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• One more aurora viewing chance Sunday night

  12-05-2024 23:30 via wane.com
  
  (WANE) - What a wonderful display of the northern lights we experienced Friday night into early Saturday across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio! We enjoyed a great show before clouds/showers moved through.
  Check out the timelapse below from our Bluffton camera! Take a look at the pink and green color!
  Take a look at photos we have received of the aurora borealis. They are beautiful!Photo of Northern Lights in Kendallville, IN courtesy of Taylor Ballard.Photo of Northern Lights in Kendallvil
  
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• Man sentenced to 65 years for 2021 killing

  07-06-2024 23:02 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A Fort Wayne man previously found guilty by a jury of murder in the 2021 killing of another man after a night of clubbing was sentenced to 65 years in prison Friday, according to Allen Superior Court records.
  Photo of Tony Jackson provided by the Allen County Sheriff's Department.
  Tony M. Jackson, 31, also received an extra year in prison because his conviction violated his probation on an old resisting arrest charge.
  Jackson and his brother, identified as 24-year-old T
  
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• 'Houses of convenience:' Tour offers inside look at historic South Wayne neighborhood

  07-06-2024 22:56 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- While Fort Wayne has plenty of historic neighborhoods scattered across the city, an upcoming tour will allow guests to see some of the homes and history behind one of the oldest.ARCH, a historic preservation group in Fort Wayne, is hosting a tour Saturday, June 22, that will allow people to tour several homes in the South Wayne Historic District.The neighborhood, which has been a part of the National Register of Historic Places since 1992, originally started out as cou
  
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• Breezy evening, more windy times ahead

  07-06-2024 22:41 via wane.com
  
  This evening, our temps start off near 80° and gradually fall. A strong NW wind will be ongoing. However, winds speeds will be decreasing as the sun goes down. Overnight low temperatures fall to the mid-50s. The sky becomes cloudy as we head into Saturday morning.Saturday is a mostly cloudy day and a weather system moving through holds the potential to bring some scattered rain drops both during the day and overnight into Sunday. Most of the time, though, we'll be rain-free. This is a rain p
  
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• Verdict: Teen found guilty of murder and arson in September's riverbank homicide

  07-06-2024 22:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) ---An Allen County jury Friday found 18-year-old Nasir Owens guilty of murder and arson in the September homicide of Austin Seiman, killed in an alleyway off South Lafayette and dragged and dumped in the Maumee River at the Tecumseh bridge.Owens whose street name was "Flint," and his friend, Dimitrius Walker, 19, who is accused in the killing but not convicted, were seen by a witness getting out of a 2010 blue Hyundai Sonata and physically assaulting Seiman in the alley,
  
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• Parks department restores Lakeside garden after 200 plants destroyed

  07-06-2024 22:02 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - About 200 plants at Lakeside Park's rose garden were dug up by hand and destroyed overnight Wednesday.But just days later, visitors at the park may not notice any evidence of vandalism, because maintenance workers with Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation got right to work repairing the damage.Eric Ummel, the department's Superintendent of Landscape and Horticulture, said he and his staff were called first thing Thursday morning to begin repairs.Wednesday - sometime in the m
  
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• Late afternoon headlines Friday, June 7

  07-06-2024 22:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your late afternoon headlines for Friday, June 7.
  
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• Dr. Lance Richey becomes 11th President of the University of Saint Francis

  07-06-2024 21:48 via wane.com
  
  Video above shows the announcement of the new President in March 2023.FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The University of Saint Francis hosted the inauguration of its 11 president Friday, welcoming a familiar face to represent the campus.
  Dr. Lance Richey was announced as the university's president by the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in March.
  Dr. Richey served as interim president since May of 2023. In his time as interim president Richey focused on strengthening the university’
  
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• Martha's Popcorn Stand popping up smiles for generations

  07-06-2024 21:39 via wane.com
  
  AUBURN, Ind. (WANE) — Since 1940, Martha's Popcorn has been a staple of the Auburn community for decades.The original stand was located inside a restaurant on 7th and Main Street. Then Martha wanted her own stand, which was fixed on a used car lot. Years later they moved to the building to where it is now.Prices have not changed since Yarde took over eight years ago.
  Martha’s Popcorn Stand has seen ownership change over the years. Since current owner Jordan Yarde took over 8 years ag
  
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• Report: Millions suffering from long COVID

  07-06-2024 21:04 via wane.com
  
  (CBS NEWS) - A new report suggests millions of people are suffering from long COVID. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine estimates that 6.8% of adults in the US are still experiencing lingering symptoms, despite being infected months or even years ago.Health effects include chronic fatigue and brain fog. In some people the symptoms are so bad it impairs their ability to work or attend school for up to two years. Being up to date with vaccinations reduces the likelihood
  
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• Calling all Swifties, TinCaps play Taylor Swift-themed game

