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• Ohio man found guilty of killing ex-fiancee’s young son

  18-01-2018 14:26 via wane.com
  FINDLAY, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio jury has found a man guilty of killing his fiancee’s 2-year-old son in 2016.
  The Blade reports jurors deliberated less than a day before finding 29-year-old Brent Houdeshell, of Arlington, guilty Wednesday of murder, endangering children and tampering with evidence charges in Hancock County.
  Houdeshell’s attorney argued at trial that Breydon Ferrell vomited in his crib and hurt himself after trying to get out. Attorney Adam Newman said Houdeshell ch
  
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• Afternoon headlines Thursday, June 6

  06-06-2024 18:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your afternoon headlines for Thursday, June 6.
  
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• Fort Wayne Youtheatre to celebrate 90th season; unveils shows

  06-06-2024 17:46 via wane.com
  
  The video above aired on May 19, 2024, discussing summer camps with the Fort Wayne Youtheatre.FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Youtheatre will mark its 90th season starting in October. Before then, the Youtheatre unveiled plans for the season.The Fort Wayne Youtheatre is the 5th oldest operating children's theatre in the United States, according to the Youtheatre. During its milestone 90th season it will present four mainstage productions.The season will kick off with work from Edgar All
  
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• Ship at full throttle in harbor causes major South Carolina bridge to close until it passes safely

  06-06-2024 17:19 via wane.com
  
  (AP) - A large cargo ship lost control of its engines and went nearly full throttle through a South Carolina harbor Wednesday, prompting the closure of one of the busiest bridges in the state.Harbor pilots were able to help the nearly 1,000-foot (300-meter) ship, which was going nearly 20 mph (32 kmh), get under the Ravenel Bridge safely and eventually anchor several miles offshore while the Coast Guard investigates, said Randy Preston, commander of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Charleston Sectio
  
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• Car seen 'dangling' from Charlotte parking garage

  06-06-2024 17:04 via wane.com
  
  CHARLOTTE (WJZY) – Emergency crews in Charlotte, North Carolina, were on the scene of an accident Thursday morning after a vehicle was seen hanging out of an upper parking deck in the city's business district.(WJZY)(WJZY)The incident occurred around 8 a.m. at a parking structure near the intersection of W 6th Street and North Church Street in uptown Charlotte. The city's fire officials promptly closed off traffic at the intersection and urged drivers to avoid the area, warning of "signific
  
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• Fort Wayne man accused of exposing himself in front of teen at library

  06-06-2024 16:44 via wane.com
  
  *WARNING* This story has graphic details not suitable for all readers.FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A man was arrested Wednesday after an investigation found he allegedly masturbated in front of a teenager at a branch of the Allen County Public Library.Tyquane Lamar Stewart, 31, faces preliminary charges of public indecency with a prior conviction and dissemination of matter harmful to minors.The investigation started when Fort Wayne Police were told that on April 18, a man exposed himself and mastu
  
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• Sunshine and dropping humidity levels today

  06-06-2024 16:36 via wane.com
  
  Get the sunblock and sunglasses out for some afternoon sunshine! You won't notice a big drop in temperatures but humidity levels will drop making it much more comfortable. It will be dry with winds increasing today and tomorrow.Humidity levels will fall to comfortable levels todayIt will be another warm afternoonTemperatures will be close to 80 this afternoon but with dew points falling into the 50s instead of near 70, it will be much more tolerable to be outside.Nighttime temperatures will be m
  
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• Indiana man gets 50 years in prison after ex-wife found videos of him molesting a child on his phone

  06-06-2024 16:27 via wane.com
  
  CAMBY, Ind. — Court documents reveal that when a wife became suspicious that her husband was cheating on her, she stole his phone to search for proof.
  What she allegedly found on the phone, however, was far worse than infidelity. Now, her discovery led to him being put in prison for what is likely the rest of his life.
  Paul M. Soots, 42, is charged with 22 counts related to child molestation including several Level 1 felonies — the most serious criminal charge in Indiana outside of m
  
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• Watch our full special D-Day: 'The Greatest Victory'

  06-06-2024 16:11 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - Eighty years ago, American soldiers and their allies stormed the beaches of Normandy and began the process of liberating continental Europe from the Nazis. In the decades since, the heroism exhibited that day has been honored in print, song, and on the movie screen. But the American heroes of D-Day were also members of communities across the United States. Their individual stories continue to inspire those around them eight decades after setting foot on French sand.
  To mark the anniv
  
