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• New weather record set, another one in sight Wednesday

  29-10-2024 23:48 via wane.com
  
  Warm, gusty southwesterly winds have raised temperatures high enough to break a 78-year-old record for today! The old record was 78 degrees, set in 1946, and we've reached 80°. Today's warmth is followed by another record-setting day tomorrow when temperatures are expected to return to the 80° mark. Tomorrow's record is 79°.Winds remain breezy tonight, up to 25 mph, and temperatures stay on the warm side for an October night - only as low as the low 60s for early morning lows.Temps t
  
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• Delphi murders: Warden, correctional officers say Allen made multiple confessions to killing Abby, Libby

  29-10-2024 22:57 via wane.com
  
  DELPHI, Ind. — Testimony into Richard Allen’s hotly disputed confessions began on Tuesday afternoon as the warden of Westville Correctional Facility and several correctional officers took the witness stand and told jurors about how Allen confessed to killing Abby Williams and Libby German while in prison.Allen is charged in the brutal murder of the two young girls after they vanished from the Monon High Bridge on Feb. 13, 2017. He was arrested five years later after a misfiled report
  
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• Baby powder sold in Indiana recalled due to potential asbestos contamination

  29-10-2024 22:55 via wane.com
  
  (WKBN) - A nationwide baby powder recall prompted by potential asbestos contamination has been expanded.According to the Food & Drug Administration, the recall impacts hundreds of cases of Dynacare Baby Powder products that were sold on or after January 18, 2024. The products were sold directly and on Amazon in 35 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Mi
  
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• New weather record set, another one in sight tomorrow

  29-10-2024 20:37 via wane.com
  
  Warm, gusty southwesterly winds have raised temperatures high enough to break a 78-year-old record for today! The old record was 78 degrees, set in 1946, and we reached 79° at 3pm (and are still warming). Today's warmth is followed by another record-setting day tomorrow when temperatures are expected to return to the 80°. Tomorrow's record is 79°.Record high temperatures should hit 80 in most spots regionwide by 5 pm. We hit 79° to set a new record at 3 pm.Winds will remain breez
  
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• Marion traffic stop leads to arrest, several felony drug charges

  29-10-2024 20:26 via wane.com
  
  GRANT COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- A Hartford City man faces several felony and misdemeanor charges following a traffic stop in Marion that reportedly led to the discovery of drugs, according to Indiana State Police (ISP).A state trooper conducted the traffic stop near the intersection of 4th and McClure streets in Marion. During the traffic stop, the driver -- identified as 39-year-old Ty A. Neuenschwander -- reportedly gave the state trooper a false name, according to ISP.The state trooper also saw
  
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• 'The damage is done': Jurors watch Richard Allen's interview with ISP investigator

  29-10-2024 19:29 via wane.com
  
  DELPHI, Ind. – Jurors watched a second recorded interview with Delphi murders suspect Richard Allen.Allen faces four counts of murder in connection with the February 2017 deaths of Abby Williams and Libby German near the Monon High Bridge. His trial is in its tenth day of testimony.Earlier on Tuesday, jurors watched Allen’s initial interview from Oct. 13, 2022. They saw a second interview—one with Indiana State Police investigator Jerry Holeman—after that.Holeman testifie
  
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• Police search for 11-year-old girl missing from downtown Fort Wayne

  29-10-2024 17:49 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Police Department is looking for a missing girl who was last seen boarding a Citilink bus downtown.According to a public safety message sent by FWPD, 11-year-old Amaya Verser was last seen Tuesday at 8 a.m. at the Citilink bus stop on Baker Street.Amaya was described in the alert as wearing a blue jacket, blue jeans, white and grey Jordan shoes and carrying a grey backpack.Anyone with information on where Amaya may be is asked to call FWPD at 260-427-1222
  
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• Missing 11-year-old girl found safe

  29-10-2024 17:49 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Police Department have found a girl who was last seen boarding a Citilink bus downtown.Early Tuesday afternoon FWPD sent a public safety message regarding 11-year-old Amaya Verser was last seen Tuesday at 8 a.m.
  No other information was provided.
  
