Driver dead after single-vehicle rollover crash in Grant County - Fort Wayne news - NewsLocker (2024)

GRANT COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — A Marion man is dead after a single-vehicle crash ejected him from the vehicle.Grant County Sherriff Department responded to a single-vehicle crash around 2 p.m. Saturday, June 1 in the 3400 block of County Road 300 West.A 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe was found in a field off the roadway on its top, according to a release. The driver, 58-year-old Christopher Hisey was found ejected from the vehicle.Man arrested after four-hour standoff with FWPD and SWATHisey succumbed

Officials dedicate 'Soundwalk' art and music experience in downtown Fort Wayne

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- City officials and the Fort Wayne Public Art Commission dedicated the Downtown Public Art Trail SoundWalk Tuesday, the city announced in a press release.The SoundWalk consists of a public art trail directed by music from local musicians. Narration describing each art piece's story can be accessed through the SoundWalk mobile app via QR codes at each station. The music corresponding to each art piece changes based on the time and weather as well.The dedication was held

Rep. Jim Banks presses WNBA over 'attack' on Caitlin Clark

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Congressman Jim Banks (R, IN-3) sent the WNBA a letter Tuesday to ask how the league will curb "excessive physical targeting of specific players," namely Indiana Fever rookie sensation Caitlin Clark.The GOP Senate nominee referenced a foul on Clark by Chennedy Carter, which happened Saturday in a game against the Chicago Sky. Banks called it an "excessive attack" that was also cheered and supported by Sky teammate Angel Reese."Indiana is a basketball state. We don&rsqu

Ohio looks to cap property taxes

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WBNS) - The second round of property tax payments in Franklin County, Ohio are due in a little more than two weeks. The line at the county treasurer's office is full of people shelling out the dollars."The way inflation is going up, it just narrows everything down until you just live. That's about it," said James Jenkins of Grove City.Jenkins is a disabled veteran on a fixed income. Cutting the check for his property taxes hurts more and more."My actual tax with all of the deduct

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'Promising' research moves forward for bird flu vaccine

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (CBS NEWS) - For the first time, bird flu has caused respiratory symptoms in one of three infected dairy workers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. With concerns growing about avian flu spreading, there's renewed focus on a vaccine and there's promising research.Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania are working on a new bird flu vaccine."It mounts a very good or elicits a very good immune response," said Dr. Scott Hensley with the university.Dr

Scholarship established in honor of Columbia City native

WHITLEY COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- A year after Eli Michel's death while climbing Mount Denali, his parents Rick and Dawn will honor his memory with a scholarship, The Community Foundation of Whitley County announced in a press release Tuesday.In an effort to commemorate Michel's character, accomplishments, and memory and to continue his quest to inspire people to partake in outdoor adventure, they have created the Eli B. Michel neverlostneverlate Wilderness Scholarship.The scholarship, administered

Police, SWAT investigating in Auburn neighborhood

AUBURN, Ind. (WANE) - SWAT teams and police officers swarmed an Auburn neighborhood Wednesday for a standoff.There was a heavy police presence off North and Van Buren streets. The standoff started around 11:30 a.m., a witness said.A WANE 15 crew at the scene saw Auburn police officers, Allen County SWAT, a satellite truck and unmarked SUVs with the DeKalb County Sheriff's Department.Police were blocking the road near the intersection, but by 12:15 p.m., several officers were leaving the scene.An

Olympic trials pool unveiled in Indianapolis; eventually will move to Fort Wayne

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WTTV/WANE) - The Olympic pool inside Lucas Oil Stadium and it's already had its first swimmer. The Indianapolis Colts's mascot, Blue, was the first to take a lap in the newly completed pool.After Blue, several Fort Wayne swimmers will take a swim in the pool before Olympic hopefuls compete. There will be 32 swimmers from Fort Wayne competing. All swimmers are on the Fort Wayne Swim Team or the Summit City Aquatics. The swim trials will be a two-day event with many courses for

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Afternoon headlines Wednesday, June 5

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your afternoon headlines for Wednesday, June 5.

New Haven Police Department investigating homicide-suicide

NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WANE) - The New Haven Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a man and woman dead Monday night. The shooting, which the chief is calling a homicide-suicide, happened in the 900 block of Canal Place Circle.New Haven Police Chief James Krueger said maintenance workers called dispatchers for a “well-being” check at the complex just after 4:15 p.m. EMS arrived and found the door to the apartment locked by a chain.When police were able to get inside, they

New Haven Police Department investigating homicide

NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WANE) - The New Haven Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a man dead Monday night. The shooting happened Monday night in the 900 block of Canal Place Circle, according to the Allen County Coroner's Office.The coroner identified the victim as 61-year-old Kirk Thomas Willinger. Willinger's cause of death is from multiple gunshot wounds and his manner of death is homicide, according to the coroner.Willinger's death is the 16th homicide in Allen County for 2024.

