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• Indiana state parks to offer free admission Sunday

  17-05-2024 16:55 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (WANE) -- Those looking to head outdoors this weekend can visit Indiana's state parks recreation areas and reservoirs for free on Sunday, May 19, according to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR).Sunday also marks the opening day of Visit Indiana week, a promotion of the Indiana Destination Development Corporation that runs through May 25.Northeast Indiana features two state reservoirs, Mississinewa Lake and Salamonie Lake, and three state parks: Chain O' Lakes State Pa
  
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• Fox Island County Park set to reopen Monday

  14-06-2024 19:30 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - Fox Island County Park has been closed since the 2022 derecho hit the area. The storm downed upwards of 1,000 trees, requiring extensive clean-up.The park will officially reopen to park goers Monday, June 17 at 9 a.m. After thousands of trees were removed and the park received funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA,) the park can safely open to guests. Fox Island may “never look the same” after June derechoSince the derecho, volunteers have helped c
  
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• Fort Wayne family businesses connect over decades-old door

  14-06-2024 19:12 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - When Jerry Henry Jr. was pursuing a warehouse recently purchased, he didn't know the connection he would make with an item he found inside. Among the various items were several older doors.Henry saw one of the doors with a familiar name, Don R. Fruchey, inc. Henry, owner of Midwest Pipe and Steel and a real estate investor, has done business with Don R. Fruchey, Inc. But the connection doesn't end there.Don Fruchey served in the United States Marine Corps during World W
  
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• Search resumes for missing Ohio Co. 8-month-old

  14-06-2024 19:08 via wane.com
  
  REYNOLDS STATION, Ky. (WEHT) - The search resumes for missing 8-month-old Miya Rudd, initially reported as Tucker.
  After an unsuccessful search with cadaver dogs on Tuesday, officials did not search for Rudd on Wednesday. However, authorities have resumed the search on Friday. Search for Ohio County baby hits week mark
  Law enforcement officials were asked to check on the child on June 6. Authorities did not find the child when they conducted the check, and no one could say where she was. Since t
  
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• WANE 15 and Nexstar donate to Middle Waves Music Festival

  14-06-2024 18:16 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - WANE 15 and our parent company, Nexstar, are beyond happy to give back to the community on our Founders Day of Caring.Beyond our goal to collect 15,000 pounds of food for Community Harvest Food Bank, WANE 15 also donated to arts and culture within Fort Wayne.WANE 15's general manager Tom Antisdel presented a $3,000 check to the Middle Waves Music Festival. The festival is making its grand return in a new location, Parkview Field. The festival is also now being organized
  
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• Humidity drops this afternoon-oppressive heat wave coming

  14-06-2024 18:04 via wane.com
  
  Even though it will still be hot this afternoon dry humidity levels will make it tolerable to spend time outside. Saturday will also be a comfortable day. Intense heat with temperatures close to 100 and heat indices well over 100 will be here by Monday and this is the first heatwave of the season and will be here for a while.Next week brings very uncomfortable temperatures plus humidityIt will be a little cooler this afternoonThis afternoon won't be quite as hot as yesterday with a high in the m
  
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• Afternoon headlines Friday, June 14

  14-06-2024 18:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)- Here are your afternoon headlines for Friday, June 14.
  
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• Demolition of the Parkland classroom building where 17 died in 2018 shooting begins

  14-06-2024 17:29 via wane.com
  
  PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) — A large excavator stretched to the top floor of the three-story classroom building where 17 people died in the 2018 mass shooting at Parkland's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, making a loud wrenching sound as it punched out a window early Friday as the long-awaited demolition project got underway.Several victims' family members stood about 100 yards (91 meters) away in the school’s parking lot holding their cellphones to take photos and video of
  
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• Downtown Fort Wayne crash takes out street signs: minor injuries

  14-06-2024 17:24 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A downtown Fort Wayne crash takes down a street sign Friday morning.
  Dispatched confirmed the crash around 7 a.m. on the intersection of W Jefferson Blvd and Broadway. Photos submitted by viewers show the incident occurred in front of the Peerless Cleaners.Photos also show heavy damage to vehicles and property. With the "Broadway Street" sign down on one of the vehicles involved. That vehicle was in the grass on the property of Peerless Cleaners.
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• Man sentenced for rape, armed robbery at Fort Wayne massage business

  14-06-2024 17:18 via wane.com
  
  Video shows 2023 coverage from when the man was first accused of the crimes.*WARNING: This story contains graphic content not suitable for all readers*FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A man who faced a slew of charges for robbing a business and holding a masseuse at gunpoint as he raped her was sentenced Friday.Court records show Garrett Troyer, 30, was handed 32 years in prison - with six of those years suspended - and credit for 324 days he already spent in jail while his case wound through the legal
  
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• Signs point to mild gas prices in preelection summer

