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• A look back at the history of the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo

  10-12-2024 23:25 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) For nearly 60 years, the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo has been an integral part of the community. The word "children" has always been part of its name, going back to when it first opened in July of 1965.But the zoo's beginnings date back more than a decade before that. In light of the zoo's announcement that it's dropping "children's" from the name in 2025, here's a look at some of the significant developments in the history of the zoo. This information was compiled from ent
  
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• Fort Wayne Children's Zoo altering name in hopes to widen audience

  10-12-2024 22:49 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo is starting the new year with a new version of its name.The zoo is dropping "children's" from the title starting Jan. 1, 2025. The change to "Fort Wayne Zoo" comes in an effort to be more inclusive, zoo officials said Tuesday.While the zoo boasts it is northeast Indiana's largest tourist attraction, officials claimed data suggested the attraction was "limiting" itself by having the word "children's" in the name, leading a number of visitors
  
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• Cold and windy tomorrow and Thursday

  10-12-2024 22:33 via wane.com
  
  Afternoon temps were above average, again, today, but slightly lower than yesterday's low 50s. Our highs today reached the upper 40s.Our nighttime temps are falling from the 40s and into the 30s. Eventually, by daybreak, we will be down in the upper 20s.Tonight, our sky becomes cloudy with a slight chance for a few passing snow showers overnight into early Wednesday. If these snow showers develop, they will not be very impactful to morning travel. It's a different story with the chance of scatte
  
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• Allen County Commissioners to leave TRAA agreement Jan. 10

  10-12-2024 22:07 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- Just days after announcing its intent to withdraw from its joint agreement to govern the Three Rivers Ambulance Authority (TRAA), the Allen County Board of Commissioners has officially submitted a letter of intent regarding its decision.With the TRAA board of directors now in possession of the letter of intent, the Allen County Commissioners' withdrawal with be effective Jan. 10, 2025. County commissioners vote to exit agreement with TRAAOn Friday, the Allen County C
  
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• Pursuit with Fort Wayne Police ends in slew of charges for alleged thief

  10-12-2024 21:44 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Stop sticks ended a pursuit with police Tuesday afternoon on Coliseum Boulevard.The Fort Wayne Police Department was helping the Allen County Sheriff's Department serve a warrant in the 1300 block of Summit Street just before noon, according to a release from FWPD.The suspect, 30-year-old Sundarpal Ghotra, allegedly took off in a car and led police on a pursuit, FWPD said.Officers deployed stop sticks on the road to deter Ghotra, and the pursuit ended on Coliseum Boulev
  
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• Holcomb reflects on time in office, people of northeast Indiana

  10-12-2024 21:35 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE) -- Outgoing Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb reflected on his time in office Tuesday with WANE 15.The two-term incumbent is term-limited and cannot run again, after winning office in 2016 and reelection in 2020.Holcomb was criticized by a large portion of Republicans to his right for his handling of some social issues and the COVID-19 pandemic. Critics thought he went too far in limiting freedoms, but he defended the moves as essential to public health and safety in the fa
  
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• Holcomb reflects on time in office and people of NE Indiana

  10-12-2024 21:35 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE) -- Outgoing Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb reflected on his time in office Tuesday with WANE 15.The two-term incumbent is term-limited and cannot run again, after winning office in 2016 and reelection in 2020.Holcomb was criticized by a large portion of Republicans to his right for his handling of some social issues and the COVID-19 pandemic. Critics thought he went too far in limiting freedoms, but he defended the moves as essential to public health and safety in the fa
  
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• Gov. Holcomb reflects on time in office, people of northeast Indiana

  10-12-2024 21:35 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE) -- Outgoing Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb reflected on his time in office Tuesday with WANE 15.The two-term incumbent is term-limited and cannot run again, after winning office in 2016 and reelection in 2020.Holcomb was criticized by a large portion of Republicans to his right for his handling of some social issues and the COVID-19 pandemic. Critics thought he went too far in limiting freedoms, but he defended the moves as essential to public health and safety in the face o
  
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• US wildlife officials plan to label monarch butterflies as threatened species

  10-12-2024 21:03 via wane.com
  
  MADISON, Wis. (AP) — U.S. wildlife officials announced a decision Tuesday to extend federal protections to monarch butterflies after years of warnings from environmentalists that populations are shrinking and the beloved pollinator may not survive climate change.The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to add the butterfly to the threatened species list by the end of next year following an extensive public comment period.“The iconic monarch butterfly is cherished across North America
  
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• Chi-Chi's restaurants are coming back, but where will they be?

