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• A Filipino villager is nailed to a cross for the 35th time on Good Friday to pray for world peace

  29-03-2024 12:04 via wane.com
  
  MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Filipino villager has been nailed to a wooden cross for the 35th time to reenact Jesus Christ’s suffering in a brutal Good Friday tradition he said he would devote to pray for peace in Ukraine, Gaza and the disputed South China Sea.On Friday, over a hundred people watched on as 10 devotees were nailed to wooden crosses, among them Ruben Enaje, a 63-year-old carpenter and sign painter. The real-life crucifixions have become an annual religious spectacle th
  
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• Warm and windy end to the weekend

  28-04-2024 17:21 via wane.com
  
  After a rainy start to the day, we're left with a fairly dry afternoon!Today is warm and windy day. High temperatures will climb into the lower 80s! Winds will gust up to 30 mph at times though, so keep this in mind for your plans to wrap up the weekend.Summer-like warmth is in store for us today!Windy times ahead with gusts up to 30 mph possibleOn Monday, we'll track a cold front through the area. Showers and thunderstorms are expected along this front, with the current timing bringing them thr
  
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• Find new tunes at the Fort Wayne Record Show

  28-04-2024 17:17 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Those wanting to fill their Sundays browsing for a new tune can head to the Fort Wayne Record Show.
  Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. vinyl lovers can browse over 50 tables of Vinyl, CDs, Tape, Supplies, Vintage stereo gear and concert memorabilia.The Record Show is located at 4832 Hillegas Road at the Classic Cafe Catering and Event Center.
  
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• At least 2 dead after tornadoes sweep through Oklahoma

  28-04-2024 16:54 via wane.com
  
  HOLDENVILLE, Okla. (AP) — At least two people, including a child, died in tornadoes that swept through Oklahoma, authorities said Sunday as emergency crews assessed the extensive damage to homes and businesses from the high winds, hail and flooding.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
  
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• 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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• Showers exit, temperatures rise

  28-04-2024 15:46 via wane.com
  
  A few scattered showers made their way through northeast Indiana and northwestern Ohio this morning, but they continue to trek out of the area. This leaves us with a fairly dry afternoon!Today will be a warm and windy day. High temperatures will climb into the lower 80s! Winds will gust up to 30 mph at times though, so keep this in mind for your plans to wrap up the weekend.Summer-like warmth is in store for us today!Windy times ahead with gusts up to 30 mph possibleOn Monday, we'll track a cold
  
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• 300 competing in basketball championships in Fort Wayne

  28-04-2024 14:56 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Team USA athletes are among the 300, a handful being Paralympians, competing in basketball national championships at Turnstone this weekend.The 2024 Women’s and Military Division Wheelchair Basketball National Championships are underway at Turnstone Plassman Athletic Center from Friday to Sunday. Fort Wayne athletes to compete in adaptive national competitionsIt's the first time the nationals are being held in Indiana.Seven of the athletes are also preparing to co
  
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• 23 people arrested after clashes with police on 3rd day of protests at IU

  28-04-2024 14:05 via wane.com
  
  BLOOMINGTON, Ind.— Nearly two dozen individuals were arrested for resisting law enforcement after officers responded to an encampment at Dunn Meadow.
  Indiana State Police and the Indiana University Police Department responded to an encampment at Dunn Meadow on Saturday at approximately 12:20 p.m., according to a press release from the Indiana University Public Safety Department.The release states that officers gave a series of six verbal warnings to remove the structures. At approximately
  
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• Few showers and storms early, very warm day ahead

  28-04-2024 11:27 via wane.com
  
  It is feeling like summer across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio this weekend! We've seen very warm temperatures, windy conditions, and occasional rounds of rain showers.A few scattered showers and thunderstorms are making their way out of the northern part of our area this morning, but our rain chances are expected to improve as the morning continues.Today will be a warm and windy day. High temperatures will climb into the lower 80s! Winds will gust up to 30 mph at times though, so keep th
  
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• ISP: 1 man dead after injuring New Haven officers with a knife

  28-04-2024 09:07 via wane.com
  
  NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WANE) - The Indiana State Police (ISP) is currently investigating an overnight officer involved shooting involving the New Haven Police Department (NHPD) in the 6000 block of Moeller Road.
  According to a press release sent by ISP, just after 11:00p.m., three officers from the New Haven Police Department were dispatched to a domestic battery call at 6008 Moeller Road,at the Cedarwood Trails mobile home park, lot #165.Responding officers were inside the residence and attempting to
  
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• ISP: 1 male dead after injuring New Haven officers with a knife

  28-04-2024 09:07 via wane.com
  
  NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WANE) - The Indiana State Police (ISP) is currently investigating an overnight officer involved shooting involving the New Haven Police Department (NHPD) in the 6000 block of Moeller Road.
  According to a press release sent by ISP, just after 11:00p.m., three officers from the New Haven Police Department were dispatched to a domestic battery call at 6008 Moeller Road,at the Cedarwood Trails mobile home park, lot #165.Responding officers were inside the residence and attempting to
  
