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• Another northern lights viewing chance tonight

  11-05-2024 23:00 via wane.com
  
  (WANE) - What a wonderful display of the northern lights we experienced Friday night into early Saturday across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio! We enjoyed a great show before clouds/showers moved through.
  Check out the timelapse below from our Bluffton camera! Take a look at the pink and green color!
  Take a look at photos we have received of the aurora borealis. They are beautiful!Photo of Northern Lights in Kendallville, IN courtesy of Taylor Ballard.Photo of Northern Lights in Kendallvil
  
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• Organizations in Fort Wayne, Wabash awarded $20K arts grant for older adults

  05-06-2024 21:13 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (WANE) -- Nine organizations around the state will each receive a $20,000 grant to host programming for seniors from Lifelong Arts for Arts Organizations, which showcases the arts and provides creative outlets for ages 65 and older, the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced Wednesday.Fort Wayne-based recipients Fort Wayne Dance Collective and Heartland Sings will use the grant to support their initiatives "Apple City Dance Project" and "Timeless Tunes for All Singers", respectivel
  
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• Crash in downtown Fort Wayne leads to minor injuries

  05-06-2024 20:50 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - One person was taken to the hospital after a crash Wednesday afternoon in downtown Fort Wayne.It happened around 2:30 p.m. near the intersection of Washington Boulevard and Lafayette Street.
  Dispatch confirmed there were minor injuries. It's unclear what led to the collision.Traffic was backed up on Lafayette near the intersection. Fort Wayne Police and EMS crews were at the scene, with a damaged SUV in front of BrightStar Care.
  
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• Officials dedicate 'Soundwalk' art and music experience in downtown Fort Wayne

  05-06-2024 20:18 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- City officials and the Fort Wayne Public Art Commission dedicated the Downtown Public Art Trail SoundWalk Tuesday, the city announced in a press release.The SoundWalk consists of a public art trail directed by music from local musicians. Narration describing each art piece's story can be accessed through the SoundWalk mobile app via QR codes at each station. The music corresponding to each art piece changes based on the time and weather as well.The dedication was held
  
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• Rep. Jim Banks presses WNBA over 'attack' on Caitlin Clark

  05-06-2024 20:14 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Congressman Jim Banks (R, IN-3) sent the WNBA a letter Tuesday to ask how the league will curb "excessive physical targeting of specific players," namely Indiana Fever rookie sensation Caitlin Clark.The GOP Senate nominee referenced a foul on Clark by Chennedy Carter, which happened Saturday in a game against the Chicago Sky. Banks called it an "excessive attack" that was also cheered and supported by Sky teammate Angel Reese."Indiana is a basketball state. We don&rsqu
  
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• Ohio looks to cap property taxes

  05-06-2024 19:29 via wane.com
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (WBNS) - The second round of property tax payments in Franklin County, Ohio are due in a little more than two weeks. The line at the county treasurer's office is full of people shelling out the dollars."The way inflation is going up, it just narrows everything down until you just live. That's about it," said James Jenkins of Grove City.Jenkins is a disabled veteran on a fixed income. Cutting the check for his property taxes hurts more and more."My actual tax with all of the deduct
  
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• 'Promising' research moves forward for bird flu vaccine

  05-06-2024 18:56 via wane.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (CBS NEWS) - For the first time, bird flu has caused respiratory symptoms in one of three infected dairy workers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. With concerns growing about avian flu spreading, there's renewed focus on a vaccine and there's promising research.Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania are working on a new bird flu vaccine."It mounts a very good or elicits a very good immune response," said Dr. Scott Hensley with the university.Dr
  
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• Scholarship established in honor of Columbia City native

  05-06-2024 18:44 via wane.com
  
  WHITLEY COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- A year after Eli Michel's death while climbing Mount Denali, his parents Rick and Dawn will honor his memory with a scholarship, The Community Foundation of Whitley County announced in a press release Tuesday.In an effort to commemorate Michel's character, accomplishments, and memory and to continue his quest to inspire people to partake in outdoor adventure, they have created the Eli B. Michel neverlostneverlate Wilderness Scholarship.The scholarship, administered
  
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• Police, SWAT investigating in Auburn neighborhood

  05-06-2024 18:32 via wane.com
  
  AUBURN, Ind. (WANE) - SWAT teams and police officers swarmed an Auburn neighborhood Wednesday for a standoff.There was a heavy police presence off North and Van Buren streets. The standoff started around 11:30 a.m., a witness said.A WANE 15 crew at the scene saw Auburn police officers, Allen County SWAT, a satellite truck and unmarked SUVs with the DeKalb County Sheriff's Department.Police were blocking the road near the intersection, but by 12:15 p.m., several officers were leaving the scene.An
  
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• Olympic trials pool unveiled in Indianapolis; eventually will move to Fort Wayne

  05-06-2024 18:15 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WTTV/WANE) - The Olympic pool inside Lucas Oil Stadium and it's already had its first swimmer. The Indianapolis Colts's mascot, Blue, was the first to take a lap in the newly completed pool.After Blue, several Fort Wayne swimmers will take a swim in the pool before Olympic hopefuls compete. There will be 32 swimmers from Fort Wayne competing. All swimmers are on the Fort Wayne Swim Team or the Summit City Aquatics. The swim trials will be a two-day event with many courses for
  
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• Afternoon headlines Wednesday, June 5

  05-06-2024 18:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your afternoon headlines for Wednesday, June 5.
  
