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• Journal Gazette names Mike Nutter as 2024 Citizen of the Year

  03-01-2025 23:57 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Mike Nutter, President of the Fort Wayne TinCaps has been honored by the Journal Gazette as the areas 2024 Citizen of the Year.The Journal Gazette has named a Citizen of the Year annually since 1988. Nutter is the first recipient from the sports industry.Nutter first came to Fort Wayne in 1999 to work for the Fort Wayne Wizards. They later rebranded to what we know now as the TinCaps in 2009.Originally from Ohio, Nutter says he has made Fort Wayne home with his wi
  
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• 'Raise the bar': Commissioners look to push mental health services in 2025

  03-01-2025 23:50 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) --- The new Allen County Jail under construction, drainage and road projects, bridgework and consolidating county properties.That may sound like a rerun of what Allen County Commissioners focused on in 2024.But Therese Brown, elected board president Friday at the first commissioners' weekly legislative meeting of the year, said there’s another concern high on the list.That’s mental health.“We need to be raising the bar on what kind of services we can s
  
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• Mother and son given lengthy prison terms for their roles in the killings of 8 Ohio family members

  03-01-2025 22:55 via wane.com
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two more family members convicted in the killings of eight members of an Ohio family received lengthy prison terms on Friday for their roles in the 2016 shootings, as prosecutions near completion in what has been described as the most heinous crime in modern Ohio history.Visiting Judge Jonathan Hein sentenced Edward “Jake” Wagner to life in prison with the chance of parole in 32 years — after 12 years on gun charges and then 20 for the murd
  
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• 'New Year, New Skills': Fort Wayne gun stores, shooting ranges offer discounts for classes

  03-01-2025 22:51 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- For fledgling gun owners aiming to try out their latest firearms and learn more about them, multiple gun stores and shooting ranges in Fort Wayne are offering various discounts in the new year to encourage safety and teach new skills.Freedom Firearms and Midwest Shooting Center are each offering their own specials, which are both geared toward helping people learn more about guns.At Freedom Firearms, customers who buy a gun will receive a free range pass and a discount
  
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• Cold with scattered lake effect snow showers

  03-01-2025 22:45 via wane.com
  
  We're seeing a fresh blanket of snow across parts of northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio today. Several reports of over an inch of snow came in from the overnight hours, including up to two inches in Fort Wayne and Warsaw!
  Behind the overnight system, scattered lake effect snow showers have developed throughout the daytime hours. Wind chills are also running quite low, as a result of the gusty winds causing the lake enhanced precipitation.Bundle up and watch out for additional lake effect snow
  
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• Stutzman returns 'small town values' to Congress

  03-01-2025 22:40 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (WANE) -- Tobey Schwartz has been lifelong friends with Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-IN-3, but said they almost never talk politics."We talk about the glory days," he laughed.By "glory days", he meant back when the pair of second cousins was on the same basketball team for a small Christian high school in Sturgis, Michigan, just over the Indiana line. Everyone made the team; coaches couldn't be picky with a graduating class of eight students.Stutzman was sworn in Friday as a member of the
  
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• Judge sets Trump's sentencing in hush money case for Jan. 10, but signals no jail time

  03-01-2025 22:29 via wane.com
  
  Related video: Judge dismisses classified docs charges against TrumpNEW YORK (AP) — In an extraordinary turn, a judge Friday set President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing in his hush money case for Jan. 10 — little over a week before he's due to return to the White House — but indicated he wouldn't be jailed.The development nevertheless leaves Trump on course to be the first president to take office convicted of felony crimes.Judge Juan M. Merchan, who presided over Trump&rsquo
  
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• Diddy's 'inner circle' breaks silence in new documentary

  03-01-2025 21:42 via wane.com
  
  *Video of previous coverage of Sean "Diddy" Combs.
  (KTLA) -- A new Sean "Diddy" Combs documentary special is coming to Peacock.In "Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy," the mogul's "inner circle" is breaking their silence. That includes a childhood friend, makeup artist, producer, former bodyguard, a winner of his MTV reality series "Making the Band" and singer Al B. Sure!.Sure, whose real name is Albert Joseph Brown III, was a former labelmate of Combs at Uptown Records. He was also in a relationshi
  
