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• Fort Wayne Rescue Mission sees influx of visitors as winter storm moves in

  12-02-2025 22:31 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)-- As freezing rain and snow move into northeast Indiana, the Fort Wayne Rescue Mission is seeing an increase in visitors seeking warmth and shelter.The mission said demand rises whenever temperatures drop below 40 degrees, especially when freezing rain, snow, and strong winds are in the forecast."We welcome anyone who needs warmth, food, and protection from the elements," said Thomas Mcarthur, President & CEO of The Rescue Mission.The day shelter at 404 E. Washington
  
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• Pilot killed in collision involving Mötley Crüe singer's plane identified as Marine Corps veteran

  12-02-2025 22:27 via wane.com
  
  FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WKRN) — The pilot who died when a private plane collided with a business jet at the Scottsdale Airport in Arizona has been identified as 78-year-old Joie Vitosky, according to the Scottsdale Police Department.Vitosky had been certified as a flight engineer since 1978 and a pilot since 2019, according to FAA records.Originally from Okemah, Oklahoma, Vitosky joined the Marine Corps in his early twenties because he wanted to fly, his ex-wife Ann Vitosky told the Associated Pr
  
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• ISP: Avilla man accused of dealing meth after Noble County traffic stop

  12-02-2025 21:44 via wane.com
  
  NOBLE COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- An Avilla man is facing multiple felony drug charges following a traffic stop in Noble County Tuesday evening, according to Indiana State Police (ISP).Evidence obtained during the arrest (Photo provided by ISP)
  Around 6:40 p.m., a state trooper stopped a vehicle on State Road 3 near Avilla after receiving a report of a possible intoxicated driver.According to ISP, the driver appeared intoxicated, and the state trooper also reportedly found a "large quantity" of metha
  
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• Military plane crashes near San Diego: authorities

  12-02-2025 20:53 via wane.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (KSWB/KUSI) — Emergency crews are responding to reports of a military plane that crashed into the San Diego Bay near Shelter Island, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Wednesday.According to SDFD, the incident happened around 10:16 a.m. PT, close to the Kona Kai San Diego Resort and other neighboring businesses.Military personnel have confirmed only two pilots were on the plane at the time.
  A U.S. Coast Guard spokesperson told Nexstar's KSWB/KUSI that both pilots w
  
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• US eggs prices hit a record high of $4.95 and are likely to keep climbing

  12-02-2025 20:28 via wane.com
  
  OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Egg prices reached a record high in the U.S. last month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday.The latest monthly consumer price index confirmed what consumers, bakers and food companies already knew: an ongoing bird flu outbreak that began in 2022 are making eggs terribly expensive right now.The average price of a dozen Grade A eggs in U.S. cities reached $4.95 in January, eclipsing the previous record of $4.82 set two years earlier and more than double the
  
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• Police investigate shooting at Fort Wayne apartment complex

  12-02-2025 20:26 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a shooting south of downtown that injured someone Wednesday afternoon.Dispatch confirmed officers are investigating at the Villages of Hanna, and one person had minor injuries from the shooting, which happened sometime before 2 p.m.
  Details on the investigation have not been released.While Bunche Elementary School is near the complex, dispatch said no schools were impacted.
  
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• 2 men hurt in shooting at Fort Wayne apartment complex

  12-02-2025 20:26 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A fight led to two men being injured by gunfire Wednesday at an apartment complex south of downtown, according to the Fort Wayne Police Department.Dispatch confirmed officers were investigating at the Villages of Hanna, and at least one person had minor injuries from the shooting, which happened around 1:30 p.m.FWPD said in a release that officers found a man with a gunshot wound at the scene. He was taken to a hospital in non-life-threatening condition. Not long after
  
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• Messy ice and snow storm moving in this afternoon

  12-02-2025 18:21 via wane.com
  
  A messy winter storm is bringing a dose of freezing rain and snow this afternoon. You can expect the snow to accumulate in Fort Wayne and areas to the west and north before sunset. The snow continues tonight This will make travel treacherous tonight and Thursday morning.15 Fury Alert Days have been issued for this afternoon tonight Thursday.
  Winter Weather Advisory this afternoon through ThursdayThe snow will become heavy through the late afternoon and travel will become difficult.
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• Messy ice and snow storm continues through the night

