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• Social Security to again recoup 100% of overpayments

  10-03-2025 22:35 via wane.com
  
  (NewsNation) — The Social Security Administration is reinstating its plan to reclaim 100% of overpayments made to beneficiaries — a ten-fold jump from the current rate, the agency announced Friday.By asking for 100% of overpayments to be repaid by recipients, the agency could save about $7 billion over the next decade, the Office of the Chief Actuary estimated. The new rate will take effect March 27."We have the significant responsibility to be good stewards of the trust funds for th
  
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• Nearly 100 acres burned in field fire in Northwest Allen County

  10-03-2025 22:17 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- A field fire in northwest Fort Wayne is out following hours-long efforts from multiple fire departments after a controlled burn spread nearly 100 acres.
  According to Fort Wayne Dispatch, firefighters responded to the 14000 block of Hand Road, between Shoaff and Woods Road, on reports of a field fire.
  Dispatch confirmed with WANE 15 that Woods and Hand Road was completely shut down to through traffic.According to a post from the Northwest Fire District, the field fire
  
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• Grass fire shuts down roadways in northwest Allen County

  10-03-2025 22:17 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- Firefighters are responding to an area just off Shoaff Road on reports of a grass fire.
  According to Fort Wayne Dispatch, firefighters responded to the 14000 block of Hand Road, between Shoaff and Woods Road, on reports of a grass fire.
  Dispatch confirmed with WANE 15 that Woods Road is completely shut down to through traffic and southbound lanes of Hand Road are shut down.
  WANE 15 is working to find out more at this time.
  
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• Field fire shuts down roadways in northwest Allen County

  10-03-2025 22:17 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- Firefighters are responding to an area just off Shoaff Road on reports of a field fire.
  According to Fort Wayne Dispatch, firefighters responded to the 14000 block of Hand Road, between Shoaff and Woods Road, on reports of a field fire.
  Dispatch confirmed with WANE 15 that Woods and Hand Road is completely shut down to through traffic.Allen County officers at the scene told WANE 15 that the fire is still moving at this time.
  WANE 15 is working to find out more at thi
  
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• Bird flu in cats? Indiana vet encounters possible cases

  10-03-2025 22:14 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- As bird flu has swept across poultry farms in northeast Indiana in the past few months, other parts of the Hoosier State may be seeing cases in other types of animals as well.Public Vet, a nonprofit organization that travels across the state and beyond to "improve the quality of life" for animals, recently reported a string of cases in cats that resulted in the death of three felines in southern Indiana.According to the organization, one of the "primary concerns" for t
  
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• Several helicopters respond to crash involving school bus on US 24 in Wabash

  10-03-2025 21:51 via wane.com
  
  WABASH COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- "Several helicopters" are responding following a crash involving a school bus on US 24 in Wabash with multiple injuries.
  The Wabash County Sheriff's Department responded to the area of US 24 near 700 W on reports of a crash with multiple injuries according to Wabash County dispatch.According to the Superintendent of Wabash City Schools Amy Sivley, the crash involved Wabash City School Bus #7. Sively also said in an email that families of those involved in the accide
  
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• ISP: Woman dies after school bus crash on US 24 in Wabash County

  10-03-2025 21:51 via wane.com
  
  WABASH COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- An adult woman died following a Monday crash on U.S. 24 in Wabash County that involved a school bus, according to Indiana State Police (ISP).Around 4 p.m., multiple police agencies and "several helicopters" responded to a crash on U.S. 24 near County Road 700 W.A preliminary crash investigation from ISP reportedly revealed that the school bus driver, identified as 69-year-old George Howard, was heading north on County Road 700 W toward U.S. 24. After stopping at the
  
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• Federal cuts stop Catholic Charities from taking refugees, will continues as 'Christ calls'

  10-03-2025 20:27 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — "Today we announced the reduction of 17 positions; that's almost 20% of our workforce."That was the sad conclusion reached by Dan Florin, CEO of Catholic Charities for the Diocese of Fort Wayne South Bend. The measure was deemed necessary after federal funding cuts took $1 million out of the organization. The government terminated its contract with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops -- a partner agency of the local Catholic Charities -- for the
  
