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• Man airlifted after crash with box truck

  11-01-2025 23:52 via wane.com
  
  VAN WERT, Ohio (WANE) — An Ohio man was airlifted after a crash with a box truck in Van Wert Saturday afternoon.Ohio State Highway Patrol Troopers from the Van Wert Post responded to reports of a two-vehicle injury crash a little after noon on Saturday. The crash occurred at the intersection of U.S. 224 and Van Wert Decatur Road in Pleasant Township in Van Wert County, just 40 minutes southeast of Fort Wayne.A preliminary investigation found that a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling we
  
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• Quiet evening with a nice sunset

  11-01-2025 23:20 via wane.com
  
  A few scattered snow showers are blowing off of Lake Michigan this evening, but mainly to the north of Fort Wayne. Otherwise look for quiet weather this evening into tonight, with temperatures sliding through the 20s.We are a bit warmer on Sunday with highs in the lower 30s. Our next chances for snow and even some freezing drizzle will be possible in the afternoon/evening hours on Sunday. Accumulation is expected to be light, which is certainly not what we experienced on Friday. With this snow c
  
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• Traffic moving slow after crash on I-469

  11-01-2025 20:20 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- A crash caused traffic tie-ups in I-469's westbound lanes Saturday afternoon.Photo shows INDOT traffic map as of 2:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11
  Dispatch confirmed with WANE 15 that the Allen County Sheriff's Department responded to a minor crash on I-469, which was the reason for the traffic tie-up. Dispatch also confirmed that the fast lane was shut down briefly as a result of the crash.Just after 2 p.m., INDOT Trafficwise cameras showed traffic was moving slowly.
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• Jay County honors paramedic who died on duty

  11-01-2025 17:56 via wane.com
  
  JAY COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- Jay County and surrounding EMS, Sheriff's, Fire and Police Departments are mourning after a paramedic died while on duty Friday night.
  Saturday morning, Jay County EMS posted on Facebook,
  "It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to a great paramedic, coworker, father and friend. At approximately 8 pm on 1/10/2025, all of us heard those chilling words "Man down, CPR in progress" within our own walls. We deal with death in ways that most people outside of our EMS wor
  
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• Jay County honors fallen paramedic who died while on duty Friday

  11-01-2025 17:56 via wane.com
  
  JAY COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- Jay County and surrounding EMS, Sheriff's, Fire and Police Departments are mourning after a paramedic died while on duty Friday night.
  Saturday morning, Jay County EMS posted on Facebook,
  "It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to a great paramedic, coworker, father and friend. At approximately 8 pm on 1/10/2025, all of us heard those chilling words "Man down, CPR in progress" within our own walls. We deal with death in ways that most people outside of our EMS wor
  
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• LA fire chief says city failed department amid ongoing Southern California wildfires

  11-01-2025 17:42 via wane.com
  
  Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Chief Kristin Crowley said during an interview Friday that the city failed the department amid the ongoing wildfires in Southern California that have taken at least 11 lives and burned more than 37,000 acres. Crowley was interviewed by Fox11 on Friday and asked if the city of Los Angeles failed her department, referring to the Santa Ynez Reservoir being shut down and empty. The fire department chief, at first, did not answer the question from Fox11 re
  
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• Man in serious condition after being struck outside vehicle after crash

  11-01-2025 17:17 via wane.com
  
  ELKHART, Ind. (WANE) -- A man is in serious condition after being struck by his own vehicle following a crash on an Indiana Toll Road Friday evening.
  Just after 7 p.m., Indiana State Police responded to calls of a crash, where a man had been struck outside his vehicle after a crash on the roadway.
  Preliminary investigation indicated that an SUV was traveling eastbound on the told road when it spun out and crashed at the 94-mile marker, two miles east of the Elkhart exit. The SUV came to a rest f
  
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• Savor Fort Wayne brings deals to city restaurants

  11-01-2025 16:49 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Twelve days of deals at over 100 of Fort Wayne's restaurants starts in just four days.Emily Stuck with Visit Fort Wayne stopped by WANE 15 to share what guests can expect and what these restaurants have to offer during Savor Fort Wayne. You can see that in the interview above.Savor Fort Wayne starts Wednesday, January 15th and goes until Sunday, January 26th.
  For a list of participating restaurants and a look at some of the menus being offered, click here.
  