  10-12-2024 20:34 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Fans of a long-closed Mexican restaurant chain received some potentially unexpected news earlier this month: After a 20-year absence, Chi-Chi's is gearing up for a comeback.Michael McDermott, the son of Chi-Chi's co-founder Marno McDermott, confirmed in a press release that he planned to honor his family's legacy with the return of the restaurant. McDermott, who built his career with other restaurant brands like Kona Grill and Rojo Mexican Grill, has founded CHI-CHI'S Restauran
  
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• Women's monument planned for Ohio Statehouse grounds receives anonymous $1 million donation

  10-12-2024 20:22 via wane.com
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The organization spearheading installation of a monument to women's suffrage at the Ohio Statehouse has received a $1 million contribution toward the project from an anonymous donor, the group announced Monday.Charles Moses, who chairs the Capitol Square Foundation, called the donation to support construction of the Ohio Women's Monument “transformational.” It was given in tribute to the late Jo Ann Davidson, the trailblazing first female speaker of the Oh
  
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• Key details about the arrest of a man in the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO

  10-12-2024 20:06 via wane.com
  
  The 26-year-old man charged in last week’s killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO in New York City is due to make an initial court appearance Tuesday in Pennsylvania.This image release by Pennsylvania State Police shows a video image of Luigi Mangione at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pa., Monday, Dec. 9, 2024.(Pennsylvania State Police via AP)
  Police arrested Luigi Nicholas Mangione on Monday in last Wednesday's attack on Brian Thompson after they say a worker at
  
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• Las Vegas judge dismisses infamous 'Black Widow' murder case after 27 years

  10-12-2024 18:32 via wane.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A judge dismissed murder charges Monday against Margaret Rudin, the woman dubbed "The Black Widow," who a jury convicted of killing her husband more than two decades ago.Clark County District Court Judge Mary Kay Holthus dismissed the case after reading filings from both Rudin's attorneys and Clark County prosecutors. The hearing itself lasted about a minute."I don't think it's sunk in yet, you know? I am very happy," Rudin said afterward. Prison after divorce: Las Vegas
  
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• Pet of the Week: 12/10/2024

  10-12-2024 18:31 via wane.com
  
  The Pet of the Week is Blackberry, a 2-year-old dog. He's an Alaskan Husky and Pit Bull Terrier mix.If you are interested in adopting this pet, please contact Fort Wayne Department of Animal Care and Control (260-427-1244).Last week’s pet, Rella, was adopted.
  
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• Faulty equipment caused large fire at northeast Fort Wayne apartments

  10-12-2024 18:08 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Fire Department revealed the cause of a large fire that forced up to 40 people to evacuate from a northeast side apartment building early Saturday morning.A spokesperson for the Fort Wayne Fire Department said Tuesday a faulty heating/air conditioning unit sparked the fire at Baldwin Creek Apartments, which was classified as accidental. Community members rally behind families affected by Baldwin Creek fireOne of the buildings in the complex off Hobson Roa
  
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• McDonald's in Pennsylvania slammed with bad reviews after arrest of Luigi Mangione

  10-12-2024 16:09 via wane.com
  
  ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) -- A McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania, is getting backlash online after an employee called 911, leading to the arrest of Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.Mangione was taken into custody at the McDonald's on Monday morning after a customer noticed a man in the back of the store with a mask, laptop and backpack. The customer then went to an employee who in turn called 911.Since the arrest, social media has lit up with calls f
  
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• Man allegedly threatened to kill crowd at church Nativity scene: court docs

  10-12-2024 15:49 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A confrontation in a church parking lot quickly escalated Saturday night after a man allegedly threatened police and a crowd of more than 100 people who were gathered at a live Nativity scene.Tyler Leavitt, 40, from Spencerville was arrested Sunday and booked into the Allen County Jail.The Allen County Sheriff's Department responded to Central Ministries in northeast Fort Wayne that night to aid a New Haven Police Department officer who requested "urgent assistance."Acc
  
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• Chicken fingers mania! Customers celebrate opening of Raising Canes!