  07-06-2024 20:53 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — If you have a "Blank Space" in your schedule Friday night, get your Swift on with the Fort Wayne TinCaps.Taylor Swift performed at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum 15 years ago and the TinCaps are commemorating that in a big way, with a Swift-themed game."Johnny's Version" is part of their summer initiative to bring in more community engagement.Organizers said they don't see many teenage girls and young women walk through the park doors so they thought this
  
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• Man surrenders after standoff with SWAT in west Fort Wayne neighborhood

  07-06-2024 20:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A man surrendered to police Friday after an investigation by Allen County SWAT and the sheriff's department in a west side neighborhood.Surveillance started shortly before 11:45 a.m. at a home in the 1900 block of Spring Street, according to Sgt. Adam Griffith, with SWAT coming to the scene about two hours later.
  A WANE 15 crew at the scene saw the sheriff's department in a parking lot near Tyler Avenue that was taped off for the investigation.The man surrendered just b
  
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• Man surrenders after standoff in west Fort Wayne neighborhood

  07-06-2024 20:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A man surrendered to police Friday after an investigation by Allen County SWAT and the sheriff's department in a west side neighborhood.Surveillance started shortly before 11:45 a.m. at a home in the 1900 block of Spring Street, according to Sgt. Adam Griffith, with SWAT coming to the scene about two hours later.
  A WANE 15 crew at the scene saw the sheriff's department in a parking lot near Tyler Avenue that was taped off for the investigation.The man surrendered just b
  
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• Mother sentenced to 6 years in 'baby Amiah' case

  07-06-2024 18:39 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS – A Marion County judge sentenced Amber Robertson to 6 years in connection with the 2019 disappearance of her infant daughter Amiah.
  Robertson pleaded guilty to neglect of a dependent, a Level 5 felony. In exchange for her plea, the state dismissed three other felony neglect charges filed against her. ‘We still have not found the body’: Mother, ex-boyfriend indicted on neglect charges in Amiah Robertson’s disappearanceJudge Marie Kern accepted the plea on Fri
  
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• Afternoon headlines Friday, June 7

  07-06-2024 18:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your afternoon headlines for Friday, June 7.
  
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• Diana Ross, Eminem and Jack White perform for thousands as former Detroit eyesore returns to life

  07-06-2024 17:28 via wane.com
  DETROIT (AP) — A myriad of Detroit’s greatest musical exports, including Diana Ross, Eminem and Jack White, took to the stage Thursday night in a pulsating sonic spectacle held on the eve of the historic reopening of an 18-story structure that long had symbolized their hometown’s decline.The 90-plus-minute “Live From Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central” celebrated the city’s refurbished train station, which opens to the public on Friday, six years after F
  
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• Purdue Fort Wayne hosting 2 events for Three Rivers Festival

  07-06-2024 17:24 via wane.com
  
  Video: How Three Rivers Festival is handling constructionFORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - During the last two days of this year's Three Rivers Festival, two popular events will be set up in a new spot.According to Purdue Fort Wayne, Children's Fest and International Village will be on campus July 19-20 rather than Freimann Square.The move was prompted by downtown construction, which is also shifting other areas of the festival like Junk Food Allen and Midway. Construction causes changes for Three River
  
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• Will recreational pot go on sale soon in Ohio? Medical marijuana stores can now apply to sell it

  07-06-2024 17:14 via wane.com
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Recreational pot sales are nearing reality in Ohio.The state Division of Cannabis Control began accepting applications Friday for new dual licenses that will allow existing medical marijuana dispensaries to also sell nonmedical cannabis.Friday was the deadline for making applications available, a provision in a 2023 initiated statute approved overwhelmingly by Ohio voters. Under the measure, Ohioans over 21 were immediately able to legally grow and possess a
  
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• FBI warns of jury duty scam

  07-06-2024 16:36 via wane.com
  
  BERRIEN Co., Mich. (WSBT) - A phone scam is demanding money and threatening jail time in Berrien County, Michigan. This is not unique to Michigan, US Marshals and the FBI are warning the country of some similar scams happening across the nation.The scam in Michigan has been going on for at least two weeks, according to officials at the Berrien County Courthouse. The scam is a phone call from what looks like a local number as whoever is calling uses software to disguise their real number, accordi
  
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• DNR: Body of 5-year-old girl recovered from Wabash River, one charged

  07-06-2024 15:40 via wane.com
  
  *Attached video is from our previous coverage of this incident.VINCENNES, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The body of a 5-year-old girl was recovered from the Wabash River on Thursday in Vincennes and a Vincennes woman is now facing criminal charges, according to the Department of Natural Resources.They said that at 2:40 p.m. on Friday, Knox County Dispatch received a 911 call reporting that a child who had been playing in the Wabash River at Kimmel Park had gone missing. RELATED: Body recovered from W
  
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• "America's Monsters, Superheroes, and Villains" displays 80 years of history through science fiction collectibles

  07-06-2024 14:32 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The best of America's monsters, superheroes, and villains collide together at Science Central's new, temporary exhibition. With collectibles dating back to the end of World War II and modern day toys continuing to rise up, there's something for everyone.This unique collection of pop culture games, toys, and collectible figurines will transport you through 80 years of United States history. However, it's not just about the nostalgia factor. There's a lot to learn about
  
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• Morning headlines Friday, June 7

  07-06-2024 14:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your morning headlines for Friday, June 7.
  