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• Allen County surpasses $3 billion in construction value in 2024

  03-01-2025 21:34 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- Allen County has made history by surpassing the $3 billion mark in construction value in 2024.
  Thursday, the Allen County Building Department reported that construction building permits totaled $3,663,538,816 in 2024.
  Commercial permits issued in 2024 made up $2,834,962,181 of the $3.6 billion reported. Some big projects reported commercially include the Google Data Center, Water Furnace expansion, the new Arts United wing, The Lofts at Headwaters Park complex, and T
  
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• Ticket for $138M Powerball jackpot won in Ohio expires: 'I couldn't imagine losing that'

  03-01-2025 20:51 via wane.com
  
  HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WJW) – A winning Powerball ticket from Ohio has officially expired — along with any chance for the original ticketholder to claim the hefty prize.On July 3, 2024, a Powerball lottery player in Huber Heights, just outside of Dayton, purchased the ticket at a Walmart Supercenter on Brandt Pike. The auto-pick ticket matched all five numbers and the Powerball, winning $138 million, with a cash option of $65.8 million — a life-changing fortune.Shockingly, no one
  
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• Family searching for owner of missing urn after finding it in an Uber

  03-01-2025 18:53 via wane.com
  
  OLATHE, Kan. (WDAF) -- It's not uncommon for a phone or wallet to be left behind in a ride-share service, but one man getting out of an Uber in Kansas City, Kansas, found an urn.“Glad we were able to find it,” Ty Hayden said.“I hopped out of the Uber, just to make sure we didn't leave anything, so we wouldn't have to have the Uber come back, I flipped on the flashlight and found a couple of items,” Hayden said.“I asked the Uber (driver), I was like, ‘Hey, just
  
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• New Orleans inches toward normalcy while mourning victims of deadly New Year’s rampage

  03-01-2025 18:12 via wane.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Street performers and football fans returned to New Orleans streets as the city inched back toward normalcy while mourning victims of the deadly New Year's rampage in which an Army veteran plowed a pickup truck into revelers.Fourteen people were killed in the attack along Bourbon Street that officials said was inspired by the Islamic State militant group. The driver, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was fatally shot in a firefight with police after steering his speeding truck around
  
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• How to prepare for winter weather

  03-01-2025 18:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – With more snow on the way, it's important to have a plan in place for next week's inclement weather conditions.Even in the snow, people have got to get to work, run errands and get around. But a quick trip can turn into an hour or two on the road, getting your car unstuck from the snow.If you remember CATS, you might be able to continue your journey in minutes.C: Clear a path for all your tires.
  A: Add some traction to the front and back of the tires. Cat litter o
  
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• Stretch of Washington Center reduced to one lane for trail construction

  03-01-2025 17:11 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) The ongoing expansion of the trails network in Fort Wayne will require the closing of a lane of travel on one of the city's busiest east-west thoroughfares.Starting Friday, January 3, westbound traffic on Washington Center Road at Industrial Road will be restricted to one lane. That's just east of the I-69 overpass.
  The traffic restriction is necessary because of work being done on a new section of the Pufferbelly Trail. The lane restriction will be in place until April 3
  
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• Surgeon general calls for cancer warnings on alcohol

  03-01-2025 15:07 via wane.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Alcoholic beverages should carry a prominent warning label about the link between alcohol and cancer, according to the U.S. surgeon general.Alcohol consumption is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the U.S. after tobacco and obesity, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said Friday in a press release, but most individuals are unaware of the connection. It can increase the risk for at least seven types of cancer.“Given the conclusive evidence on the cancer risk from alco
  
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• Biden rejects Nippon Steel's proposed deal to acquire US Steel

  03-01-2025 14:46 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (APWANE) — President Joe Biden has rejected the nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel of Japan to purchase Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel — affirming his vow in March to block the acquisition.Nippon Steel owns two facilities in Indiana. One in Shelbyville, operating as Nippon Steel & Sumikin and the other in Seymour, operating as Nippon Steel Pipe America.
  U.S. Steel operates three facilities in northwest Indiana; one of which is the Gary Works, the company's
  
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• 2 dead and 19 injured in Southern California plane crash

