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• Wildwood Racquet Club to host APA tournament as pickleball's popularity grows

  14-03-2025 22:25 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Starting Saturday, Wildwood Racquet and Wellness Club will host a pickleball tournament overseen by a group self-described as the "largest amateur player tour" in the U.S.The tournament, named the Fort Wayne Amateur Open, falls under the umbrella of the Amateur Pickleball Association (APA). The organization plans to hold nearly 150 tournaments in 2025, with some host cities including Orlando, Florida; New Orleans, Louisiana; and Boston, Massachusetts.The Fort Wayne eve
  
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• LAWSUIT: Girl asks for $150k after viral South Whitley traffic stop

  14-03-2025 22:24 via wane.com
  
  SOUTH WHITLEY, Ind. (WANE) -- Just over a year after a South Whitley traffic stop went viral, the young woman pulled from the car is filling a lawsuit against the Town of South Whitley and the arresting officers.
  In the lawsuit filed with the U.S District Court Friday by 18-year-old Vivian Augustus, the young woman pulled from the car, claims the officer falsely arrested her and she was subjected to a wrongful strip search at the jail.
  Named in the lawsuit is the Town of South Whitley, former of
  
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• INDIANA: Childcare voucher funding in jeopardy with new proposed budget

  14-03-2025 22:09 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - Families and daycares across Indiana are beginning to experience the struggles of potential childcare voucher cuts due to a new budget proposed by state leaders.Last December, the FSSA initiated a waitlist for childcare vouchers. According to officials with the Northeast Indiana Early Childhood Coalition (NEIECC), 7,600 kids are now on the waitlist. Previously, there was no waitlist.
  Indiana Gov. Mike Braun's initial budget for childcare vouchers was $362 million over
  
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• Vehicle fire in DeKalb County shuts down I-69 lanes

  14-03-2025 21:45 via wane.com
  
  DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- A vehicle on fire has shut down northbound lanes of I-69, causing traffic to come to a complete stop.
  According to Indiana Trafficwise, a vehicle fire has shut down all lanes heading northbound between IN 1 and IN 8, just three miles south of the Auburn area.
  Photo shows the INDOT Trafficwise map as of 4:45 p.m
  Information is extremely limited, WANE 15 has crews heading to the scene and are working to find out more.
  
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• I-69 Northbound back open after car fire in DeKalb County

  14-03-2025 21:45 via wane.com
  
  DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- A vehicle on fire shut down northbound lanes of I-69 Friday, causing traffic to come to a complete stop.
  According to Indiana Trafficwise, a vehicle fire shut down all lanes heading northbound between IN 1 and IN 8, just three miles south of the Auburn area.
  DeKalb County dispatch told WANE 15 the fire was out about an hour later. Dispatch also confirmed that the roadway was opened again around 5:30 p.m.
  No one was injured as a result of the fire.
  Photo shows the IN
  
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• Warm evening, strong storms possible overnight

  14-03-2025 21:39 via wane.com
  
  As our next weather system moves in tonight and winds are picking up in speed. Gusts tonight may be as high as 35 mph, though, usually, they'll be lighter than that. The evening is dry. However, there is a chance for some strong/gusty t-storms to move in late tonight/early morning tomorrow. The current forecast is for storms to move in after 3 am.Early morning rain and storms start moving through before sunrise.
  For this evening, you can enjoy your evening plans without any weather worries. Cond
  
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• COURT DOCS: Garrett Common Councilman and family arrested in connection to coffee house crime

  14-03-2025 21:01 via wane.com
  
  DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- A Garrett Common Councilman, his wife, and his son are charged with theft after stealing an espresso machine from a local coffee shop and beginning their own drive-up coffee shop.
  66-year-old Bobby Diederich, 62-year-old Julie Diederich and 37-year-old Ryan Diederich all face charges of theft, a Level 6 Felony and Obstruction of Justice, a Level 6 Felony. This is in connection to the theft of an espresso machine, a coffee grinder, and other items from the Grind, a M
  
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• Cause of death for Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's dog released