  12-02-2025 18:21 via wane.com
  
  A messy winter storm is bringing a dose of freezing rain and snow to the area. Snow and ice accumulation continues through the nighttime. Travel on some area roads has become slick and slippery and these conditions will linger into tomorrow.This report came in from the Allen County Homeland Security Director, Bernie Beier, at 4 pm regarding road reports through that time, "There are a couple of crashes SW; Flaugh, Leesburg, Arcola Rd, Lower Huntington, and some possible slide offs beginning NE;
  
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• 15 Fury Alert Day: snow moving in this afternoon

  12-02-2025 18:02 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) –Another messy storm is spreading ice and snow across the area this afternoon and it will continue to be heavy through late this evening.
  This storm will produce treacherous driving conditions beginning this afternoon with ice accumulation around Fort Wayne and south of Fort Wayne and heavy snowfall west and north of Fort Wayne.
  Ice accumulation is possible, especially across the eastern part of Fort Wayne, and heavy snowfall to the west.
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• 15 Fury Alert Day: Snow and ice this evening

  12-02-2025 18:02 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) –Another messy storm is spreading ice and snow across tonight.This storm is producing treacherous driving conditions for the evening commute.Ice accumulation is possible, especially across the eastern part of Fort Wayne, and heavy snowfall to the west.
  15 Fury Alert Days are issued for the most impactful weather days of the year when the safety of lives and property is at stake. The Live Doppler 15 Fury Storm Team only issues these
  
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• WATCH: School gym roof collapses under 350 tons of snow

  12-02-2025 17:42 via wane.com
  
  PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A recent snowstorm that pummeled parts of Oregon caused the roof at a high school gym to collapse under the weight of about 700,000 pounds of snow, school officials said.Last Friday, a crack was discovered in one of the tresses at the gym of North Medford High School, which was immediately evacuated and cordoned off, according to the school district. Almost immediately, firefighters and engineers began trying to lighten the snow load from the roof.But shortly before
  
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• Italy prepares scenic, historic Olympic venues with games now one year away

  12-02-2025 17:42 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - The countdown to the 2026 Winter Olympics has begun, with the games set to take place in Milan and Cortina, Italy, starting in less than a year.This marks the first time Milan will host the Winter Olympics, with the opening ceremony scheduled at San Siro Stadium. The games will feature events in multiple locations, including hockey in a new arena in Milan and various alpine events in Cortina."There's going to be a lot of excitement here around the Games," said Erin Jackson, a two-tim
  
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• Coroner identifies 2 killed in northeast Allen County crash

  12-02-2025 14:47 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - The Allen County Coroner has identified two men from Harlan who were killed in a crash Friday.The coroner named Darrell Lee Bowditch, 80, and Bruce William Lee, 45, as the crash victims.They were traveling in the 14000 block of State Road 37 near Harlan when the car crashed for an unknown reason. Details on the investigation have not been released.The coroner determined the men died from multiple blunt impact injuries; their deaths were ruled accidents.
  
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• Monty the giant schnauzer wins Westminster dog show

  12-02-2025 12:58 via wane.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — This time, the giant schnauzer went the full Monty.After coming close in the last two years, Monty the giant schnauzer won the top prize at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday night, leaving handler and co-owner Katie Bernardin almost too emotional to speak.“He always tries so hard, and we’re just proud of him,” she told the crowd at Madison Square Garden.The spirited schnauzer bested six other finalists to become the first of his breed
  
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• Messy ice and snow storm moves in today

  12-02-2025 09:59 via wane.com
  
  A messy winter storm will bring a dose of freezing rain and snow to the area today and tonight. Snow will accumulate especially to the west and northwest with freezing rain causing ice accumulation. This will make travel treacherous tonight and Thursday morning.
  15 Fury Alert Days have been issued for Wednesday and Thursday.
  Winter Weather Advisory this afternoon through ThursdayYou won't have to worry about any hazardous weather this morning with cloudy skies and temperatures in the middle 20s
  
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• Snow and ice in our Wednesday forecast

  12-02-2025 04:21 via wane.com
  
  A messy winter storm with snow and ice is in the forecast. This wintry precipitation will make traveling on the roads treacherous starting Wednesday afternoon and continuing into Thursday. 15 Fury Alert Days have been issued for Wednesday and Thursday.
  A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 1 pm Wednesday until 7 am Thursday for the entire region.Winter Weather Advisory goes into effect Wednesday afternoonWhile our local weather is about to get very active with this next storm system, it do
  
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• City Council approves $1M for ambulance services as TRAA continues to stabilize

  12-02-2025 01:59 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — In April 2023, Fort Wayne City Council set aside $3 million to support the Three Rivers Ambulance Authority (TRAA).“With Council now investing $3 million into that board, we want to make sure we follow that investment with accountability,” said Russ Jehl, 2nd District councilman, in 2023.The decision came at a time when Fort Wayne's ambulance provider was undergoing a stretching fiscal period, and the money was set to be stretched out over three equal
  
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• How does having multiple jobs affect your tax return?