  14-06-2024 16:49 via wane.com
  
  (The Hill) - U.S. gas prices started the summer driving season lower than usual, with experts pointing to mild demand and cheaper oil as factors contributing to the moderate costs.Though confounding variables, such as the hurricane season and downstream effects of extreme heat, could still shake things up, prices are expected to continue declining in the coming weeks — a welcome forecast for consumers, and for President Biden as he seeks reelection this fall.Prices began the week at a nati
  
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• Spend Father's Day with T.A.G. Art Company

  14-06-2024 16:28 via wane.com
  
  NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WANE) — Get ready to have a Dino-"riffic" Father's Day weekend hanging out with The T.A.G. Art Company.'Dinos with Dad' is happening Sunday from noon to 5:00 pm at the Fun Farm at 7629 Moeller Road.There will be art vendors, food trucks, plus over a dozen different dinosaur friends to engage with.Director, Troy Ganser believes that T.A.G. Art is much more than just entertainment, it's an experience."I want everyone to enjoy nurturing their inner child, so you don't have to
  
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• Driver in 100 mph pursuit accused of hitting FWPD officer with bag of cocaine

  14-06-2024 16:04 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A driver who led Fort Wayne Police on a speedy pursuit Wednesday was arrested for allegedly hitting an officer with a bag of cocaine.Demarcus Thomas faces preliminary charges of resisting law enforcement and fleeing in a vehicle, resisting law enforcement causing injury, battery committed with a deadly weapon, and two counts of dealing in cocaine or narcotic drugs.Shortly after 11:30 a.m., FWPD spotted a pickup truck that drove past a stop sign near Rothman and Reed roa
  
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• DOJ: Indy man laundered money for Nigerian inheritance scheme that cost victims millions

  14-06-2024 15:44 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis man has been found guilty of working with Nigeria-based co-conspirators in a scheme that defrauded victims across the globe out of more than $5.6 million.Tochukuw Nwosisi, 52, was sentenced on Thursday to three years in federal prison. A federal jury in Houston convicted Nwosisi on March 4 of conspiracy to commit money laundering and conceal money laundering.1 FWPD officer stable following gunfire exchange after burglary; 1 arrestedAccording to the United Sta
  
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• Morning headlines Friday, June 14

  14-06-2024 14:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your morning headlines for Friday, June 14.
  
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• Less humidity today with an oppressive heat wave coming

  14-06-2024 13:03 via wane.com
  
  Even though it will still be hot this afternoon dry humidity levels will make it tolerable to spend time outside. Saturday will also be a comfortable day. Intense heat with temperatures close to 100 and heat indices well over 100 will be here by Monday and this first heatwave of the season and will be here for a while.Next week brings very uncomfortable temperatures plus humidityAll you'll need this morning are your sunglasses with sunshine temperatures in the 70s for most of the morning moving
  
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• Less humidity today with major heat wave ahead

  14-06-2024 09:46 via wane.com
  
  Even though it will still be hot this afternoon dry humidity levels will make it tolerable to spend time outside. Saturday will also be a comfortable day. Intense heat with temperatures close to 100 and heat indices well over 100 will be here by Monday and this first heatwave of the season and will be here for a while.Next week brings very uncomfortable temperatures plus humidityAll you'll need this morning are your sunglasses with sunshine temperatures in the 70s for most of the morning moving
  
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• Cooler end to the week before a big heatwave

  14-06-2024 04:30 via wane.com
  
  After the warmest day of the year so far, we're set to experience some cooler days back closer to average to wrap up the week. We'll also see storm chances depart, but then a big heatwave lies on the horizon...A few additional isolated showers and storms remain possible through daybreak Friday, but otherwise we'll just see some clouds in the sky. Temperatures will dip down into the mid-60s as you head out the door.We dry out and temperatures dip into the 60s by daybreak Friday.
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• Verdict: Wawasee boater found not guilty in tubing tragedy four years ago

  14-06-2024 03:10 via wane.com
  
  WARSAW, Ind. (WANE) --- On Thursday, Indianapolis businessman Kevin M. Kelley, who ran over and killed a 20-year-old tuber on Lake Wawasee four years ago, was found not guilty of reckless homicide.  The criminal charge came more than a year after the Aug. 8, 2020 incident after the lead DNR investigator, Jake Boggs, compiled all the evidence, according to his testimony. The pandemic slowed the investigation, Daniel Hampton, Kosciusko County prosecutor, said.The level 5 felony woul
  
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• Mayor Tucker celebrates 50 years of the Asher Agency

  14-06-2024 02:38 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Thursday, Mayor Sharon Tucker recognized the Fort Wayne business celebrating its 50th anniversary.
  Mayor Tuckers honored the Asher Agency with a proclamation at the celebration of their 50 years of business.
  Many public figures in Fort Wayne gathered to celebrate the agency and the notable work they have done for the city.
  The Asher Agency began in 1974 and handles all sorts of tasks for its clients, including public relations, social media services, traditional media
  