  10-12-2024 12:59 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) The wait is over for fans of Raising Cane's and the fast food chain's chicken fingers. The company's first restaurant in Fort Wayne opened Tuesday morning.It's such a big deal for some people arrived Monday to camp outside in anticipation of the store opening.Raising Cane's is located in the Northcrest Shopping Center off Coliseum Boulevard near Glenbrook Square. It officially opened at 10 a.m., however there were lots of pre-opening activities planned for people who eage
  
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• Chicken fingers mania! Customers camp out for opening of Raising Canes!

  10-12-2024 12:59 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) The wait is close to being over for fans of Raising Cane's and the fast food chain's chicken fingers. The company's first restaurant in Fort Wayne opens Tuesday morning.
  It's such a big deal for some people arrived Monday to camp outside the store before it opens.Raising Cane's is located in the Northcrest Shopping Center off Coliseum Boulevard near Glenbrook Square. It officially opens at 10 a.m., however there are lots of pre-opening activities planned for people who ha
  
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• Conditions getting colder this week

  10-12-2024 04:19 via wane.com
  
  Temperatures rose into the 50s at midday Monday and we stayed at 50° or just above in Fort Wayne through the afternoon. Temps have been falling since then and our lowest early morning temps dip to near the freezing mark by daybreak.With a cold front moving through, high temps will not be returning to 50° or higher on Tuesday...or any other day in the current 10 Day Forecast.The mostly cloudy sky sticks around throughout Tuesday with temperatures topping out in the middle 40s.Tuesday's hi
  
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• Nine injured after pickup pulls into path of box truck in Kosciusko County

  10-12-2024 03:42 via wane.com
  
  KOSCIUSKO COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- A two-vehicle crash involving a pickup truck and a box truck on US 30 sent nine people to the hospital Monday evening. 
  According to a press release from Indiana State Police (ISP), just after 5:30 p.m., officers responded to a crash between a pickup truck and a box truck at the intersection of US 30 and N CR 350 West. 
  Initial investigation by officers shows that the pickup truck, driven by 44-year-old Jorge Moyotl, of Warsaw was northbound on N CR350
  
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• Chicago Fire Department demonstrates fire risks that come with holidays and colder weather

  10-12-2024 01:40 via wane.com
  
  CHICAGO (CBS) - Monday, the Chicago Fire Department demonstrated how dangerous it is to place a Christmas tree near a space heater.1st District Chief Jim McDonough warned residents to keep space heaters at least three feet away from furniture, bedding, curtains and decorations like Christmas trees.That along with other dangers are common during the holiday season; festive decorations don't go well with the urge to keep warm in the colder weather. In the video above, McDonough shared other tips t
  
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• Suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO faces weapons, forgery and other charges

  10-12-2024 01:35 via wane.com
  
  ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) — Police arrested a suspect Monday in the brazen Manhattan killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO after a quick-thinking McDonald’s employee in Pennsylvania alerted authorities to a customer who was found with a gun, mask and writings linking him to the ambush.The chance sighting at the restaurant in Altoona led to a dramatic break in a challenging but fast-moving investigation that had captivated the public in the five days since the shooting that shook the he
  
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• FWPD investigating shooting in Whispering Meadows neighborhood

  10-12-2024 00:52 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- The Fort Wayne Police Department is responding to a southwest neighborhood after receiving calls of a shooting Monday evening.
  Dispatch confirmed with WANE 15 that the FWPD is investigating a shooting in the 300 block of Elliot Wood Place, in the Whispering Meadows neighborhood, just off Illinois Road. The shooting was called out just after 6 p.m.
  It is unclear at this time how many are injured or the severity of their injuries.
  WANE 15 crew at the scene saw TRAA, mu
  
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• FWPD investigating shooting in neighborhood off Illinois Road

  10-12-2024 00:52 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- The Fort Wayne Police Department is responding to a southwest neighborhood after receiving calls of a shooting Monday evening.
  Dispatch confirmed with WANE 15 that the FWPD is investigating a shooting in the 300 block of Elliot Wood Place, in the Whispering Meadows neighborhood, just off Illinois Road. The shooting was called out just after 6 p.m.
  Dispatch confirmed with WANE 15 that one person is in life-threatening condition as a result of the shooting.
  WANE 15 cre
  
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