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• Fort Wayne Police Department to reopen citizen police academy

  12-03-2025 23:42 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — In the 1990s and early 2000s, the Fort Wayne Police Department operated a citizen police academy. On Tuesday, the department announced they intend to bring it back."Through the chief's endorsement, we are looking to reinstate a citizen's police academy," said Capt. Juan Barrientes, director of training with the FWPD. "In doing that, it allows members of the citizen police academy to put themselves in the shoes of the officer."A classroom of students involved in th
  
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• FWCS faces layoffs, 'several' retirements among central office staffing changes

  12-03-2025 23:04 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) acknowledged layoffs, shifting positions and "several" retirements Tuesday among the many changes coming to the district's central office staff.According to a spokesperson for FWCS, the district notified affected staff Tuesday regarding the layoffs and positions being moved to another department. It is unclear how many employees faced layoffs.FWCS also alluded to "several" administrators submitting paperwork for retirement, although
  
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• Neighbors voice concerns over proposed motorsports club in Allen County

  12-03-2025 22:38 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — A proposed motorsports club in southern Allen County is facing pushback from residents who say the project could disrupt their quiet, rural community.The Summit City Motorsports Club is planned for nearly 400 acres near the corner of Branstrator and Hamilton roads. According to the developers, the private, members-only track would provide a controlled space for car enthusiasts to drive their vehicles. The track would operate between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m., with only
  
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• New app lays out bike routes in Fort Wayne

  12-03-2025 22:24 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)— In a city not necessarily known for its state-of-the-art biking infrastructure, one Fort Wayne man created an app to make cycling in the summit city a little easier.Jonah Updegrove, an avid biker, launched "Fort Wayne Bike Maps Explorer" at the beginning of March. What once seemed impossible comes to fruition for 10 year-old Komets fan"Identifying the routes and the paths that have the most connections throughout the city was really important to me," Updegrove said
  
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• NACS: No gun found on school bus after investigation

  12-03-2025 22:16 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- Northwest Allen County Schools (NACS) did not find a gun Wednesday after receiving reports that a student may have had one on a school bus.According to the district, students were being dropped off after school Wednesday when someone reported to the driver of Bus #48 that a student may be in possession of a gun. The bus driver stopped the bus and notified police and school administrators, which prompted the investigation.Following a "thorough investigation," authorit
  
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• NACS investigates report of possible gun on school bus

  12-03-2025 22:16 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- Northwest Allen County Schools (NACS) is investigating Wednesday after receiving reports of a student possibly having a gun on a school bus.According to the district, students were being dropped off after school Wednesday when someone reported to the driver of Bus #48 that a student may be in possession of a gun. The bus driver stopped the bus and notified police and school administrators, which prompted the investigation.Authorities have not found a gun, according t
  
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• Lawsuit claims Girl Scout cookies contain 'heavy metals,' pesticides

  12-03-2025 20:45 via wane.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY (KTVX) — A federal lawsuit filed Monday in New York claims Girl Scout cookies "are contaminated with dangerous heavy metals" and pesticides, an allegation the organization has previously disputed.The class action lawsuit references tests that allegedly prove Girl Scout cookies contain aluminum, arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury, as well as pesticides such as glyphosate. The suit claims cookies from several states were tested and all had similar results."Extensive testing,
  
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• Vera Bradley posts loss for fiscal fourth quarter

  12-03-2025 19:37 via wane.com
  
  ROANOKE, Ind. (AP) — ROANOKE, Ind. (AP) — Vera Bradley Inc. (VRA) on Wednesday reported a loss of $47 million in its fiscal fourth quarter.The Roanoke, Indiana-based company said it had a loss of $1.69 per share. Losses, adjusted for pretax expenses and asset impairment costs, were 30 cents per share.The handbag and accessories company posted revenue of $100 million in the period.For the year, the company reported a loss of $62.2 million, or $2.15 per share. Revenue was reported as $
  
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• Virginia track athlete facing assault charge after baton strike she said was accidental

  12-03-2025 19:34 via wane.com
  
  PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A Portsmouth, Virginia, track athlete is facing an assault and battery charge after an incident during a state-level track meet. Meanwhile, the Portsmouth NAACP is coming to her defense.Video of the incident appeared to show I.C. Norcom High School senior Alaila Everett hit another runner with a baton during a race at the Class 3 State Indoor Championships earlier this month.Speaking with Nexstar's WAVY, Everett said it was an accident. She explained that as she an
  
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• Egg prices continue to hit records as Easter and Passover approach, but some relief may be coming

  12-03-2025 19:01 via wane.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Egg prices again reached a record high in February, as the bird flu continues to run rampant and Easter and Passover approach.The latest monthly Consumer Price Index showed a dozen Grade A eggs cost an average of $5.90 in U.S. cities in February, up 10.4% from a year ago. That eclipsed January's record-high price of $4.95.Avian flu has forced farmers to slaughter more than 166 million birds, mostly egg-laying chickens. Just since the start of the year, more than 30 million
  
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• How to photograph the total lunar eclipse

  12-03-2025 18:30 via wane.com
  
  LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) -- Residents in the US will have a chance to see the full moon turn blood red (or burnt red) late Thursday night or early Friday morning—depending on where you live—as the earth passes between the moon and the sun. And if luck is on your side, there will not be any clouds covering this celestial phenomenon.It’s one thing to see it in person, and it’s another to be able to take a good photo of it happening.One of the most important things to keep in m
  