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• Tracking showers and storms this evening

  14-06-2024 01:00 via wane.com
  
  We are tracking scattered showers and thunderstorms this evening that are associated with a cold front. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 9 PM for our northwestern communities.
  A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 9 PM Thursday for northwestern areas.
  Gusty winds, along with heavy rain, are the main concerns. Our overall severe weather potential has lowered in our area though, as the environment has become more stable. Still make sure you are weather aware and have a way t
  
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• Heavy police presence near Brewer Park

  13-06-2024 23:05 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A heavy police presence can be seen on Fort Wayne's southeast side near Brewer Park with a police investigation.Dispatch confirmed that the Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating the 4700 block of Holton Avenue just over a half mile from Brewer Park.
  It is unclear at this time what exactly FWPD is investigating.
  WANE 15 crews are en route to the location and working to find out more. We will provide updates as they become available.
  
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• 1 FWPD officer stable following gunfire exchange after burglary; 1 arrested

  13-06-2024 23:05 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- An officer with the Fort Wayne Police Department is stable after being shot Thursday afternoon as officers responded to calls of a burglary.FWPD Chief of Police, Scott Caudill, told WANE 15 that officers were called to the 4700 block of Holton Avenue around 4:45 p.m. in response to a burglary.
  The resident of the home informed police that they heard a window break and saw two suspects enter the home. They believed the suspects were armed with a gun and a knife.
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• 1 FWPD officer in stable condition following gunfire exchange after burglary; 1 in custody

  13-06-2024 23:05 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- One officer is in stable condition after being shot when FWPD officers responded to calls of a burglary Thursday afternoon.
  FWPD Chief of Police, Scott Caudill, told WANE 15 that officers were called to the 4700 block of Holton Avenue around 4:45 p.m. in response to a burglary.
  The resident of the home informed police that they heard a window break and saw two suspects enter the home. They believed the suspects were armed with a gun and a knife.
  When officers arrived o
  
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• 1 FWPD officer in stable condition following gunfire exchange after burglary

  13-06-2024 23:05 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- One officer is in stable condition after being shot when FWPD officers responded to calls of a burglary Thursday afternoon.
  FWPD Chief of Police, Scott Caudill, told WANE 15 that officers were called to the 4700 block of Holton Avenue around 4:45 p.m. in response to a burglary.
  The resident of the home informed police that they heard a window break and saw two suspects enter the home. They believed the suspects were armed with a gun and a knife.
  When officers arrived o
  
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• Manchester University summer camp highlights rising popularity of esports

  13-06-2024 22:36 via wane.com
  
  NORTH MANCHESTER, Ind. (WANE) -- During his time as a student at Manchester University, August Elliott has spent several hours a week with a campus club attending practices, competing in matches and studying game film to better his techniques.Along the way, he also found a place of belonging at the club and met many like-minded people who have become lifelong friends.Elliott did not play basketball or baseball, but instead participated in one of the fastest growing clubs on campus and an activit
  
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• 24/7 YMCA gym access in Whitley County is almost here

  13-06-2024 22:30 via wane.com
  
  WHITLEY COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - The Whitley County Family YMCA is opening access to a portion of its facility around the clock starting Saturday.
  This only includes their wellness center and the YMCA is not staffed outside of their normal operating hours. The wellness center includes cardio equipment, free weights, and adaptive fitness equipment.
  While the 24/7 access opens to the public Saturday, members were allowed to participate in an early presale on June 1.The YMCA says they are ready to wel
  
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• Late afternoon headlines Thursday, June 13

  13-06-2024 22:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your late afternoon headlines for Thursday, June 13.
  
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• Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas fails in challenge to rules that bar her from elite women's races

  13-06-2024 21:44 via wane.com
  
  Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas failed in her challenge against rules that stop her from competing in elite women’s races because judges ruled she did not have standing to bring the case.The Court of Arbitration for Sport panel of three judges dismissed Thomas’ request for arbitration with the World Aquatics governing body, in a ruling released Wednesday.World Aquatics banned transgender women who have been through male puberty from competing in women’s races. It also created an
  
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• Cooling centers reopen in Fort Wayne to help with summer heat

  13-06-2024 21:26 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Starting Sunday cooling centers will reopen in Fort Wayne to help those needing to find a place to fight the heat.
  The City of Fort Wayne’s Office of Housing and Neighborhood Services partnered with the Fort Wayne Area Planning Council on Homelessness to offer cooling centers starting Sunday to help those as high temperatures are predicted in the area.
  Currently, the city of Fort Wayne offers four cooling stations, but the Office of Housing and Neighborhood Servi
  
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