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• Chilly Sunday, warming next week

  21-12-2024 23:43 via wane.com
  
  Tonight becomes increasingly cold with our low ending up in the upper teens. Evening temperatures are in the 20s. Sunday continues the cold trend with our high only being in the low 30s.
  It will feel quite brisk in the low 20s this evening, with even lower temps tomorrow morningMonday will introduce some mixed precipitation to northeast Indiana, with both snow and rain possible throughout the day. It may seem a bit chillier, while the showers pass through, with winds up to 20 mph.
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• Officer who fired shots at nativity scene identified

  21-12-2024 23:07 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Police have now identified the officer who fired his gun at a nativity scene.
  According to a report, Officer Blake Reed fired his gun at a man after he threatened to "kill everyone," at Central Ministries' live nativity scene.Reed, a three-year veteran of the Allen County Sheriff's Department, was guiding visitors at Central Ministries when Tyler Leavitt pointed a gun at the officer and made the threats. Man allegedly threatened to kill crowd at church Nativity sc
  
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• $15,000 check completes fundraising for Global War on Terrorism memorial

  21-12-2024 18:59 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Saturday the American Legion Post 97 out of Auburn honored the Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum with a check finishing off their fundraising efforts for a new memorial.
  In a check dedication Saturday, the American Legion Post 97 donated $15,000 to the museum to complete the $50,000 fundraiser for a new memorial honoring the Global War on Terrorism.
  Eric Johnson, the First Vice Commander for the Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum said the fundraise
  
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• Cold weekend with warmer air on the way

  21-12-2024 18:45 via wane.com
  
  It is a cold start to the weekend across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio as northwesterly winds haul in colder air. We will, at least, see some sunny times this weekend.
  With the northwest wind flow, there could be an occasional gust up to 20 mph this afternoon. Temperatures today stay just under the 30s for high temperatures. It is definitely a cold one out there, so bundle if you're running out to get some last-minute holiday shopping done!Occasional moments of sunshine. Dry and cold to s
  
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• Fort Wayne firefighters respond to structure fire southeast of downtown

  21-12-2024 14:47 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Fort Wayne Fire Department responded to a fire just southeast of downtown Fort Wayne Saturday morning.
  The fire was initially called out around 8:30 a.m. Dispatch confirmed with WANE 15 that the fire department was responding to the area of S Hanna and Hugh Street for a working fire.
  At this time, the exact location of the fire is unclear. WANE 15 is working to find out more information and will provide updates as they become available.
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• Fort Wayne firefighters respond to house fire southeast of downtown

  21-12-2024 14:47 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Fort Wayne Fire Department responded to a fire just southeast of downtown Fort Wayne Saturday morning.
  The fire was initially called out around 8:30 a.m. Dispatch confirmed with WANE 15 that the fire department was responding to the area of S Hanna and Hugh Street for a working fire.
  WANE 15 crew at the scene say that the fire appears to be at a home located on the corner of the two streets.
  WANE 15 is working to find out more information and will provide updates a
  
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• Fort Wayne firefighters respond to abandoned house fire southeast of downtown

  21-12-2024 14:47 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Fort Wayne Fire Department responded to an abandoned house fire just southeast of downtown Fort Wayne Saturday morning.The fire was initially called out around 8:30 a.m. Dispatch confirmed with WANE 15 that the fire department was responding to the area of S Hanna and Hugh Street for a working fire.
  In a press release from the Fort Wayne Fire Department, firefighters responded to a house fire at 1235 S Hanna Street.
  When firefighters arrived they found smoke coming
  
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• Hand-make your gift at TekVenture Makerspace

  21-12-2024 13:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — If you are looking to gift loved ones something from the heart this holiday season, you may want to check out TekVenture Makerspace's Last Minute Madness Make-a-Gift Party on Saturday.Crafty kids and adults can create their own sewing, metalsmith, woodwork, 3D-print and clay masterpieces to take home.Santa and Krampus will also be ready for holiday pictures.The party runs from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at TekVenture Makerspace located on 1830 Wayne Trace, Door 8. Admi
  
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• Cold weekend with warmer air is on the way

  21-12-2024 12:26 via wane.com
  
  It is a cold start to the weekend across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio as northwesterly winds haul in colder air. We will, at least, see some sunny moments this weekend.Temperatures today will fail to rise above the 20s with the northwest flow, which may be breezy at times, with gusts up to 20 mph. Temperatures through this morning go from the low-to-mid 20s at 9 AM, to the mid-20s entering lunchtime. Bundle up!Occasional moments of sunshine throughout the day. Dry and cold to start the w
  
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• Notre Dame tops Hoosiers to open new postseason era

  21-12-2024 06:28 via wane.com
  
  SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) - Jeremiyah Love tied the Notre Dame record with a 98-yard touchdown run, Riley Leonard added two more scores and the Fighting Irish shut down the highest-scoring team in the College Football Playoff, overwhelming Indiana 27-17 on Friday night.The seventh-seeded Fighting Irish (12-1) won their 11th straight — and their first playoff victory. They'll face second-seeded Georgia in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1. Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman got the bigg
  
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• 12/20 Highlight Zone - SAC Doubleheaders

  21-12-2024 05:52 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A full slate of SAC doubleheaders took center stage on Friday, with 2A no. 3 Bishop Luers topping Homestead 68-56 in the Highlight Zone "Game of the Week" in the final full edition of the Highlight Zone before a two-week break for the holidays.
  
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• 'A lasting legacy': Commissioners proclaim Dec. 20 'Nelson Peters Day'

  21-12-2024 00:47 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) ---For more than 40 years, Nelson Peters has been involved in city and county government.Friday was his last day as an elected official and in honor of his extraordinary service, his fellow Allen County Commissioners Therese Brown and Richard Beck made Dec. 20 Nelson Peters Day and called his work, "a lasting legacy."“Nelson goes the extra mile to answer every letter, phone call and email from his constituents,” Brown said, “often going out of his way
  
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