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• Lego tells California police to stop hiding suspects' faces with toy heads

  27-03-2024 21:26 via wane.com
  
  MURRIETA, Calif. (KTLA) — Earlier this month, a Southern California police department made a creative decision to circumvent a new law: Instead of showing suspects' faces, it would digitally use Lego heads to cover them. While the move drew national attention, it also appears to have caught the attention of the Lego company.
  The Murrieta Police Department explained that on Jan. 1, a new law restricted how and when law enforcement agencies in California can share photos and mugshots. Police
  
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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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• Goode goes 1-on-1 with WANE's Glenn Marini

  27-04-2024 04:45 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Luke Goode is bound for Bloomington, as the former Highlight Zone sharpshooter announced on Friday he'll play next season at Indiana University, and the Homestead grad chatted with WANE sports director Glenn Marini about choosing the Hoosiers after three years at Illinois.
  
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• Rain moving through, turning warm and windy

  27-04-2024 04:11 via wane.com
  
  Our lowest temps of the early morning are only in the upper 50s. So, we do not have to worry about any frost/freeze potential as Saturday gets going.
  Scattered rain/storm chances extend into the weekend. While rain and t-storms are possible throughout Saturday, along with the chance for a few strong t-storms, we'll be dry for most moments. Rainfall totals through Sunday morning, when our scattered rain chances end, could add up to more than an inch, in some spots, where the heaviest rain falls.
  
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• WANE 15 brings home 3 first place SPJ Awards

  27-04-2024 04:04 via wane.com
  
  CARMEL, Ind. (WANE) -- WANE 15 took home the hardware Friday night winning three first-place awards at the Indiana Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.WANE 15's Alyssa Ivanson took home two first-place awards Friday evening. One in the category of Medical or Science for her story Fighting with Faith and one in the Daily Assignment Reporting category for her story Champion Charles.WANE 15's Dirk Rowley took home another first-place award in the Business or Consumer Affairs category
  
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• 8-year-old TikTok sensation tours local toy plant

  27-04-2024 02:25 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A 8-year-old farm enthusiast and TikTok sensation was invited to learn all about how battery-operated John Deere tractors are manufactured, Friday.Jackson, who is the face of "Just a Jackson Thing" on TikTok, toured the Peg Perego plant in Fort Wayne to learn about how the battery-operated ride-on toys are made.
  Jackson currently has just under 400,000 followers on TikTok and blew up for his unique personality and love for farming equipment. What started as one TikTok
  
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• 10-year-old TikTok sensation tours local toy plant

  27-04-2024 02:25 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A 10-year-old farm enthusiast and TikTok sensation was invited to learn all about how battery-operated John Deere tractors are manufactured, Friday.Jackson, who is the face of "Just a Jackson Thing" on TikTok, toured the Peg Perego plant in Fort Wayne to learn about how the battery-operated ride-on toys are made.
  Jackson currently has just under 400,000 followers on TikTok and blew up for his unique personality and love for farming equipment. What started as one TikTok
  
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• Lindenwood Cemetary celebrates Arbor Day with new accreditation

  27-04-2024 02:14 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Lindenwood Cemetery celebrated Arbor Day and its new accreditation as an arboretum by planting three new Lindentrees.Dozens of different species of trees reside within the 175 acres of land that make up Lindenwood Cemetery. The destination recently earned a Level 1 arboretum accreditation in the Morton Register of Arboreta, a world database of arboreta dedicated to woody plants. An arboretum is a botanical garden devoted to trees.
  According to the cemetery's
  
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• Tornado tears through Nebraska, causing severe damage in Omaha suburbs

  27-04-2024 01:27 via wane.com
  
  OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A tornado plowed through suburban Omaha, Nebraska, on Friday afternoon, destroying homes and other structures as the twister tore for miles along farmland and into subdivisions. Injuries were reported but it wasn’t yet clear if anyone was killed in the storm.Multiple tornadoes were reported in Nebraska but the most destructive storm moved from a largely rural area into suburbs northwest of Omaha, a city of 485,000 people.Photos on social media showed heavily damage
  
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• NEI: Google could lead to even more investments

  27-04-2024 00:17 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The leader of the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership (NEI), the group that sells the 11-county region to businesses across the world, knows the area can't long celebrate the Google Data Center's arrival to Allen County."Just because we scored a win, doesn't mean that we're done," said President & CEO Stéphane Frijia.Before Google's detailed its $2 billion investment on Friday, Frijia spoke to WANE 15 more broadly about the process of economic development
  
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• How NEI landed Google and what's next?

  27-04-2024 00:17 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The leader of the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership (NEI), the group that sells the 11-county region to businesses across the world, knows the group can't long celebrate the Google Data Center's arrival to Allen County."Just because we scored a win doesn't mean that we're done," said President & CEO Stéphane Frijia.Before Google's detailed its $2 billion investment on Friday, Frijia spoke to WANE 15 more broadly about the process of economic development
  
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• How NEI helped land Google and what's next?

  27-04-2024 00:17 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The leader of the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership (NEI), the group that sells the 11-county region to businesses across the world, knows the group can't long celebrate the Google Data Center's arrival to Allen County."Just because we scored a win doesn't mean that we're done," said President & CEO Stéphane Frijia.Before Google's detailed its $2 billion investment on Friday, Frijia spoke to WANE 15 more broadly about the process of economic development
  
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