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• Surack Enterprises, City of Fort Wayne celebrate grand opening of The Pearl

  09-10-2024 23:35 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker joined Surack Enterprises and Weigand Construction Wednesday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of The Pearl.Featuring seven stories of various amenities including apartments, commercial space and event space, The Pearl has been in the works since 2019 after Chuck Surack bought the Aunt Millie's properties in downtown Fort Wayne."The Pearl promises to benefit not just downtown Fort Wayne, but the entire region for
  
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• Water main repairs to shut down parts of 3 Fort Wayne roads Thursday

  09-10-2024 22:46 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Drivers across the Summit City may have to find new routes to work Thursday as parts of three separate roads will be closed for water main repairs.According to Fort Wayne City Utilities, the three closures will start Thursday, and work is expected to be finished by late Thursday afternoon:
  Wayne Trace between McKinnie Avenue and Scarlatti DriveSouthbound Fairfield Avenue between West Cox Drive and Burns BoulevardSouthbound Randallia Drive between East State Boulevard a
  
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• Your heating bills may go up this winter, NIPSCO says

  09-10-2024 22:42 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Northern Indiana residents can expect gas bills to cost a few dollars more throughout the winter months, NIPSCO announced Wednesday.NIPSCO shared a chart comparing winter gas bills.
  The company's "forecast", based on market projections and the typical winter weather, is a 15% increase. That amounts to a difference under $10, but peaking at an average of $23 higher for March. Throughout the winter months, the hike would be an increase from last year's average, but still
  
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• How a ban on DJI drones could impact the Fort Wayne Police Department

  09-10-2024 22:41 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The United States house of representatives voted last month to bar new drones from a Chinese manufacturer called DJI.Officials say DJI drones are the industry standard right now however law makers have repeatedly raised concerns that DJI poses national security risks, something the company rejects.The bill is part of what is being called 'China week', an initiative implemented by the U.S. government to restrict the use of other Chinese technologies in the cou
  
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• Delphi prepares for double murder trial

  09-10-2024 22:28 via wane.com
  
  CARROLL COUNTY, Ind. -- It's estimated the prosecution and upcoming trial of Richard Allen, accused of killing Abby Williams and Libby German near the Monon High Bridge outside of Delphi in 2017, will cost Carroll County taxpayers more than $4 million.Jury selection in the oft times delayed trial begins in Allen County next week before the case moves to Delphi. Delphi murders: Defense wants jury to see crime scene firsthandAuthorities will restrict access to the Carroll County courthouse during
  
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• NASA video shows Hurricane Milton from space

  09-10-2024 21:12 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Video taken from the International Space Station puts the massive size of Hurricane Milton into perspective.
  The video, shared by NASA on Wednesday, was taken as the International Space Station passed over the churning storm. Hundreds of miles over the storm, the hurricane's thick wall of clouds and tight spiral are even more impressive.Churning over the Gulf, Milton was just hours from making landfall Wednesday afternoon as it picked up speed on its way to Florida. LIVE WOBBLE
  
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• Fort Wayne resident Chloe Chambers inks with Red Bull Ford for the next F1 Academy season

  09-10-2024 20:43 via wane.com
  
  *Watch in the video player above, Chambers recapping her first F1 Academy winFORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Halfway through her first F1 Academy season, Fort Wayne resident Chloe Chambers signs with the Red Bull Ford Academy Programme for the 2025-2026 F1 Academy season.F1 Academy drivers can only participate in the series for two years, so Chambers' last season in the academy will be next season. She currently races for drives for Campos Racing, backed by MoneyGram Haas F1 Team.Chamb
  
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• INDOT moves up start of major I-65 SB closure to avoid Taylor Swift concerts

  09-10-2024 19:48 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS — Commuters and Swifties alike can breathe a sigh of relief as a major interstate shutdown near downtown Indianapolis is now scheduled to be wrapped up prior to Taylor Swift's Lucas Oil Stadium concerts.On Wednesday, the Indiana Department of Transported announced that a planned major closure of I-65 will now start three days earlier than originally planned.Previously, INDOT revealed their plan to completely close I-65 southbound near downtown Indy from West Street to Alabama
  
