Fort Wayne news

• 4 dead after tornadoes sweep through Oklahoma

  28-04-2024 16:54 via wane.com
  
  HOLDENVILLE, Okla. (AP) — Tornadoes that tore through Oklahoma have flattened buildings across one rural town, killing at least four people, causing widespread power outages and leaving a trail of destruction, Gov. Kevin Stitt said Sunday.Dozens of reported tornadoes have wreaked havoc in the nation's midsection since Friday, with flood watches and warnings in effect Sunday for Oklahoma and other states — including Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas and Texas.In Oklahoma, a tornado ripp
  
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• Fort Wayne Swimmers take on Stadium Splash at Lucas Oil Stadium

  09-06-2024 22:58 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE) — The Fort Wayne Swim Club competed in the 2024 Stadium Splash, bringing home some medals.
  The purpose of a Stadium Spash is to eliminate issues for meet operations prior to the trials. It also gives swimmers a chance to test the facilities and have an opportunity to improve their times. Swimmers must have also qualified for the event.
  According to Fort Wayne Swim Club Owner/Coach John Gibson, two swimmers won their event and one set a national qualifying time.Kat
  
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• Becoming less breezy this evening

  09-06-2024 22:30 via wane.com
  
  After some showers passed through late Saturday into the overnight hours, we have been enjoying a beautiful Sunday across the area! It has continued to stay breezy though, with top gusts around the 30 mph mark.Winds will decrease as we progress throughout the evening. You can then look forward to quiet night, with low temperatures dipping into the low-to-mid 50s. Most of the night will feature just a few clouds until skies become mostly cloudy by daybreak Monday.A cold front slides through on Mo
  
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• Caitlin Clark not on Olympic team: 'Hopefully one day I can be there'

  09-06-2024 21:43 via wane.com
  
  (AP) — Caitlin Clark hopes to play for the U.S. Olympic team one day. It just won't be in Paris next month.The Indiana Fever rookie confirmed on Sunday that she isn't on the roster for this year's Olympics.“I think it just gives you something to work for,” Clark told reporters after practice. “It’s a dream. Hopefully one day I can be there. I think it’s just a little more motivation. You remember that. Hopefully when four years comes back around, I can be ther
  
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• Indiana woman arrested for auto theft

  09-06-2024 20:44 via wane.com
  
  MUNCIE, Ind. (WANE) -- An Indiana woman was arrested early Sunday morning for auto theft after officers from the Muncie Police Department located her driving a stolen vehicle near Madison Avenue and Main Street in Muncie, IN, according to an Indiana State Police press release.Erika L. Shukla, 28, of Muncie was arrested and charged with auto theft and a warrant for arrest for felony burglary, misdemeanor invasion of privacy and misdemeanor criminal mischief. Upon the arrest and investigation, off
  
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• Auburn teen organist heading to the Ivy Leagues this summer

  09-06-2024 19:50 via wane.com
  
  AUBURN, Ind. (WANE) — When you think of someone who plays the organ, you may think of an 80-year-old hunchback man in a church. Well, that is not the case for this Auburn teen.Gabriel Ackerman spoke to WANE 15's Eva Hallman about his experience playing the organ and his musical journey, see the interview in the video player above.
  Ackerman graduated from DeKalb High School just last week. In just a few weeks he heads to Connecticut for the Yale Organ Academy. Aside from the Organ he plays
  
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• Juneteenth Fort Wayne hosts inaugural Little Miss Juneteenth Pageant

  09-06-2024 19:09 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Juneteenth Fort Wayne, a grassroots organization that aims to engage the community through education and social conduct, hosted their inaugural Little Miss Juneteenth pageant Saturday, giving young Black girls aged 8 to 16 a chance to showcase their artistic talents.The pageant featured performances from Boss Lady Dance Company, Fort Wayne's first decorated majorette team, and Purple Diamonds, a nonprofit that aims to break the cycle of poverty by providing resources t
  
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• Freedom Riders host fundraiser for veterans