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• Federal cuts stop Catholic Charities from taking refugees, will continue mission as 'Christ calls'

  10-03-2025 20:27 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — "Today we announced the reduction of 17 positions; that's almost 20% of our workforce."That was the sad conclusion reached by Dan Florin, CEO of Catholic Charities for the Diocese of Fort Wayne South Bend. The measure was deemed necessary after federal funding cuts took $1 million out of the organization. The government terminated its contract with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops -- a partner agency of the local Catholic Charities -- for the
  
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• Taste of spring weather continues, warmest yet to come

  10-03-2025 20:10 via wane.com
  
  During our sunny Monday afternoon, high temperatures reached all the way to the mid-60s, marking our highest temperatures of the year so far.While our average high is currently in the mid-40s, the next 10 days in our forecast all have highs at 50° or above. Our peak warmth doesn't arrive until the end of the workweek.For the evening, temperatures will decrease from the 60s through the 50s. Early morning temps will be as low as the low 40s. The sky stays clear tonight and we get another sunny
  
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• Taste of spring weather continues, warmest to come

  10-03-2025 20:10 via wane.com
  
  During our sunny Monday afternoon, high temperatures reached all the way to the mid-60s, marking our highest temperature of the year so far.While our average high is currently in the mid-40s, the next 10 days in our forecast all have highs at 50° or above. Our peak warmth doesn't arrive until the end of the workweek.For this evening, temperatures decrease from the 60s through the 50s. Early morning temps will be as low as the low 40s. The sky stays clear tonight and we get another sunny day
  
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• Semi carrying pigs flips to avoid other semi on US 30

  10-03-2025 19:26 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - A semitrailer carrying pigs overturned Monday afternoon to avoid a collision with another semi north of Monroeville.The Allen County Sheriff's Department confirmed there were minor injuries around 2 p.m. in the area of US 30 and SR 101.WANE 15 has a crew at the scene to learn more.
  
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• Semi carrying pigs flips in crash with other semi on US 30

  10-03-2025 19:26 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - A semitrailer carrying pigs overturned Monday afternoon when it collided with another semi north of Monroeville.The Allen County Sheriff's Department confirmed there were minor injuries when the drivers of two semis crashed around 2 p.m. in the area of US 30 and SR 101.Details of the crash have not been released. WANE 15 has a crew on the way to the scene to learn more.
  
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• Semi carrying pigs flips after swerving to avoid other semi on US 30

  10-03-2025 19:26 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - A semitrailer carrying pigs overturned Monday afternoon to avoid a collision with another semi north of Monroeville.The Allen County Sheriff's Department confirmed officers responded around 2 p.m. to the area of US 30 and SR 101. An officer at the scene told WANE 15 the semis didn't crash into each other, but the semi carrying pigs swerved to avoid the other semi that was trying to make a U-turn on US 30.The officer said neither driver was injured, and all the pigs re
  
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• Fishermen pull 'wrapped' body out of water off coast of Massachusetts

  10-03-2025 17:33 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR/WWLP) – An investigation is underway after a “wrapped” deceased body was pulled from the ocean by a fishing vessel near Massachusetts last week.The crew of the boat had reported finding the body in its fishing nets about 40 miles from the Massachusetts coast, according to the office of the Suffolk County District Attorney. Coast Guard officials and members of the Massachusetts State Police met up with the boat in Boston on Friday morning.“The body, which was wrap
  
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• Track star says hitting opponent in head with baton was an accident

  10-03-2025 16:19 via wane.com
  
  PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Alaila Everett, a track star and senior at I.C. Norcom High School, is speaking out about shocking footage showing her strike an opponent in the head with her baton and allegedly injuring her during a relay race.Everett said there's more to the viral clip than meets the eye.Everett would've never imagined her trip to the Class 3 State Indoor Championships on Tuesday would take a drastic turn."It's like they are going off of one angle," Everett said.She and Kaelen T
  
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• April-like temperatures are here this week

