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• 15 Finds Out: How much does Fort Wayne make on parking citations? And where does the money go?

  14-05-2024 00:52 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)— On average, the city of Fort Wayne brings in about $900,000 in parking citations per year. The most common violations are parking in fire lanes, in front of fire hydrants, parking in the opposite direction, ignoring signs posted, and meter violations.Meter violations only make up a portion of the revenue from citations, but the money collected from meters themselves averages more than $400,000 per year. There is a law that requires that money to be used a certain w
  
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• Tracking scattered Tuesday rain

  14-05-2024 05:10 via wane.com
  
  A slight chance of scattered rain/storms remains throughout the day Tuesday. Even then, when the rain chance is higher, the rain will remain scattered and there will be a number of times when it's not raining during the day. For most locations, rainfall amounts will be light, less than a quarter of an inch. Some isolated areas may pick up heavier amounts, if pockets of heavy rain develop or multiple rounds of heavier rain track over the same location.The scattered rainfall totals will not be ve
  
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• Canadian wildfire smoke returns to the United States - should we be concerned?

  14-05-2024 03:56 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - It is back again... Canadian wildfire smoke has returned to some northern states this week. Air quality alerts have been posted for parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa on Monday, as the smoke causes unhealthy air quality in these areas. Canadian wildfire smoke chokes Upper Midwest for second straight yearPoor air quality was a big story locally last summer, with very unhealthy conditions being observed at times, as a result of many big wildfires in Canada. For a ref
  
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• Neighbors in uproar over proposed amendment in written agreement for St. Joe development

  14-05-2024 03:44 via wane.com
  
  Video above shows the initial proposal for the development by Triple J Properties.
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Neighbors arrived in uproar at the City Planning Commission public hearing Monday night, with hopes to put an end to development off St. Joe Road.
  Monday night, many residents of the neighborhood next to the proposed development, located in the 7400 block of St. Joe Road, gathered to speak on the issues they had with the proposed development.
  Many spoke that they feared traffic increases
  
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• Indiana Truck driver accused of intentionally killing Utah officer had been holding a woman against her will

  14-05-2024 02:13 via wane.com
  
  A truck driver accused of intentionally killing a police officer during a traffic stop on a Utah highway had been holding a woman against her will inside the cab of his truck, new court documents reveal.Michael Aaron Jayne, 42, is accused of driving his rig into Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser, who died at the scene on May 5, while the officer was helping a woman who had escaped from the sleeper section of Jayne's semitrailer. Friends, family, fellow officers and state officials hono
  
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• 'Tacos are Mexican-style sandwiches': Local judge clears path for new Famous Taco

  14-05-2024 01:05 via wane.com
  
  Video shows the judge's initial ruling asking the Fort Wayne Plan Commission to reconsider.FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - An Allen Superior Court judge's ruling that "tacos and burritos are Mexican-style sandwiches" in a civil case Monday may have opened the door for a second Famous Taco location to finally open on Fort Wayne's southwest side.
  And Judge Craig Bobay's opinion may also put an end to a years-long battle between restauranteur Martin Quintana and the Allen County Plan Commission over what
  
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• How hot can it get in the month of May?

  14-05-2024 01:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - We returned back up to the 80s on Monday for the first time since May 2nd! It was a toasty one for your afternoon plans. Mother’s Day 2024 brought above average warmth and plenty of sunshineMonday's warmth comes after a short return to below average to near average temperatures. We still remain plenty above average for the month though, thanks to plenty of warm nights.Through May 13th, here's a look at our May temperature calendar.
  We now stand at three days in th
  
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• 1 dead, 9 hospitalized in charter bus crash on I-74 eastbound near Shelbyville

  13-05-2024 23:51 via wane.com
  
  SHELBY COUNTY, Ind. — One person was killed and nine were hospitalized after a crash Monday involving a charter bus and a van on Interstate 74 eastbound near Shelbyville.Shelby County Sheriff's Dept. Maj. Chris Holder confirmed Monday afternoon that deputies were working a crash on I-74 EB near mile marker 112, which is just south of the Shelbyville Municipal Airport.According to Maj. Holder, the crash involved a charter bus from Missouri and a van. It was later confirmed by officials that
  
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• Suspect who shot officer during traffic stop at Anderson gas station also shot himself, prosecutor says

  13-05-2024 23:50 via wane.com
  
  ANDERSON, Ind. — The man accused of shooting a Pendleton police officer last week during a traffic stop at an Anderson gas station also reportedly shot himself during the altercation.The Madison County Prosecutor's Office announced Monday that officials have determined that the May 7 officer-involved shooting was legally justified. While no bodycam footage was provided, officials gave more details on the incident and photos from the scene.According to MCPO, Pendleton Police Officer Jerry B
  
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• Playing cards in jails helping move cold cases forward for Fort Wayne Police

  13-05-2024 23:36 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Last year, the Fort Wayne Police Department introduced the first edition of playing cards into local jails that feature profiles of homicide cold case victims and missing person cases.Nearly a year later, Detective Brian Martin says the cards are working.Martin is a homicide detective who oversees the FWPD's cold cases. He told WANE 15 since the introduction of the cards, he's done at least 100, if not more, interviews that resulted in information provided after an inm
  
