05-08-2024 20:54 via wane.com
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (WDCW) – A 5-year-old boy has died and another child was injured after a bounce house flew into the air and crashed onto a field during a baseball game in Maryland on Friday night.
At about 9:20 p.m. on Aug. 2, 911 operators received a call from the Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, Maryland, saying that a bounce house was carried airborne by a wind gust while kids were inside.At the time of the incident, the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs baseball team was playing a
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IFD: Man barricaded himself inside burning home on near west side of Indianapolis
11-08-2024 14:26 via wane.com
INDIANAPOLIS — A man barricaded himself in a burning home on the near west side of Indianapolis Saturday evening.Per the Indianapolis Fire Department, crews were first dispatched to the 1100 block of Mount Street after they received a notification from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department around 5:50 p.m.IMPD units were dispatched to the scene on a report of a domestic disturbance. When officers arrived, they relayed information about a residence fire in the area to IFD.Photos c
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Crews investigating 'suspicious' fires in Kokomo
11-08-2024 14:22 via wane.com
KOKOMO, Ind. — The Kokomo Fire Department is investigating a series of "suspicious" fires that broke out early Saturday morning.Per a Kokomo Fire Department spokesperson, crews responded to five different fires in a four-block radius. Five vehicles, one garage and a home were damaged by the blazes.The first incident crews were called to investigate was a car fire in the 400 block of West Mulberry Street. That fire was reported at 1:52 a.m.Over the next hour and five minutes, firefighters r
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American gymnast Jordan Chiles must return bronze medal after court mandates score change, IOC says
11-08-2024 11:15 via wane.com
PARIS (AP) — American gymnast Jordan Chiles must return the bronze medal she won in the Paris Olympics floor exercise after sport's highest court voided an on-floor appeal by Chiles' coach that vaulted Chiles to third, the International Olympic Committee confirmed Sunday.
The IOC announced early Sunday it was reallocating the bronze from last Monday's women's floor final to Romanian Ana Barbosu after the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) said Saturday night it would respect the cou
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More cool and comfortable weather to wrap up the weekend
11-08-2024 04:30 via wane.com
This weekend has been a great treat so far. Cool, dry air will remain in place for the day, setting us up for another wonderful time to enjoy being outside.Look for mostly clear skies to be in place early Sunday morning. Temperatures are down into the low-to-mid 50s, so you may want to have a light jacket handy if you're heading out somewhere early this morning. You can also open up those windows and give your air conditioner a break all day today! Temperatures climb through the 60s this morning
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Beautiful August weather to end the weekend
11-08-2024 04:30 via wane.com
What a beautiful start to the weekend we experienced across the area! Cool, refreshing air is filtering into our area out of Canada and we're set to continue seeing the great weather into our Sunday...Look for mostly clear skies to be in place early Sunday morning. Temperatures will drop down into the low-to-mid 50s by daybreak Sunday, so you may even want a light jacket as you head out the door early in the morning. You can also open up those windows and give your air conditioner a break!Temper
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Former MLB greats shine at Parkview Field for Home Run Derby X
11-08-2024 04:17 via wane.com
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Parkview Field had a major league feel on Saturday with MLB's Home Run Derby X kicking off it's 2024 tour in Fort Wayne.
Team Tenderloins - led by Yankees World Series champion Nick Swisher - took home the team title after an action-packed night.Saturday's showcase featured former MLB greats, women's stars in baseball and softball, along with local standouts. 2016 Cubs World Series champions Jake Arrieta and Dexter Fowler, two-time MLB All-Star Carlos Gómez and S
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Gorgeous August weekend continues
10-08-2024 23:15 via wane.com
What a beautiful start to the weekend we are experiencing across the area! Cool, refreshing air is filtering into our area out of Canada and we're set to continue on the great weather into our Sunday.Look for partly cloudy skies to be in place this evening into tonight. The weather will be perfect for your outdoor plans. Temperatures will drop down into the low-to-mid 50s by daybreak Sunday, so you may even want a light jacket as you head out the door early in the morning.Skies will be partly cl
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Celine Dion: Trump campaign can't use 'My Heart Will Go On'
10-08-2024 23:11 via wane.com
(NewsNation) — Celine Dion’s managers and her record label say the campaign of former President Donald Trump did not have permission to use a video of Dion singing “My Heart Will Go On” at a Friday Trump rally in Montana.“In no way is this use authorized and Celine Dion does not endorse this or any similar use,” said the statement on Dion’s X account. “…And really, THAT song?” capped the post.
Media outlets were also quick to note the
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Disney thrills fans at D23 with 'Incredibles 3' announcement, footage from 'Moana 2'
10-08-2024 21:04 via wane.com
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Disney teased upcoming its movies and television series including “Moana 2” in a rousing showcase featuring sneak peaks, live performances and surprise appearances from actors including Dwayne Johnson, Zoe Saldaña and Jude Law.
