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• Developer: No light pollution from Back Nine Golf

  14-05-2025 23:59 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The man behind the Villages of Arneo near North Clinton Street and I-469 told WANE 15 Wednesday the addition of a golf entertainment complex will not bring light or noise pollution to the neighborhood.And James Khan also said he had the studies to prove it.Khan commissioned an independent study to analyze the lighting at the proposed Back Nine Entertainment complex.It showed zero measurable light at the property line.Khan added the lights would be parallel to eastbound
  
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• Indiana Parole Board rejects clemency plea for convicted Beech Grove cop killer

  14-05-2025 23:30 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Parole Board has rejected a clemency plea filed by Benjamin Ritchie, recommending that Indiana Gov. Mike Braun proceed with his execution next week.As FOX59/CBS4 previously reported, Ritchie had asked that his death sentence be commuted to life without parole so he could continue counselling other inmates.During its review of Ritchie's request, the board conducted a clemency hearing at the Indiana State Prison on May 5, coupled with multiple public hearings that were
  
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• Zen Leaf Dispensary opens curbside service in Antwerp’s historic train depot

  14-05-2025 23:25 via wane.com
  
  ANTWERP, Ohio (WANE) — A new chapter is underway for one of Antwerp’s most recognizable buildings.Zen Leaf Antwerp, a cannabis dispensary, is now offering curbside pickup from the site of the village’s former train depot.The building, which dates back to the late 1800s, was sold by the village in March. It’s since been restored and repurposed to serve both medical and recreational cannabis customers.Curbside pickup officially began Wednesday. Orders must be placed in adva
  
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• Auburn-Garrett Drive-In set for Friday return

  14-05-2025 23:03 via wane.com
  
  DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) —  For more than 70 years, the Auburn-Garrett Drive-In has been sharing stories and helping make memories for many northeast Indiana residents, but in 2022, the owner said God authored a plot twist."I was looking out the window and it was real stormy... in all of three seconds it looked like the hand of God grabbed that screen, twisted it and threw it out," said Julie Yarde, owner of the drive-in, as she saw a windstorm tear down the movie screen.Now, after
  
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• 'We have 1,400 students experiencing homelessness': United Way of Allen County partners with FWCS to support homeless students

  14-05-2025 23:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – United Way of Allen County (UWAC) is continuing its partnership with Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) and its Families in Transition program to help students experiencing homelessness.UWAC is fully funding a case manager position for the 2025-2026 school year. The FWCS Families in Transition program serves students from pre-K through 12th grade who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
  The case managers help students navigate issues such as atte
  
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• Scattered rain and storms through the evening

  14-05-2025 21:43 via wane.com
  
  Rounds of scattered rain and storms move through from now through sunset. After sunset, these rain/storm chances taper down.It's warm and muggy out there and our temps reached the mid-70s today. Over the course of the evening, we leave the 70s and drop into the 60s. Tonight's lows will be right near 60° in the early morning.After a comfortable start to Thursday, the heat really gets pumping by the afternoon with high temperatures in the upper 80s with the humidity making it feel "sticky" and
  
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• Watch: Man gets 20th impaired driving arrest while allegedly driving drunk in Ohio

  14-05-2025 21:26 via wane.com
  
  NORWALK, Ohio (WJW) – An Ohio man was arrested after receiving his 20th OVI citation (operating a vehicle impaired) while allegedly driving under the influence earlier this month. According to an incident report from the Norwalk Police Department, an officer was traveling behind a white van on May 2 around 12:45 a.m. The van was driving at 15 mph on a stretch of road where the speed limit was 25 mph. It then sped up to proper speed and slowed back down to 15 mph in a 35 mph zone.The o
  
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• A record-setting performance. Nate Bargatze sells 11,870 tickets for second performance at Memorial Coliseum

  14-05-2025 20:32 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Comedian Nate Bargatze's visit to Fort Wayne this past Sunday was one for the record books.
  On Wednesday, the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum announced that 11,870 tickets were sold for Bargatze's second performance. That's the record for the most tickets sold for a comedy show at the venue.
  “From the moment we booked this show, the excitement was palpable from our corner of the world. Bargatze fans showed up in a big way, not just breaking major records for the
  
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• Ford recalls nearly 274,000 SUVs due to risk of loss of brake function

  14-05-2025 18:39 via wane.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Ford is recalling nearly 274,000 of its Expedition and Lincoln-branded Navigator SUVs across the U.S. due to an issue that may cause a loss of brake function while driving, increasing crash risks.According to documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the front brake lines in these now-recalled cars “may be in contact” with their engine air cleaner outlet pipe due to a potential installation defect. That can result in a brake flui
  
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• State initiative to cut energy costs launches pilot program in Fort Wayne