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• Watch Live: Capturing Victory - telling the stories of D-Day heroism

  06-06-2024 16:11 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - Eighty years ago, American soldiers and their allies stormed the beaches of Normandy and began the process of liberating continental Europe from the Nazis. In the decades since, the heroism exhibited that day has been honored in print, song, and on the movie screen. But the American heroes of D-Day were also members of communities across the United States. Their individual stories continue to inspire those around them eight decades after setting foot on French sand.
  To mark the anniv
  
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• Watch: Capturing Victory - telling the stories of D-Day heroism

  06-06-2024 16:11 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - Eighty years ago, American soldiers and their allies stormed the beaches of Normandy and began the process of liberating continental Europe from the Nazis. In the decades since, the heroism exhibited that day has been honored in print, song, and on the movie screen. But the American heroes of D-Day were also members of communities across the United States. Their individual stories continue to inspire those around them eight decades after setting foot on French sand.
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• Camp Red Cedar adds tons of new features to commemorate their 35th summer season

  06-06-2024 15:08 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Camp Red Cedar has been serving the community for 35 years and with a new summer season comes some new additions and features for their annual summer camp.One of the main highlights this year is an all-new accessible archery range that will allow campers of all abilities to participate in the classic camp activity in a safe and inclusive environment.It features a new concrete pad and overhand structure that is meant to maximize accessibility.
  This year they have a
  
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• Woman critically injured after being thrown 50 feet from the bumper of a car

  06-06-2024 14:37 via wane.com
  
  DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - A woman was in critical condition Thursday after a crash that threw her from the bumper of a car where she'd been sitting.Shortly before 3:30 a.m., a 19-year-old was driving a car with a 22-year-old passenger on State Road 8 when the driver tried to make a U-turn near SR 1. The car instead got stuck in a ditch, and the man and woman got out to sit on the back of the car, according to a release from the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office.
  That's when a pickup truck hit th
  
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• Man charged in murder of Richmond police officer found dead in cell

  06-06-2024 14:37 via wane.com
  
  PENDLETON, Ind. – The man charged in the murder of Richmond police officer Seara Burton was found dead at Pendleton Correctional Facility.Phillip M. Lee was being held at the facility as he awaited trial in Burton’s murder. Indiana State Police said Lee was found unresponsive in his cell around 12:46 a.m. Thursday. Emergency aid was rendered, but Lee was pronounced dead. Richmond Police Officer Seara Burton dies from injuriesIndiana State Police are investigating Lee’s death wi
  
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• Morning headlines Thursday, June 6

  06-06-2024 14:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your morning headlines for Thursday, June 6.
  
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• Gusty winds bring dropping humidity levels today

  06-06-2024 09:43 via wane.com
  
  You won't notice a big drop in temperatures today but humidity levels will drop making it much more comfortable. It will be dry with winds increasing today and tomorrow.Humidity levels will fall to comfortable levels todaySkies will be mostly sunny and temperatures will warm into the middle 70s by lunchtime.
  It will be another warm afternoonTemperatures will be close to 80 this afternoon but with dew points falling into the 50s instead of near 70, it will be much more tolerable to be outside.Nig
  
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• Humidity levels decrease, winds pick up

  06-06-2024 04:31 via wane.com
  
  A scattered shower and t-storm remain possible between now and dawn. However, the potential is decreasing.Behind the cold front, which brought us the scattered rain and storms, less humid air moves in. This will bring our Muggy Meter reading down to "Comfortable" for the rest of the week and through the weekend.A stretch of "Comfortable" days is getting underway.Tonight's evening temperatures fall from the 70s and into the 60s. The lowest morning temps will be in the low 60s.Temps fall into the
  
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• 122nd Fighter Wing talks ties to D-Day on eve of 80th anniversary

  06-06-2024 04:10 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- With Thursday, June 6, marking 80 years since Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, WANE 15 talked with the 122nd Fighter Wing, an Air Force base in Fort Wayne that has ties to the historic World War II invasion.Col. Joshua Waggoner, commander of the 122nd Fighter Wing, said the unit is derived from the 358th Fighter Group that flew escort missions on D-Day."The 358th was instrumental in escorting aircraft across the [English] Channel on D-Day, and th
  
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• FWPD Bike Unit is increasing their patrols, adding e-bikes to fleet

  06-06-2024 02:41 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Police Department's (FWPD) Bike Unit is increasing in size, and you will see more patrolling in the downtown area.
  The Bike Unit has added electric bikes or e-bikes to their fleet, which are pedal assist and can reach speeds up to 28 mph. Brock Hassenzahl, a bike patrol officer, explained how the e-bikes the patrol officers use help with maneuvering around downtown.
  "We're also able to patrol down alleyways if there is certain activities that happen in al
  