  12-02-2025 01:38 via wane.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Side hustles have become a necessity for many Americans, and there are several ways a second job can impact your taxes.More than 8.6 million people in the U.S. held multiple jobs in January, roughly 5.3% of the workforce, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.Whether you moonlight as an Uber driver or tutor on the side, the IRS requires you to report and pay taxes on that income.Here's what to know about filing your federal tax return if you work multiple jobs,Do you h
  
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• 'The Portland Loo': $280,000 bathroom set for downtown Fort Wayne

  12-02-2025 01:34 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Fort Wayne is trying to reduce the number of "Code Browns" and "Code Yellows" it has downtown.In other words, people not making it to the bathroom in time."I am the recipient of that monthly report, so I get all of the photos," said Kelly Lundberg, Deputy Director of Housing & Neighborhood Services.
  "Lucky you," chimed in 5th District Councilman Geoff Paddock while city officials laughed.The Portland Loo as it appears on the Engage Fort Wayne Website.Jokes asi
  
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• Snow and ice start tomorrow afternoon

  12-02-2025 00:45 via wane.com
  
  A messy winter storm with snow and ice is in the forecast. This wintry precipitation will make traveling on the roads treacherous starting Wednesday afternoon and continuing into Thursday. 15 Fury Alert Days have been issued for Wednesday and Thursday.
  A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 1 pm Wednesday until 7 am Thursday for the entire region.Winter Weather Advisory goes into effect Wednesday afternoonWhile our local weather is about to get very active with this next storm system, it do
  
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• Are you recycling correctly? City offers tips, advice for recycling in Fort Wayne

  12-02-2025 00:19 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - With the new recycling initiative the City of Fort Wayne rolled out in January, city leaders want to inform residents on how to properly recycle."We want to get as much recycling as we can," said Matt Gratz, Fort Wayne Solid Waste Manager.‘When in doubt, throw it out’: City of Fort Wayne aims to increase recycling with new campaignThe recycling program for Fort Wayne has certain items you can recycle:CardboardMixed paperCatalogsMagazinesNewspaperPlastics (bo
  
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• Closure of Ivy Tech's DEI department will leave 21 people unemployed

  12-02-2025 00:09 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Ivy Tech Community College announced Monday that they are shutting down their Office of Diversity, Equity and Belonging.While the college says student support won't be affected, the move raises questions about the future of diversity initiatives on campus and leaves the fate of dozens of staff members up in the air.On March 12, the office will no longer exist, leaving 21 staff members statewide scrambling to find new employment.This is all following President Dona
  
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• Missing 12-year-old girl found safe after Fort Wayne search

  12-02-2025 00:04 via wane.com
  
  UPDATE: Fort Wayne dispatchers confirmed to WANE 15 that the missing 12-year-old girl has been found safe.FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Fort Wayne police are asking for public assistance in finding a missing 12-year-old girl last seen in southwest Fort Wayne.Police issued a Public Safety Alert just before 6:00 p.m. for Lucy Hall, who was last seen at 3:30 p.m. near Haverhill Elementary School.Lucy is 5 feet 5 inches tall with brown, curly hair at shoulder length. She was last seen wearing black pan
  
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• FWPD searching for missing 12-year-old last seen in southwest Fort Wayne

  12-02-2025 00:04 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Fort Wayne police are asking for public assistance in finding a missing 12-year-old girl last seen in southwest Fort Wayne.Police issued a Public Safety Alert just before 6:00 p.m. for Lucy Hall, who was last seen at 3:30 p.m. near Haverhill Elementary School.Lucy is 5 feet 5 inches tall with brown, curly hair at shoulder length. She was last seen wearing black pants and a black, puffy coat.Anyone with information on Lucy's location should call 260-449-7486.
  
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