  03-01-2025 13:56 via wane.com
  
  FULLERTON, Calif. (AP) — Two people died and 19 were injured Thursday when a small plane crashed through the roof of a sprawling furniture manufacturing building in Southern California where at least 200 people were working, police said.The people who died were believed to have been on the plane, while those injured were inside the building. The deceased victims will be identified after officials have contacted the next of kin, the Fullerton Police Department said in a statement.Eleven peo
  
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• Freeman and Notre Dame handle 'tough moments' and oust Georgia from CFP with 23-10 win in Sugar Bowl

  03-01-2025 12:54 via wane.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish found the right balance of family and football to produce a memorable performance under unprecedented, emotionally trying circumstances.Riley Leonard passed for a touchdown, Jayden Harrison returned a kickoff 98 yards for a score, and Notre Dame's defense made it hold up in a 23-10 victory over No. 2 Georgia in the Sugar Bowl on Thursday that sent the third-ranked Fighting Irish into the semifinals of the College Foo
  
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• Blue Alert: ISP searching for suspect in shooting of Orange County deputy; car found in Orangeville

  03-01-2025 12:35 via wane.com
  
  WEST BADEN, Ind. -- Indiana State Police issued a Blue Alert for a man wanted for his role in shooting an Orange County deputy.ISP is searching for 33-year-old Austin Schepers. He is described as a 5'7", 150 pound white male with brown hair and hazel eyes. He has a tattoo of a cross under his left eye, along with multiple tattoos around his neck.Austin Schepers/Indiana State PoliceSchepers was last seen on Friday, Jan. 3, at 12:58 a.m. driving a silver 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix with Indiana licens
  
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• Blue Alert: ISP searching for suspect in shooting of Orange County deputy

  03-01-2025 12:35 via wane.com
  
  WEST BADEN, Ind. -- Indiana State Police (ISP) issued a Blue Alert early Friday morning for a man wanted for allegedly shooting an Orange County deputy in southern Indiana.
  ISP is searching for 33-year-old Austin Schepers. He is described as a 5'7", 150 pound white male with brown hair and hazel eyes. He has a tattoo of a cross under his left eye, along with multiple tattoos around his neck.Austin Schepers/Indiana State PoliceHe was last seen on Friday, Jan. 3, at 12:58 a.m. driving a silver 200
  
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• Learn the 'Spirit of Curling' in 2025

  03-01-2025 11:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Interested in learning a new sport in the new year? The Fort Wayne Curling Club has got your back.The club offers a series of Learn to Curls which aim to give community members a trial run on the ice.
  According to the Fort Wayne Curling Club's website, each lesson is 30-45 minutes of instruction with the remaining 60-90 minutes of play time.The club's Learn to Curls are scheduled at different times throughout each month. Lessons go from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at
  
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• Grab a broom and Learn to Curl with the Fort Wayne Curling Club

  03-01-2025 11:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Interested in learning a new sport in the new year? The Fort Wayne Curling Club has got your back.The club offers a series of Learn to Curls which aim to give community members a trial run on the ice.President and Co-Founder Craig Fischer said due the emphasis on balance and strategy, curling is
  The club also hosts a variety of inclusive equipment. Fischer said delivery sticks are offered for people who find it hard to kneel as well as a gliding ramp to help
  
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• Frigid temps today with more snow on the way

  03-01-2025 09:59 via wane.com
  
  The snow and frigid temperatures are here, with temperatures falling through the day into the lower 20s by late this afternoon. We will see more snow Sunday night and early morning, especially south of Fort Wayne.
  Gusty winds northwest will cause some lake-effect snow showers especially north of Fort Wayne. Otherwise, we don't expect any additional accumulation and most places will see some flurries. Temperatures will fall into the lower 20s with wind chills in the lower teens.
  Frigid air contin
  
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• Widespread light snow before frigid Friday

  03-01-2025 04:45 via wane.com
  
  After we saw sunshine and quiet weather during the daytime hours on Thursday, a weather system is bringing periods of snow to the area through the overnight hours. While this is not a big snow-maker, the quick inch of snowfall from this system is causing slick roadways. Take it slow and be careful if you need to go out. 19th wettest December helps alleviate droughtSnow will exit by as late as 4 AM tonight. This is good news for your Friday morning drive, as the snow from this weather system will
  
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• Tracking light snow overnight