  09-06-2024 18:28 via wane.com
  
  Video above shows how the holiday of Veterans Day began.FORT WAYNE, Ind. -- The Fort Wayne-based Chapter 1 of The Freedom Riders of Indiana hosted a family-friendly motorcycle event and fundraiser to raise money for veterans in the community on Sunday.The group will donate a portion of the money raised to Shepherd's House, a homeless shelter for veterans in Fort Wayne that recently lost United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) funding.Shepherd’s House finds new funding after losin
  
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• Friends and family host fundraiser to offset hospital costs for girl after open heart surgery

  09-06-2024 17:58 via wane.com
  
  HUNTINGTON, Ind. (WANE) -- Family and friends gathered at West Park Skate Center Saturday night to help raise funds for an 11-year-old who was recently diagnosed with a congenital heart disease.Avery, an energetic girl who loves life was diagnosed with Anomalous Coronary Artery Disease, a form of congenital heart disease. The disease, which affects less than 1% of the population, is a condition in which one of the two coronary arteries arises from an uncommon place on the aorta according to the
  
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• Plenty of sunshine and windy moments

  09-06-2024 17:25 via wane.com
  
  We're seeing plentiful sunshine all across northeast Indiana and northwestern Ohio!Today's winds are flowing out of the northwest. This will kick up a few clouds for the rest of the day. However, we shouldn't be much worse than "Mostly Sunny".
  A beautiful end to the weekend!We will finish off the weekend on a windy note. Today's top gust speeds will reach around 30 mph. Our afternoon high temperatures will be in the upper 70s.The afternoon and evening look to bring us the strongest gusts.For nex
  
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• Warming up with windy moments on the way

  09-06-2024 15:18 via wane.com
  
  Temperatures continue to rise this morning as our clouds begin to break apart across northeast Indiana and northwestern Ohio.Today's winds are flowing out of the northwest. This may kick up a few clouds in the afternoon. However, we shouldn't be much worse than "Mostly Sunny".
  A beautiful end to the weekend!We have more windy moments coming our way in the afternoon and evening. Sunday's top gust speeds will reach around 30 mph. Our afternoon high temperatures will be in the upper 70s.The afterno
  
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• Farming equipment with improper lighting causes crash in DeKalb County

  09-06-2024 14:25 via wane.com
  
  DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- A tractor hauling farming equipment caused a crash with a pickup truck because of improper lighting in DeKalb County.According to a release from the DeKalb County Sheriff's Department, deputies responded to calls of a crash in the 7000 block of State Road 1.
  When deputies arrived they found that a man driving a pickup truck had struck farming equipment being pulled by a tractor. The man told deputies on the scene that he was not able to see the equipment until it wa
  
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• Driver pinned, 3 injured in Steuben County crash

  09-06-2024 13:39 via wane.com
  
  STEUBEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- One man was pinned in a crash that left three injured in Steuben County late Saturday evening.
  In a press release from the Steuben County Sheriff's Department, sheriffs responded to calls of a crash on CR 400 W, just north of County Road 675 S around 11:15 p.m. Saturday.When officers arrived on the scene they found two vehicles, an SUV and a car. Initial investigation revealed that the car had crossed the center line, heading northbound, and collided head-on with t
  
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• Ditch the textbooks for an immersive history lesson at the Old Fort

  09-06-2024 13:22 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The British were coming to Fort Wayne more than 200 years ago, but Saturday & Sunday, Historic Fort Wayne, Inc. recreated one of the sieges from the War of 1812.The event was set to portray how Fort Wayne was the only Fort that held its ground during the war after Fort Dearborn, Fort Detroit, and Fort Mackinac all had fallen.Volunteers presented themselves as soldiers from the war, and showed off how soldiers would train for battles.Participating in real life
  
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• Early morning clouds, sunshine on the way

  09-06-2024 11:49 via wane.com
  
  Clouds continue to linger this morning from the overnight hours. They won't be here for much longer! You may want a sweatshirt before you head out for the day. Temperatures are in the mid-50s this morning.We'll see a northwesterly flow of air begin to flow in. This may kick up a few clouds in the afternoon. However, we shouldn't be much worse than "Mostly Sunny".
  A beautiful end to the weekend!We have more windy moments coming our way in the afternoon and evening. Sunday's top gust speeds will r
  