  14-03-2025 21:01 via wane.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — An examination of the dog found dead along with actor Gene Hackman and his wife in their Santa Fe home shows dehydration and starvation were likely what led to the animal’s demise.A report obtained by The Associated Press from the Santa Fe County animal control agency details partial mummification and noted that while the severe decomposition could have obscured changes in the organ, there was no evidence of infectious disease, trauma or poisoning that
  
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• Woman charged in fatal hit-and-run on Covington Road

  14-03-2025 21:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Over a month after a fatal hit-and-run in southwest Fort Wayne, the woman who was allegedly behind the wheel has been charged.Salma Nadrous, 64, faces a charge of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death, a Level 4 felony.On Jan. 31, Nadrous is accused of crashing into a man who was trying to cross Covington Road near the intersection with Getz Road.The victim was pronounced dead at a hospital and was later identified as 61-year-old Ronald Bjella.Someone insi
  
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• Alleged gang member tied to drive-by shootings in Fort Wayne arrested

  14-03-2025 19:12 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Fort Wayne police arrested an 18-year-old Fort Wayne man as part of an investigation into criminal gang activity and multiple drive-by shootings.
  Decator DurdenAccording to a press release from the Fort Wayne Police Department, members of the Gangs and Violent Crimes Unit served a search warrant Friday morning at a home on Warsaw Street.
  Inside the home, police found Decator Durden, the man named in the warrant. They also found five guns and a device that turns a firearm
  
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• Fort Wayne celebrates St. Patrick's Day all weekend long: Where can you celebrate?

  14-03-2025 17:24 via wane.com
  
  FORT WANE, Ind. (WANE) -- With St. Patrick's Day falling on a Monday this year many were forced to extend their celebrations to all weekend long. Find just a few places to celebrate on the list below and make sure to wear green!27th Annual Clover Classic with Deer Park Irish PubDeer Park Irish Pub will celebrate its 27th annual Clover Classic spanning from Friday until Monday. Friday kicks off the Clover Classic with the lowering of the green beer keg and the tapping at 6 p.m. Activities continu
  
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• Chief: House 'total loss' after large fire in Noble County

  14-03-2025 17:22 via wane.com
  
  NOBLE COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- Multiple firefighter crews are investigating a large house fire in Noble County Friday morning, according to Northwest Fire District.Crews with the Northwest Allen County Fire District battle a house fire in Noble County Friday, March 14, 2025. (Photo provided by Northwest Fire District)
  According to the fire department -- which serves portions of Allen County -- firefighters from Station 90 helped Churubusco and LaOtto firefighters with the blaze at a house in the 4
  
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• Chief: House a 'total loss' after large fire in Noble County

  14-03-2025 17:22 via wane.com
  
  NOBLE COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- Multiple firefighter crews are investigating a large house fire in Noble County Friday morning, according to Northwest Fire District.Crews with the Northwest Allen County Fire District battle a house fire in Noble County Friday, March 14, 2025. (Photo provided by Northwest Fire District)
  According to the fire department -- which serves portions of Allen County -- firefighters from Station 90 helped Churubusco and LaOtto firefighters with the blaze at a house in the 4
  
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• Off-duty sheriff's deputy, school resource officer charged with rape

  14-03-2025 17:12 via wane.com
  
  DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - A DeKalb County deputy sheriff and school resource officer faces a felony charge after an investigation revealed he allegedly raped a woman at a hotel in Auburn last year.Zachary W. Kerley now faces a Level 3 felony charge of rape.The victim involved was an adult who was not affiliated with the school in Garrett-Keyser-Butler Community School District, according to court documents filed Friday in DeKalb Superior Court.Investigators discovered Kerley had met the woman
  
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• Soulja Boy to perform at Piere's Entertainment Center

  14-03-2025 16:48 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Those with soft spots for 2000s rap or MySpace may need to find their friends and tell 'em Soulja Boy is coming to Fort Wayne for a concert in April.Soulja Boy arrives at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)
  The rapper, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, is scheduled to perform at Piere's Entertainment Center Sunday, April 27, as part of his 2025 tour.In the late 2000s, Soulja Boy's popularity soared through hi
  