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• 'Arrest me or take me home': Jury watches video Richard Allen's first interview

  29-10-2024 17:00 via wane.com
  
  DELPHI, Ind. – Richard Allen’s interview with police took center stage in the Delphi murders trial Tuesday, with jurors and observers watching the video in court for the first time.Allen faces four counts of murder in connection with the February 2017 deaths of Abby Williams and Libby German near the Monon High Bridge. He was arrested in October 2022. Prosecutors said a cartridge found at the scene was cycled through a Sig Sauer P226 owned by Allen.Day 9 of the trial included testimo
  
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• 'What was I supposed to do?': Homeowner accused of condoning underage party that led to mass shooting

  29-10-2024 16:47 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A video taken at the northeast side party showed at least 40 underaged attendees drinking and dancing. The number was likely closer to 100.An advertisement shared on social media told everyone to bring their own booze and weed.The Halloween party quickly escalated into a nightmare in which nine people were shot before one of the victims returned fire and killed the alleged 17-year-old aggressor. And when investigators later asked the homeowner why she didn't ever call p
  
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• Two Fort Wayne men face charges related to January 6 Capitol incursion

  29-10-2024 16:45 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Two Fort Wayne men believed to have participated in the events of January 6, 2021 when a crowd of unruly people forced their way into the U.S. Capitol are facing federal charges.Blake Patterson, 40, and Ryan Holden, 39, were arrested and charged on September 11, 2024 with four offenses in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
  They include:
  Entering or remaining in restricted buildings or groundsDisorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grou
  
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• Coroner identifies woman who died in crash on Clinton Street

  29-10-2024 15:59 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A Fort Wayne woman died Monday after a crash on South Clinton Street.Tuesday, the Allen County Coroner identified the woman as 52-year-old Tricia Leigh Grams.The crash happened around 10 a.m. Monday at the intersection of South Clinton and Wiebke streets. Grams was taken to a hospital and was pronounced dead a short time later, according to the release.The coroner ruled she died from multiple blunt force injuries in the crash and determined the manner of death was an ac
  
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• Intersection of SR 105 in Huntington County to become 4-way stop

  29-10-2024 14:10 via wane.com
  
  HUNTINGTON COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - An intersection in rural Huntington County will soon be a four-way stop, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation.A traffic engineering investigation led INDOT to plan for an all-way stop at State Road 105 and West Division Road. Proposal would fill $6 million budget gap to supply Andrews with clean waterThe stop signs will be implemented on or after Oct. 30, INDOT said.INDOT advises drivers to be extra careful in the area as crews implement the sign
  
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• Junk Ditch Brewing Company announces closure amid legal troubles

  29-10-2024 13:03 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Junk Ditch Brewing Company closed its Huntington Tap Room on October 2, and Tuesday morning the business announced it will soon close its Fort Wayne location as well.In a Facebook post and an email to patrons, Junk Ditch said November 23 will be the last day of operations for its restaurant and brewery located on West Main Street west of downtown Fort Wayne.We want to thank you for all the support you have shown this company over the last nine years. It truly has been a p
  
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• Ligonier to honor homicide victim Sgt. Sarah Roque with vigil following soldier's return home

  29-10-2024 12:26 via wane.com
  
  LIGONIER, Ind. (WANE_ A soldier whose death has been ruled a homicide will return home Tuesday according to Facebook posts by the West Noble American Legion. Roque's body will be transported from Indianapolis via motorcade to Ligonier where a processional route has been designated, followed by a vigil.
  Roque enlisted in 2020 and was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri. The 23-year-old served as a mine dog handler and a member of the 5th Engineer Battalion.
  Her body was found in a trash bi
  
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• Ligonier honors homicide victim Sgt. Sarah Roque with vigil following soldier's return home

  29-10-2024 12:26 via wane.com
  
  LIGONIER, Ind. (WANE) -- A soldier whose death has been ruled a homicide returned home Tuesday, according to Facebook posts by the West Noble American Legion. Roque's body was transported from Indianapolis via motorcade to Ligonier where a processional route has been designated, followed by a vigil.Roque enlisted in 2020 and was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri. The 23-year-old served as a mine dog handler and a member of the 5th Engineer Battalion.
  Her body was found in a trash bin la
  
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• Delphi murders: Blood spatter expert weighs in on girls' final moments

  29-10-2024 11:35 via wane.com
  
  DELPHI, Ind. — Libby German's grandmother, Becky Patty, reeled in the gallery as a blood spatter expert described what he believed to be the final, bloody moments of her granddaughter's life.
  As Patty threw herself into her hands, appearing to cry, Richard Allen sat alongside his lawyers as gruesome crime scene photos displayed the bloody remains of Abby Williams and Libby German to those in attendance at the Carroll County courthouse. Allen is accused of murdering the two girls near the M
  
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• Teal, purple: What do different colored Halloween pumpkins mean?