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• Sunshine on Sunday, more windy moments

  09-06-2024 04:46 via wane.com
  
  A weather system bringing some scattered raindrops clears out before dawn. During the early morning, our temperatures decrease to the low-to-mid-50s.Temps fall to the low-to-mid-50s by daybreak.With the scattered early rain, you may want to have your bedroom window closed while you sleep.Sunday begins on a sunny note as clouds clear out and we'll see a northwesterly flow of air begin to flow in. This may kick up a few clouds in the afternoon. However, we shouldn't be much worse than "Mostly Sunn
  
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• Scattered rain tonight, sunshine tomorrow

  08-06-2024 22:22 via wane.com
  
  An incoming weather system holds the potential to bring some scattered raindrops throughout the evening, ending overnight. Most of the time we'll be rain-free. Conditions are pleasant, but still breezy, with evening temps starting off in the upper 70s and falling slowly. By early morning, we decrease to the mid-50s.With the scattered nighttime rain, you may want to close your bedroom window before you head to bed. Our rain chances comes to and end by dawn.Temperatures land in the upper 60s befor
  
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• Kia recalls more than 460,000 SUVs over potential fire risk

  08-06-2024 21:03 via wane.com
  
  (The Hill) — Kia America is recalling more than 460,000 Telluride SUVs and urging people to park their cars away from structures that could catch fire.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the "park outside" recall on behalf of the manufacturer Friday. The notice affects 462,869 Telluride vehicles from model years 2020-2024.The front power seat motor on the vehicles could overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob and could potentially result in a fire, NHTSA
  
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• Reports: USA women's Olympic basketball team finalized, Caitlin Clark left off

  08-06-2024 19:16 via wane.com
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Multiple reports said that USA basketball has chosen the 12-woman roster for the Olympic team in Paris and it does not include one of the biggest names in the sport.
  The roster reportedly chosen to go to Paris for this summer's Olympics is a collection of WNBA superstars including A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, Brittney Griner, and more. Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever rookie guard who entered the WNBA after a historic college career at Iowa, was reporte
  
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• Kroger to give out 45,000 free ice cream pints for summer solstice

  08-06-2024 17:50 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Kroger will give away 45,000 free pints of Kroger Brand ice cream on June 20 to celebrate the summer solstice -- 50 free pints for each of the 900 minutes of sunlight that day.To get a free pint of their favorite Kroger ice cream flavor, customers can download the single-use coupon from Kroger's website while supplies last and redeem it in-store on June 20 at any Kroger location.Juan De Paoli, vice president of Our Brands for Kroger, said free Kroger ice cream perfectl
  
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• Former astronaut William Anders, who took iconic Earthrise photo, killed in Washington plane crash

  08-06-2024 17:38 via wane.com
  
  SEATTLE (AP) — William Anders, the former Apollo 8 astronaut who took the iconic “Earthrise” photo showing the planet as a shadowed blue marble from space in 1968, was killed Friday when the plane he was piloting alone plummeted into the waters off the San Juan Islands in Washington state. He was 90.His son, retired Air Force Lt. Col. Greg Anders, confirmed the death to The Associated Press.“The family is devastated,” he said. “He was a great pilot a
  
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• Windy with a slight rain chance arriving in the evening

  08-06-2024 17:30 via wane.com
  
  An incoming weather system holds the potential to bring some scattered raindrops as we head into the evening hours. Most of the time, though, we'll be rain-free. Temperatures will be pleasant, in the upper 70s.Few showers possible in the later afternoon and evening. Better chances come overnight.Our best chance for a scattered shower looks to arrive overnight. A few pockets may be heavy at times, so you may want to close your bedroom window before you head to bed. Our rain chances look to come t
  
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• Warming up nicely with windy times ahead