  10-03-2025 15:57 via wane.com
  
  If you didn't look at a calendar today, you'd think it was early April instead of the beginning of March. Temperatures will be in the 60s, and we may even see a day in the 70s by the end of the workweek.
  Temperatures will top out in the middle 60s todayThe sunshine will continue this afternoon, with winds increasing up to 20 mph and temperatures warming into the middle 60s.
  Winds increase this afternoon with gusts up to 20 mphIt won't be as cold tonight, with lows only in the middle 40s under cl
  
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• Motorsports club planned for property south of Fort Wayne

  10-03-2025 15:54 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - A group of local entrepreneurs has proposed a sports car club for nearly 400 acres in southern Allen County.Summit City Motorsports Club would be situated at Branstrator and Hamilton roads, just south of I-469 and not far from Fort Wayne International Airport.Chuck Surack confirmed the development and noted plans do not include "wheel-to-wheel" racing, unlike the former nearby Baer Field Speedway. The race track would only be used during the daytime, specifically from
  
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• Fort Wayne Coca-Cola employees strike

  10-03-2025 12:17 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Some Coca-Cola Consolidated employees are on strike in protest of unfair labor practices, according to a picketing sign.A WANE 15 crew saw almost 100 members of Teamsters Local 414 picketing outside of the Coca-Cola Bottling Company facility on Airport Expressway around 7 a.m. Monday morning.This is a developing story. WANE 15 has reached out to labor union Teamsters Local 414 for comment and will provide updates as we learn more.
  
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• 'Grapes of Hope' is Positively Fort Wayne

  10-03-2025 11:25 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Last fall, we featured Grains of Hope during our Positively Fort Wayne segment. It is a partnership between local breweries and Community Harvest Food Bank to raise funds and awareness for hunger through specialty crafted beers. Community Harvest continues to expand the program, and that's why Grapes of Hope is Positively Fort Wayne."It's perfect for springtime. The ground starts to thaw, the sun starts to shine a little bit more, people start to venture outside after a
  
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• April-like temperatures coming this week

  10-03-2025 08:57 via wane.com
  
  If you didn't look at a calendar today, you'd think it was early April instead of the beginning of March. Temperatures will be in the 60s, and we may even see a day in the 70s by the end of the workweek.
  Temperatures will top out in the middle 60s todayUnder sunny skies, temperatures will warm into the lower 50s by noon.
  The sunshine will continue this afternoon, with winds increasing up to 20 mph and temperatures warming into the middle 60s.
  Winds increase this afternoon with gusts up to 20 mph
  
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• Angola Walmart store manager inspires staff

  10-03-2025 04:41 via wane.com
  
  ANGOLA, Ind. (WANE) – Working at Walmart is not everyone's dream job. However, one Angola woman puts her heart and soul into each day in her career.Lindsey Walden started working at Walmart 22 years ago for a wage. Since then, she's been through it all - divorce, single motherhood and her father's death. But she has stayed resilient.
  Walden has moved through several positions and now runs her own store in Angola. She knew she was capable of running the store from one of her first jobs in W
  
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• Warmest air of the year so far this week

  10-03-2025 03:30 via wane.com
  
  After a chilly day on Saturday, temperatures are on the rise! We'll continue to tap into spring-like air in the coming days, as we experience the warmest days of the year so far!The warmest air of 2025 so far is on tap this week!
  Look for clear skies to be in place as you head out the door early Monday morning. Temperatures will be as low as the freezing mark, so you still may need the heavier coat to get the day started.We drop down to as low as the freezing mark by daybreak Monday under clear
  
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• Clear but cool Sunday night ahead

  10-03-2025 01:30 via wane.com
  
  After a chilly start to the weekend, temperatures are on the rise! We'll continue to tap into spring-like air in the coming days, as we experience the warmest days of the year so far!Look for clear skies to be in place tonight. It will be very nice for any of your plans to conclude the weekend. Note though we do drop down to the freezing mark by daybreak Monday, so you still may need the heavier coat.Skies will be clear this evening into tonight.We drop down to as low as the freezing mark by day
  
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