  14-05-2025 18:04 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Indiana Energy Saver Program has two goals: save energy and cut costs. A pilot program is being launched in Fort Wayne as part of a larger statewide initiative to do just that.Google, which now has a vast presence in the greater Fort Wayne area with the construction of its data center, is partnering with officials to bring the program to the city by contributing $1 million. On a statewide scale, the $182 million federally-funded initiative claims to cut energy costs
  
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• Fort Wayne launches pilot program as part of larger state initiative to cut energy costs

  14-05-2025 18:04 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Indiana Energy Saver Program has two goals: save energy and cut costs. A pilot program is being launched in Fort Wayne as part of a larger statewide initiative to do just that.Google, which now has a vast presence in the greater Fort Wayne area with the construction of its data center, is partnering with city officials to bring the program to the city. On a statewide scale, the $182 million initiative claims to cut energy costs and specifically benefit families with
  
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• Charges filed against 2 people accused of shooting, killing 2 dogs in Boone County

  14-05-2025 17:41 via wane.com
  
  BOONE COUNTY, Ind. -- Criminal charges have been filed against two people accused of shooting and killing two dogs on a private property located near the Boone and Clinton County line.
  According to a news release, the Boone County Prosecutor's Office has filed charges against 49-year-old Paul Ed Bowman and 21-year-old Brayden Bowman. Both face preliminary charges of Killing a Domestic Animal (Level 6 Felony) and Obstruction of Justice (Level 6 Felony).Public records indicate Brayden Bowman was b
  
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• Arrest warrants issued for 2 people accused of shooting, killing 2 dogs in Boone County

  14-05-2025 17:41 via wane.com
  
  BOONE COUNTY, Ind. -- Criminal charges have been filed against two people accused of shooting and killing two dogs on a private property located near the Boone and Clinton County line.
  According to a news release, the Boone County Prosecutor's Office has filed charges against 49-year-old Paul Ed Bowman and 21-year-old Brayden Bowman. Both face preliminary charges of Killing a Domestic Animal (Level 6 Felony) and Obstruction of Justice (Level 6 Felony). PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Deputies investigate sho
  
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• FBI warns of surging medical insurance scams

  14-05-2025 17:26 via wane.com
  
  WXIN/WTTV -- The FBI is sending out a strong warning about a surge in low-cost medical insurance scams.According to the warning, scammers are making millions by targeting Americans who are looking for low-cost health insurance plans. The crooks are tricking people into signing up for healthcare plans that look like affordable options, but they don’t actually provide any insurance. 
  The public notice says the crooks are contacting victims through unsolicited phone calls, texts and
  
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• 2 Fort Wayne companies unite to create burger-flavored popcorn

  14-05-2025 16:57 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Customers can now get a taste of Powers Hamburgers without having to order one from the local joint.Powers recently partnered with Poptique to make burger-flavored popcorn inspired by the familiar taste of those cheeseburger sliders, even with bits of onion mixed in. It's a creation that loyal Powers customers apparently want more of, according to Alex Richardson, managing partner of Powers."Shipping hamburgers is incredibly difficult to do safely," Richardson said. "We
  
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• ISP solves 1977 cold case of 84-year-old's murder

  14-05-2025 15:39 via wane.com
  
  ADAMS COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - Nearly five decades after the murder of an 84-year-old man in rural Adams County, the case has finally been solved.Everett Armstrong (Courtesy Indiana State Police)
  On the afternoon of Aug. 19, 1977, Everett Armstrong was found dead at his home in Geneva, according to Indiana State Police. Armstrong was a World War I veteran and a well-known local banjo player.A fuel oil delivery driver found the man in his mobile home on CR 300 west, just north of SR 116. During the
  
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• Showers and storms this afternoon

  14-05-2025 15:01 via wane.com
  
  Showers and storms will be likely this afternoon and linger into this evening as low pressure continues to swirl around.
  High temperatures this afternoon will be in the mid-70sWe'll only see a few glimpses of sunshine through late morning with some scattered rain possible before noon.
  It will be warm and humid this afternoon with showers and some thunderstorms, which will carry over into the early evening and should end before midnight. Afternoon temperatures will top out in the mid-70s.
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• Children at Chicago elementary school fall ill after eating cookies believed to be 'edibles'

  14-05-2025 14:47 via wane.com
  
  CHICAGO (WGN) — A group of students at a Chicago elementary school were sickened Tuesday afternoon after reportedly eating cookies believed to have been laced with cannabis.The cookies were passed around by another student and are believed to have been edibles, which are food or drinks made with cannabis, according to school officials.The incident happened at around 1:30 p.m. Parents told Nexstar's WGN-TV that they arrived at Fort Dearborn School in the Chicago neighborhood of Washington H
  
