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• Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control expands service to New Haven

  14-11-2019 17:10 via wane.com
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control is now providing animal control services to the residents of New Haven.
  Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control and the City of New Haven entered into an inter local agreement allowing officers to uphold New Haven’s city ordinances and respond to calls of stray dogs running loose, injured domestic animals, bite investigations, and reports of animal abuse and neglect.New Haven does not currently have an animal shelter or capability
  
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• Boy Scouts of America changing its name to be more inclusive

  07-05-2024 18:20 via wane.com
  
  IRVING, Texas (AP) — The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history and will become Scouting America. It's a significant shift as the organization emerges from bankruptcy following a flood of sexual abuse claims and seeks to focus on inclusion.The organization steeped in tradition has made seismic changes after decades of turmoil, from finally allowing gay youth to welcoming girls throughout its ranks. With an eye on increasing flagging
  
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• Penske suspends Cindric and 3 others in the wake of a cheating scandal ahead of the Indianapolis 500

  07-05-2024 17:11 via wane.com
  
  (AP) - Roger Penske on Tuesday said he has suspended the president of Team Penske along with three others for two races for their roles in the cheating scandal that has rocked IndyCar ahead of the Indianapolis 500.Penske said in an interview with The Associated Press that a review done by his general counsel found that the team had no "malicious intent by anyone” and chalked up the incident as a breakdown in internal processes and miscommunication.He also said he remains committed to reign
  
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• Delphi murder trial rescheduled for October; defense voices discontent with timeline

  07-05-2024 16:15 via wane.com
  
  In this video from May 6, 2024, Richard Allen is moved to the Allen County Jail ahead of the May 7 hearing.ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - The Delphi murder trial has been moved to October following a hearing Tuesday at the Allen County Courthouse.The prosecution and the defense for Richard Allen - the man charged with four counts of murder in the 2017 deaths of 13-year-old Abby Williams and 14-year-old Libby German - met in Fort Wayne to discuss several issues.At the forefront were concerns raised
  
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• Delphi murder trial rescheduled for October

  07-05-2024 16:15 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - The Delphi murder trial has been moved to October following a hearing Tuesday at the Allen County Courthouse.Richard Allen's defense attorneys withdrew their motion for a speedy trial at the hearing. The defense argued they would need more than the 15 days that had been allotted for the trial that was previously scheduled to last through the end of May.The trial is now slated for Oct. 14 to Nov. 15.In the meantime, a hearing is scheduled for May 21-23 in Carroll Count
  
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• From renters to owners: Young adults are purchasing homes in these US cities

  07-05-2024 15:14 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - Buying your first home can be an exciting yet scary process. All that saving and searching can be stressful, especially when you're unsure where you'd like to settle down.Thanks to some research by MoneyGeek, they've been able to pinpoint where young adults have been buying homes the most in the country.MoneyGeek analyzed over 320 cities throughout the U.S. using data from the 2022 American Community Survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. In this survey, they focused o
  
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• What to expect during Tuesday's hearing in the Delphi murders case

  07-05-2024 13:16 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. – Several issues will be under discussion in the Delphi murder case when attorneys for the prosecution and defense gather in Allen County Tuesday.Last week, Special Judge Fran Gull scheduled a pretrial hearing for May 7 after a flurry of motions from both sides. The hearing comes about a week ahead of jury selection in the trial of Richard Allen.Allen charged in high-profile 2017 caseAllen faces four counts of murder in connection with the February 2017 deaths of Abby Wi
  
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• Severe storm potential during the afternoon/evening

  07-05-2024 12:05 via wane.com
  
  Showers are likely with severe storms are possible especially this afternoon and early evening with the threat of damaging winds and large hail.There is an enhanced risk (Level 3 out of 5) of severe weather today Tracking severe weather on TodayMost of the morning will be quiet with our first chance of showers and a few storms by late this morning and the threat of showers and storms will continue until noon.The big question mark is if we'll see sunshine between rounds of thunderstorms creating
  
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• Severe storms are possible this afternoon/evening

  07-05-2024 09:50 via wane.com
  
  Showers are likely with severe storms are possible especially this afternoon and early evening with the threat of damaging winds and large hail.There is an enhanced risk (Level 3 out of 5) of severe weather today Tracking severe weather on TodayMost of the morning will be quiet with our first chance of showers and a few storms by late this morning and the threat of showers and storms will continue until noon.The big question mark is if we'll see sunshine between rounds of thunderstorms creating
  
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• Tracking Today's Severe Weather Potential

  07-05-2024 09:45 via wane.com
  
  Severe storms are possible today and through the early evening. The timeframe for severe weather will be from about 3 to 9 pm showers and storms are possible through the late morning but the severe weather risk will be during the afternoon and early evening.
  Large hail and gusty winds are the greatest threats this afternoon and early evening
  The threat will diminish after 9 pm and light showers are possible until midnight.A strong or severe line of thunderstorms move through late this afternoon
  
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• Tuesday starts dry, then storm potential increases