Fans at Disney’s D23 convention welcomed CEO Bob Iger with a standing ovation Friday at the top of the showcase. “The world needs to be entertained maybe even more so now than ever before and we take that respons
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Romanian gymnast could replace Jordan Chiles as bronze medalist in floor exercise after court ruling
10-08-2024 20:34 via wane.com
PARIS (AP) — The Court of Arbitration for Sportvoided the inquirythat led toOlympicbronze on the floor exercise for American gymnastJordan Chiles, opening the door for Romania's Ana Barbosu to replace Chiles as bronze medalist.CAS ruled Saturday that the appeal by U.S. coach Cecile Landi to have .1 added to Chiles' score that vaulted Chiles from fifth to third came outside the 1-minute window allowed by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG).CAS wrote i
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Huntertown Heritage Days Parade 2024
10-08-2024 20:16 via wane.com
HUNTERTOWN, Ind. (WANE) —Hundreds of candy was thrown to spectators from floats at the Huntertown Heritage Days Parade on Saturday.The parade includes many vehicles and displays from local schools, businesses and first responders.
Huntertown residents Thomas and Paige Kale said they missed last years parade due to the birth of their son. This year, the family said they were excited to go to the Foam Party together and to enjoy the parade from the comfort of their driveway."Just looki
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USWNT wins its fifth Olympic gold medal in women's soccer with a 1-0 victory over Brazil in final
10-08-2024 19:34 via wane.com
PARIS (AP) — The U.S. women's soccer team won its fifth Olympic gold medal by beating Brazil 1-0 on Mallory Swanson’s early second-half goal in the tournament final Saturday at theParis Games.The Americans, who hadn't won gold since the 2012 London Olympics, closed out an undefeated run to the title in their first international campaign under new coach Emma Hayes.Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher preserved the win with a one-handed save on Adriana’s header in stoppage time at Parc
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Snider's Brandon Logan flips commitment to Notre Dame football, baseball
10-08-2024 19:31 via wane.com
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Snider senior Brandon Logan is getting a chance to double dip with one of the most renowned institutions in college athletics.A day after announcing his de-commitment from Vanderbilt baseball, Logan announced Saturday afternoon that he will play football and baseball at the University of Notre Dame.In baseball, Logan slashed .441/.581/.661 in his junior season with the Panthers. The outfielder also flashed his athleticism several times on defense.In football, Logan emer
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Fortlandia Brewing Company celebrates 5 years
10-08-2024 17:07 via wane.com
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Fort Wayne's only Nanobrewery is celebrating a milestone this weekend. Fortlandia Brewing Company is bringing in its 5th anniversary with a party Saturday!Ken Daly with the Fortlandia Brewing Company stopped by WANE 15 to talk about what the business has to offer, and what will be available at the 5th year celebration party. You can see that in the interview above.Fortlandia's 5th Anniversary Party will be held Saturday from noon to midnight located at 1010 Spring St. T
The 21st Annual Brad Miller Gala features live performance painter
10-08-2024 17:03 via wane.com
FORT WAYNE, (Ind.) - The 21st annual Brad Miller Gala and Auction will take over the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum next weekend. It benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana (BBBSNEI).
World-renowned performance painter David Garibaldi will perform during the event, auction off his paintings, and donate all of the proceeds to BBBSNEI.
Lexi Denning with BBBSNEI stopped by WANE 15 to share more about what guests can expect at the Gala. You can see that in the interview above.
The
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Reddit users reveal the illegal things they do 'on a regular basis'
10-08-2024 16:28 via wane.com
(NEXSTAR) – A recent discussion on Reddit has revealed the many crimes some of its users commit “on a regular basis,” presumably as opposed to the crimes they reserve for special occasions.The subreddit, posted by a Redditor who goes by Central_Power_Unit, has prompted thousands of responses within just a few weeks, with users detailing everything from their preferred petty crimes to more cunning criminal cons.In some cases, users claimed they were completely ignorant of the il
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Chicago brewpub cited for serving cicada-infused Malört shots
10-08-2024 16:13 via wane.com
LOMBARD, Ill. (WGN) — A suburban Chicago brewpub was recently fined and given an "education" in connection with cicada-infused Malört being served to celebrate the emergence of two broods of periodical cicadas in Illinois.Noon Whistle Brewing co-founder Mike Condon confirmed to Nexstar's WGN that there was a citation from the Illinois Liquor Control Commission but wrote that he preferred to keep details internal."We complied and paid the fine to avoid any further issue," Condon wrote.
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YLNI Farmers Market named one of the best for 3rd time
10-08-2024 15:18 via wane.com
*The video above is from when YLNI opened its market for the 2024 summer season.FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Young Leaders of Indiana (YLNI) Farmers Market at Barr Street once again took top honors as one of the best in the state.
For three years in a row, the American Farmland Trust and the Farmers Market Coalition placed the market 1st in Indiana for the 2024 America's Farmers Market Celebration.YLNI named #1 farmers market in Indiana for second yearYLNI is an organization whose mission is t
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Teaching Tomorrow's Teachers
10-08-2024 13:00 via wane.com
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) –Local universities are using research-backed pedagogical approaches in order to equip tomorrow's educators with the best tools for both learning and handling conflict in the classroom.There is more research than ever before on how children learn and develop. Wane 15 spoke with Division Director of the Division of Teacher Education at the University of Saint Francis, Ph.d Juanita Oberley and Purdue University Chair of the Department of Education, Brad Oliver a
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FWPD investigates shooting on Fort Wayne's southeast side
10-08-2024 12:02 via wane.com
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a shooting on Fort Wayne's southeast side.Fort Wayne Dispatch confirmed to WANE 15 that police are investigating a shooting on the 2500 block of Gay St. It's unknown how many people are involved, or if anyone is severely hurt at this time.