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• Buttigieg gives a strident anti-Trump message in Iowa, demands Democrats make their agenda clear

  14-05-2025 14:37 via wane.com
  
  CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Pete Buttigieg returned to Iowa on Tuesday with some subtle and not-so-subtle messages about what's changed since he ran in the state's 2020 Democratic presidential caucuses.His speech included mentions of his adopted twins, a boy and a girl, and how he explained to his daughter the different nicknames for the American flag. He talked of flying into the Cedar Rapids airport after visiting while transportation secretary to oversee the facility's expansion. And havi
  
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• Reduced adoption fees at Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control as a part of Empty the Shelter event

  14-05-2025 11:05 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The BISSELL Pet Foundation is hosting a National Empty the Shelter event. Across the country, the foundation is sponsoring reduced adoptions at more than 380 organizations in 43 states. Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control is one of those organizations that the BISSELL Pet Foundation is reducing adoption fees. Dogs 6 months and older will be $50 during the adoption event. Senior dogs, kittens, cats, guinea pigs, and rabbits have waived adoption fees. Puppies ar
  
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• Fog this morning with more rain on the way today

  14-05-2025 09:59 via wane.com
  
  You might want to add a few minutes to your morning drive to your commute this morning, with dense fog sticking around until about 9 am.High temperatures this afternoon will be in the mid-70sWe'll only see a few glimpses of sunshine through late morning with some scattered rain possible before noon.
  It will be warm and humid this afternoon with showers and some thunderstorms, which will carry over into the early evening and should end before midnight. Afternoon temperatures will top out in the m
  
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• 'I'll remember for the rest of my life': Local ICE Cheerleaders win Gold at Worlds

  14-05-2025 05:24 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The ICE Indianapolis Competitive Cheer Team, "Golden Girls," made history as they took home the gold medal at Cheerleading Worlds held at ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida.
  They are the first ICE Indianapolis team to win Worlds.
  The competition consists of some of the best cheerleading squads around the world. Teams from various countries are invited, with more than 500 teams and 10,000 athletes competing each year.Four of those athletes have ties to F
  
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• City Council receives first North River update since 2017

  14-05-2025 05:06 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- When Fort Wayne City Council voted 5-3 in favor of purchasing the North River property for $4.6 million in November 2017, even those who voted in favor of the deal did not look at it too favorably."It was one of those deals [where] it looks really bad right now," said former At-large Councilman John Crawford in 2017.Aside from Crawford and Tom Didier, the three other councilmembers to vote in favor of the purchase -- Paul Ensley, Geoff Paddock and Tom Freistroffer -- s
  
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• 'Beer with the Bard' fundraiser travels to Fort Wayne

  14-05-2025 04:57 via wane.com
  
  BLUFFTON, Ind. (WANE) — All the world is a stage -- or at least, part of Bluffton is -- where a Shakespeare theater group is fundraising this week with a twist.'Beers with the Bard Strikes Thrice' takes nearly 10 hours of Shakespeare into three 10-minute plays. This year, the performances are expanding beyond the Parlor City Brewing Company, where Tuesday's performance took place."There's nothing serious about this, it's all fun," founder Meagan Vandelaar said. "[The company does] serious
  
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• Scattered storm chances continue tonight

  14-05-2025 04:42 via wane.com
  
  Scattered rain and a few t-storms continue to move across the region. Our temperatures are gradually falling through the 60s and will end up right around 60° as Wednesday gets started.The lowest temperatures Wednesday morning will be around 60°.As temps continue to fall, and our winds become quite light, areas of fog are thickening up with visibility levels decreasing to less than a half-mile. Drive with care and caution and allow extra time to get to your destinations.Fog develops and t
  
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• Morning fog across the region

  14-05-2025 04:42 via wane.com
  
  Scattered rain and storm chances continue across the region. Our temperatures are gradually falling through the 60s and will end up right around 60° as Wednesday gets started.The lowest temperatures Wednesday morning will be around 60°.As temps continue to fall, and our winds become quite light, areas of fog are thickening up with visibility levels decreasing to less than a half-mile. Drive with care and caution and allow extra time to get to your destinations.Fog develops and thickens u
  
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• Judge resentences Erik and Lyle Menendez to 50 years to life

  14-05-2025 02:51 via wane.com
  
  A judge on Tuesday re-sentenced Erik and Lyle Menendez to 50 years to life for the 1989 shotgun killings of their parents in Beverly Hills, making them eligible for parole after serving nearly 35 years.The decision by Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Michael Jesic came after a full-day hearing that included testimony from family members and fellow prison inmates.The brothers are now eligible for parole under California’s youthful offender law because they committed the crime under t
  
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