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• WATCH: Teenager uses MMA skills on suspected thief in Indianapolis

  07-06-2024 14:17 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE via STORYFUL) - A teenage gym employee used his mixed martial arts and jiu-jitsu training to take down a man he suspected was trying to break into his car in central Indiana on June 3, according to the gym’s manager.Surveillance footage shows 18-year-old Gavin Archer opening the door of 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Indianapolis and talk to a man outside. A moment later, the man lunges toward Archer who uses his combat skills to bring him to the ground.“Due
  
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• Gusty winds today with sunshine

  07-06-2024 09:50 via wane.com
  
  Gusty winds will be the biggest weather issue through this afternoon. It will stay mild and dry for the most part over the next several days.
  Mild weather this morning with plenty of sunshine it won't be quite as warm with temperatures only in the lower 70s by noon.
  Winds will be gusty this afternoon as we see a change in pressure today. High temperatures will be a little cooler with highs staying in the 70s.
  Look for another mild and cool night as low temperatures drop into the middle 50s by su
  
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• US 33 back open in Churubusco after pursuit, motorcycle crash

  07-06-2024 02:12 via wane.com
  
  CHURUBUSCO, Ind. (WANE) -- A motorcycle crash shut down part of U.S. 33 in Churubusco Thursday evening following a pursuit.
  Whitley County dispatch confirmed with WANE 15 that area police and EMS responded to a crash that happened on U.S. 33 following a police pursuit across county lines.
  Noble County dispatch confirmed that a pursuit began in Noble County. Woman critically injured after being thrown 50 feet from the bumper of a carOfficers at the scene told WANE 15 that at least one person was
  
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• Pursuit, motorcycle crash shuts down US 33 in Churubusco

  07-06-2024 02:12 via wane.com
  
  CHURUBUSCO, Ind. (WANE) -- A motorcycle crash shut down part of U.S. 33 in Churubusco Thursday evening following a pursuit.
  Whitley County dispatch confirmed with WANE 15 that area police and EMS responded to a crash that happened on U.S. 33 following a police pursuit across county lines.
  Noble County dispatch confirmed that a pursuit began in Noble County. Dispatch also toldWANE 15 that a release is expected to be sent out early Friday.Woman critically injured after being thrown 50 feet from th
  
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• Motorcyclist dead after pursuit, crash on US 33 in Churubusco

  07-06-2024 02:12 via wane.com
  
  CHURUBUSCO, Ind. (WANE) -- A man died Thursday when his motorcycle crashed following a pursuit on U.S. 33 in Churubusco.
  Whitley County dispatch initially confirmed with WANE 15 that area police and EMS responded to a crash that happened on U.S. 33 following a police pursuit across county lines.
  Noble County dispatch confirmed the pursuit began in Noble County.In a release Friday from the Noble County Sheriff's Department, police noted the motorcycle had false and fictitious registration. Woman
  
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• Motorcycle crash shuts down US-33 south of Churubusco

  07-06-2024 02:12 via wane.com
  
  CHURUBUSCO, Ind. (WANE) -- A motorcycle crash has shut down part of US-33 just south of Churubusco Thursday evening.
  Whitley County dispatch told WANE 15 that area police, Indiana State Police and EMS are responding to a crash that happened on US-33.Officers at the scene told WANE 15 that at least one was injured in the crash.It is unclear how many vehicles are involved.
  WANE 15 crew saw multiple fire trucks and a heavy police presence on the roadway near the CVS located at 601 S Main Street.US-
  
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• Motorcycle crash shuts down US-33 in Churubusco

  07-06-2024 02:12 via wane.com
  
  CHURUBUSCO, Ind. (WANE) -- A motorcycle crash has shut down part of US-33 just south of Churubusco Thursday evening.
  Whitley County dispatch told WANE 15 that area police, Indiana State Police and EMS are responding to a crash that happened on US-33.Officers at the scene told WANE 15 that at least one was injured in the crash.It is unclear how many vehicles are involved.
  WANE 15 crew saw multiple fire trucks and a heavy police presence on the roadway near the CVS located at 601 S Main Street.US-
  
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• Crash shuts down US-33 south of Churubusco

  07-06-2024 02:12 via wane.com
  
  CHURUBUSCO, Ind. (WANE) -- A crash has shut down part of US-33 just south of Churubusco Thursday evening.
  Whitley County dispatch told WANE 15 that area police and EMS are responding to a crash that happened on US-33. It is unclear how many are involved and whether there are any injuries at this time.
  US-33 is shut down at County Road 375 for the next couple of hours as crews investigate the crash. INDOT Traffic maps show heavy backups on US-33 in both southbound and northbound lanes. Those trav
  
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