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• Fort Wayne nonprofit turns to community after federal grants stop coming through

  20-03-2025 23:22 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)— The Center for Nonviolence in Fort Wayne asked the community for support as grant money they have received for decades may not be coming through anymore.The Center for Nonviolence is a 501(c)(3) organization servicing Fort Wayne and northeast Indiana. They provide education, support, and advocacy with the goal of ending domestic and other forms of violence.83% of the organization's budget goes toward the programming they do. That includes legal help, advocacy, safe
  
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• 'Butterfly effect': Fort Wayne Victim Assistance spreads wings with new look

  20-03-2025 22:43 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A new look, but the same mission, Fort Wayne Police Department’s Victim Assistance program has rebranded, introducing a new logo that leaders say better reflects the healing journey of those they serve.Now, the program is embracing change with a new symbol, a butterfly.“The butterfly represents transformation, resilience, and hope,” said Kristy Lindeman, Director of Victim Assistance.
  “Healing isn’t linear. It’s a journey, and w
  
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• Food Banks see an increase in need amid threats to funding

  20-03-2025 22:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The Department of Agriculture plans to cancel more than a billion dollars of funding this year. With more slashes expected from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, some food banks are in a state of uncertainty.The USDA cut funding for the local food purchase assistance cooperative agreement program which according to CBS News, provides about $1 billion funding to schools and food banks that allows them to buy food directly from farmers.WANE 15 re
  
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• Mother of 6-month-old girl killed in dog attack calls it a horrible but avoidable accident

  20-03-2025 21:15 via wane.com
  
  ALABASTER, Ala. (WIAT) – A 6-month-old girl died after being attacked by a dog in Alabaster, Alabama, last week, police confirmed.Alabaster police said the attack happened around 10 a.m. Friday at a family member's home. According to police, there were two dogs at the home at the time. Both were taken into a 10-day quarantine by animal control.Anna Southard, the mother of 6-month-old Ember Renee Southard, said her daughter was attacked by an 11-year-old American Bully. The dog had no histo
  
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• Lucky Duck Consignment Sale returns to Kruse Plaza

  20-03-2025 21:10 via wane.com
  
  Video above shows previous coverage of the Lucky Duck Consignment SaleAUBURN, Ind. (WANE) -- The Lucky Duck Children's Consignment Sale is back at the Kruse Plaza Thursday with the sale running until Sunday.
  While both Thursday and Friday's pre-sale days are sold out, the event is open to the public still on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday and Sunday offer free general admission to anyone who wants to attend the bi-annual event.
  According to Lucky Duck's website, "At Lucky Duck you will find over
  
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• Warmer tomorrow, but still windy

  20-03-2025 21:01 via wane.com
  
  For the first day of spring, it's back to winter weather. Temperatures will fall through the 30s, with gusty winds making it feel like it's in the 20s.Winds will remain gusty FridayChilly air will continue to spill into the area this afternoon, with temperatures staying in the upper 30s.
  Winds will finally subside this evening to about 5 mph, and it will remain very cold with low temperatures falling into the middle 20s.
  The cold temperatures don't last long, we see a rebound tomorrow as tempera
  
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• New Haven man sentenced in Fourth of July firework injury

  20-03-2025 20:50 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- A New Haven man who threw a lit firework into a crowd celebrating the Fourth of July, which injured an 11-year-old girl, has been sentenced Thursday.
  Photo of Ian Wiggins provided by the Allen County Sheriff's Department.
  Ian Wiggins was sentenced to nearly two and a half years in jail after entering a plea deal, that dropped previous charges of a level 5 Felony of Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury, with the person being under 14. Wiggins was found guilty and senten
  
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• Nearly all Cybertrucks recalled in latest blow to Tesla

  20-03-2025 19:53 via wane.com
  
  U.S. safety regulators on Thursday recalled virtually all Cybertrucks on the road, the eighth recall of the Tesla-made vehicles since deliveries to customers began just over a year ago.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's recall, which covers more than 46,000 Cybertrucks, warned that an exterior panel that runs along the left and right sight of the windshield can detach while driving, creating a dangerous road hazard for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.The stainless
  
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• Huntertown post office moving to new and larger location

  20-03-2025 18:54 via wane.com
  
  HUNTERTOWN, Ind. (WANE) The post office in Huntertown is moving, but customers won't have to go very far to find the new location.
  The United States Postal Service announced Thursday that the current post office, located at 15741 Lima Road will permanently close after business hours on Friday, March 28. The new location at 15707 Lima Road will open on Monday, March 31.Hours of operation at the new location are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday hour
  
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• Are you earning enough to 'live comfortably' in your city? Here's what it takes

  20-03-2025 17:16 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — While inflation is cooling, the cost of various items remains high. So high, a record number of Americans are working more than one job, according to the latest federal data. Though you may be earning a slightly larger paycheck this year, it may still not be enough to “live comfortably.”A new report from personal finance site SmartAsset reviewed what it takes to live a comfortable financial life in the 100 largest cities in the U.S. The study used the estimated livi
  
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• Benadryl bottles recalled over risk of child poisoning

  20-03-2025 16:47 via wane.com
  
  (WJW) - More than 2,000 bottles of liquid Benadryl are being recalled due to a risk of child poisoning, according to a recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.The recall alert says Benadryl contains diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, and "must be in child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act." The packaging, however, does not meet these standards, posing a possible risk of poisoning, the notice says.The recalled bottles w
  
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• Popular laundry detergent recalled over bacteria concern

  20-03-2025 16:42 via wane.com
  
  Credit: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
  (WJW) - More than 16,000 bottles of a popular laundry detergent are being recalled due to a risk of bacteria exposure which could cause serious infection, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.The recall applies to certain 50 fluid-ounce bottles of Woolite Delicates detergent that were sold on Amazon.com. Benadryl recalled due to risk of child poisoning"The recalled products can contain Pseudomonas species bacteria, in
  