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• The Water Lantern Festival splashed its way back into the summit city

  28-04-2024 04:43 via wane.com
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Water Lantern Festival was in Fort Wayne for the second year in a row Saturday evening.It was held at the Ivan Lebamoff Reservoir Park.It's nationwide event that aims to foster healing, reflection, love and more!People of all ages came out to enjoy food, games, live music, and shopping vendors.Most of all, they got to decorate their own water lantern and release it into the water.People got really creative, there were cartoon themed lanterns, money themed
  
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• Still feeling like summer to end the weekend

  28-04-2024 04:30 via wane.com
  
  It is feeling like summer across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio this weekend! We've seen very warm temperatures, windy conditions, and occasional rounds of rain showers. Fort Wayne’s rainiest April record within reachLook for additional periods of scattered showers and thunderstorms into our Sunday morning. Severe weather chances are low, but an isolated storm could contain gusty winds and hail, primarily in areas northwest of Fort Wayne. Temperatures will dip as low as the lower 60s
  
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• Man arrested for OWI after he drove into a pond in Adams County

  28-04-2024 03:31 via wane.com
  
  ADAMS COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- A man drove his truck into a pond on private property and was later arrested for operating while intoxicated, the Adams County Sheriff's Office said.Fred Velez, 55, was leaving a private driveway north of CR 500 N when he ended up driving south into a ditch, across a grassy area and eventually into a pond. Man in critical condition following motorcycle crash near LeoAccording to police, his F-150 then started sinking.Cpl. Seth Prince and Deputy Daniel Girard both swa
  
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• Wayne grad Craig Young signs undrafted free agent deal with Colts

  28-04-2024 03:29 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (WANE) - From the Highlight Zone, to the highest level of football. Wayne High School grad Craig Young is getting a Hoosier homecoming after signing with the Colts as an undrafted free agent.Kansas football announced Young's signing on Saturday shortly after the NFL Draft.Young started his college football career at Ohio State. The linebacker only saw action in 24 games over three seasons with the Buckeyes.Young transferred to Kansas for his senior year in 2022 and an extra season o
  
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• Man in critical condition following motorcycle crash near Leo

  28-04-2024 03:19 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind (WANE) -- One person has critical injuries following a crash involving two motorcycles Saturday night.The Allen County Sheriff's Department says it happened shortly after 7:00 p.m. in the 16,000 block of State Road 1 near Leo. 1 arrested after leading chase in stolen Parkview Police vehicleOfficials say their investigators found that both motorcycles were heading north on State Road 1 when a woman riding the lead motorcycle attempted to turn around and change directions to head
  
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• Brooks BBQ and Chicken closing Electric Works location to focus on food truck and travel catering

  28-04-2024 02:19 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)- One of the first merchants of Fort Wayne's Electric Works announced Saturday that it has decided to focus on its food truck and travel catering business, leaving its Union Street Market location behind.On Saturday, April 27, Brooks BBQ and Chicken shared the following announcement on its Facebook page:"As one of Union Street Market’s first merchants, Brooks BBQ and Chicken has served delicious barbeque to the tenants of Electric Works and visitors to the Market for
  
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• Breezy with more scattered rain/storms tonight

  28-04-2024 01:30 via wane.com
  
  It is feeling like summer across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio to begin the weekend! We've seen very warm temperatures, windy conditions, and occasional rounds of rain showers. A few thunderstorms were even in the mix too early this morning.Look for additional periods of scattered showers and thunderstorms to develop tonight, especially past midnight. The best chances for rain/storms will be in our northwestern communities. Severe weather chances are low, but an isolated storm could conta
  
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• Breezy with scattered rain/storms this evening

  27-04-2024 22:45 via wane.com
  
  It is feeling like summer across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio to begin the weekend! We've seen very warm temperatures, windy conditions, and occasional rounds of rain showers. A few thunderstorms were even in the mix too early this morning.Look for additional periods of scattered showers and thunderstorms this evening into tonight. The best chances for rain/storms will be in our northwestern communities. Severe weather chances are low, but an isolated storm could contain gusty winds and
  
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• Windy with isolated storms this afternoon

  27-04-2024 21:45 via wane.com
  
  We're continuing to monitor the chance to see additional showers/storms today.While rain and t-storms are possible throughout the day, along with the chance for an isolated strong storm, we'll be dry for most moments. Rainfall totals through Sunday morning, when our scattered rain chances end, could add up to a half-inch depending on the path of our showers and storms.Our best chances for rain lie in our southern communities There's a slight chance for a shower or storm overnight.A warm and wind
  
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• YLNI hosts final indoor farmers market of the season: When do outdoor Farmers Markets begin?

