• NKorea detains US citizen, the 3rd American being held there

    NKorea detains US citizen, the 3rd American being held there
    PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — North Korea has detained a U.S. citizen, officials said Sunday, bringing to three the number of Americans now being held there.Tony Kim, who also goes by his Korean name Kim Sang-duk, was detained on Saturday, according to Park Chan-mo, the chancellor of the Pyongyang University of Science and Technology.
    Park said Kim, who is 58, taught accounting at the university for about a month. He said Kim was detained by officials as he was trying to leave th
  • Few clouds with a slight rain chance

    Few clouds with a slight rain chance
    Today's forecast features the slight chance for a pop-up shower or storm.
    Highs today will climb up into the mid-70s bringing us yet another above average day! Enjoy the warmth!Slight rain/storm chance this afternoonThere's a slight chance for an additional shower or storm early on Sunday morning, but our odds are looking much better on Sunday to stay dry for the majority of the day. Overall, our rain chances shouldn't hinder your weekend plans, just take the umbrella should you need it!Due to t
  • DORA approved by the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission for Electric Works

    DORA approved by the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission for Electric Works
    Video shows Electric Works initial proposal as 2nd DORA footprint in Fort Wayne.FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Electric Works hopes to be the second location in Fort Wayne to utilize the DORA ordinance this summer.Friday, the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission (ATC) approved the DORA ordinance, otherwise known as a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, for Electric Works.
    With the approval from the ATC, the ordinance can be implemented at any time.
    When Downtown Fort Wayne was approved for D
  • Beer and Brews: Get both at 'Pints en Pointe'

    Beer and Brews: Get both at 'Pints en Pointe'
    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)— You can enjoy a sampling of beer along with a variety of ballet performances at "Pints en Pointe."Jim Sparrow, executive director of the Fort Wayne Ballet, stopped by WANE 15 to share more about what you can expect at the show. You can see that in the interview above.You have two chances to experience "Pints en Pointe." They will be on Friday and Saturday, May 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m at the Auer Center. Tickets are $20 for general admission and you can purchase them
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  • YLNI opens for its 20th summer season; Where to find outdoor Farmers Markets in Fort Wayne?

    YLNI opens for its 20th summer season; Where to find outdoor Farmers Markets in Fort Wayne?
    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- YLNI Farmers Market has returned to Barr Street for its 20th season!Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. attendees can browse the vendor booth and get food and beverages from Brunch on Barr.
    Parking for the market can be found on E Wayne Street or in the Citizens Square parking lot. Those wanting to find out more information can go to the YLNI Farmers Market Facebook page.The YLNI market celebrates its 20th season this year and will also host its millionth custome
  • Sunshine creates a cool, pleasant morning

    Sunshine creates a cool, pleasant morning
    We're off to a bright and sunny start this morning with temperatures already rising up.Today's forecast features the slight chance for an afternoon shower or thunderstorm. Highs today will climb up into the mid-70s bringing us yet another above average day! Enjoy the warmth!Slight rain/storm chance this afternoonThere's a slight chance for an additional shower or storm early on Sunday morning, but our odds are looking much better on Sunday to stay dry for the majority of the day. Overall, our ra
  • Black Pine Animal Sanctuary opens for the season!

    Black Pine Animal Sanctuary opens for the season!
    ALBION, Ind. (WANE) -- Black Pine Animal Sanctuary is officially open for its summer season Saturday.
    According to a post from the sanctuary's Facebook , Black Pine is officially open for the season Saturday, with Staff Guided Tours at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. The opening comes after the animal sanctuary welcomed five new residents during the off-season according to their Facebook. Black Pine Animal Sanctuary adds African serval, ring-tailed lemur to shelterThe animal sanctuary offers general admissi
  • One dead after car strikes AEP work vehicle

