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• 'Win for Indiana families': Councilman on increased production at Fort Wayne GM plant

  04-04-2025 23:20 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)— 4th district Fort Wayne City Councilman Scott Myers said Thursday's announcement of increased production at General Motors' Fort Wayne assembly is good news.While the stock market took a nose dive for the second day in a row on Friday, two days after President Trump's tariff announcement, the addition of about 225 temporary jobs at GM is a "win for Indiana families," according to Myers."I know a number of people who do work at GM," Myers said. "I think they're happ
  
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• Prosecutor rules Fort Wayne police officers justified in three 2024 shootings

  04-04-2025 22:52 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Friday, the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office ruled the officers in three shootings, one from July and two from September 2024, were justified in using force in the killing of three men.
  According to a release from the Allen County Prosecuting Attorney's office, the shootings that occurred on July 30, September 6 and September 16, 2024 officers showed justifiable use of force.One of the shootings listed in the release from Allen County Prosecuting Attorney's offic
  
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• Soggy tonight and tomorrow, flood threat increasing

  04-04-2025 22:48 via wane.com
  
  Rain chances are increasing through the evening as rain returns from south to north across the region. Evening temperatures start off in the 50s and drop into the 40s.With tonight's rain potential, some periods of heavy rain and a few gusty storms are possible. However, the storms are not likely to be as strong as the severe storms earlier this week.A FLOOD WATCH has been issued for potentially heavy rainfall tonight through early SundayA flood watch is in effect through early Sunday morning, wi
  
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• Fort Wayne International Airport navigates parking crunch as spring break winds down

  04-04-2025 22:07 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Spring break may be wrapping up, but the rush at Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) hasn’t slowed down just yet, especially in the parking lot.Airport officials say they’ve seen record-breaking travel traffic in recent years, and this year’s spring break surge pushed parking capacity to its limits.“In 2023, we broke an all-time record—and then we broke it again in 2024,” said Scott Hinderman, Executive Director of Airports a
  
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• Driver avoids major injuries after car flips into creek near Auburn

  04-04-2025 21:56 via wane.com
  
  DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- A Michigan man only had minor injuries after his car veered off a road in rural DeKalb County.
  Friday afternoon, the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office responded to a crash near the intersection of State Road 8 and County Road 41, east of Auburn. Police at the scene found a car completely overturned in a ditch.The driver was able to tell police something went wrong with one of his tires, causing the car to veer off the road and flip into a small creek.The 43-year-old ma
  
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• Texas measles outbreak approaches 500 cases 

  04-04-2025 21:27 via wane.com
  
  (The Hill) – The deadly measles outbreak in Texas is continuing to rise, now approaching a total of 500 confirmed cases with at least 56 people facing hospitalization since late January, according to health officials.The total number of cases has gone up to 481, the Texas Department of State Health Services said Friday in a new update. On Tuesday, the total was only 422. Officials in the Lone Star State also revealed that there’s been one fatality — a school-aged child who
  
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• Cocktail lounge geared toward the arts opening on Broadway

  04-04-2025 21:01 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A locally-owned cocktail lounge is opening later this month near downtown Fort Wayne, and its owners are planning a variety of ways to make the venue a place for the community to gravitate to."The Abstract," located at 1126 Broadway in a part of town deemed the "arts district," is opening April 26, according to a press release from the owners. There will be upscale bar food with locally sourced ingredients alongside creative cocktails.“The Abstract is designed to
  
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• Trump to give TikTok another 75-day extension

  04-04-2025 20:21 via wane.com
  
  (The Hill) – President Trump said Friday that he plans to give TikTok another 75-day extension as his administration nears a deal to avert a ban on the popular social media platform.  “My Administration has been working very hard on a Deal to SAVE TIKTOK, and we have made tremendous progress,” he wrote Friday on Truth Social. “The Deal requires more work to ensure all necessary approvals are signed, which is why I am signing an Executive Order to keep TikTok up and r
  
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• Fort Wayne police investigate shooting of 14-year-old boy near Renaissance Pointe YMCA

  04-04-2025 20:07 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department are investigating the shooting of a 14-year-old boy near the Renaissance Pointe YMCA on the city's near southeast side.The shooting was reported to Fort Wayne Dispatch just before 1:30 p.m. Friday in the 1400 block of Hurd Street. Yellow police tape surrounds a home in that location. That home sits adjacent to the Renaissance Pointe YMCA.
  A Fort Wayne Police Department spokesman at the scene told WANE 15 that the boy has two
  
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• Fort Wayne police investigate possible shooting near Renaissance Pointe YMCA

  04-04-2025 20:07 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department are at the scene of a reported shooting near the Renaissance Pointe YMCA on the city's near southeast side.The shooting was reported to Fort Wayne Dispatch just before 1:30 p.m. Friday in the 1400 block of Hurd Street. Yellow police tape surrounds a home in that location. That home sits adjacent to the Renaissance Pointe YMCA.No other information is currently available. This story will be updated when WANE 15 learns more.
  