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• Ohio adult-use marijuana sales approved as part of 2023 ballot measure could begin by mid-June

  13-05-2024 22:59 via wane.com
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Recreational marijuana could be available for sale in Ohio by mid-June after new licensing rules for dispensaries cleared a key legislative hurdle Monday.Adult-use sales have been in limbo in the state since December, when an initiated statute approved by voters went into effect. Ohioans over 21 were immediately able to legally grow and possess cannabis at home, but they had nowhere to legally buy it — prompting concern by Gov. Mike DeWine and som
  
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• Allen County Jail Chaplaincy to host gala, further mission of helping inmates

  13-05-2024 22:37 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Allen County Jail Chaplaincy will host a gala Tuesday night at the Mirro Center to help the organization's mission of assisting inmates at the Allen County Jail with spiritual support and holistic guidance.Founded in 1997, the Allen County Jail Chaplaincy is a nonprofit organization sponsored by a variety of Allen County churches and businesses while partnering with the Allen County Jail.Although the organization has a primary focus on faith, Executive Director and
  
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• Scattered rain in some spots tonight, more rain chances tomorrow

  13-05-2024 22:35 via wane.com
  
  This week is off to a warm start with our afternoon highs reaching around 80°. This warmth leads into a pleasant evening as temps gradually fall.A slight chance of scattered rain/storms exists throughout the night and increases tomorrow. Even then, when the rain chance is higher, the rain will remain scattered and there will be a number of times when it's not raining during the day.Showers will be possible before daybreak on TuesdayLow temperatures tonight drop into the upper 50s and highs t
  
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• No plea deal for man accused in state trooper's killing; trial set for June

  13-05-2024 21:51 via wane.com
  
  In this video from May 7, 2024, Terry Sands walks out of the DeKalb County Courthouse.DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - A man accused of murder in the 2023 death of an Indiana State Trooper is going to trial in June following a hearing Monday.In DeKalb Superior Court, Terry Dewaine Sands II acknowledged time was up to agree to a plea deal. Now, the case has to go to trial, which has been set to start June 20 in Wabash County.Sands is accused of driving recklessly on Interstate 69 in March of last yea
  
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• Two suspects in custody after shooting near Weisser Park

  13-05-2024 20:18 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - One victim is in non-life threatening condition and two suspects are in custody following a shooting Monday afternoon near Weisser Park.Dispatch confirmed Fort Wayne Police began investigating a shooting at Smith and Colerick streets around 2 p.m. One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, dispatch said.According to Public Information Officer Jeremy Webb with FWPD, officers responded to the area of Coleric and Smith Streets. Officers swept the area, get
  
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• Police investigate shooting near Weisser Park

  13-05-2024 20:18 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Fort Wayne Police are investigating a shooting Monday afternoon near Weisser Park.While details are scarce, dispatch confirmed there was a shooting at Smith and Colerick streets around 2 p.m. Any injuries have not yet been confirmed.Weisser Park Elementary School is on lockout due to the investigation.WANE 15 has a crew on the way to the scene to learn more.
  
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• 2 suspects in custody after shooting near Weisser Park

  13-05-2024 20:18 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - One victim is in critical condition but stable and two suspects are in custody following a shooting Monday afternoon near Weisser Park.Dispatch confirmed Fort Wayne Police began investigating a shooting at Smith and Colerick streets around 2 p.m. One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, dispatch said.According to Public Information Officer Jeremy Webb with FWPD, officers responded to the scene and swept the area, getting information about two potentia
  
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• 1 in serious condition after shooting near Weisser Park

  13-05-2024 20:18 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - One victim had serious injuries in a shooting Monday afternoon near Weisser Park.Dispatch confirmed Fort Wayne Police began investigating a shooting at Smith and Colerick streets around 2 p.m. One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, dispatch said.Weisser Park Elementary School was on lockout due to the investigation, meaning all the doors were locked so everyone inside was secure. The lockout was cleared by 2:50 p.m., FWCS confirmed.Any other details
  
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• Coroner identifies victim in fatal crash on Lima and Till roads

  13-05-2024 19:39 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Allen County Coroner's Office has identified the victim from Saturday night's crash on Lima and Till roads.The coroner identified the victim as 45-year-old Fabian Joseph Garlitz of Fort Wayne.
  Map showing the area of the intersection of Lima and West Till Roads in Fort Wayne
  The crash happened shortly after 10 p.m. on Saturday, when police said a Dodge Durango was traveling southbound on Lima Road at a high speed and ran a red light, hitting a Ford Flex w
  
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• FWFD responds to house fire on southeast side

  13-05-2024 18:46 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) is investigating a single-story house fire on the city's southeast side.According to a press release, FWFD responded to 3632 Logan Avenue around 10:24 a.m. for a house fire. Upon arrival, they found fire showings from several areas of the house, including the attic space.
  The release says the house has heavy fire, water, and smoke damage. It is unclear if the smoke detector was working. The fire did extend heat damage to the n
  
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• Smoke from Canadian wildfires bringing ‘unhealthy’ air to US cities: Where is it worst?