    One dead after car strikes AEP work vehicle
    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)— One person is dead and another is in life threatening condition after a car struck an American Electric Power (AEP) work truck on Rothman Rd. early Saturday morning.According to Fort Wayne Police, it happened just after 2:30 a.m. in the 8100 block of Rothman Rd. Their preliminary investigation determined that a sedan was heading eastbound when it struck a parked AEP work vehicle, also facing eastbound, with its flashers and lights activated.There were three people
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  • 1 dead and 1 in life-threatening condition after car strikes AEP work vehicle

    1 dead and 1 in life-threatening condition after car strikes AEP work vehicle
    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — One person is dead and another is in life-threatening condition after a car struck an American Electric Power (AEP) work truck on Rothman Road early Saturday morning.According to a release from the Fort Wayne Police Department, it happened just after 2:30 a.m. in the 8100 block of Rothman Road. A preliminary investigation determined that a sedan was heading eastbound when it struck a parked AEP work vehicle, also eastbound, with its flashers and lights activated.T
  • Mild and quiet with early sunshine

    Mild and quiet with early sunshine
    It will be a cool and quiet start to the weekend with temperatures sitting in the 50s as you're waking up. You may want a sweatshirt before you head out the door. You'll find some sunshine this morning, so enjoy it while we have it as our clouds will increase this afternoon.Today's forecast features the chance for an afternoon shower or thunderstorm. You may want the umbrella on hand. Highs today will climb up into the mid-70s bringing us yet another above average day! Enjoy the warmth!Scattered
  • Unlicensed 15-year-old leads ISP in chase ending in critical crash

    Unlicensed 15-year-old leads ISP in chase ending in critical crash
    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - An unlicensed 15-year-old is in critical condition after leading Indiana State Police in a chase that ended in a crash on E. Coliseum Boulevard early Saturday.In a press release from the Indiana State Police, troopers are investigating a crash that occurred just before 1 a.m. Saturday morning. The crash happened near the intersection of N. Harry W. Baals Dr. and E. Coliseum Blvd, on the bridge crossing the St. Joseph River.
    Preliminary investigation revealed that an ISP
  • Coliseum shut down following crash with injuries

    Coliseum shut down following crash with injuries
    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - All lanes of West Coliseum Blvd. are shut down between Paul Shaffer Dr. and Crescent Ave. following a crash with injuries. According to Fort Wayne Dispatch, the crash happened near the intersection of North Harry W. Baals Dr. and West Coliseum Blvd. At least one person sustained critical injuries. At least two cars were involved. An SUV and a truck at the scene were badly damaged. Information is otherwise limited.This is a developing story; it will be updated with the l
  • At least 1 critically injured following Coliseum Blvd. crash

    At least 1 critically injured following Coliseum Blvd. crash
    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - At least one person is critically injured after Indiana State Police responded to a crash on E. Coliseum Blvd. early Saturday morning.Several lanes of E. Coliseum Blvd. were shut down between Paul Shaffer Dr. and Crescent Ave. due to the crash, which happened near the intersection of N. Harry W. Baals Dr. and E. Coliseum Blvd.
    At least two cars were involved. An SUV and a truck at the scene were badly damaged, according to WANE 15 crews at the scene.
    This is a developin
  • 1 in critical condition in crash after police chase on Coliseum Boulevard

    1 in critical condition in crash after police chase on Coliseum Boulevard
    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - One is in critical condition after a chase with Indiana State Police (ISP) ended in a crash on E. Coliseum Boulevard early Saturday morning.Public Information Officer John Nichter with Fort Wayne Police Department told WANE 15 that the crash involved a vehicle pursuit with ISP. The crash happened near the intersection of N. Harry W. Baals Dr. and E. Coliseum Blvd, on the bridge crossing the St. Joseph River just before 1 a.m.
    According to dispatch, one person is in crit
  • 1 in critical condition in crash after police chase ends on E. Coliseum Boulevard

    1 in critical condition in crash after police chase ends on E. Coliseum Boulevard
    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - One is in critical condition after a chase with Indiana State Police (ISP) ended in a crash on E. Coliseum Boulevard early Saturday morning.Public Information Officer John Nichter with Fort Wayne Police Department told WANE 15 that the crash involved a vehicle pursuit with ISP. The crash happened near the intersection of N. Harry W. Baals Dr. and E. Coliseum Blvd, on the bridge crossing the St. Joseph River just before 1 a.m.
    According to dispatch, one person is in crit
  • WATCH: How does DORA work?