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• Girl Scout Cookie Season on the horizon

  11-01-2025 16:48 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The 2025 Girl Scout Cookie Season kicks off across the country next week, bringing back a few fan favorites and saying goodbye to one.The Toast-Yay flavor is being retired this season. Returning flavors include Thin Mints, Caramel deLites, Peanut Butter Patties and more.CEO of Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana Sharon Pohly along with Girls Scouts Hayleigh and Claire stopped by WANE 15 to talk about the fundraiser and what it means to their organization. You can s
  
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• Fires continue into the weekend in Los Angeles

  11-01-2025 16:48 via wane.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Many watched their homes burn on television in a state of shock.Since the flames erupted in and around Los Angeles, scores of residents have returned to their still smoldering neighborhoods even as the threat of new fires persisted and the nation's second-largest city remained unsettled. For some, it was a first look at the staggering reality of what was lost as the region of 13 million people grapples with the gargantuan challenge of overcoming the disast
  
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• Three Ball State board members honored with Sagamore of the Wabash Awards

  11-01-2025 16:46 via wane.com
  
  The video above shows the Safe Haven Baby Boxes founder receiving the Sagamore of the Wabash Award.MUNCIE, Ind. (WANE) -- Three members of the Ball State Board of Trustees were honored with a Sagamore of the Wabash Award Friday.Gov. Eric J. Holcomb honored Rick Hall, Chair of the Board of Trustees, Mike McDaniel, Board Secretary and President Geoffrey S. Mearns with a Sagamore of the Wabash Award.The Governor of Indiana awards the Sagamore of the Wabash Award which is a given out
  
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• MAP: Emergency room visits for respiratory illnesses are soaring in these states

  11-01-2025 15:59 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – A number of states are seeing a spike in hospital visits caused by respiratory illnesses as we enter the New Year.Nationally, emergency department visits from patients suffering from influenza or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are now "very high," the CDC's most top level, according to the most recent data. Flu, RSV and COVID-19 visits are all increasing as we near mid-January, however COVID visits are still at a low level.The states with the most ER visits for respiratory i
  
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• Occasional Saturday sunshine

  11-01-2025 15:40 via wane.com
  
  A few scattered snow showers are blowing off of Lake Michigan this morning. Continue to stay vigilant on the roadways, especially in the rural areas as road crews and snow plows continue to work on clearing the way.We're even seeing some sunny moments as we enter this afternoon. Enjoy it with the fresh layer of snow! The snow is also a very good light reflector, so wear some sunglasses on your commutes today.Our best chances for more scattered lake effect snow showers will be through this mornin
  
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• AM snow fading, roadways improving

  11-01-2025 15:40 via wane.com
  
  A few scattered snow showers are blowing off of Lake Michigan this morning. Continue to stay vigilant on the roadways, especially in the rural areas as road crews and snow plows continue to work on clearing the way.
  Our best chances for more scattered lake effect snow showers will be through this morning, mainly for Fort Wayne and areas north. Temperatures stay in the 20s all day, with highs in the higher range, not quite breaching 30° though. We'll have to wait until Sunday for that.While s
  
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• AM snow fading, slick roads remain

  11-01-2025 12:32 via wane.com
  
  A few snow showers are blowing off of Lake Michigan, adding to the snowfall amounts we saw through last night. They've also added a coating to some of the already harsh roadway conditions. If you desire to travel today, make sure to have some extra time in the works and take it slow.Our best chances for lake effect snow showers will be through this morning, with smaller, yet still existent chances, this afternoon. Temperatures stay in the 20s all day, with highs in the higher range, not quite br
  
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• 1/10 Highlight Zone - First Show Of 2025

  11-01-2025 05:45 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - 3A no. 8 Bellmont knocked off 3A no. 4 Columbia City in the Highlight Zone "Game of the Week" to take control of the NE8 title chase on the first full Friday of prep basketball in 2025.
  
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• Snow tapers off during the early morning

  11-01-2025 04:25 via wane.com
  
  Snow totals accumulate to between 2" and 4" around the area as the snow tapers off during the early morning.
  2"-4" of snow fall across the entire area through Saturday morningTemperatures are in the 20s all day long on Saturday. It will be mostly cloudy with afternoon highs rising to the upper 20s. There will be a few lake effect snow showers, mainly north of Fort Wayne. However, any new accumulation, if any, will be very light.The warmest day this weekend is Sunday with a high in the lower 30s.
  
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• Flat Top Grill permanently closing Friday

  11-01-2025 01:33 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Flat Top Grill at Jefferson Pointe will be permanently closing on Friday.
  A host confirmed to WANE 15 that the restaurant will be closed at 10 p.m. Friday evening.
  There is no indication as to why the restaurant will be closing.
  The restaurant chain serves Asian-inspired cuisine.
  
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