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• Public Safety Alert issued for missing Fort Wayne boy

  09-10-2024 19:38 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) A Public Safety Alert was sent out early Wednesday afternoon for a boy with autism in Fort Wayne.Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding 11-year-old Elijah Newport. He's missing from a neighborhood on Fort Wayne's near northeast side in the vicinity of Vance Avenue west of Crescent.Elijah weighs 90 pounds and is 5' tall. He was wearing a camo Minecraft shirt and black shorts.
  Anyone who believes they know where Elijah might be is asked to call 911 or (260)
  
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• Police find missing Fort Wayne boy

  09-10-2024 19:38 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A Fort Wayne boy with autism who was reported missing Wednesday was found within the day.A Public Safety Alert was sent out early Wednesday afternoon for 11-year-old Elijah Newport. He was missing from the city's near northeast side in the vicinity of Vance Avenue west of Crescent.Just before 4 p.m., dispatchers confirmed to WANE 15 that police found the boy. No details on his condition were shared.
  
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• Landfall timeline: When will Hurricane Milton hit Florida?

  09-10-2024 19:27 via wane.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Hurricane Milton continues to push closer to the Florida coastline, and the impacts begin well before landfall.Starting Wednesday afternoon, rounds of downpours started to hit the Tampa Bay and Sarasota areas as the rain bands pass through. Tropical storm-force winds also started reach the coast. Some isolated tornadoes are possible in these rain bands, and at least one already touched down Wednesday morning.By evening, the center of Milton will be less than 100 miles from
  
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• Plane crashes on California island, killing all 5 on board

  09-10-2024 19:20 via wane.com
  
  (KTLA) — All five people on a small plane that went down on Catalina Island Tuesday night were killed in the crash, officials confirmed Wednesday.The Avalon Sheriff Station received an S.O.S. emergency notification from a cellphone that had been involved in a collision with possible injuries shortly after 8 p.m., the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department stated.
  The notification provided authorities with GPS coordinates, allowing deputies to respond to the location along with firefighter
  
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• Man convicted in 1975 killing of Noble County teenager

  09-10-2024 18:55 via wane.com
  
  NOBLE COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - One of two men tied to the 1975 killing of a North Webster teenager - a case that went cold until 2023 - has been convicted of murder.Fred Bandy Jr. was found guilty at a bench trial Tuesday. He waived his right to a jury trial in September.Laurel Jean Mitchell
  Laurel Jean Mitchell was 17 when she disappeared decades ago and was found in the Elkhart River. An autopsy showed she drowned, but had struggled. Her death was ruled a homicide.
  Bandy was arrested in February
  
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• Will we see northern lights, power grid impacts amid 'severe' geomagnetic storm?

  09-10-2024 18:32 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — As of Wednesday morning, Earth is being hit by a strong solar radiation storm event that will be followed by a geomagnetic storm, space weather officials say.
  It's all thanks to an X1.8 solar flare spotted on the sun overnight. While weaker than the X9 flare detected last week, the flare and its companion coronal mass ejection (CME) could make quite an impact on Earth.Flares and CMEs aren't like meteoroids that can find their way to Earth. Instead, their impacts are largely fel
  
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• Comfortable rest of this week, cool start next week

  09-10-2024 17:50 via wane.com
  
  Today's sunshine has helped produce another comfortable afternoon with temperatures rising to the low 70s. However, with another night ahead that features a clear sky and nearly calm wind, temps will drop to the upper 30s by daybreak tomorrow.Evening temperatures aren't too chilly, especially before sunset. You can expect readings in the 60s and 70s during this time,Enjoy this nice day with high temps in the lower 70s for most.Northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio will be without rain chances for
  
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• Wobble Tracker: Live updates on Hurricane Milton's path — and where it may make landfall