    WATCH: How does DORA work?
    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The Designated Outdoor Drinking Area (DORA) is almost here.The new city ordinance kicks off Sunday, in time for Cinco de Mayo.There has been a lot of talk about who is offering it, and where they're offering it but the real question on everyone's mind is how it works.WANE 15 spoke with the General Manager of Ted's Snack + Bar, one of the many establishments participating.
    They say it's easier than you may think.A map showing what the area of a DORA in Fort Wayne w
  • 2 injured in crash near Ivan Lebamoff Reservoir Park

    2 injured in crash near Ivan Lebamoff Reservoir Park
    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- One person is in critical condition and another is in serious condition after a party pin crash Friday night.
    Dispatch confirms with WANE 15 that Fort Wayne Police officers were initially called out to a party pin crash at 10:26 p.m.
    Dispatch confirmed that two people had been extradited from the vehicle, with both being taken to an area hospital. One individual is in critical condition and the other is in serious. It is unclear at this time the ages and genders of tho
  • 2 in critical condition after crash near Ivan Lebamoff Reservoir Park

    2 in critical condition after crash near Ivan Lebamoff Reservoir Park
    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Two are in critical condition after a party pin crash Friday night.
    Dispatch confirms with WANE 15 that Fort Wayne Police officers were initially called out to a party pin crash at 10:26 p.m.
    Dispatch confirmed that two people had been extracted from the vehicle, with both being taken to an area hospital. Two are in critical condition as a result of the crash. It is unclear at this time the ages and genders of those involved in the crash.
    As of 10:50 p.m. S Clinton Str
  • Curb appeal program shut down due to popularity

    Curb appeal program shut down due to popularity
    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Everyone wants to live in a beautiful neighborhood, and the city of Fort Wayne wants to make that a reality for all of its residents.
    The curb appeal program reimburses visual improvement projects that can be seen from the public sidewalk and/or street right of way, 80% up to $2,5000."This is something that improves our city, it improves our neighborhood, it improves the morale of people," said Elizabeth Lewis, Public Information Officer of Community Developm
  • LOOK: Semi truck catches fire on Lower Huntington Road

    LOOK: Semi truck catches fire on Lower Huntington Road
    Drone footage courtesy of Micah Gilliom.FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A semi-truck caught fire on Lower Huntington Road Friday evening.Dispatch confirmed with WANE 15 that the Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) responded to a fire on the Lower Huntington Road bridge just west of Fairfield Ave and Tillman Road. In the video and photos, you can see heavy fire and smoke pouring from the semi.
    Photo courtesy of Polly Miller.Photo courtesy of Polly Miller.
    No injuries have been reported as a result of th
  • Experts suggest homeowners appeal if property tax assessments are too high

    Experts suggest homeowners appeal if property tax assessments are too high
    HUNTINGTON COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - Many homeowners across the state are not happy with what they are seeing in the mail, higher than expected property tax assessments.
    Local experts are encouraging you to go through the appeal process if you believe your assessment is too high."Across the board, across the state of Indiana everything is up, the market is up," said Jill Zorger Huntington County Assessor.
    Zorger told WANE 15 Friday that most properties in Huntington County went up.
    "We have seen hom
  • Crash stalls traffic on I-469 near Maplecrest Road exit

    Crash stalls traffic on I-469 near Maplecrest Road exit
    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A multi-vehicle crash on I-469 has stalled traffic between Maplecrest Road and St Joe Road.
    According to the INDOT Traffic map, the right lane of westbound I-469 traffic is completely blocked for the next hour and a half as crews work to clean up the crash.
    It is unclear at this time if there are any injuries but Indiana State Police are working the crash.
  • 1 person in critical condition after crash on US 24 near I-469