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• FWPD Bike Unit is increasing patrols, adding e-bikes to fleet

  06-06-2024 02:41 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Police Department's (FWPD) Bike Unit is increasing in size, and you will see more patrolling in the downtown area.
  The Bike Unit has added electric bikes or e-bikes to their fleet, which are pedal assist and can reach speeds up to 28 mph. Brock Hassenzahl, a bike patrol officer, explained how the e-bikes the patrol officers use help with maneuvering around downtown.
  "We're also able to patrol down alleyways if there is certain activities that happen in al
  
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• Scattered evening rain, humidity levels decrease

  06-06-2024 00:58 via wane.com
  
  Some scattered rain and t-storms remain possible this evening. However, the round of storms that moved through earlier today, took a large amount of energy out of the atmosphere, so tonight's rain and storms are not likely to be as powerful as what we experienced earlier.While we're not as humid as we were, it still is somewhat "sticky" outside. As our current weather system clears tonight, lower humidity air will follow it and our Muggy Meter will be at "Comfortable" the rest of the week and th
  
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• Indiana man wanted on child porn charge turns himself in

  05-06-2024 23:45 via wane.com
  
  LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - A Michigan City man accused of sharing images of child pornography turned himself in to the LaPorte County Jail Tuesday, according to Indiana State Police (ISP).William H. King III, 21, faces a count of child exploitation, a Level 5 felony, and is being held on a $15,000 cash bond.According to ISP, King reportedly used social media platforms Discord and Snapchat to obtain and share the explicit images.The Indiana ICAC Task Force encourages Hoosiers to report online
  
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• 'Not asking to just let them walk out to the street': Allen County Sheriff cautions about releasing jail inmates

  05-06-2024 22:48 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) ---Releasing inmates from the Allen County Jail could send ripples of fear throughout the community.However, releases won’t happen without careful consideration of charges and the community threat.That was what Allen County Sheriff Troy Hershberger said Wednesday as he laid out steps the county could take in order to keep the inmate number around 731.
  The inmate population Wednesday was 733 with 37 in lock-up, a number that has shrunk in the last couple of weeks.
  
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• Scattered evening rain

  05-06-2024 22:30 via wane.com
  
  Some scattered rain and t-storms remain possible this evening. However, the round of storms that moved through earlier today, took a large amount of energy out of the atmosphere, so tonight's rain and storms are not likely to be as powerful as what we experienced earlier.While we're not as humid as we were earlier today, it still is somewhat "sticky" outside. As our current weather system clears tonight, lower humidity air will follow it and our Muggy Meter will be at "Comfortable" the rest of t
  
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• Mike Woodson to visit Fort Wayne for Boys & Girls Clubs fundraiser

  05-06-2024 22:27 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Current Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball coach and former IU star Mike Woodson will visit Fort Wayne June 19 for a Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Indiana fundraiser.Woodson will serve as a keynote speaker for the fundraiser, which will be held at The Clyde Theatre Wednesday, June 19, at 6:30 p.m.Tickets for the event cost $100, and guests can also purchase a $200 VIP package that includes an exclusive meet-and-greet with Woodson, a photo opportunity, hors d'oeuvr
  
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• Powers Hamburgers celebrates reopening with week-long festivities

  05-06-2024 22:04 via wane.com
  
  Video taken ahead of Powers reopening in AprilFORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A week-long event at Powers Hamburgers in July gives the new owners a chance to showcase the positive changes they've brought to the table.While the grand opening is being celebrated July 8-13, loyal customers have been getting their burger fix since the restaurant reopened in April.But Salvatori’s Hospitality Group took time to make some changes since then while balancing those updates with the nostalgia Powers holds,
  
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• Late afternoon headlines Wednesday, June 5

  05-06-2024 22:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)- Here are your late afternoon headlines for Wednesday, June 5.
  
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• In the Archives: Fort Wayne's German roots

  05-06-2024 21:51 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- While the history of Fort Wayne is symbolized by many different cultures, an annual festival typically held during the first week of June pays homage to the Summit City's German roots through Germanfest.In 2004, WANE 15 dove into the history of German culture in Fort Wayne and how it still presents itself through Germanfest.One of the earliest German pioneers in Fort Wayne was Henry Rudisill, who employed thousands of German workers in the 19th century.However, during
  
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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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