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• Gluten-free, vegan bakery brings 'a taste of Paris' to Fort Wayne

  20-03-2025 15:58 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A bakery opening at the end of the month offers health-conscious options that infuse French pastry techniques for Fort Wayne residents."Good Bread For All" is opening March 30 at 1016 Broadway, according to a press release from a representative. The bakery will primarily offer vegan and gluten-free treats, "catering to pastry lovers with dietary restrictions," according to the release. The menu includes Parisian-inspired pastries, breads, tarts, cakes, and more.The ribb
  
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• Phantogram to headline Middle Waves Music Festival

  20-03-2025 15:36 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) The Embassy Theatre announced the lineup for the 2025 Middle Waves Music Festival on Thursday morning. Headlining the event, which will take place on June 28 in Headwaters Park, will be Phantogram.
  Phantogram, plays at SXSW Music Festival Thursday, March 18th, 2010 in Austin, Texas. (Jonathan Mehring/Blixah for AP Images)
  Phantogram is a duo from from New York that's been around since 2007. Their music is described as electronic rock, dream pop, electronica 
  
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• Sheriff's department raid nets 16 firearms; wanted man arrested

  20-03-2025 15:31 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - A man wanted in three counties was found this week by the Allen County Sheriff's Department, and authorities also uncovered a stockpile of guns and drugs.Robert Griffin (Courtesy Allen County Sheriff's Department)
  The department's warrants division and SWAT team found and arrested Robert Lee Griffin Jr., 26, who had outstanding warrants in Allen County as well as Noble and Huntington counties.According to a Facebook post by the sheriff's department, officers also foun
  
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• More than 80% of cannabis users admit to driving within hours of consuming: report

  20-03-2025 13:03 via wane.com
  
  (KTLA) - New research from AAA reveals that many cannabis users drive not long after consuming, increasing the risk of impaired driving.Cannabis use continues to rise across the U.S., and 38 states have legalized it for either recreational or medical use. But many users who enjoy the product might not be doing enough to prevent impaired driving.According to research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, nearly 45% of cannabis users report consuming multiple times per day, and nearly 58% dr
  
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• Gusty winds and chilly temps mark spring's first day

  20-03-2025 11:25 via wane.com
  
  For the first day of spring, it's back to winter weather. Temperatures will fall through the 30s, with gusty winds making it feel like it's in the 20s.Afternoon temperatures will be in the upper 30sGusty winds with rain and snow showers will take temperatures down into the 30s this morning. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
  Winds will remain gusty todayChilly air will continue to spill into the area this afternoon, with temperatures staying in the upper 30s.
  Winds will finally subside this eve
  
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• Chilly winds and chilly temps mark spring's first day

  20-03-2025 08:48 via wane.com
  
  For the first day of spring, it's back to winter weather. Temperatures will fall through the 30s, with gusty winds making it feel like it's in the 20s.Afternoon temperatures will be in the upper 30sGusty winds with rain and snow showers will take temperatures down into the 30s this morning. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
  Winds will remain gusty todayChilly air will continue to spill into the area this afternoon, with temperatures staying in the upper 30s.
  Winds will finally subside this eve
  
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• Much colder for spring's first day

  20-03-2025 05:21 via wane.com
  
  Our severe storm chance has come to an end and colder air rushes in. It drops our temps into the upper 30s by early morning.
  Some scattered (light intensity) rain showers are possible through the early morning but, around sunrise, the rain showers change over to snow showers and they'll be scattered from morning into early afternoon. Little, if any, accumulation is expected.Thursday's cold air brings us a chance of snow showers during the day.Thursday, the first day of spring, will be a cold day
  
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• 'We have found some common ground': Solar Advisory Group presents to HCC

  20-03-2025 04:28 via wane.com
  
  HUNTINGTON COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — After eight months of deliberations with residents and experts, the Huntington County Commissioners' Solar Advisory Group presented its findings in a Special Meeting on Wednesday.The creation of the Solar Advisory Group comes after a moratorium was placed on the potential 3,419-acre Paddlefish solar project planned for Huntington and Wells counties. It serves to propose regulations that aim to “serve the best interest of all Huntington County resident
  
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• Drue Tranquill set to return to Summit City for mental health awareness event

  20-03-2025 02:18 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — In preparation for Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Drue Tranquill is planning his trip back to Fort Wayne for "Texteractive 2025."This event, put on by RemedyLIVE, is centered around the importance of having conversations surrounding mental health.
  Tranquill started his football career path at Carroll High School and then moved on to play football and receive an education from the University of Notre Dame. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 20
  
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• North River Fieldhouse not planned 'in the dark': city releases feasibility study

  20-03-2025 00:55 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — On a gloomy Wednesday, Fort Wayne officials gathered in the Grand Wayne Center to talk about the bright future of youth sports in the city.
  "Brian is here today to talk less about the entire North River District, but to talk very specifically about demand and the possibilities with the North River Fieldhouse for youth sports in Fort Wayne," said Fort Wayne Redevelopment Director Alec Johnson .Brian Connolly of Victus Advisors shared a feasibility study his company
  
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• North River Fieldhouse not planned 'in the dark': city releases feasbility study

  20-03-2025 00:55 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — On a gloomy Wednesday, Fort Wayne officials gathered in the Grand Wayne Center to talk about the bright future of youth sports in the city.
  "Brian is here today to talk less about the entire North River District, but to talk very specifically about demand and the possibilities with the North River Fieldhouse for youth sports in Fort Wayne," said Fort Wayne Redevelopment Director Alec Johnson .Brian Connolly of Victus Advisors shared a feasibility study his company
  
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