  09-10-2024 17:47 via wane.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane Milton, which has fluctuated between a Category 4 and Category 5 hurricane on its approach to Florida's west coast, has the potential to cause catastrophic damage upon making landfall.But where it makes landfall, exactly, will likely make a vast difference in how much damage residents of coastal communities can expect.The Wobble Tracker — a tool used by Nexstar's WFLA to track “wobbles,” or small movements on the system’s path —
  
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• Wobble Tracker: Live updates on Hurricane Milton's path across Florida

  09-10-2024 17:47 via wane.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane Milton, which fluctuated between a Category 4 and Category 5 hurricane on its approach to Florida's west coast, slowed to a Category 3 before hitting land south of Tampa Wednesday evening.
  Winds above 100 mph knocked out power for thousands, and the toll of flooding and floating debris won't be known until well after sunrise.
  As of late Wednesday, the storm continued to work its way across central Florida. The Wobble Tracker — a tool used by Nexstar's W
  
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• Adams Elementary hosts first Peace Walk

  09-10-2024 17:29 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Students at Adams Elementary School are back in class after spending Wednesday morning taking the journey around the block for the school's first-ever Peace Walk.Over 300 students, staff and neighbors marched out of the school's gym, guided by the Snider High School drum line, down the street and around the block. Held over the heads of many elementary participants were hand-made signs. Hearts, butterflies and flowers sketched in crayon echoed marcher's chant
  
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• Adams Elementary hosts first-ever Peace Walk

  09-10-2024 17:29 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Students at Adams Elementary School are back in class after spending Wednesday morning taking the journey around the block for the school's first-ever Peace Walk.Over 300 students, staff and neighbors marched out of the school's gym, guided by the Snider High School drum line, down the street and around the block. Held over the heads of many elementary participants were hand-made signs. Hearts, butterflies and flowers sketched in crayon echoed marcher's chant
  
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• Over 9 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat, poultry recalled: USDA

  09-10-2024 15:18 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (WKBN) – Millions of pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products are being recalled, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.The agency said the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.BrucePac, an establishment from Durant, Oklahoma, produced the products, which were shipped to distributors nationwide and then "distributed to restaurants and institutions," according to an alert from the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service. Information regardi
  
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• Governor Holcomb activates Indiana National Guard to help with hurricane relief

  09-10-2024 14:31 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE)Some 400 members of the Indiana National Guard will mobilize to travel to Florida to help with hurricane recovery efforts in Florida.Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb announced the activation Wednesday morning.Time running out as Hurricane Milton closes in on Florida“Whether we’re aiding North Carolina recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene, or assisting Floridians in the wake of Hurricane Milton, time and time again, when devastation strikes, Hoosiers of al
  
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• Pickup flips onto roof after driver tries to avoid hitting deer in DeKalb County

  09-10-2024 12:49 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) A driver suffered a cut to his head after he crashed his pickup trying to avoid hitting a deer in DeKalb County Tuesday evening.The crash took place at around 10:35 p.m. in the 800 block of County Road 27 according to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office.The driver was heading north when a deer ran out on the road. The pickup he was driving went off the road and crashed into a ditch where it flipped and landed on its roof.He was taken to a hospital by his father.
  
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• Time to evacuate running out as Milton stalks Fla.

  09-10-2024 12:34 via wane.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A steady rain fell in the Tampa Bay area Wednesday morning as a mighty Hurricane Milton churned toward a potentially catastrophic collision with the west coast of Florida, where some residents insisted they would stay even after millions were ordered to evacuate. Stragglers face grim odds of surviving, officials said. LIVE WOBBLE TRACKER: Hurricane Milton wobbles off path, could have huge impactsThe Tampa Bay region, home to more than 3.3 million peop
  
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• Time to evacuate running out as Milton nears Florida

