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• Humane Society of Noble County at capacity

  20-11-2024 23:28 via wane.com
  
  KENDALLVILLE, Ind. (WANE)— The Humane Society of Noble County has been at or near capacity most of 2024 and has to stop taking owner surrenders.As of Wednesday, the shelter had 37 dogs and 125 cats. The technical capacity for dogs is 22. At one point this year they housed 65. That had them doubling up kennels and keeping some dogs outside."We are running out of two buildings right now," Executive Director of the Humane Society of Noble County, Tracie Mullins, said.Mullins said they ar
  
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• City officials split on proposal aiming to encourage diverse housing options in Fort Wayne

  20-11-2024 23:08 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Proposed amendments to current zoning ordinances are weaving their way through city and county government in an effort to create more housing options in Fort Wayne and Allen County.The amendments revolve around accessory dwelling units (ADUs), which are classified as a second living space that features separate cooking, sleeping and bathroom facilities from the primary building on a property.Currently, similar structures can be built, but these amendments would forgo t
  
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• Turning cold and windy with snow tomorrow

  20-11-2024 22:22 via wane.com
  
  Some scattered rain showers are around tonight changing to snow showers as our temps fall. Temps fall from the 40s down to 30 by morning.Snow showers head our way with most of the energy staying to the west with this stormSnow showers continue tomorrow and pick up during the afternoon into the evening. Highs will only be in the mid-30s. With gusty SW winds up to 30 mph, wind chills will only be in the mid-20s at our warmest point!Snow showers begin during the afternoon on ThursdayOnly a light sn
  
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• Break for older Hoosiers? Indiana Tax Task Force issues final report

  20-11-2024 21:33 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- When state lawmakers created a task force to examine Indiana's tax system two years ago, a complete overhaul was certainly on the table.Turns out, an overhaul wasn't needed, just reforms.State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle)
  "My concerns were that the expectations for the results of our work would far exceed the product," State Senator Travis Holdman (R-Markle), the Task Force Vice-Chairman, said in prepared remarks.Holdman, the only lawmaker from northeast Indiana on t
  
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• Rain ends with light snow coming

  20-11-2024 19:44 via wane.com
  
  The roller coaster ride begins today with temperatures only reaching the 40s this afternoon. It continues Thursday with a high in the middle 30s. Gusty winds will bring rain today and even snow showers Thursday afternoon.Winds will pick up this afternoon as a powerful cold front moves through the area. Rain will end early this afternoon. Winds will gust as high as 30 mph today.Snow showers head our way with most of the energy staying to the west with this stormIt will continue to be windy as a s
  
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• 'The Fairfield' announces opening dates for event center, duckpin bowling, indoor golf

  20-11-2024 19:03 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A three-story event and entertainment center in downtown Fort Wayne is making its long-awaited debut.The Fairfield
  The grand opening of The Fairfield is planned for January, but you don't have to wait that long to explore what the historic venue has to offer. After three years of renovations, the building is already starting to draw visitors eager for a new source of entertainment in Fort Wayne.The first floor of the building, located at 1510 Fairfield Ave., will house
  
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• Man convicted of murder in killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley

  20-11-2024 17:33 via wane.com
  
  ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — A Venezuelan man has been convicted of murder in the killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, a case that fueled the national debate over immigration during this year’s presidential race.Jose Ibarra was charged with murder and other crimes in Riley’s February death, and the guilty verdict was reached Wednesday by Athens-Clarke County Superior Court Judge H. Patrick Haggard. Ibarra, 26, had waived his right to a jury trial, meaning that Haggard alone he
  
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• Rain moving out this afternoon with light snow coming

  20-11-2024 17:02 via wane.com
  
  The roller coaster ride begins today with temperatures only reaching the 40s this afternoon. It continues Thursday with a high in the middle 30s. Gusty winds will bring rain today and even snow showers Thursday afternoon.Winds will pick up this afternoon as a powerful cold front moves through the area. Rain will end early this afternoon. Winds will gust as high as 30 mph today.Snow showers head our way with most of the energy staying to the west with this stormIt will continue to be windy as a s
  
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• Campbell's to switch to new, soupless name

  20-11-2024 16:26 via wane.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Campbell's is ditching the soup — at least in name. And the change has now received the shareholders' green light.Campbell Soup Co. announced its intention to change its name just over two months ago, saying it wanted to instead be known as the (slightly shorter) Campbell's Co. Shareholders overwhelmingly approved the change on Tuesday.In a statement, CEO Mark Clouse maintained that this “subtle yet important change” will retain the company&rsquo
  
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• 3 cattle dead after truck carrying livestock collides with train in Steuben County

  20-11-2024 15:48 via wane.com
  
  STEUBEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - Three cattle died Tuesday when the truck they were on didn't stop quickly enough at a railroad crossing, crashing into a train.Deputies with the Steuben County Sheriff's Office responded to a rural area east of Hamilton near the DeKalb County line around 2:30 p.m., according to a release from the sheriff's office. A freight train was stopped and a "heavily damaged" pickup truck was off the road, separated from its large trailer that had been carrying 43 cattle, poli
  
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• Boil Water Advisory issued for Butler

  20-11-2024 15:33 via wane.com
  
  BUTLER, Ind. (WANE) The City of Butler in DeKalb County has issued a Boil Water Advisory until further notice.
  The advisory was issued Wednesday morning. It's not clear what caused the issuance, however on the city's Facebook page, a post from Tuesday indicated maintenance was being done on the water tower.
  Another post indicated that some residents might be without water and the city was aware.
  