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• Passenger attacked flight attendant, swallowed rosary beads on plane to Miami: court docs

  12-03-2025 17:53 via wane.com
  
  SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Court records say a passenger on a small regional flight to Miami attacked a flight attendant, kicked and punched the seat of the person in front of him and swallowed rosary beads as pilots returned to the airport in Savannah, Georgia.The passenger was traveling with his sister, who said her brother told her before the violent outburst to “close her eyes and pray because Satan's disciple(s) had followed them onto the plane,” according to an FBI agent's affi
  
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• Lutheran Health Network introduces new to area postpartum program

  12-03-2025 16:45 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Lutheran Health Network has introduced a postpartum program that is new to the Fort Wayne area. This program focuses on moms who had a c-section or traumatic birth and educates them on maintaining independence through postpartum pain.
  The program is one one-on-one sessions with trained therapist. Mom will get a rest day the day after her birth and then will have her first 35 to 45-minute training session. Moms will have a follow-up session before she leaves the ho
  
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• Cooler temperatures return to area, highs in the 50s

  12-03-2025 16:12 via wane.com
  
  After a few very warm days, temperatures are taking a step back, with this afternoon's high in the middle 50s.
  It will be much cooler this afternoonThe cooldown continues with afternoon highs only topping out in the middle 50s.
  Temperatures will stay well above average until SundayIt will be another cold night, with temperatures around 30 by Thursday morning.
  The cooler temperatures don't last long, as highs on Thursday will be rebounding back into the lower 60s.A powerful weather system making
  
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• The EU retaliates against Trump's trade moves and slaps tariffs on produce from Republican states

  12-03-2025 12:54 via wane.com
  
  BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Wednesday announced retaliatory trade action with new duties on U.S. industrial and farm products, responding within hours to the Trump administration's increase in tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25%.The world’s biggest trading bloc was expecting the U.S. tariffs and prepared in advance, but the measures still place great strain on already tense transatlantic relations. Only last month, Washington warned Europe that it wou
  
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• Canada and the EU swiftly retaliate against Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs

  12-03-2025 12:54 via wane.com
  
  BRUSSELS (AP) — Major trade partners swiftly hit back at President Donald Trump’s increased tariffs on aluminum and steel imports, imposing stiff new taxes on U.S goods including products from textiles and water heaters to beef and bourbon.Canada, the largest steel supplier to the U.S., said Wednesday it will place 25% reciprocal tariffs on steel products and also raise taxes on a host of items: tools, computers and servers, display monitors, sports equipment, and cast-iron products.
  
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• Cooler temperatures return to the area, with highs in the 50s

  12-03-2025 08:50 via wane.com
  
  After a few very warm days, temperatures are taking a step back, with this afternoon's high in the middle 50s.
  It will be much cooler this afternoonSunshine will still be prevalent, but temperatures will not rise as quickly. By noon, temperatures will only be in the 40s, compared to the upper 50s yesterday.
  The cooldown continues with afternoon highs only topping out in the middle 50s.
  Temperatures will stay well above average until SundayIt will be another cold night, with temperatures around 3
  
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• What once seemed impossible comes to fruition for 10 year-old Komets fan

  12-03-2025 04:44 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Since he was born, Eli Tilley has had multiple health issues to endure, but continues to do his best every day.
  With a double fracture of the lower spine, swelling of face, body, hands and feet, his legs and feet going numb, along with autism, Tilley is on multiple medications to function every day in a wheelchair.
  Despite the hardships, his sister, Whitney, took him to a Fort Wayne Komets hockey game three years ago, and he has been one of their biggest fans ever
  
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• Fort Wayne Children's Choir renames concert in honor of Tom and Cindy Henry

  12-03-2025 04:17 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Children's Choir held their annual Young Artist Concert Tuesday evening at Trinity Episcopal Church in downtown Fort Wayne. The concert featured the sounds of the choir's advanced ensembles in late middle school and high school, but was special this year for the new name the event was given. Fort Wayne Children’s Choir celebrating 50 years of making musicThe choir has renamed the event the "Thomas and Cindy Henry Young Artist Concert," in honor of t
  
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• $280K toilet moves forward at Fort Wayne City Council, receives opposition over cost

  12-03-2025 02:03 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A controversial $280,000 single bathroom survived more scrutiny from Fort Wayne City Council on Tuesday."Folks who are coming downtown want to see more of a permanent restroom structure that is open," said 5th District Councilman Geoff Paddock. "I'm very pleased we're moving on this; this has been in the planning stages for a long time."The Portland Loo, described as a "sleek, freestanding, public restroom," is set for Barr Street between Washington Boulevard
  
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• Fort Wayne police to receive high-tech training simulator

  12-03-2025 01:37 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Cameras, software and firmware haven't always been part of the Fort Wayne Police Department's (FWPD) loadout, but times are changing.When At-large Councilman Marty Bender joined the force in the '70s, the FWPD wasn't what it is now."You had a revolver and 18 bullets," Bender said. "And if you were lucky, you may have had a shotgun."On Tuesday, Fort Wayne City Council approved a gadget for the FWPD's arsenal that would have been hard to justify in Bender's time on
  
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