  27-04-2024 18:44 via wane.com
  
  Video above shows the return of the Southside Farmers Market for its 98th season.FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Saturday the YLNI Farmers Market hosted its last indoor market ahead of the outdoor summer season.After moving indoors for the winter, many markets are ready to return to the outdoors for the summer. Find a list below of just some of the outdoor markets that will return for the summer season!
  YLNI Farmers MarketYLNI Farmers Market returns to Barr Street on May 4. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
  
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• 1 arrested after leading chase in stolen Parkview Police vehicle

  27-04-2024 17:37 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) has one in custody following a chase after receiving reports of a stolen Parkview Police vehicle Friday evening.According to Officer John Nichter, a public information officer with the FWPD, officers received reports of a stolen marked Parkview Police SUV. FWPD officers were able to locate the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop but were unsuccessful, leading officers in a high-speed chase.
  FWPD officers utilized stop sticks to
  
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• Rain/Storm chances this afternoon with gusty winds in the mix

  27-04-2024 16:45 via wane.com
  
  We're continuing to monitor the chance to see additional showers/storms today.While rain and t-storms are possible throughout the day, along with the chance for an isolated strong storm, we'll be dry for most moments. Rainfall totals through Sunday morning, when our scattered rain chances end, could add up to a half-inch depending on the path of our showers and storms.Our best chances for rain lie in our southern communities There's a slight chance for a shower or storm overnight.A warm and wind
  
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• FWPD responds to house fire in East Central neighborhood

  27-04-2024 15:52 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Fort Wayne Fire Department is responding to a house fire in the East Central Neighborhood Saturday morning.Dispatch confirmed with WANE 15 that the Fort Wayne Fire Department is responding to a house fire at 1319 McCulloch Street across the street from the Jennings Recreation Center.According to WANE 15 crew at the scene, six fire trucks were at the house along with one standby ambulance. No one was injured as a result of the fire according to officials at the scen
  
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• FWFD responds to house fire in East Central neighborhood

  27-04-2024 15:52 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Fort Wayne Fire Department is responding to a house fire in the East Central Neighborhood Saturday morning.Dispatch confirmed with WANE 15 that the Fort Wayne Fire Department is responding to a house fire at 1319 McCulloch Street across the street from the Jennings Recreation Center.According to WANE 15 crew at the scene, six fire trucks were at the house along with one standby ambulance. No one was injured as a result of the fire according to officials at the scen
  
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• YWCA hosts Race Against Racism 5k with a unique twist

  27-04-2024 14:17 via wane.com
  
  Video of the YWCA showing support for sexual assault awareness month in April 2024.
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Those wanting to get out on the trails and take advantage of the sunshine can join the YWCA as they host the Race Against Racism 5k run and walk Saturday.
  The YWCA created the Race Against Racism 5k to raise awareness and funds for the YWCA's racial justice efforts. The YWCA offers community events while also organizing, assessing community priority areas for racial justice, working wit
  
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• Fort Wayne Children's Zoo host opening day for its 60th season

  27-04-2024 13:00 via wane.com
  
  Video above shows the benefits of being a Zoo membership holder.FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo (FWCZ) is officially open for its 60th season starting Saturday.At 8:30 a.m. the Zoo will open its gates, welcoming guests for the 60th season with a DJ in the plaza, an early opening of the Peacock Cafe, followed up by a ribbon cutting at 9 a.m.
  “We can’t wait for guests to come out and celebrate spring at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo,”
  said Executive
  
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• Mild morning temps with additional rain/storm chances ahead

  27-04-2024 12:54 via wane.com
  
  Some of us may hearda few rumbles of thunder. We're continuing to monitor the chance to see additional showers/storms today.While rain and t-storms are possible throughout Saturday, along with the chance for an isolated strong storms, we'll be dry for most moments. Rainfall totals through Sunday morning, when our scattered rain chances end, could add up to a half-inch depending on the path of our storms.A few storms possible early this morningWe'll spend most of the afternoon dryOur best chances
  
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• Rain/Thunderstorms moving through

  27-04-2024 10:27 via wane.com
  
  Some of us may have been awakened overnight by a few rumbles of thunder. We're continuing to monitor the chance to see additional showers/storms today.While rain and t-storms are possible throughout Saturday, along with the chance for an isolated strong storms, we'll be dry for most moments. Rainfall totals through Sunday morning, when our scattered rain chances end, could add up to a half-inch depending on the path of our storms.A few storms possible early this morningWe'll spend most of the af
  
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• U.S. Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson keynote speaker for GOP dinner

  27-04-2024 05:07 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — Friday night, the Allen County Republican party held their 2024 Lincoln Day Dinner ahead of the May 7 primary election.The U.S. Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, was the keynote speaker and spoke to WANE 15 about various issues surrounding the republican party.One topic he touched on was what he'd like to see in a candidate joining him in the house of representatives."...we have been very successful, I think, in recruiting people who have great life stori
  
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