  08-06-2024 15:22 via wane.com
  
  Today will be a mostly cloudy day and a weather system moving through holds the potential to bring some scattered raindrops as we head into the evening hours. Most of the time, though, we'll be rain-free. Temperatures will be pleasant, in the upper 70s.Few showers possible in the later afternoon and evening. Better chances come overnight.Our best chance for a scattered shower looks to arrive overnight. A few pockets may be heavy at times, so you may want to close your bedroom window before you h
  
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• Non-Stop flights to Detroit return at Fort Wayne International Airport

  08-06-2024 14:25 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Those needing a quick getaway this summer can fly off to Detroit, as Saturday marked the return on non-stop service to Detroit on Delta Airlines at the Fort Wayne International Airport.FWA rolled out the red carpet with its sendoff flight Saturday morning with a special celebration featuring balloons, custom Detroit-themed treats, airport swag, a coffee bar, and more!“We are thrilled to finally welcome non-stop service to Detroit back to the Fort&n
  
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• Le Tour de Fort returns for its 15th ride

  08-06-2024 14:03 via wane.com
  
  Video above shows 2022's Le Tour de Fort festivities on the Landing.FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Le Tour de Fort returns to the summit city on Saturday with its 15 annual bicycle pub crawl.
  Le Tour de Fort is a social event with the goal of supporting Veterans, growing relationships in our community and bringing people together.
  The rolling crawl takes off at the Landing, starting at noon and pedaling on until 7 p.m. Riders can check out 18 tour-friendly locations that are all locally owned.
  The f
  
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• Watch Pat Sajak's final episode with two-time Fort Wayne winner

  08-06-2024 13:41 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak hosted his final episode Friday. Fort Wayne resident and two-time Wheel of Fortune winner, Christian Dixie, watched the final episode with WANE 15.Dixie has been a long-time superfan since childhood and has been on the show twice. Dixie won a total of $135,000 and two vacations between his two runs on the show in 2020 and 2023. He says that Sajak is just as witty and welcoming in real life as he is on the show.
  "Pat Sajak means the
  
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• Power restored after over 600 were without power in Huntington

  08-06-2024 13:25 via wane.com
  
  HUNTINGTON, Ind. (WANE) -- Power has been restored after over 600 people were without power Saturday in Huntington.
  According to a Facebook post from Huntington County Emergency Management, just over 600 people were without power Saturday morning because of an object hitting power lines.
  The outage was first reported at 6:55 a.m. Duke Energy had power completely restored by 10:30 a.m.
  Duke Energy, the provider of power for the city of Huntington, shows that 668 people are without power just nort
  
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• Over 600 without power in Huntington

  08-06-2024 13:25 via wane.com
  
  HUNTINGTON, Ind. (WANE) -- According to a Facebook post from Huntington County Emergency Management, just over 600 people were without power Saturday morning. The outage was first reported at 6:55 a.m.
  Duke Energy, the provider of power for the city of Huntington, shows that 668 people are without power just northwest of downtown. The reason for the outage was due to an object coming in contact with power lines.
  Photo of Duke Energy Outage map as of 7:23 a.m.Duke Energy hopes to have power resto
  
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• Windy weekend begins

  08-06-2024 10:48 via wane.com
  
  A mainly quiet and windy day is upon us.Saturday is a mostly cloudy day and a weather system moving through holds the potential to bring some scattered raindrops as we head into the evening hours. Most of the time, though, we'll be rain-free. Temperatures will be pleasant, in the upper 70s.Few showers possible in the later afternoon and evening. Better chances come overnight.Our best chance for a scattered shower looks to arrive overnight. A few pockets may be heavy at times, so you may want to
  
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• More windy times this weekend

  08-06-2024 04:58 via wane.com
  
  Our wind speeds continue to decrease through the early morning. Low temperatures fall to the mid-50s by daybreak.Saturday is a mostly cloudy day and a weather system moving through holds the potential to bring some scattered raindrops both during the day and overnight into Sunday. Most of the time, though, we'll be rain-free. This is a rain potential to be aware of and to have on your mind, but since it will not be too long-lasting, it will not have a huge impact on outdoor plans. Download our W
  
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