WANE 15 has a crew member at the scene. This is a developing story. We will provide all updates as we learn more.
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Best weekend weather of the summer
10-08-2024 11:04 via wane.com
Cooler, less humid air is blowing in from the northwest our of Canada, and it continues through today and into Sunday. You might want to grab a light jacket this morning as mostly clear skies have cooled us into the mid-50s.
Our average high temperatures at this point in August are in the low 80s. We'll see high temperatures in the mid-70s this weekend. This weekend may certainly be the best weekend of the summer to enjoy being outside.Temperatures climb, but only into the lower 70s. Lots of sun
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Best weather weekend of the summer
10-08-2024 11:04 via wane.com
Cooler, less humid air is blowing in from the northwest our of Canada, and it continues through today and into Sunday. You might want to grab a light jacket this morning as mostly clear skies have cooled us into the mid-50s.
Our average high temperatures at this point in August are in the low 80s. We'll see high temperatures in the mid-70s this weekend. This weekend may certainly be the best weekend of the summer to enjoy being outside.High pressure is the main influence on our weather pattern o
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Sweetwater rocks out with GuitarFest
10-08-2024 10:35 via wane.com
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) —The first ever GuitarFest is Saturday with guest artists, guitar customization and open access to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Guitar Display.GuitarFest, a spin-off of DrumFest, is the first of it's kind that Sweetwater has organized.The free event will allow visitors to meet several 'Guitar Heros' and have them sign attendees' complimentary guitar pick. Guitars the artsists use to perform are available for sale as well.Visitors have access to the Rock and
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Disney shows fans 'Moana 2' footage, reveals 'Toy Story 5' and 'Incredibles 3' are also coming
10-08-2024 07:05 via wane.com
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Disney teased upcoming its movies and television series including “Moana 2” in a rousing showcase featuring sneak peaks, live performances and surprise appearances from actors including Dwayne Johnson, Zoe Saldaña and Jude Law.
Fans at Disney’s D23 convention welcomed CEO Bob Iger with a standing ovation Friday at the top of the showcase. “The world needs to be entertained maybe even more so now than ever before and we take that respons
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Balloon launch remembers murder victim on the four-year anniversary
10-08-2024 05:05 via wane.com
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Loved ones of 19-year-old murder victim, Angel May Carter, met for a ceremonial balloon release Friday, four years after she was killed.
Carter was shot and killed August 9, 2020.
On Friday, family and friends adorned her gravesite with flowers and released balloons after recalling fond memories of her."I miss my daughter I miss my best friend," said Carter's mother Dawn Hipshire. "I can't go over to her place I can't hug her. I can't talk to her on the phone anym
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How to watch the Perseid meteor shower early next week
10-08-2024 04:30 via wane.com
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) and FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Perseid meteor shower is a weeks-long, fireball-filled event that happens annually.
This year, the meteor shower's peak will take place on Sunday night into Monday morning.If you want to catch a glimpse, there are a few things you should know if you plan to get the best possible view.The Perseid meteor shower is seen over the Ulanbum grassland in Chifeng city, Inner Mongolia, China, August 14, 2023. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty
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Downtown Live! wraps up for the season
10-08-2024 03:07 via wane.com
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Another season of the Downtown Live! Summer Concert Series wrapped up Friday. While it was a breezy night, the weather was beautiful for the last concert of the year in Fort Wayne!The Todd Harrold Band performed to conclude the season that began back in late May. The concerts were held at the PNC Plaza this year, which is located next to Sweets on Main and down the street from Coney Island.Downtown Live! returns at PNC PlazaAttendees enjoyed free music, along with enter
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Man faces sexual battery charge, accused of groping woman at Fort Wayne business
09-08-2024 23:30 via wane.com
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A man faces a felony sexual battery charge Friday after reportedly groping a woman at a Fort Wayne business, according to police.According to the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD), a woman visited a business in the 5200 block of Calhoun Street Friday afternoon when a man, identified by police as 37-year-old Mae Ra Hin, allegedly walked up being her and grabbed her chest and other areas multiple times.Police arrested Hin and transported him to the Allen County Jail. H
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VERDICT: Jury finds man guilty of killing brother-in-law
09-08-2024 23:29 via wane.com
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - It took jurors roughly four hours Friday to find a Fort Wayne man guilty of murder in connection with the killing of his brother-in-law, who was gunned down in an alley off of Lenox Avenue last year.
James Saylor, 34, now faces up to 85 years in prison.
Saylor is one of two people connected to the deaths of his brother-in-law and his sister, Vanessa Brabson, who was found dead in a vacant lot near Bloomingdale Park days before her husband was killed, according to court
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