  07-05-2024 04:52 via wane.com
  
  During the early morning, our temperatures end up as low as the low 50sTuesday morning lows are in the 50s. Some spots in northwest Ohio may dip to the upper 40s.No rain is out there yet, but there is a storm threat during the day Tuesday for a couple rounds of thunderstorms.Some storms could produce large hail and gusty winds, with our best chance of seeing severe storms occurring between 3 pm and 9 pm. Conditions will be right for isolated tornadoes, so we'll be monitoring that risk closely in
  
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• Looking ahead to the 2024 Indiana primary elections

  07-05-2024 03:26 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - The 2024 Indiana Primary elections are Tuesday, May 7. Wane 15 spoke with the Allen County Democratic Party Chair, Derek Camp ahead of the primaries.
  Camps says they are focused on the Allen County County Council At-Large race, where he believes this is the party's best shot at flipping a seat.
  "We have five candidates running for three spots," said Camp. "With those candidates especially having some strong ones in there who have run before like Kevin Hunter, especial
  
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• Looking ahead to the 2024 Indiana primary election

  07-05-2024 03:26 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - The 2024 Indiana Primary elections are Tuesday, May 7. Wane 15 spoke with the Allen County Democratic Party Chair, Derek Camp ahead of the primaries.
  Camps says they are focused on the Allen County County Council At-Large race, where he believes this is the party's best shot at flipping a seat.
  "We have five candidates running for three spots," said Camp. "With those candidates especially having some strong ones in there who have run before like Kevin Hunter, especial
  
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• Michigan man charged for soliciting a child in Wells County

  07-05-2024 03:17 via wane.com
  
  UPDATE: This story has been updated with information from Mason Mayor Russell Whipple.
  LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) -- The now-former vice chair of Mason's Planning Commission is in the Wells County Jail in Indiana after being arraigned on charges including soliciting a child "to engage in sexual intercourse."Seth A. Waxman was charged in Wells Circuit Court, before Judge Kenton Kiracofe, Monday morning on three charges. He faces a charge of child solicitation -- solicitation to engage in sexual interc
  
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• New restaurants, entertainment and sports in New Haven: Fields of Grace moves forward

  07-05-2024 02:21 via wane.com
  
  NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WANE) — New Haven's bid to cash in on youth sports might have more going on under the surface than an iceberg.
  The 150-acre project boasts a 140,000-square-foot indoor multi-sport fieldhouse with a 5-basketball court layout that can flex to ten volleyball courts in addition to outdoor fields, but that is really just one piece.Market-driven retail, restaurants, entertainment, medical facilities and high-end, luxury multi-family residential development are all slated to bols
  
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• SENTENCED: Man faces 66 years in woman’s 2021 killing

  07-05-2024 01:25 via wane.com
  
  Video above shows WANE 15 initial coverage of Martin being charged.FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A 20-year-old man was sentenced to 66 years in prison after being found guilty of killing a woman who might have been targeted as part of a gang hit in 2021.Nathaniel Martin was found guilty of murder and a felony count of assisting a criminal in the killing of 20-year-old Ayania Starr Coker.GUILTY: Man faces up to 71 years in woman’s 2021 killing
  Martin was accused of being one of the indivi
  
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• Quiet tonight, severe storm chance tomorrow

  07-05-2024 01:18 via wane.com
  
  For this evening, only some scattered clouds are around and temps are falling through the 60s and end up as low as the low 50s during the early morning.No rain is out there tonight, but there is a storm threat tomorrow for a couple rounds of thunderstorms.A risk of severe weather exists across the entire area Tuesday. ome storms could produce large hail and gusty winds, with our best chance of seeing severe storms occurring between 3 and 9 pm. Conditions will be right for isolated tornadoes, so
  
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• Tracking Tuesday's severe weather potential

  07-05-2024 01:07 via wane.com
  
  We're tracking the potential for severe weather beginning Tuesday afternoon as well as an additional chance for a few strong to severe storms later Wednesday night.All of northeast Indiana and northwestern Ohio falls within either the "Slight" or "Enhanced" risk categories, levels 2 and 3 out of 5, on Tuesday.
  Storms are possible as early as 10 am Tuesday, but they are not likely to be as strong as the storms that are around after 3 pm.A risk of severe weather exists across the entire area Tuesd
  
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• Shopper recounts hiding in Glenbrook mall dressing room during shooting

  07-05-2024 00:52 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)— Saturday's shooting at Glenbrook Square Mall that left two people injured sent some shoppers running for their lives and others taking cover in stores, hoping they would make it out alive.Jennifer Boen was shopping for pants at JCPenny. When she was in a dressing room, she heard someone yell that there was a shooting and that everyone needed to be quiet. Then, she heard people in the the rooms next to her praying. That's when the reality of the situation began to s
  
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• Severe storms possible tomorrow

  07-05-2024 00:01 via wane.com
  
  We have pleasant May weather on this Monday evening. No rain is out there tonight, but There is a severe weather threat tomorrow for a couple rounds of thunderstorms. Some could produce large hail and gusty winds with our best chance of seeing severe storms between 3 and 9 pm. READ: Tracking severe weather on TuesdayA risk of severe weather exists across the entire area Tuesday.For this evening, only some scattered clouds are around and temps fall through the 60s and end up as low as the low 50s
  