  29-10-2024 11:28 via wane.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Orange pumpkins might be what most people associate with the holiday — but that's not the only color you should be looking out for this Halloween.
  A certain colored basket used for trick-or-treating could signal someone participating has a food allergy or a differently-shaded pumpkin put out on the porch could be meant to raise awareness for a cause.These are some colors you might see this year:TealPeople are setting out a teal-painted pumpkin or plastic bucket on Hall
  
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• Record warm temps and gusty winds today

  29-10-2024 08:41 via wane.com
  
  Gusty winds will raise temperatures into the 80s and break a 78-year-old record for today! The old record was 78 degrees, set in 1946, and it will be followed by another record-setting day on Wednesday when temperatures are expected to return to around 80.
  Temperatures will rise into the lower to middle 70s by lunchtime with winds becoming gusty by noon.Record high temperatures in the 80s regionwide this afternoonGusty winds will continue to cause the mercury in your thermometer to soar this aft
  
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• FWPD looking for missing 12-year-old

  29-10-2024 07:22 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Fort Wayne Police Department is looking for a missing 12-year-old boy.Carter E. Newsome got off a bus at 4 p.m. Monday and turned off location services on his phone. Carter was last seen around 7 p.m. on Holton Ave. between Rudisill Blvd. and McKinnie Ave.Carter is approximately 5'7" and 120 pounds. He was last seen wearing a blue hoodie, blue jeans and black Crocs, and carrying a backpack.The Fort Wayne Police Department is concerned about Carter due to his age an
  
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• FWPD finds missing 12-year-old

  29-10-2024 07:22 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Fort Wayne Police Department has found a 12-year-old boy who had been reported missing.
  Carter E. Newsome got off a bus at 4 p.m. Monday and turned off location services on his phone. He was was last seen around 7 p.m. on Holton Ave. between Rudisill Blvd. and McKinnie Ave.Turns out, Carter was at his grandmother's house. He was found safe at 9:10 a.m. Tuesday.
  
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• Record warmth and high winds Tue and Wed

  29-10-2024 03:45 via wane.com
  
  Warmer air is moving in and temperatures are on the rise. Temps at daybreak will be in the 60s and climbing.A warm front is moving through, allowing for these rising temperatures. The warm air following this front gets pumped in strongly by southwest winds during the day Tuesday, sustained at 15-25 mph and gusting to 35 mph from the SW. All of this warm air blowing in will result in high temperatures reaching the 80s on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. The current records for these days are 78&
  
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• 'Stunning Lack of Leadership': Early voting surge causes waits

  29-10-2024 03:01 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Waits totaling 2 hours, that was the reality for those who decided to vote early at Salomon Farm."We come out and vote because we care," said Roberta Roth after voting at the Salomon Farm location. "If we didn't care, we wouldn't stand in line for two hours to vote."While to the voters the wait symbolized their fervency for the election, the Allen County Democratic Party (ACDP) see things differently."Voters immediately faced the consequences of the Allen County R
  
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• Increased field fire risk Tuesday and Wednesday

  29-10-2024 02:36 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - There is an elevated risk for field fires to spread rapidly if ignited on Tuesday and Wednesday across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. In fact, the Allen County Office of Homeland Security is advising residents to avoid open burning. Allen County officials advise against open burning
  A Fire Weather Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service Northern Indiana office for a portion of our area. It will be in effect from 1 PM Tuesday to 8 PM Tuesday. It is p
  
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• Multimillion dollar natatorium proposed for NACS

  29-10-2024 02:13 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Once the Olympic swimming trials finished in Indianapolis, the "fastest pool in the world" needed a new home.
  Fort Wayne Swimming and Wellness (FWSW) took it on, hoping to give it a second life.
  "The Olympic Trial pool was available to us at a used car discount if you will," said Brian Hench, who presented with FWSWA layout of what a new natatorium could look like.
  And today they announced what that second life may look like, using it in conjunction with Northwest
  
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