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• Child TikTok star from Whitley County to present CMAs, represent John Deere

  20-11-2024 15:31 via wane.com
  
  WHITLEY COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- A child TikTok star famous for his farming videos is now lending his talents to one of the largest agricultural manufacturers in the U.S. and the biggest awards show in country music.On Wednesday, 9-year-old Jackson Laux will present an award at the CMAs (Country Music Association Awards), and John Deere announced that Jackson will serve as the company's latest marketer.According to the company, Jackson will be John Deere's "Chief Tractor Kid" and will create conte
  
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• Child TikTok star from Whitley County to present at CMAs, represent John Deere

  20-11-2024 15:31 via wane.com
  
  WHITLEY COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- A child TikTok star famous for his farming videos is now lending his talents to one of the largest agricultural manufacturers in the U.S. and the biggest awards show in country music.On Wednesday, 9-year-old Jackson Laux will present an award at the CMAs (Country Music Association Awards), and John Deere announced that Jackson will serve as the company's latest marketer.According to the company, Jackson will be John Deere's "Chief Tractor Kid" and will create conte
  
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• Susan Smith to ask parole board for her freedom after serving 30 years for drowning her children

  20-11-2024 15:20 via wane.com
  
  COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Susan Smith, the South Carolina mother convicted of killing her two sons by rolling her car into a lake in 1994 with the boys strapped in their seats inside, will ask a parole board for her freedom on Wednesday.Smith, 53, is serving a life sentence after a jury convicted her of murder but decided not to sentence her to death. Under state law at the time, she is eligible for a parole hearing every two years now that she has spent 30 years behind bars.This May 24, 2021
  
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• Susan Smith is denied parole 30 years after drowning 2 sons by rolling car into South Carolina lake

  20-11-2024 15:20 via wane.com
  
  COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A parole board decided Wednesday that Susan Smith should remain in prison 30 years after she killed her sons by rolling her car into a South Carolina lake while they were strapped in their car seats.FILE - In a July 9, 1995 file photo, visitors walk down the ramp where Alex and Michael Smith were drowned in a car in 1994 in Union, S.C., by their mother, Susan Smith. (AP Photo/Lou Krasky, File)
  It was the first parole hearing for Smith, 53, who is serving a l
  
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• While cheaper than last year, your 2024 Thanksgiving dinner still costs much more than 5 years ago

  20-11-2024 14:27 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE) Your Thanksgiving dinner will cost slightly less this year than it did in 2023, but it still costs significantly more than it did five years ago according to the Indiana Farm Bureau's annual market basket survey.Indiana shoppers can expect to spend approximately 2% less at the grocery store compared to 2023. According to this year’s pricing survey, the average cost for a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 people, is $53.31 or $5.33 per person. Indiana’s market baske
  
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• Rain moving in this morning with light snow coming

  20-11-2024 13:10 via wane.com
  
  The roller coaster ride begins today with temperatures only reaching the 40s this afternoon. It continues Thursday with a high in the middle 30s. Gusty winds will bring rain today and even snow showers Thursday afternoon.Rain through late morning ending during the early afternoonIt will be quiet early this morning with rain developing by late morning with temperatures in the lower to middle 40s.Winds will pick up this afternoon as a powerful cold front moves through the area. Rain will end early
  
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• Fog this morning with rain today and light snow coming

  20-11-2024 12:05 via wane.com
  
  Patchy dense fog will move across the area today which might slow you down this morning. Then the roller coaster ride begins today with temperatures only reaching the 40s this afternoon. It continues Thursday with a high in the middle 30s. Gusty winds will bring rain today and even snow showers Thursday afternoon.Rain through late morning ending during the early afternoonIt will be quiet early this morning with rain developing by late morning with temperatures in the lower to middle 40s.Winds wi
  
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• Fog this morning with rain today and light snow on the way

  20-11-2024 11:34 via wane.com
  
  Patchy dense fog will move across the area today which might slow you down this morning. Then the roller coaster ride begins today with temperatures only reaching the 40s this afternoon. It continues Thursday with a high in the middle 30s. Gusty winds will bring rain today and even snow showers Thursday afternoon.Rain through late morning ending during the early afternoonIt will be quiet early this morning with rain developing by late morning with temperatures in the lower to middle 40s.Winds wi
  
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• The Salvation Army kicks off Red Kettle Campaign