  09-10-2024 12:34 via wane.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Steady rain fell and winds began to gust in the Tampa Bay area Wednesday morning as a mighty Hurricane Milton churned toward a potentially catastrophic collision with the west coast of Florida, where some residents insisted they would stay even after millions were ordered to evacuate. Stragglers face grim odds of surviving, officials said. LIVE WOBBLE TRACKER: Hurricane Milton wobbles off path, could have huge impactsThe Tampa Bay region, home to more
  
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• Time to evacuate running out as Milton begins to lash Florida

  09-10-2024 12:34 via wane.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A mighty Hurricane Milton flung rain and gusty winds at the Tampa Bay area Wednesday on its steady and potentially catastrophic march toward the west coast of Florida, where officials sounded urgent warnings for residents to evacuate or face grim odds of survival. LIVE WOBBLE TRACKER: Hurricane Milton wobbles off path, could have huge impactsThe National Hurricane Center stressed that it was not certain exactly where Milton’s center would come ashore Wedn
  
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• Time to evacuate running out as Hurricane Milton stalks Florida

  09-10-2024 12:34 via wane.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A steady rain fell in the Tampa Bay area Wednesday morning as a mighty Hurricane Milton churned toward a potentially catastrophic collision with the west coast of Florida, where some residents insisted they would stay even after millions were ordered to evacuate. Stragglers face grim odds of surviving, officials said. LIVE WOBBLE TRACKER: Hurricane Milton wobbles off path, could have huge impactsThe Tampa Bay region, home to more than 3.3 million peop
  
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• Time running out as Hurricane Milton closes in on Florida

  09-10-2024 12:34 via wane.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Milton churned Wednesday toward a potentially catastrophic collision along the west coast of Florida, where some residents insisted they would stay after millions were ordered to evacuate and officials warned that stragglers would face grim odds of surviving.LIVE WOBBLE TRACKER: Hurricane Milton wobbles off path, could have huge impacts
  The Tampa Bay area, home to more than 3.3 million people, faced the possibility of widespread destruction after avoiding
  
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• LIVE SOON: Pres. Biden to deliver remarks as Hurricane Milton closes in on Florida

  09-10-2024 12:34 via wane.com
  
  Editor's Note: President Joe Biden is scheduled to deliver remarks regarding Hurricane Milton at 5:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday. Those remarks will be carried in the video player above.TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Milton hurled rain, tornadoes and tropical storm-force winds at the U.S. coast Wednesday on the storm's steady, potentially catastrophic march toward Florida, where officials issued a final plea to residents to evacuate or face grim odds of survival. LIVE WOBBLE TRACKER: Hur
  
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• LIVE NOW: FEMA updates Hurricane Milton plans

  09-10-2024 12:34 via wane.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A steady rain fell in the Tampa Bay area Wednesday morning as a mighty Hurricane Milton churned toward a potentially catastrophic collision with the west coast of Florida, where some residents insisted they would stay even after millions were ordered to evacuate. Stragglers face grim odds of surviving, officials said. LIVE WOBBLE TRACKER: Hurricane Milton wobbles off path, could have huge impactsThe Tampa Bay region, home to more than 3.3 million peop
  
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• Hurricane Milton still a dangerous Category 4 as time is running out for Florida

  09-10-2024 12:34 via wane.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Milton churned Wednesday toward a potentially catastrophic collision along the west coast of Florida, where some residents insisted they would stay after millions were ordered to evacuate and officials warned that stragglers would face grim odds of surviving. LIVE WOBBLE TRACKER: Hurricane Milton wobbles off path, could have huge impactsThe Tampa Bay area, home to more than 3.3 million people, faced the possibility of widespread destruction after avoiding
  
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• Hurricane Milton slams Florida as a Category 3 storm; leaving millions in the dark

  09-10-2024 12:34 via wane.com
  
  (AP) - Hurricane Milton plowed into Florida as a Category 3 storm Wednesday, bringing misery to a coast still ravaged by Helene, pounding cities with winds of over 100 mph after producing a barrage of tornadoes, but sparing Tampa a direct hit.The storm tracked to the south in the final hours and made landfall in Siesta Key near Sarasota, about 70 miles south of Tampa. The situation in the Tampa area was still a major emergency as St. Petersburg recorded over 16 inches of rain, prompting the
  