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• Crash slows traffic in northbound lanes of I-69 in DeKalb County

  04-04-2025 19:53 via wane.com
  
  WATERLOO, Ind. (WANE) Traffic is moving slowly in the northbound lanes of I-69 in northern DeKalb County.The DeKalb County Indiana Police/Fire/EMS Dispatch and Homeland Security Facebook page posted a notice at around 1:20 p.m.It indicated that traffic is down to one lane near Waterloo at the 337 mile marker. The post did not indicate how many vehicles were involved or how long traffic might be restricted.
  
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• Viral video shows Florida charter captain arguing with boater; police investigating

  04-04-2025 18:52 via wane.com
  
  PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WFLA) — A viral video showing a fight between two Florida boaters has sparked both a police investigation and strong reactions from people online.The Punta Gorda Police Department said Thursday a police report had been filed, and officers were investigating the incident, which happened under the Barron Collier Bridge in Punta Gorda, Florida, on April 1. Who is Brock Horner? Angry Florida charter captain confronts boater in viral video"The event has garnered significant a
  
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• City of Fort Wayne is handing out sandbags to residents concerned about flooding

  04-04-2025 17:57 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The City of Fort Wayne is offering sandbags for residents worried about flooding on their property Friday afternoon.People can grab their sandbags at the Three Rivers Water Filtration Plant starting at 1:00 p.m. The plant is located at 500 Baltes Avenue, near Spy Run bridge. The public is asked to access the plant off Baltes Avenue.According to a release, the City of Fort Wayne Flood Control Department is continuing to monitor the river levels, which are expe
  
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• Christian artist Brandon Lake bringing tour to the Coliseum in 2026

  04-04-2025 17:51 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A popular Christian artist who just recently announced an upcoming album is going on tour and making a stop in the Summit City next year.Brandon Lake is performing at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum on March 5, 2026. Tickets go on sale to the general public through Ticketmaster on April 24, with presales beforehand. Prices appear to range from $32-128.The "King of Hearts" tour takes on the same name as his new album, which comes out June 13.Lake, the voice behind
  
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• 1 dead, 1 injured after short pursuit and fiery crash in Fort Wayne

  04-04-2025 11:24 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — One person is dead and another was injured after a short pursuit and fiery crash early Friday morning in Fort Wayne.
  It happened shortly before 3 a.m. at Sherborne Boulevard and Stafford Drive, just west of Coliseum Boulevard.
  According to the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD), an officer noticed a vehicle speeding near Lake and Laverne Avenue. The officer turned his lights on and attempted to pull the vehicle over, but it sped up and officers lost sight it
  
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• 1 dead, 1 injured after short pursuit and fiery crash

  04-04-2025 11:24 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — One person is dead and another is injured after a short pursuit and fiery crash early Friday morning.It happened shortly before 3 a.m. at Sherborne Boulevard and Stafford Drive, just west of Coliseum Boulevard.
  According to the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD), an officer noticed a vehicle speeding near Lake and Laverne Avenue.The officer turned his lights on and attempted to pull the vehicle over the vehicle, but the vehicle sped up. The officer lost sigh
  
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• Heavy rain and potential flooding with chilly temperatures

  04-04-2025 09:59 via wane.com
  
  More heavy rain will move in late today and tonight, with a series of weather systems bringing chillier air into the area. The colder air stays around through the weekend, and you'll still need your coat early next week.
  It will be noticeably cooler today with a high in the mid-50sWe'll see some sunshine through much of the morning with temperatures rising to about 50 by noon.Scattered showers are expected to begin late in the afternoon.Clouds move in during the afternoon, and our first shot at
  
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• Silver Alert issued for missing Marion teenager

  04-04-2025 06:23 via wane.com
  
  MARION, Ind. (WANE) -- A Silver Alert is in effect for a 17-year-old girl missing from Marion.Makayla Perdue was last seen at 9:50 p.m. Thursday. She's 5'1" and 100 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She was wearing a gray, black and white sweatshirt and dark blue jeans. Makayla is believed to be in extreme danger and might require medical assistance.If you have any information, contact the Marion Police Department at (765) 662-9981 or call 911.
  