  20-11-2024 10:21 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Red Kettle Kickoff Breakfast on Wednesday marks the beginning of another fundraising season for The Salvation Army of Allen County.According to the event posting on The Salvation Army's website, proceeds from this breakfast goes towards presents for children in need as well as the organization's year-long social service programs.Along with donations, The Salvation Army is looking for bell ringers to man Red Kettle locations at local storefronts.The breakf
  
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• The Salvation Army in need of money, volunteers to meet community need

  20-11-2024 10:21 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The iconic red kettles and bell ringing will return to storefronts next week in hopes of raising hundreds of thousands of dollars to aid impoverished community members.The Salvation Army of Allen County brings back its annual Red Kettle campaign on Nov. 25 as the organization aims to raise $200,000 for year-long social service programs.
  Although the army accepts donations every day, the Red Kettle fundraiserCaptain Dena Smith, a corps officer for The Salvatio
  
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• Rain today with light snow on the way

  20-11-2024 10:02 via wane.com
  
  The roller coaster ride begins today with temperatures only reaching the 40s this afternoon. It continues Thursday with a high in the middle 30s. Gusty winds will bring rain today and even snow showers Thursday afternoon.It will be quiet early this morning with rain developing by late morning with temperatures in the lower to middle 40s.Winds will pick up this afternoon as a powerful cold front moves through the area. Rain will end early this afternoon. Winds will gust as high as 30 mph today.It
  
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• Firefighters investigate detached garage fire in southeast Fort Wayne

  20-11-2024 04:41 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) is investigating a fire in southeast Fort Wayne Tuesday night.Crews were spotted near the intersection of Reed Street and McKinnie Avenue. The first firefighters at the scene found a detached garage "heavily involved."Nobody was inside the garage during the fire, and nobody suffered injuries.The fire caused heavy fire damage along with moderate smoke and water damage, according to the FWFD.WANE 15 has a crew at the scene and will p
  
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• Cooler with rain Wednesday before a wintry day

  20-11-2024 04:30 via wane.com
  
  Despite some early morning rain, we enjoyed a beautiful Tuesday across northeast Indiana northwest Ohio! Temperatures climbed into the 60s and we saw a lot of sunshine to end the day. We hope you enjoyed it because it may be awhile until the weather is this nice again...We enjoyed a nice sunset Tuesday!
  Look for skies to become partly cloudy early Wednesday morning as some areas of fog develop. This is as a result of winds being light overnight. Keep this in mind as you're heading out the door t
  
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• Fields of Grace developers announce partnership with Parkview Sports Medicine

  20-11-2024 04:28 via wane.com
  
  NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WANE) — The developers behind Fields of Grace are teaming up with another powerhouse to add even more amenities to the massive project currently in the works.Card & Associates, developers of the project, announced that Parkview Sports Medicine would be the sole health provider for Fields of Grace at Tuesday night's New Haven City Council meeting.Officials said they were excited to be partnering with what they described as the "premier"'" healthcare provider in northeas
  
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• Urban Trail gets closer to connecting key pieces of downtown Fort Wayne

  20-11-2024 03:39 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Fort Wayne Urban Trail has been talked about several times by Fort Wayne City Council, and on Tuesday, one section saw some positive movement.The trail is a brick path between the sidewalk and the street that sits at the same height as the sidewalk. The grand vision is that the path will connect all of the most popular areas in downtown.A map showing sections of the trail, the orange section seen here is the one discussed Tuesday night.
  "This section is only o
  
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• Price, timetable for next phase of Fort Wayne riverfront development unveiled

  20-11-2024 03:28 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – On Tuesday night, the City of Fort Wayne came to terms with a price tag and timetable for Riverfront Phase IIB.The contract put before Fort Wayne City Council contracts Hagerman to complete the construction for no more than $28,298,533 by June 7, 2027."A lot of private dollars will follow this. This isn't all just public money," said Geoff Paddock, 5th District Councilman. "We also know that some of the development that we see downtown ... are a result of wha
  
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• Quiet tonight before active weather arrives

  20-11-2024 00:45 via wane.com
  
  After some early morning rain, we saw clouds decrease and we are enjoying beautiful weather! A southwesterly breeze boosted temperatures as high as the 60s and we tapped into quite a bit of sunshine. We hope you enjoyed it because we aren't going to be this sunny and warm for quite some time...We enjoyed a nice sunset today!
  Look for mostly clear skies to be in place as we progress into tonight. Winds will continue to lighten up, which could result in the formation of some patchy fog. Keep this
  
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• Lane restrictions planned Wednesday for Jefferson Boulevard, Van Buren Street

  20-11-2024 00:35 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A busy Fort Wayne intersection will have lane restrictions Wednesday that are expected to last all day, according to Fort Wayne City Utilities.Crews will be working to fix a water main and valve around the intersection of Jefferson Boulevard and Van Buren Street.As a result, the left lane of eastbound Jefferson Boulevard will be closed between Jackson and Van Buren streets. The southbound lane of Van Buren Street will also be closed between Washington and Jefferson bou
  
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