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• Hurricane Milton slams Florida as a Category 3 storm; 1.5 million without power

  09-10-2024 12:34 via wane.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Milton crashed into Florida as a Category 3 storm Wednesday, pounding the coast with ferocious winds of over 100 mph (160 kph), heavy rain and producing a series of tornadoes around the state. Tampa avoided a direct hit.The cyclone had maximum sustained winds of 120 mph (205 kph) as it made landfall at 8:30 p.m. near Siesta Key, the National Hurricane Center said. Siesta Key is a prosperous strip of white-sand beaches home to 5,500 people about 70 mil
  
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• Hurricane Milton slams Florida as a Category 3 storm; 1 million without power

  09-10-2024 12:34 via wane.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Milton crashed into Florida as a Category 3 storm Wednesday, pounding the coast with ferocious winds of over 100 mph (160 kph) and producing a series of tornadoes around the state. Tampa avoided a direct hit.The cyclone had maximum sustained winds of 120 mph as it roared ashore 8:30 p.m. near Siesta Key, the Miami-based National Hurricane Center said. Siesta Key is a prosperous strip of white-sand beaches that's home to 5,500 people about 70 miles sou
  
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• Hurricane Milton nears landfall as Category 3 hurricane: 'A grave threat'

  09-10-2024 12:34 via wane.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Milton hurled rain, tornadoes and tropical storm-force winds at the U.S. coast Wednesday as time began to run out for residents to evacuate from the potentially catastrophic path the storm was carving toward Florida.The National Hurricane Center stressed that it was not certain where Milton’s center would come ashore Wednesday night because the storm's path might “wobble,” but the entire Tampa Bay region and points south we
  
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• Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida as a Category 3 storm

  09-10-2024 12:34 via wane.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday along Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm, bringing powerful winds, deadly storm surge and potential flooding to much of the state. Milton drew fuel from exceedingly warm Gulf of Mexico waters, twice reaching Category 5 status.The cyclone roared ashore near Siesta Key in Sarasota County, the Miami-based National Hurricane Center said. The storm was bringing deadly storm surge to much of Florida’s Gulf
  
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• Hurricane Milton down to Category 3 but remains 'a grave threat'

  09-10-2024 12:34 via wane.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Milton hurled tornadoes and rain at the U.S. coast Wednesday on the storm's steady, potentially catastrophic march toward Florida, where officials issued a final plea to residents to evacuate or face grim odds of survival. LIVE WOBBLE TRACKER: Hurricane Milton wobbles off path, could have huge impactsIn its latest update at 4 p.m. ET, the National Hurricane Center said Milton had weakened from a Category 4 to a Category 3 storm, as expected.The Nation
  
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• Still in the 70s with lots of sunshine for today

  09-10-2024 10:22 via wane.com
  
  It's another chilly morning, with temperatures in the 30s and 40s across the area. Our skies are clear, which has allowed us to get so cold. Similar to previous days, we'll get back into the 70s this afternoon.Temperatures this morning rise from our morning lows, which will be in the upper 30s, to the 50s by 10 AM, and into the lower 60s for lunchtime.
  No rain, with lots of sunshine today with chilly temps to start, and then warming into the 60s for lunchtime.Have those sunglasses handy, as not
  
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• Artlink BASH to kick off art auction

  09-10-2024 09:58 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Artlink's fourth annual art auction begins with the Artlink BASH filled with live music, desserts and a get the first pick of auction items.According to the Artlink website, the events aim to benefit local artists, educational programs and Artlink exhibits.
  This year's Artlink BASH is a 50s-themed cocktail party. Guests may peruse the artwork on display and get early access to the art auction where they can make bids on pieces or artists' workshops. There will als
  
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• Key messages ahead of Hurricane Milton