  03-01-2025 04:45 via wane.com
  
  After we saw sunshine and quiet weather during the daytime hours on Thursday, a weather system is bringing periods of snow to the area through the overnight hours. While this is not a big snow-maker, the quick inch of snowfall from this system is causing slick roadways. Take it slow and be careful if you need to go out.Snow will exit by as late as 4 AM tonight. This is good news for your Friday morning drive, as the snow from this weather system will be long gone. Temperatures will drop down int
  
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• 19th wettest December helps alleviate drought

  03-01-2025 04:23 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - December 2024 is in the books and it was overall a wetter month than average. This was great news, as we are no longer experiencing the levels of drought we were once at back in the fall... 2024 was the warmest year ever in Fort WayneWe saw a total of 3.82 inches of precipitation in December 2024. This was over an inch above average! A good chunk of the precipitation came toward the end of the month, setting us up well as we enter 2025. This precipitation total places u
  
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• Firefighters respond to house fire south of downtown Fort Wayne

  03-01-2025 02:49 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) responded to a house fire in the 300 block of West Williams Street on Thursday night.
  Crews are currently working to get the fire under control.
  WANE 15 has a crew on scene working to learn more.
  
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• Firefighters respond to an accidental cooking fire south of downtown Fort Wayne

  03-01-2025 02:49 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) responded to a house fire in the 300 block of West Williams Street on Thursday night.Upon arrival, firefighters located the fire in the kitchen. Crews were able to extinguish the fire within minutes, according to a release.
  Everyone in the home made it out safely, including two cats. However, one cat was found dead.Investigators found the cause to be an accidental cooking fire.
  
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• Cases of Norovirus expected to rise in 2025

  03-01-2025 01:56 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Cases of Norovirus are on the rise in parts of the U.S. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, recent data shows that there were 91 outbreaks the week of December 5, 2024, up from 69 the last week of November.Norovirus is highly contagious. The virus causes inflammation in the stomach and intestines and can lead to several symptoms including: diarrhea, vomiting, fever, headaches, tiredness, and muscle aches.
  WANE 15 spoke with Infectious Disea
  
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• Tracking light snow tonight

  03-01-2025 01:45 via wane.com
  
  Despite the cold air, it has been a nice day across the area, as we tapped into some sunshine! However, skies are changing this evening, as our next weather system is passing through.We are tracking a quick round of accumulating snowfall. Up to an inch of snow is expected for Fort Wayne and areas to the south. While this will not be a big snow-maker, it will be enough to slicken up the roads, so be careful if you need to go out.Up to an inch of snow will fall in southern areas tonight.
  Snow will
  
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• FBI releases new video of a suspect planting a pipe bomb near DNC offices on eve of the Capitol riot

  03-01-2025 01:00 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A harrowing chapter in American history remains shrouded in mystery: Who planted pipe bombs outside offices of the Democratic and Republican national committees in Washington on the eve of the attack on the Capitol?Hoping to generate new tips from the public, the FBI is releasing more information about its pipe bomb investigation, including an estimate that the unidentified suspect is about 5 feet 7 inches tall. The bureau also is posting previously unreleased v
  
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• House fire in Huntington County claims the lives of 8 animals

  03-01-2025 00:32 via wane.com
  
  BIPPUS, Ind. (WANE)— A family in Huntington County is picking up the pieces after a New Year's Eve fire destroyed their home.
  Richard and Tammy Tate had lived in their Bippus home for 25 years when the inside was engulfed in flames. The two-story brick building still stands. Evidence of the fire can be seen in the boarded-up windows and the charred remnants of what was once the Tate's possessions littering the sidewalk outside the home. The couple was not inside when the fire started but t
  
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• $450,000 settlement for Ohio teacher who refused to use students' pronouns

  03-01-2025 00:26 via wane.com
  
  MASSILLON, Ohio (WCMH) -- An Ohio school district will pay $450,000 to a middle school teacher who resigned for refusing to address two transgender students by their preferred names and pronouns.Jackson Local School District reached a settlement in December with the teacher, Vivian Geraghty, after she claimed in a 2022 lawsuit her First Amendment rights were violated when she was told to resign from a middle school language arts position.
  The agreement follows a ruling from the U.S. District Cou
  
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