    1 person in critical condition after crash on US 24 near I-469
    ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- One person is in critical condition Friday afternoon after a crash on U.S. 24 just east of Interstate 469.The Allen County Sheriff's Department confirmed one person is in critical condition, but it is not known if anyone else suffered injuries in the crash.The Allen County Sheriff's Department also issued a mobile push notification advising drivers to avoid U.S. 24 between I-469 and Bruick Road while emergency crews work the area.According to the Indiana Department o
  • 1 person dead in crash on US 24 near I-469

    1 person dead in crash on US 24 near I-469
    ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- One person is dead after a crash on U.S. 24 just east of Interstate 469, Friday afternoon.
    The Allen County Sheriff's Department confirmed one person is in critical condition, but it is not known if anyone else suffered injuries in the crash.The Allen County Sheriff's Department also issued a mobile push notification advising drivers to avoid U.S. 24 between I-469 and Bruick Road while emergency crews work the area.According to the Indiana Department of Transportatio
  • Above average weekend coming our way

    Above average weekend coming our way
    The majority of our rainfall for the day fell during the early morning hours. However, there is still a chance of some scattered rain and a few t-storms this evening. Conditions are pleasant with temps falling out of the 70s and through the 60s. Early morning temps will dip into the upper 50s.Evening temps start in the 70s and drop into the 60s. We'll be as low as the upper 50s in the early morning.Due to the scattered nature of much of the rain over the next couple of days, rainfall totals will
  • Late afternoon headlines Friday, May 3

    Late afternoon headlines Friday, May 3
    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your late afternoon headlines for Friday, May 3.
  • Garage sales take over Allen County neighborhoods

    Garage sales take over Allen County neighborhoods
    ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- Each spring, homeowners attempting to clear the clutter in their garages and attics set up garage sales for those looking for a variety of discounted items.Many communities and neighborhood associations across Fort Wayne started their annual garage sale season Thursday, kicking off a multiple days of garage sales that typically end Saturday.For many, including Jeri Forrest, having a garage sale allows her to kill two birds with one stone."I've been doing garage sales
  • Man identified and arrested in TJ Maxx attempted kidnapping

    Man identified and arrested in TJ Maxx attempted kidnapping
    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A man has been arrested and preliminarily charged after attempting to kidnap a 13-year-old girl in TJ Maxx Monday night.
    In a press release from Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD), Friday, 19-year-old Caleb Rush was arrested and preliminary with Criminal Confinement, a Level 5 Felony and Battery to Minor under 14, a Level 6 Felony.
    Rush was initially wanted for walking up behind a 13-year-old and putting his arms around her while she was shopping at TJ Maxx — at
  • A Hit for Cash: Man faces up to 85 years in 2021 McClellan Street killing

    A Hit for Cash: Man faces up to 85 years in 2021 McClellan Street killing
    FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Friday, an Allen Superior Court jury found a South Bend man guilty of murder in the shooting death of Tremaine Barnett in November 2021.Robert Dashun James, 36, now faces up to 85 years in prison when he's sentenced.
    The jury was sent to deliberate around noon Friday after closing arguments were delivered by Chief Counsel Tesa Helge and Deputy Prosecutor Tasha Lee for the state and Robert Scremin for the defense.Both presented plausible arguments for the interaction be
  • Court appearance for country star Morgan Wallen in chair-throwing case postponed until August

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — An initial hearing for country music star Morgan Wallen was postponed Friday until August in a case in which he's accused of throwing a chair from the rooftop of a six-story bar and nearly hitting two police officers.Wallen's attorney, Worrick Robinson, told reporters that the case is “very complicated” and promised that the singer, who had waived his right to be there Friday, would be at the postponed hearing on Aug. 15.“I think everybod

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