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• Miss USA steps down: 'Never compromise your physical and mental well-being'

  06-05-2024 23:29 via wane.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The woman who holds the title of Miss USA says she's giving up her crown, citing her "physical and mental well-being" in an announcement about her resignation.Noelia Voigt, who last September became the first Venezuelan-American to win the Miss USA competition, acknowledged in an Instagram post on Monday that news that she was stepping down "may come as a large shock to many.""In life, I strongly value the importance of making decisions that feel best for you and your men
  
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• Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing commits to employee upgrades with a multi-year million-dollar investment

  06-05-2024 23:17 via wane.com
  
  VAN BUREN, Ind. (WANE) — The Popcorn Capital of the World is investing millions into its Van Buren facilities, with upgraded spaces for associates to enjoy.A press release announced a multi-year investment in excess of $22 million. The current Van Buren campus received over $16 million in upgrades in the past two years. Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing produces a variety of microwave popcorn and wholesale popcorn. They also co-manufacture globally.WANE 15 talked to Tim Ingle, COO of Weaver Pop
  
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• Fort Wayne Police Department investigating shooting in Pettit-Rudisill Neighborhood

  06-05-2024 22:38 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a shooting in the Pettit-Rudisill Neighborhood Monday afternoon.
  Dispatch confirmed with WANE 15 that FWPD is investigating a shooting in the area of S Hanna Street and Rudisill Boulevard. The initial call for the shooting came in just before 4:30 p.m.Dispatch was able to confirm with WANE 15 that there are three possible victims.A WANE 15 crew member is at the scene and working to find out more information.This is a de
  
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• Fort Wayne Police Department in standoff after shooting in Pettit-Rudisill Neighborhood

  06-05-2024 22:38 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) are in a standoff with a possible suspect after a shooting injured four Monday afternoon.Dispatch confirmed with WANE 15 that FWPD is investigating a shooting in the area of S Hanna Street and Rudisill Boulevard. The initial call for the shooting came in just before 4:30 p.m.A WANE 15 crew member at the scene said that FWPD was outside a home on Rudisill Boulevard asking a possible suspect to "come out." FWPD does have guns drawn
  
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• 4 in non-life threatening condition after shooting in Pettit-Rudisill Neighborhood

  06-05-2024 22:38 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a shooting in the Pettit-Rudisill Neighborhood Monday afternoon.
  Dispatch confirmed with WANE 15 that FWPD is investigating a shooting in the area of S Hanna Street and Rudisill Boulevard. The initial call for the shooting came in just before 4:30 p.m.Dispatch was able to confirm with WANE 15 that there are four victims, all in non-life threatening condition.
  A WANE 15 crew member at the scene said that FWPD was outside
  
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• Delphi double homicide suspect Richard Allen booked into Allen County Jail

  06-05-2024 22:33 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The man accused in the 2017 killings of two teenagers in Delphi was booked into the Allen County Jail on Monday.Defendant Richard Allen has a pretrial hearing Tuesday morning at the Allen County Courthouse and is booked in the local jail until then.The 51-year-old is charged with murder in the double homicide case of 13-year-old Abby Williams and 14-year-old Libby German, who were both found dead in February 2017 near the Monon High Bridge in Delphi. Less than 2 weeks a
  
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• 'All that Jazz' can be heard at the Embassy with the 2024-2025 Broadway at the Embassy

  06-05-2024 22:06 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- You will be found when Broadway at the Embassy returns for its 2024-2025 season.
  Monday, the Embassy Theatre announced the 2024- 2025 season for Broadway at the Embassy. “Broadway at the Embassy” consists of a five-show series, with two Tony award-winning shows,that start in October 2024 and end in May 2025:
  Main Series
  Ain't Too Proud: the Life & Times of the Temptations - Oct. 1 and 2, 2024Chicago - Dec. 10 and 11, 2024Hadestown - Feb. 18 and 19, 2025
  
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• Late afternoon headlines Monday, May 6

  06-05-2024 22:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your late afternoon headlines for Monday, May 6.
  
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• Police: Man was high on meth while trying to kidnap girl in TJ Maxx

  06-05-2024 21:48 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A man told Fort Wayne Police he was high on meth when he allegedly tried to kidnap a 13-year-old girl at T.J. Maxx, according to newly released court documents.Caleb Rush, 19, was arrested Friday and charged with criminal confinement and battery to a minor under the age of 14.Photo of Caleb Rush, 19, courtesy of the Allen County Sheriff's Department.
  Around 8:30 p.m. on April 29, a girl was shopping with her mother at the store in Northcrest Shopping Center when someone
  
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• Pepper panic: Sriracha shortage soon

  06-05-2024 21:41 via wane.com
  
  (CBS) - A Sriracha sauce shortage may be looming. The maker of the sauce, Huy Fong Foods, has halted production until after Labor Day because the red jalapeno chili peppers are not red enough.“After re-evaluating our supply of chili, we have determined that it is too green to proceed with production as it is affecting the color of the product,” it told wholesale buyers in a letter this week. Huy Fong Foods does not sell directly to consumers. Would you buy a used bottle of Sriracha s
  
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