via wane.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Fearful Florida residents streamed out of the Tampa Bay region Tuesday ahead of what could be a once-in-a-century direct hit from Hurricane Milton, as crews worked furiously to prevent furniture, appliances and other waterlogged wreckage from the last big storm from becoming deadly projectiles in this one.The preparations marked the last chance for millions of people in the Tampa metro area to prepare for lethal storm surges, ferocious winds and possible tornadoes in a p
  
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• Florida braces for impact of Hurricane Milton

  08-10-2024 12:34 via wane.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Florida work crews hustled to remove lingering wreckage from one hurricane ahead of another Tuesday, while thousands of people fearing a once-in-century direct hit from Milton streamed out of the populous Tampa Bay region to seek safety inland.Though slightly weakened, Milton was still a powerful Category 4 storm and was expected to plow ashore late Wednesday or early Thursday, then remain fairly strong as it crosses Florida. The system could bring towering sto
  
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• Fearful residents flee Tampa Bay region as Hurricane Milton takes aim at Florida coast

  08-10-2024 12:34 via wane.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Fearful Florida residents streamed out of the Tampa Bay region Tuesday ahead of what could be a once-in-a-century direct hit from Hurricane Milton, as crews worked furiously to prevent furniture, appliances and other waterlogged wreckage from the last big storm from becoming deadly projectiles in this one.Tuesday marked the last chance for millions of people in the Tampa metro area to prepare for lethal storm surges, ferocious winds and possible torna
  
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• Northern Lights spotted across N IN and NW OH

  08-10-2024 10:55 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Early this morning, Northern Lights were spotted all across northeastern Indiana and northwest Ohio.Photo courtesy of Tasha Allen in Bryant, Indiana.A Kp value of 7 was observed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which means the storm was strong enough to create the lightshow in our area. With the clear skies we had throughout the morning, it also created beautiful viewing conditions to view the solar spectacle.If you have any pictures
  
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• Lots of sunshine still in store this week

  08-10-2024 04:32 via wane.com
  
  After our weekend with temps in the 80s, the new workweek is off to a cool start. Monday's high temp was cool and seasonal, hitting the 70° mark.Monday's temps were back at seasonal levels, after a stretch of warm days with highs around 80°.Last night, Northern Lights were spotted all across Northern Indiana with great viewing conditions. If you have any pictures you would like to send to us from the early AM spectacle, send them here.Temperatures this morning have dropped into the bone-
  
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• Buchanan Hauling helps with hurricane recovery

  08-10-2024 03:43 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Keep filling the trucks! Buchanan Hauling shared an update to their Hurricane Helene relief efforts on Monday. Hoosiers banding together to help those affected by Hurricane HeleneRob Rausch, Chief Operating Officer at Buchanan Hauling, says "The response from the community has been overwhelming. You know, it started slow, but the more it got out, the more media coverage we got, it just turned into something that's... it's unbelievable... standing here today at a loss fo
  
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• NACS board approves 2025 budget, updates on construction projects

  08-10-2024 03:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Northwest Allen County Schools Board of Trustees (NACS) voted on the 2025 budget during Monday night's meeting.
  The school board approved all budget-related items on their agenda. The education fund increased by 2.5% to 3.5%. Most of these funds will go towards classroom supplies and teacher salaries.The operation fund will increase by 4%, per state legislation, which the district will collect through property taxes. The operation fund includes capital projects plan
  
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• Social Security COLA for 2025 predicted to be lower than 2024

  08-10-2024 02:09 via wane.com
  
  (NewsNation) — The Social Security Administration will announce a new cost-of-living adjustment on Oct. 10, 2024, with the increase expected to be smaller than last year.For 2024, Social Security payments increased 3.2%, but now that inflation has slowed, analysts are predicting a smaller adjustment.More than a third of retirees say their checks are a major source of income, with nearly68 million Americans receiving Social Security benefits in 2024.Misinformation, power outages hinder Hele
  
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• Draconid meteor shower reaches peak

  08-10-2024 02:03 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. - An annual meteor shower known as the Draconids peaks tonight (October 7) into Tuesday morning. You may still be able to see some meteors Tuesday night into Wednesday, too.
  However, it's important to know this is not a meteor shower that reliably produces tons of great meteor views in the sky.With our clear sky Monday night, and if away from bright lights, you may see just a few meteors per hour (if you're lucky).According to astronomy expert Tony Rice this meteor shower is wor
  
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• Not as warm this week, but still above average

  08-10-2024 01:12 via wane.com
  
  After our weekend time with temps in the 80s, the new workweek is off to a cool start, in comparison. Today's temps, however, were seasonal with our high hitting 70°.Monday's temps were back at seasonal levels, after a stretch of warm days with highs around 80.Another stretch of dry, sunny days is lining up for northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio this week.
  Get used to the trend of chilly mornings and comfortable afternoons because that's what's coming our way.For this evening, temps are fa
  
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