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• Union wants management off the GM assembly line or workers will strike

  31-10-2024 23:28 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) --- The UAW Local 2209 voted to strike Wednesday, after weeks of having a half dozen management people working union jobs on the line every day.Those jobs should be filled by GM union employees, says bargaining chairman Rich LeTourneau and he has 40 open jobs that need to be filled.But even with the vote to strike, it doesn’t mean GM union workers will be on the picket line before the end of the week. The vote is just the first step. To strike, Local 2209 wil
  
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• Fort Wayne's Halloween weather history

  31-10-2024 22:35 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Happy Halloween! As you're heading out to go trick-or-treating this evening, be on the lookout for rain showers, along with falling temperatures and gusty winds. You can click the link below for the full trick-or-treating forecast! Trick-or-treating forecastPast Halloweens in Fort Wayne have featured some spooky weather and some not-so-scary days. Our average Halloween high temperature is in the upper 50s and our average low temperature is around 40°. We can average
  
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• Windy with some rain tonight, cooler tomorrow

  31-10-2024 22:05 via wane.com
  
  High temperatures today didn't climb high enough to get us to 80°, like the past 2 days. However, we've still had an above average day with highs in the low 70s.A cold front moving through keeps the chance of scattered rain, and even a t-storm or two, in the picture through the evening hours. The rain won't be everywhere, but trick-or-treaters should prepare for the potential that they could encounter some rain when out and about.Winds are staying gusty, too, as high as 30-40 mph. They'll su
  
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• Fellow soldier charged in homicide of sergeant from Ligonier

  31-10-2024 21:46 via wane.com
  
  FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (WANE) — A soldier faces charges in connection to the homicide of a sergeant who was originally from Ligonier.According to a Facebook post from Fort Leonard Wood, the Army Office of Special Trial Counsel preferred charges against 21-year-old Specialist Wooster Rancy on Wednesday.Sgt. Sarah Roque, 23, was killed earlier this month in Missouri, where she was stationed."The general nature of the charges against Specialist Rancy is for the murder of Sergeant Sarah Roque
  
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• Trick-or-treating forecast

  31-10-2024 20:40 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Chief Meteorologist Nicholas Ferreri has the info you need about tonight's trick-or-treating forecast before you head out the door. While we don't have record warmth, he says we'll still be above average and will continue to dodge some raindrops and deal with windy conditions. Check out the forecast video for details and temperatures.
  
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• New Haven launches website to promote city events and projects

  31-10-2024 20:40 via wane.com
  
  NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WANE) - Thursday, New Haven officials announced the launch of a website that gives the community direct access to information on what's happening in the city."Activate New Haven" was created to showcase events around the city as well as construction and public works projects, meetings, monthly newsletters and more, according to a press release.
  For example, the projects tab shows everything from leaf pickup times to updates on the highly-anticipated Fields of Grace sports comple
  
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• Old Fort Cluster Dog Shows returns to Allen County War Memorial Coliseum

  31-10-2024 19:48 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Flocks of furry friends crowded the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum's Expo Center Thursday for the start of the 2024 Old Fort Cluster Dog Shows.The four-day event is hosted by the Northeastern Indiana Kennel Club (NIKC), a subsidiary of the American Kennel Club that was founded in 1934.Joyce McGinnis, corresponding secretary for the NIKC, said she has been involved with the club for more than 60 years and enjoys participating in shows because of her profound love of
  
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• 'I did it. Do you still love me?' Jurors hear Allen's phone call 'confessions' in Delphi murders trial

  31-10-2024 18:13 via wane.com
  
  DELPHI, Ind. – Jurors heard several phone calls Richard Allen made to family members during Day 12 of testimony in the Delphi murders trial.Allen is charged with four counts of murder in connection with the February 2017 deaths of Abby Williams and Libby German near the Monon High Bridge. Indiana State Police announced his arrest in October 2022.On Day 11 of the trial, the psychologist who treated Allen at Westville Correctional Facility described his living conditions and odd behavior. Sh
  
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• Former Disney World employee accused of hacking menus to add profanity, alter allergen info

  31-10-2024 18:02 via wane.com
  
  ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) – A former Walt Disney World employee is accused of hacking the theme park's menu system to add profanity and alter allergen information, according to a federal criminal complaint.Disney was made aware of former employee Michael Scheuer's actions in July, after Scheuer had been terminated for misconduct, the complaint indicates.
  The complaint does not reference Disney specifically, but rather a "media and entertainment company" operating in Florida. A lawyer for Scheue
  
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• 'Operation Pumpkin Patch': Nearly 20 arrested on drug charges in Kosciusko County

  31-10-2024 16:30 via wane.com
  
  KOSCIUSKO COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - After months of surveillance and undercover operations, nearly 20 people in Kosciusko County were arrested Wednesday on drug charges.The Kosciusko County Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET 43), composed of officers from around the region, joined other law enforcement agencies in the county to conduct a "warrant blitz," according to a press release.
  Deemed "Operation Pumpkin Patch," authorities arrested 18 people, most of whom face felony drug charges. Warrants were i
  
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• It's spooky season. Here are some scary stories from around the world you probably haven't heard