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• New Haven Police Department investigating homicide-suicide

  05-06-2024 17:24 via wane.com
  
  NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WANE) - The New Haven Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a man and woman dead Monday night. The shooting, which the chief is calling a homicide-suicide, happened in the 900 block of Canal Place Circle.New Haven Police Chief James Krueger said maintenance workers called dispatchers for a “well-being” check at the complex just after 4:15 p.m. EMS arrived and found the door to the apartment locked by a chain.When police were able to get inside, they
  
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• New Haven Police Department investigating homicide

  05-06-2024 17:24 via wane.com
  
  NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WANE) - The New Haven Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a man dead Monday night. The shooting happened Monday night in the 900 block of Canal Place Circle, according to the Allen County Coroner's Office.The coroner identified the victim as 61-year-old Kirk Thomas Willinger. Willinger's cause of death is from multiple gunshot wounds and his manner of death is homicide, according to the coroner.Willinger's death is the 16th homicide in Allen County for 2024.
  
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• Walmart offers new perks for workers, from a new bonus plan to opportunities in skilled trade jobs

  05-06-2024 17:16 via wane.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart is offering new perks for its hourly U.S. workers, ranging from a new bonus plan to opportunities to move into skilled trade jobs within the company.The perks program announced Wednesday comes as the nation's largest private employer says it's seeing a decline in worker turnover. But Walmart, like other employers, faces a still-competitive labor market and increasing demands from its employees.Walmart's new bonus plan for eligible part-time and full-t
  
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• Tranquil Touch Spa announces closure of both Fort Wayne locations

  05-06-2024 17:09 via wane.com
  
  Video shows the Dupont Road location of Tranquil Touch Spa.FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - After nearly two decades, a spa in Fort Wayne has shut down both its locations -- a move perceived as sudden to some employees and customers alike.Tranquil Touch Spa, with two locations off Hillegas and Dupont roads, announced Tuesday in a now-deleted Facebook post that the day spa was permanently closed.That leaves employees jobless, and customers with questions on the status of gift cards and scheduled appoint
  
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• Strong storms possible this afternoon with high humidity

  05-06-2024 17:08 via wane.com
  
  Thunderstorms which may produce gusty winds up to 50 mph and some large hail will become likely this afternoon. Two weather systems will bring some relief from the heat over the next 24 hours with a big drop in humidity as early as Thursday and temperatures drop on Friday.
  Another humid dayStrong storms producing gusty winds and large hail will be scattered this afternoon. It will be humid with temperatures reaching the lower 80s.
  Thunderstorms will be likely this afternoonAfter 8 pm this evenin
  
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• Biden will mark D-Day anniversary in France as Western alliances face threats at home and abroad

  05-06-2024 17:08 via wane.com
  
  PARIS (AP) — United States President Joe Biden will mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion in France this week as he tries to demonstrate steadfast support for European security at a time when some allies fear Donald Trump threatens to upend American commitments if he wins another term in the White House.The trip comes as the deadliest fighting on the continent since World War II continues in Ukraine and allied countries struggle to find ways to turn the tide against Rus
  
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• Indiana Department of Health warning of emergence of new drug

  05-06-2024 16:41 via wane.com
  
  INDIANA (WANE) - The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) is warning about the emergence of a new drug. It's called medetomidine, a non-opioid sedative used in veterinary medicine.The warning is specifically meant for law enforcement, first responders, clinicians and public health professionals. Medetomidine is being mixed with illicit substances, according to the IDOH. While it is most commonly detected alongside fentanyl and xylazine, medetomidine has also been identified with other substances,
  
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• Silver Alert issued for missing 13-year-old from Columbia City

  05-06-2024 16:01 via wane.com
  
  WHITLEY COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - A Silver Alert was declared Wednesday for a teenager missing from Columbia City.According to the release from Indiana State Police, the Whitley County Sheriff's Department is investigating the disappearance of Daisy Rogers. She's described in the release as 5 feet 1 inches tall, 110 pounds, with blonde hair and green eyes.Daisy was last seen Sunday just after 10:30 p.m. wearing a black hoodie and black sweatpants.Anyone with information on Daisy should contact the s
  
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• Germanfest kicks off 5 days of festivities at Headwaters Park

  05-06-2024 15:50 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Germanfest is back for five days of authentic food, beer and fun times in downtown Fort Wayne.The 2024 festival kicks off at 11 a.m. at the Headwaters Park Lincoln Pavilion.Among the new additions this year, visitors can find express lunches available each day to help reduce wait times in line for food, according to the press release. Those more interested in beverages can look forward to the German Bier Flight: enthusiasts can try out four imported German beers on tap
  
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• Morning headlines Wednesday, June 5

  05-06-2024 14:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your morning headlines for Wednesday, June 5.
  