  09-10-2024 05:39 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Cleanup from Hurricane Helene continues as Milton makes its approach to Florida. Residents in our area are dealing with both hurricanes. Buchanan Hauling helps with hurricane recoveryPeople impacted by Hurricane Helene are still hurting. This pulled at the heart strings of Fort Wayne resident Abigail Hull, who is taking her kids to Tennessee to help with recovery efforts for a few days.She says, "I think a lot of people don't understand the extent of the damage and the
  
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• High-profile city departments present budgets to Fort Wayne City Council

  09-10-2024 05:22 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- From the Mayor's Office to the city's police and fire departments, most of the City of Fort Wayne's most public departments presented their 2025 budgets before Fort Wayne City Council Tuesday.The other two departments that presented their proposed budgets included Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control along with the city's finance department, which ensures "proper fiscal management" of money received and spent by other departments.City Council has until Oct. 26 to make a
  
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• Citilink seeks tax raise as company drives toward service cuts, 'fiscal cliff'

  09-10-2024 05:20 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Citilink is facing a financial shortfall.
  Last month, they announced increased ticket prices to help cover costs, but a presentation made to the study on Pension Management Oversight at the statehouse revealed just how much they're running low on funds.Metzinger presenting to the study on Pension Management Oversight.
  "A post-pandemic effect that is affecting about half of U.S. transit agencies," said John Metzinger, general manager and CEO of Citilink, while spea
  
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• SACS holds public hearing for 2025 budget

  09-10-2024 05:12 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) – Tuesday, the Southwest Allen County Schools board held a public hearing for the 2025 budget, capital projects plans and bus replacement plans.Officials say the public hearing was the second to final step in finalizing the 2025 budgetThe budget is divided into four separate funds, starting with the referendum fund, then education fund, debt service fund and the operations fund.Officials say the biggest difference this year from last is the nearly $7 million dolla
  
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• Wednesday sunshine and above average high temps

  09-10-2024 04:42 via wane.com
  
  With our clear sky and light wind, the early morning is turning increasingly cold as all the day's warmth is escaping back up into the atmosphere. Temps dip as low as the upper 30s by daybreak.Temperatures tumble overnight.Keep the sunglasses at the ready because you'll continue to need them the next couple of days with our sky staying nearly cloud free from now through Friday.Wednesday's high temperatures will reach the low 70s. Some cooler air sinks in from the north on Thursday and highs will
  
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• Fort Wayne commercial real estate broker purchases two strip malls

  09-10-2024 04:18 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - Four Fort Wayne strip malls were auctioned Tuesday afternoon, which drew a large crowd to the Sheriff's sale.
  WANE 15 first reported last month that the strip malls were up for auction because the original owner, Jonathan Lamore, was facing federal charges.
  The strip malls are located on West Jefferson Boulevard, one on Lima Road, and two on Dupont Road. The fifth is in Portland, Indiana.
  Two of the five properties were purchased by Fort Wayne commercial real estate b
  
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• iPhone update allows users to text for help when there's no cell service. How it works

  09-10-2024 00:52 via wane.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- With Hurricane Milton barreling toward Florida's Gulf Coast, many Tampa Bay area residents are fearing widespread and potentially weeks-long power outages, which could affect cellphone service, as many saw during Hurricane Helene.However, iPhone's newest update, iOS18, introduced a new feature that could potentially be life-saving and help those who are stuck without service contact family members and first responders.Here's how it worksThe new update allows users to connec
  
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• Fort Wayne family on cruise ship near Milton's path

  09-10-2024 00:33 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)— As Hurricane Milton churns in the Gulf of Mexico, nearly the entire state of Florida is on alert with mass evacuations underway.Milton restrengthened into a category 5 hurricane Tuesday afternoon about 500 miles southwest of Tampa. The storm is expected to make landfall late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning on Florida's west central coast. Then, later Thursday— still as a hurricane— Milton is expected to emerge off of Florida's e
  
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