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• Coroner identifies 85-year-old killed in crash with semi on US 27

  14-03-2025 16:08 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - The Allen County Coroner has identified an 85-year-old man who died earlier this month after a crash involving a semitruck in southern Allen County.The coroner identified him as a Fort Wayne man named David Edward Servos.On March 4, Servos was in a car that tried to cross Flatrock Road at the intersection with U.S. 27 but crashed into a semi that was already on U.S. 27.Servos was later pronounced dead at the hospital.The coroner determined he died from multiple blunt
  
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• Auburn police arrest man accused of breaking into car, stealing gun

  14-03-2025 15:46 via wane.com
  
  AUBURN, Ind. (WANE) - As Auburn police continue to investigate a number of vehicle break-ins, a man was arrested and a gun was found in connection to the case.
  During a search Thursday in the 900 block of Ontario Lane, investigators said they found several stolen items, including a firearm. According to the press release, officers also found drugs and paraphernalia.Tyler Morris was taken into custody and faces charges including burglary, theft of a firearm, another count of theft, and two counts
  
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• The Grind to open second coffee shop in Fort Wayne

  14-03-2025 15:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A local coffee shop based in Garrett will be expanding to the Summit City.On Tuesday, The Grind Coffee House of Garrett announced on Facebook it will be adding a second location in Fort Wayne. An exact location and opening date have not yet been disclosed. ‘It’s simple and sustainable’: Kuehnert family explains how their new milkman service worksIn addition to coffee, The Grind offers a variety of teas, boba, energy drinks and smoothies, along with fo
  
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• Here are the cities with the highest, lowest credit card debts

  14-03-2025 15:08 via wane.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Americans are in debt — $1.35 trillion in total last year.Some U.S. cities have residents who are in more debt than others. A study by WalletHub, a personal finance company, found that Santa Clarita, California, has the highest credit card debt per household so far this year.WalletHub analyzed data from TransUnion in 181 cities to determine which cities had the highest and lowest debt per household. What does February’s inflation report mean for me?Of the top 10
  
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• 'Extremely appalling': Gang members allegedly beat up man for social media post

  14-03-2025 14:54 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - He was beaten to the point of forgetting it ever happened.The two suspects wanted revenge, police determined, for something the victim said on social media.The Fort Wayne Police Department shared Friday that two men were recently arrested who are suspected of beating up a man outside Piere's earlier this month.On March 2, 18-year-old Camari Kizer and 29-year-old Duprece Walker are accused of confronting the man as he was leaving the club. The investigation revealed the
  
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• 'Extremely appaling': Gang members allegedly beat up man for social media post

  14-03-2025 14:54 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - He was beaten to the point of forgetting it ever happened.The two suspects wanted revenge, police determined, for something the victim said on social media.The Fort Wayne Police Department shared Friday that two men were recently arrested who are suspected of beating up a man outside Piere's earlier this month.On March 2, 18-year-old Camari Kizer and 29-year-old Duprece Walker are accused of confronting the man as he was leaving the club. The investigation revealed the
  
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• Here's when Foster, Shoaff, and McMillen golf courses will open

  14-03-2025 14:47 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Foster, Shoaff and McMillen Park Golf Courses will open for the 2025 season on Saturday, March 22, at 10:00 a.m., weather permitting. If a frost occurs, the start time may be delayed. After opening day, the first start time will be 10:00 a.m. at least until the end of the month. Cart conditions for each course and opening for the driving ranges at Shoaff and McMillen will be determined day-to-day. Please call to inquire.Work by City Utilities alon
  
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• Former US Sen. Alan Simpson dies at age 93

  14-03-2025 14:23 via wane.com
  
  CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson, a political legend whose quick wit bridged partisan gaps in the years before today’s political acrimony, has died. He was 93.Simpson died early Friday after struggling to recover from a broken hip in December, according to a statement from his family and the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, a group of museums where he was a board member for 56 years.President Joe Biden awards the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Me
  
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• Rash of field fires prompts request by the Allen County Office of Homeland Security