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• WATCH: Fort Wayne woman reunited with dog after nearly 2 years

  05-06-2024 14:28 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE via STORYFUL) - A Fort Wayne woman was recently reunited with her lost dog after nearly two years. The dog was brought to Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control which was able to reunite the pair.Loki got loose from the person who was caring for him as their own and was brought to the shelter to be scanned for a microchip, according to Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control. The scanner beeped, indicating the dog is chipped."It is like music to our ears when we hear our microc
  
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• Fort Wayne street to temporarily open for Germanfest

  05-06-2024 13:45 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - With the return of Germanfest, the City of Fort Wayne announced it will temporarily open a street to help festival goers.
  East 4th Street will open later this morning from North Calhoun Street to North Clinton Street. It will remain open until Monday, June 10th.The street will then close again for work on the road to continue. Weather permitting, E 4th St. should permanently reopen on Wednesday, June 12th.
  
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• High humidity and thunderstorms with relief on the way

  05-06-2024 10:03 via wane.com
  
  Be sure to take the umbrella along today with scattered showers and some thunderstorms through late this afternoon. Humidity levels will fall Thursday and it will be much more comfortable through the weekend.
  Another humid dayExpect scattered showers and storms this morning and temperatures will reach the upper 70s by noon.
  Into the afternoon hours, thunderstorms will continue along with gusty winds as the front moves through.
  Thunderstorms will be likely this afternoonAfter 8 pm this evening, t
  
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• Staying safe from the heat at TinCaps games

  05-06-2024 05:31 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - It was a warm and humid Tuesday across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio as the TinCaps returned to town to begin a new homestand against the Peoria Chiefs. TinCaps drop series opener to Peoria in 10 inningsFans and workers had to stay cool out at Parkview Field. Heat-related illnesses are always a concern each TinCaps season. The staff at the TinCaps is trained to respond to situations where fans may be overcome by high levels of heat and humidity.While the first ai
  
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• TRAA bill killed, city shifts hope to Tucker administration

  05-06-2024 04:15 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — At Tuesday's Fort Wayne City Council meeting, councilmembers discussed ways the City of Fort Wayne can help the Three Rivers Ambulance Authority (TRAA) with its ongoing hiring struggles."This is a saga because of how important it is," said 2nd District Fort Wayne City Councilman Russ Jehl. "It involves TRAA and making sure our EMS services are reliable, and it has gone through really a miraculous recovery but needs help."To do that, City Council is going to a
  
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• Scattered rain and storms track through

  05-06-2024 01:12 via wane.com
  
  This Tuesday evening is a warm, muggy one as temps fall from our highs in the upper 80s down through the 70s. By early morning, we'll be in the upper 60s.Some scattered rain is possible tonight, but higher chances come tomorrow afternoon and evening. A few gusty and strong storms are possible.Conditions only drop into the upper 60s during the early morning.With the rain and storms moving through, we'll have mostly cloudy moments. High temps will reach the upper 70s. While cooler than today, it'l
  
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• Open house offers platform to discuss transportation in northeast Indiana

  05-06-2024 01:04 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Northeastern Indiana Regional Coordinating Council (NIRCC) hosted an open house in Fort Wayne Tuesday to provide information on the current state and future plans for transportation in northeast Indiana.Discussion revolved around various modes of transportation, including transit, highway, pedestrian and bicycle improvements."We want to make sure the public is aware of all the different projects that are being proposed and can have an opportunity to weigh in on tho
  
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• AT&T resolves 'nationwide issue' after customers reported problems with calls

  04-06-2024 23:11 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — In what may feel like déjà vu for some, customers with AT&T and Verizon reported issues with their phone service Tuesday, especially when it comes to trying to call one another.
  Problems began for AT&T and Verizon customers around noon CT and climbed throughout the afternoon before peaking around 4:15 p.m. CT, according to user reports on DownDetector.
  Later in the evening, AT&T posted a statement on X, formerly Twitter, saying that "the issue dis
  
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• AT&T experiencing 'nationwide issue' as customers report problems with calls

  04-06-2024 23:11 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — In what may feel like déjà vu for some, customers with AT&T and Verizon say they're having issues with their phone service.
  User reports on DownDetector show problems began for AT&T and Verizon customers around noon CT Tuesday and have climbed over the last few hours.
  A notice from Verizon says that while its network is operating normally, "some customers, primarily in the Northeast and Midwest, are experiencing issues when calling or texting with customer
  
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