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• Three tornadoes confirmed across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio from April 2 storms

  04-04-2025 04:05 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - National Weather Service Northern Indiana storm survey teams analyzed storm damage Thursday after our Wednesday severe storms. Their analysis confirms 3 tornadoes moved across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio.Here are the excerpts from their report:Tornado #1:Wednesday's first tornado in northeast Indiana moved from Marshall County into Kosciusko County.A survey of damage revealed a tornado touched down southeast of
  Rutland on SR-10 and tracked quickly northeast. Th
  
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• Six tornadoes now confirmed across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio from April 2 storms

  04-04-2025 04:05 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - National Weather Service Northern Indiana storm survey teams analyzed storm damage Thursday after our Wednesday severe storms. Their analysis now confirms 6 tornadoes moved across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio.As of April 4, six tornadoes have been confirmed from the April 2, 2025 storms.Here are the excerpts from their report:This story was originally published on April 3. On April, 4, three additional tornadoes were confirmed by the National Weather Service - t
  
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• Seven tornadoes now confirmed across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio from April 2nd storms

  04-04-2025 04:05 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - National Weather Service Northern Indiana storm survey teams have analyzed storm damage after our Wednesday severe storms. Their analysis now confirms seven tornadoes moved across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio.Seven tornadoes have been confirmed across NE Indiana and NW Ohio from the April 2nd, 2025 storms.
  Here are the excerpts from their reports:A tornado has been confirmed in Orland, Indiana, in Steuben County. This was where a trained storm spotter reported 9
  
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• Seven tornadoes now confirmed across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio from April 2 storms

  04-04-2025 04:05 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - National Weather Service Northern Indiana storm survey teams analyzed storm damage Thursday after our Wednesday severe storms. Their analysis now confirms 7 tornadoes moved across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio.As of April 4, seven tornadoes have been confirmed across NE Indiana and NW Ohio from the April 2, 2025 storms.Here are the excerpts from their reports:This story was originally published on April 3. On April, 4, four additional tornadoes were confirmed by
  
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• Five tornadoes now confirmed across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio from April 2 storms

  04-04-2025 04:05 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - National Weather Service Northern Indiana storm survey teams analyzed storm damage Thursday after our Wednesday severe storms. Their analysis confirms 3 tornadoes moved across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio.Here are the excerpts from their report:This story was originally published on April 3. On April, 4, two additional tornadoes in Adams County were confirmed by the National Weather Service. This latest information is posted immediately below. The original post
  
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• West Central Fire District Bass Road build on indefinite pause pending fire district merger

  04-04-2025 03:39 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- The West Central Fire District will not be building the $9 million expansion of the district to a new fire station off Bass Road, following the possible county-wide fire district merger.In August of last year, the West Central Fire District announced the plan to build a $9.5 million location off of Bass Road, to answer a slew of problems the district faced, from outdated facilities to answering the growing population.
  While the expansion on Bass Road was still up in
  
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• Bodycam video shows violence, pepper spray being used on teen girls during arrests at Grant County roller rink

  04-04-2025 02:08 via wane.com
  
  (WXIN/WTTV) — Bodycam footage released by Grant County law enforcement shows violence and pepper spray being used during the controversial arrests of two teenage girls outside a local roller rink. While police say those who responded were battered, the girls' mother is alleging police brutality.The incident began around 8 p.m. last Saturday when a Grant County sheriff's deputy was called to Idyl Wyld Roller Rink just outside of Marion for a disturbance. It ended with violence and two teena
  
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• Bodycam video shows Marion police punch, pepper spray teen girls during arrest at Grant County roller rink

  04-04-2025 02:08 via wane.com
  
  (WXIN/WTTV) — Bodycam footage released by Marion police shows officers punch and pepper spray multiple teens during the controversial arrests of two teenage girls outside a Grant County roller rink. While officers say they were battered, the girls' mother is alleging police brutality.The incident began around 8 p.m. last Saturday when a Grant County sheriff's deputy was called to Idyl Wyld Roller Rink for a disturbance. It ended with violence and two teenage girls being pepper-sprayed and
  
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• Funding frozen for 'Next Generation Warning System' at PBS Fort Wayne

  04-04-2025 00:43 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)— As communities in northeast Indiana recover from severe storms and tornadoes on Sunday and Wednesday, PBS Fort Wayne said it was experiencing cuts to funding that would go toward improving alerts in the region.PBS WARN (Warning, Alert, Response Network) uses PBS stations' reach and reliability as a backup to send out emergency alerts that go through mobile phone carriers.
  "In the event that their delivery of wireless emergency alerts to cell phones, if there's any
  
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• Fort Wayne welcomes new adventure park; rise in attendance for Power Up action park

  04-04-2025 00:31 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — As Spring Break season approaches for families, a new attraction opens in Fort Wayne to explore.
  Fun City Adventure Park celebrated their grand opening earlier this week.
  As a sign for the building has been up for quite some time, they have finally welcomed many families at their W Jefferson Blvd location.
  "They always ask, 'how long have you been open?'" Lisa Ni, General Manager at Fun City Adventure Park, said. "I just say three days, and they're like, 'It's onl
  
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• Ford offering employee pricing to all shoppers in wake of Trump tariffs

  04-04-2025 00:29 via wane.com
  
  (The Hill) — Automotive giant Ford announced it will be offering employee pricing to all of its shoppers in the wake of President Donald Trump’s new sweeping tariff package. Ford is kicking off its “From America, For America” campaign on Thursday. The effort, which Ford calls the “handshake deal with every American,” will be advertised on social media, in TV ads, and in newspapers. “We understand that these are uncertain times for many American
  
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