  14-03-2025 12:47 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) On Thursday, fire departments in Allen County responded to at least eightbrush fires. The fires were so numerous that crews from Whitley and Noble counties in Indiana, along with crews from Paulding and Van Wert counties in Ohio assisted with putting out those fires.One of those fires started in northeast Allen County and produced so much smoke that traffic onState Road 37 near Maysville Road was slowed because of poor visibility.
  Because of that, the Allen County Departm
  
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• Watch: Lunar eclipse as seen from 3 locations

  14-03-2025 11:44 via wane.com
  
  (WANE) Did you get up early Friday morning to watch the Lunar Eclipse, which resulted in a Blood Red Moon? If not check out the video to see what you missed.During a total lunar eclipse, the Earth is perfectly positioned between the sun and moon, blocking most of the sunlight, especially colors with shorter wavelengths like blues and violets. The moon passes through the Earth’s shadow and longer wavelengths of color instead reach the moon through the Earth’s atmosphere, like reds and
  
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• 12 taken to hospital with minor injuries after plane catches fire at Denver airport

  14-03-2025 11:27 via wane.com
  
  DENVER (KDVR) — Twelve people were taken to hospitals after an American Airlines plane landed at Denver International Airport on Thursday and caught fire, prompting slides to be deployed so passengers could evacuate quickly.All of the people transported to hospitals had minor injuries, according to a post on the social platform X by Denver International Airport.12 transported after fire seen under American Airlines plane diverted to Denver International Airport
  The flight took off from the
  
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• Near record warmth today; gusty winds & storms coming

  14-03-2025 09:00 via wane.com
  
  The warmest air of the season is here, with temperatures in the 70s today, and we're in for a bumpy rollercoaster ride over the weekend with gusty winds, thunderstorms, and falling temperatures.
  Near record high temperatures this afternoonMild temperatures this morning with temperatures in the lower to the middle 60s by noon.
  Temperatures will be in the middle to upper 70s this afternoon under partly cloudy skies. By late afternoon, winds will become gusty.It will be a mild night with gusty wind
  
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• ‘It’s simple and sustainable’: Kuehnert family explains how their new milkman service works

  14-03-2025 03:45 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Kuehnert family is bringing back a nostalgic tradition — the milkman — with a modern delivery service designed to make fresh dairy more accessible and convenient.“We wanted to provide families with a simple and sustainable way to enjoy our products,” said Nathan Kuehnert, co-owner of Kuehnert Dairy Farm.Customers sign up for an annual membership, which breaks down into four quarterly payments of $95, $187.50 bi-annually or $375 annually
  
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• Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control officers respond to over 300 urgent calls in February

  14-03-2025 02:35 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — It has been a busy start of 2025 for Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control (FWACC). While taking in 590 animals, they have also had an impact out in the community.After releasing the statistics on how control officers helped the community, they responded to 310 urgent calls last month. This includes animal cruelty or neglect, welfare checks, or public and animal safety.
  FWACC wanted to start releasing these details to educate community members on what exactly they do
  
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• Trail to New Haven may finally have an end date

  14-03-2025 01:50 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A trail that began its journey in 2007 may finally have an end date in mind as it begins its next phase.Dawn Ritchie, City of Fort Wayne Greenways and Trails Manager told WANE 15 Thursday the 6-Mile Creek Trail is set to embark on its next phase.
  The 6-mile Creek Trail began planning in 2007, with its first groundbreaking for the trail beginning in 2009. The trail began at Tillman Park, extending from the River Greenway to the Public Safety Academy.
  Then again in 2017,
  
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• In the 70s Friday, weekend t-storms coming

  14-03-2025 00:10 via wane.com
  
  We're mostly clear tonight with evening temps dropping out of the 60s and falling through the 50s. The past couple of mornings have been cold ones, in the 20s and 30s, but Friday morning's lows are only around 40°.Temps fall into the 40s later tonight.During the day Friday, our next weather system moves closer and closer. As a result, our winds will be picking up in speed.You can expect high temperatures to surge into the 70s for the first time this year. A high in the mid-70s is likely Frid
  
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