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• Suspected Michigan Murderer taken into custody at Motel 6

  14-12-2024 23:08 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A large number of heavily armed police positioned themselves near a Motel 6 in the 3000 block of W Coliseum Boulevard Saturday afternoon.
  The Fort Wayne Police Department's Gang and Violent Crime Unit received a tip around 2:45 p.m. that a man suspected in a Michigan murder, 30 year old Dominique Mack, was in Fort Wayne. There was an active warrant for his arrest. He faces charges on suspected murder and home invasion crimes.
  A Wane 15 crew member at the scene con
  
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• Suspected Michigan murderer taken into custody at Fort Wayne motel

  14-12-2024 23:08 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Fort Wayne Police Department has taken a man wanted out of Michigan into custody after a standoff near the Motel 6 on W Coliseum Blvd Saturday afternoon.
  Photo shows 31 year old Dominique Carroll Mack, provided by the Allen County Sheriff's Department.
  According to a press release from FWPD, the Gang and Violent Crimes Unit received a tip around 2:45 p.m. Saturday that 31-year-old Dominique Mack was in Fort Wayne. Mack was a suspect wanted for murder out of Mi
  
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• Police and SWAT Team near Motel 6 in Fort Wayne

  14-12-2024 23:08 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A large number of heavily armed police positioned themselves near a Motel 6 in the 3000 block of W Coliseum Boulevard Saturday afternoon.
  Allen County Dispatch confirmed that it is an "active investigation". No other details were provided.
  A Wane 15 crew member at the scene confirmed that officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department and an armored vehicle were on site around 4 p.m. A SWAT team in area could be heard asking someone to come out of the building.Thi
  
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• Tracking rain and freezing rain tonight

  14-12-2024 23:00 via wane.com
  
  It is a cold start to the weekend, but warmer compared to what we have experienced over the past few days. Make sure you still bundle up as you're heading out for any plans, including wrapping up your Christmas shopping.We are tracking two weather systems to bring widespread rain to the area in the coming days. The first of these systems will move in this evening.There is a concern though for a brief period of freezing rain in more northern communities tonight as rain moves in. Where this potent
  
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• Jungle George's announces reopening date

  14-12-2024 18:36 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Jungle George's has announced its reopening date, months after closing to move to a new building.
  In early June, Jungle George's announced on Facebook that they would be moving to a new facility, within the same complex. In the initial post, they told customers the move would take four to six weeks with hopes to open in July.Saturday on Facebook, the amusement park announced that they would open Dec. 20, with brand new jump spaces, glow-in-the-dark mini golf and toddle
  
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• Rising temperatures, soaking rainfall this weekend

  14-12-2024 18:01 via wane.com
  
  It is a cold start to the weekend, with morning temps in the 30s across the area. It is certainly winter coat material outside. Skies are filled with upper-level clouds for now, but more clouds are on the way, marking the approach of the first of two weather systems we'll see this weekend.At least during the day, we'll be free of rain chances. Temperatures today will be warmer than Thursday and Friday, with highs reaching the upper 30s for Fort Wayne under mostly cloudy skies.While still cold, i
  
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• YLNI Winter Market hosts Santa and gives back to the community

  14-12-2024 15:11 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Santa Claus has officially come to visit the winter market as they host a silent auction to give back to a local organization.From 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. visit with Santa alongside vendors this holiday season at Saturday's YLNI Winter Market.
  The market is also hosting a Silent Auction to give back to the Carriage House, which helps with mental illness and rehabilitation back into the community. The auctions goes until 12 p.m. with many of the goods being donated from the
  
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• Rising temperatures, soaking rainfall through early next week

  14-12-2024 12:29 via wane.com
  
  It is a cold start to the weekend, with morning temps in the upper teens and lower 20s across the area. It is certainly winter coat material outside. Skies are filled with upper-level clouds for now, but more clouds are on the way, marking the approach of the first of two weather systems we'll see this weekend.At least during the day, we'll be free of rain chances. Temperatures today will be warmer than Thursday and Friday, with highs reaching the upper 30s for Fort Wayne under mostly cloudy ski
  
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• 12/13 Highlight Zone - Eagles knock off Knights

  14-12-2024 05:48 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Butler University recruit Addison Baxter registered a triple-double with 32 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists to lead 3A no. 4 Columbia City over 3A no. 6 Norwell 74-67 in the "Game of the Week" on Friday night at The Castle in Ossian to headline coverage of 22 local boys & girls game on the Highlight Zone!
  
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• Hysterium combines Halloween and Christmas

  14-12-2024 05:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - What happens when you combine Christmas and Halloween?
  You get Krampus...the idea behind the all new scare at the Hysterium Haunted Asylum in Fort Wayne. Fort Wayne’s Haunted Hysterium named a ‘Top Haunt’ of 2023For two Friday nights this month (the 6th and the 13th), the Hysterium opened its doors and added a touch of holiday cheer to the usual Hysterium terror you are familiar with.Christmas at the Hysterium Haunted Asylum.Christmas at the Hysterium
  
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• 'Three hots and a cot' not the reason the Allen County Jail population is rising

  14-12-2024 00:07 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- As temperatures outside have dipped to below freezing, the Allen County Jail population is now on the rise.But why?
  It’s probably not because someone is looking for a warm place to stay and something to eat – “three hots and a cot,” as the saying goes.
  An arrest for disorderly conduct may get you into the Allen County Lock-up, but it’s likely you’ll get released on your own recognizance or “OR’d,” Adam Griffi
  
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• Prominent Allen County judge retires after 23 years

  14-12-2024 00:04 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE)— It is the end of an era as the honorable David Avery hung up his robe Friday after serving more than two decades as judge in the Allen Superior Court.Avery was appointed to the bench in August of 2000 and was re-elected in 2004, 2010, 2016 and 2022. He is one of four judges of the Allen Superior Court that serve in the Civil Division.During the tenure of his career, he focused significantly on helping those with mental health conditions and has been recognized by
  
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