  31-10-2024 13:26 via wane.com
  Some are well-worn warnings as familiar as the changing of seasons. Others are slow burns that end with a bang. Still others are just plain eerie.Stories of spiritual entities, paranormal activity and creepy cryptids are passed through generations the world over, becoming local legends that only sometimes reach across borders and cultures.So if the sordid tales you grew up with no longer make you shiver, it’s time to reanimate your roster with global tales of ghosts, hauntings, and petrify
  
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• Police deploy drones, investigation underway near Fort Wayne apartment building

  31-10-2024 11:54 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)A large number of heavily armed police have positioned themselves near a high-rise apartment building northwest of downtown Fort Wayne.
  At around 6 a.m. police were sent to the North Highlands apartments located on St. Marys Avenue just south of West State Boulevard. Emergency dispatchers said police are involved in an investigation, but did not elaborate.
  An armored vehicle can be seen near North Highlands apartments on the morning of October 31, 2024.
  A WANE 15 videograp
  
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• Police deploy drones and SWAT Team near Fort Wayne apartment building before arresting man on battery charges

  31-10-2024 11:54 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) A large number of heavily armed police positioned themselves near a high-rise apartment building northwest of downtown Fort Wayne early Thursday morning. After more than an hour, police took a man into custody.The Fort Wayne Police Department later identified the man as 43-year-old Nicholas Thomas, who was wanted in connection to a prior domestic violence incident. Thomas faces preliminary felony charges of strangulation, criminal confinement armed with a deadly weapon, d
  
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• Police deploy drones and SWAT Team before taking man into custody near Fort Wayne apartment building

  31-10-2024 11:54 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) A large number of heavily armed policepositioned themselves near a high-rise apartment building northwest of downtown Fort Wayne early Thursday morning. After more than an hour, police took a man into custody.
  At around 6 a.m. police were sent to the North Highlands apartments located on St. Marys Avenue just south of West State Boulevard. Emergency dispatchers said police are involved in an investigation, but did not elaborate.A WANE 15 videographer after arriving on the
  
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• Police deploy drones and SWAT Team before making taking man into custody near Fort Wayne apartment building

  31-10-2024 11:54 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) A large number of heavily armed policepositioned themselves near a high-rise apartment building northwest of downtown Fort Wayne early Thursday morning. After more than an hour, police took a man into custody.
  At around 6 a.m. police were sent to the North Highlands apartments located on St. Marys Avenue just south of West State Boulevard. Emergency dispatchers said police are involved in an investigation, but did not elaborate.A WANE 15 videographer after arriving on the
  
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• FBI warns of election-related fraud schemes

  31-10-2024 11:25 via wane.com
  
  The FBI warned this week of multiple types of election-related fraud schemes perpetrated by scammers targeting American voters in the lead-up to Election Day. The bureau said Tuesday that scammers use slogans, names and images of candidates running for office to steal victims' personal information, sell merchandise and fraudulently solicit campaign contributions. The law enforcement agency pointed to four ways voters could fall victim to election-related scams. Voters could be deceived
  
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• Los Angeles Dodgers win 2024 World Series; beat Yankees 7-6 in Game 5

  31-10-2024 09:23 via wane.com
  
  The Los Angeles Dodgers captured the franchise's 8th World Series title, coming from behind to beat the New York Yankees 7-6 in Game 5 Wednesday night in the Bronx.The Yankees jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning when slugger Aaron Judge, whose bat had been quiet in the Fall Classic, launched the first pitch he saw from Dodgers starter Jack Flaherty into the right field seats.New York added three more runs and led the Dodgers 5-0 heading into the 5th inning - that&rs
  
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• Scattered rain with much cooler air coming

  31-10-2024 08:45 via wane.com
  
  It will still be mild today but not quite as warm as yesterday. Scattered showers will move through the area this afternoon, and high temperatures will be in the lower 70s. By late afternoon, temperatures will fall back into the 60s.Temperatures will begin to fall by late afternoonIt will be a mild morning with temperatures near 70 by noon with winds becoming gusty by late morning.Scattered showers are possible through the afternoonA cold front will move through this afternoon bringing scattered
  
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• Here's why millions of Americans in Puerto Rico, other territories can't vote for president

  31-10-2024 02:18 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — More than 3.5 million people live in U.S. territories, according to the most recent Census data. Yet, despite their citizenship status, Americans in Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Northern Mariana Islands can't vote in the upcoming presidential election.American Samoa, while another territory, is a little different — its residents are U.S. nationals rather than citizens. But they, too, won’t be able to cast a ballot on Nov. 5.This restriction is part
  
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• Starbucks to remove extra fee for non-dairy milks

  31-10-2024 00:23 via wane.com
  
  FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Starbucks will no longer charge extra for non-dairy milk in the U.S. starting Nov. 7, the company announced Thursday.The change will launch alongside the holiday menu and aims to make customizing drinks simpler and more affordable for customers, according to a news release.“By removing the extra charge for non-dairy milks, we’re embracing all the ways our customers enjoy their Starbucks," said Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol.Substituting non-dairy mi
  
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