  13-05-2024 18:34 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Canadian wildfires are contributing to worsening air quality in dozens of U.S. cities and towns this week, officials say, with states along the northern border currently experiencing the brunt of the pollution.Parts of the upper Midwest and westward toward the Rockies, including Iowa, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, are seeing the worst dips in air quality Monday morning, according to the EPA-affiliated U.S. Air Quality Index (AQI). The unhealthiest air, howe
  
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• What to stream this week: Billie Eilish and Zayn Malik albums, 'Bridgerton,' and 'American Fiction'

  13-05-2024 18:02 via wane.com
  
  Billie Eilish’s third studio album, “Hit Me Hard and Soft” and the return of “Bridgerton” are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you.Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: Zayn Malik releases a new album, the video game Homeworld returns after more than 20 years and Cord Jefferson’s Oscar-winning “American Fiction” lands on Pri
  
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• GasBuddy predicts what will happen to prices at the pump before Memorial Day

  13-05-2024 17:56 via wane.com
  
  (GasBuddy) For the third consecutive week, the nation’s average price of gasoline has dropped, falling 3.2 cents from a week ago to $3.58 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy® data compiled from more than 12 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is down 3.7 cents from a month ago but is 6.1 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 4.6 cents in the last week and sta
  
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• Indianapolis 500 practice and qualifying schedule

  13-05-2024 16:26 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS – The Greatest Spectacle in Racing is just around the corner, and that means plenty of activity is planned this week at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.Drivers are scheduled to hit the track for practice starting on Tuesday, May 14. Practice will continue daily through qualifying on Saturday and Sunday.Here’s a look at the schedule (times subject to change):Tuesday, May 14
  Gates open: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Practice: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.Practice: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  Wednesday, May 15
  
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• Pioneer Water issues boil advisory for Leo-Cedarville customers

  13-05-2024 15:18 via wane.com
  
  LEO, Ind. (WANE) - Some Leo-Cedarville residents started the week without water, leading the local provider to issue a boil advisory.Pioneer Water said Monday morning its customers began experiencing low to no water pressure around 7:30 a.m., and while water has since been restored, all of its customers are on a boil advisory until further notice.The business estimated the advisory would be lifted by the end of the day Tuesday."We are aware of the situation and have technicians working to r
  
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• Cutting it close: Fort Wayne's tall grass/weed program returns

  13-05-2024 14:54 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The City of Fort Wayne will begin enforcing its tall grass/weed program today, Monday, May 13.The program allows residents to report grass and weeds over nine inches. This is enforced through the Neighborhood Code Compliance.
  The public can report possible violations by calling 311 or 260-427-8311. Individuals reporting a violation must provide the property's street address."Tall grass on one property can negatively affect an entire neighborhood," said Chris
  
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• Small, well-built Chinese EV called the Seagull poses a big threat to the US auto industry

  13-05-2024 13:14 via wane.com
  
  LIVONIA, Mich. (AP) — A tiny, low-priced electric car called the Seagull has American automakers and politicians trembling.The car, launched last year by Chinese automaker BYD, sells for around $12,000 in China, but drives well and is put together with craftsmanship that rivals U.S.-made electric vehicles that cost three times as much. A shorter-range version costs under $10,000.Tariffs on imported Chinese vehicles probably will keep the Seagull away from America’s shores for now, an
  
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• Someone bought a Powerball ticket in Fort Wayne worth $50,000

  13-05-2024 12:53 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Fort Wayne for this past Saturday's drawing.According to the Hoosier Lottery, the ticket matched four out of five numbers and the Powerball. The ticket was purchased at the Lassus Handy Dandy located at 3220 North Anthony.
  The winning Powerball numbers for Saturday, May 11, were: 3-6-39-49-67 with the Powerball of 21. The ticket holder should ensure their ticket is in a secure place, consider meeting with a financial advisor and
  
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• Botanical Conservatory entryway is an urban oasis

  13-05-2024 10:28 via wane.com
  
  In the heart of downtown Fort Wayne you'll find an urban oasis at the busy corner of West Jefferson Boulevard and Calhoun Street.A few years ago, the City of Fort Wayne made a concentrated effort to beautify the entry area leading up to the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory. Chad Shaw, Superintendent of Planning, Development and Botanical Conservatory, spearheaded a Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation effort to make the space more accessible and enjoyable to visitors to the conservatory and
  
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• Canterbury High School Art Club hosts 3rd annual art auction for Hope's Harbor

  13-05-2024 10:04 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - For a third year, members of Canterbury High School's Art Club are hosting an online art auction to benefit Hope's Harbor. The non-profit organization provides meals and housing for families whose children are hospitalized.This year'sArt for Hope auction runs from May 13-17. More than a dozen pieces being auctioned off were donated by students and local artists and represent a range of artistic mediums.Canterbury senior Amri Gussenhoven has been the driving force behind
  
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