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• The Latest: Trump budget envisions cuts totaling $1.7T

  22-05-2017 10:02 via wane.com
  
   
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s budget plan envisions cuts totaling $1.7 trillion over 10 years in so-called mandatory programs.
  People familiar with the plan say that includes cuts to pensions for federal workers and higher contributions toward those pension benefits. Also targeted for cuts are refundable tax credits paid to the working poor.
  Those familiar with the plan are not authorized to discuss it by name and request anonymity.
  The budget expected to be roll
  
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• Chips and noodles for fentanyl: 2 Allen County Jail inmates charged in overdose death of a fellow inmate

  04-05-2024 22:20 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- Authorities charged two men each with a Level 1 Felony in the death of an Allen County Jail inmate in February of this year.According to a probable cause filed with the Allen County Courts, Brian Boggs and Taylor Hunt are both being charged with Dealing with a Controlled Substance Resulting in Death, a Level 1 Felony.
  Photo of Taylor Hunt courtesy of the Allen County Sheriff's Department.Photo of Brian Boggs courtesy of the Allen County Sheriff's Department.
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• Fort Wayne Police Department investigates shooting at Glenbrook Square Mall

  04-05-2024 20:57 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a shooting at the Glenbrook Square Mall Saturday afternoon.Dispatch confirmed with WANE 15 that the FWPD is investigating a shooting that occurred just after 2:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon.A WANE 15 crew member is at the scene and will provide updates as they become available.
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• 1 dead after SUV left roadway striking a tree

  04-05-2024 20:10 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- One is dead after a car left the roadway striking a tree Saturday morning.
  According to a press release from the Allen County Sheriff's Department, at approximately 9:18 a.m. officers for the Allen County Sheriff's Department were called out to the area of U.S. 33, south of Felger Road. The calls were in response to a single-vehicle crash with injuries.When officers arrived on scene they found an SUV had left the road for unknown reasons and struck a tree, according
  
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• The Deck sets opening day for 2024 season

  04-05-2024 19:42 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A summer favorite is set to return in just over a week, marking the beginning of downtown Fort Wayne's summer fun.
  Saturday a source at the Deck, a part of Don Hall's restaurants, confirmed that they will be opening for their 2024 season May 14, with weather permitting.
  Located along the St. Marys River by Headwaters Park, The Deck offers a variety of food along with a full bar in an outdoor setting.The Deck teased their upcoming summer season earlier this ye
  
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• 'Total loss'; Ohio animal rescue hopes to rebuild after devastating fire

  04-05-2024 18:27 via wane.com
  
  PAULDING COUNTY, Ohio (WANE) -- An Ohio animal rescue is forced to rebuild after a devastating fire early Saturday morning.JAR, or Justice Animal Rescue, located in Grover Hills, Ohio suffered a devastating loss Saturday morning when they woke up to find their rescue facility in flames.
  According to a Facebook post from JAR, Justice Animal Rescue, at 4:45 a.m. Saturday, owners called 911 when they woke up to find the rescue in flames. "Unfortunately by the time the fire department arrived on sce
  
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• Scattered clouds with a slight rain chance

  04-05-2024 17:12 via wane.com
  
  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!There'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 the scattered nature of the rain over th
  
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• Few clouds with a slight rain chance

  04-05-2024 17:12 via wane.com
  
  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
  
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• DORA approved by the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission for Electric Works

  04-05-2024 17:07 via wane.com
  
  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
  
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• Beer and Brews: Get both at 'Pints en Pointe'

  04-05-2024 16:30 via wane.com
  
  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?

  04-05-2024 15:43 via wane.com
  
  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
  
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• Sunshine creates a cool, pleasant morning

  04-05-2024 15:31 via wane.com
  
  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
  
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• Black Pine Animal Sanctuary opens for the season!

  04-05-2024 14:37 via wane.com
  
  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
  
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• One dead after car strikes AEP work vehicle

  04-05-2024 11:08 via wane.com
  
  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

  04-05-2024 11:08 via wane.com
  
  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
  
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• Mild and quiet with early sunshine

  04-05-2024 10:07 via wane.com
  
  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
  
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• Unlicensed 15-year-old leads ISP in chase ending in critical crash

  04-05-2024 08:38 via wane.com
  
  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
  
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• Coliseum shut down following crash with injuries

  04-05-2024 08:38 via wane.com
  
  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
  
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• At least 1 critically injured following Coliseum Blvd. crash

  04-05-2024 08:38 via wane.com
  
  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
  
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• 1 in critical condition in crash after police chase on Coliseum Boulevard

  04-05-2024 08:38 via wane.com
  
  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
  
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• 1 in critical condition in crash after police chase ends on E. Coliseum Boulevard

  04-05-2024 08:38 via wane.com
  
  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
  
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• WATCH: How does DORA work?

  04-05-2024 05:13 via wane.com
  
  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
  
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• 2 injured in crash near Ivan Lebamoff Reservoir Park

  04-05-2024 04:57 via wane.com
  
  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
  
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• 2 in critical condition after crash near Ivan Lebamoff Reservoir Park

  04-05-2024 04:57 via wane.com
  
  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
  
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• Curb appeal program shut down due to popularity

  04-05-2024 01:49 via wane.com
  
  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
  
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• LOOK: Semi truck catches fire on Lower Huntington Road

  04-05-2024 00:41 via wane.com
  
  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
  
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• Experts suggest homeowners appeal if property tax assessments are too high

  03-05-2024 23:35 via wane.com
  
  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
  
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• Crash stalls traffic on I-469 near Maplecrest Road exit

  03-05-2024 23:05 via wane.com
  
  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.
  
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• 1 person in critical condition after crash on US 24 near I-469

  03-05-2024 22:56 via wane.com
  
  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
  
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• 1 person dead in crash on US 24 near I-469

  03-05-2024 22:56 via wane.com
  
  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
  
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