Walmart offers new perks for workers, from a new bonus plan to opportunities in skilled trade jobs

NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart is offering new perks for its hourly U.S. workers, ranging from a new bonus plan to opportunities to move into skilled trade jobs within the company.The perks program announced Wednesday comes as the nation's largest private employer says it's seeing a decline in worker turnover. But Walmart, like other employers, faces astill-competitive labor marketand increasing demands fromits employees.Walmart's new bonus plan for eligible part-time and full-t

Tranquil Touch Spa announces closure of both Fort Wayne locations

Video shows the Dupont Road location of Tranquil Touch Spa.FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - After nearly two decades, a spa in Fort Wayne has shut down both its locations -- a move perceived as sudden to some employees and customers alike.Tranquil Touch Spa, with two locations off Hillegas and Dupont roads, announced Tuesday in a now-deleted Facebook post that the day spa was permanently closed.That leaves employees jobless, and customers with questions on the status of gift cards and scheduled appoint

Strong storms possible this afternoon with high humidity

Thunderstorms which may produce gusty winds up to 50 mph and some large hail will become likely this afternoon. Two weather systems will bring some relief from the heat over the next 24 hours with a big drop in humidity as early as Thursday and temperatures drop on Friday.
Another humid dayStrong storms producing gusty winds and large hail will be scattered this afternoon. It will be humid with temperatures reaching the lower 80s.
Thunderstorms will be likely this afternoonAfter 8 pm this evenin

Biden will mark D-Day anniversary in France as Western alliances face threats at home and abroad

PARIS (AP) — United States President Joe Biden will mark the 80th anniversary ofthe D-Day invasion in Francethis week as he tries to demonstrate steadfast support for European security at a time when some allies fear Donald Trump threatens to upend American commitments if he wins another term in the White House.The trip comes as the deadliest fighting on the continent since World War II continues in Ukraine and allied countries struggle to find ways to turn the tide against Rus

Indiana Department of Health warning of emergence of new drug

INDIANA (WANE) - The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) is warning about the emergence of a new drug. It's called medetomidine, a non-opioid sedative used in veterinary medicine.The warning is specifically meant for law enforcement, first responders, clinicians and public health professionals. Medetomidine is being mixed with illicit substances, according to the IDOH. While it is most commonly detected alongside fentanyl and xylazine, medetomidine has also been identified with other substances,

Silver Alert issued for missing 13-year-old from Columbia City

WHITLEY COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - A Silver Alert was declared Wednesday for a teenager missing from Columbia City.According to the release from Indiana State Police, the Whitley County Sheriff's Department is investigating the disappearance of Daisy Rogers. She's described in the release as 5 feet 1 inches tall, 110 pounds, with blonde hair and green eyes.Daisy was last seen Sunday just after 10:30 p.m. wearing a black hoodie and black sweatpants.Anyone with information on Daisy should contact the s

Germanfest kicks off 5 days of festivities at Headwaters Park

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Germanfest is back for five days of authentic food, beer and fun times in downtown Fort Wayne.The 2024 festival kicks off at 11 a.m. at the Headwaters Park Lincoln Pavilion.Among the new additions this year, visitors can find express lunches available each day to help reduce wait times in line for food, according to the press release. Those more interested in beverages can look forward to the German Bier Flight: enthusiasts can try out four imported German beers on tap

Morning headlines Wednesday, June 5

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your morning headlines for Wednesday, June 5.

WATCH: Fort Wayne woman reunited with dog after nearly 2 years

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE via STORYFUL) - A Fort Wayne woman was recently reunited with her lost dog after nearly two years. The dog was brought to Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control which was able to reunite the pair.Loki got loose from the person who was caring for him as their own and was brought to the shelter to be scanned for a microchip, according to Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control. The scanner beeped, indicating the dog is chipped."It is like music to our ears when we hear our microc

Fort Wayne street to temporarily open for Germanfest

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - With the return of Germanfest, the City of Fort Wayne announced it will temporarily open a street to help festival goers.
East 4th Street will open later this morning from North Calhoun Street to North Clinton Street. It will remain open until Monday, June 10th.The street will then close again for work on the road to continue. Weather permitting, E 4th St. should permanently reopen on Wednesday, June 12th.

High humidity and thunderstorms with relief on the way

Be sure to take the umbrella along today with scattered showers and some thunderstorms through late this afternoon. Humidity levels will fall Thursday and it will be much more comfortable through the weekend.
Another humid dayExpect scattered showers and storms this morning and temperatures will reach the upper 70s by noon.
Into the afternoon hours, thunderstorms will continue along with gusty winds as the front moves through.
Thunderstorms will be likely this afternoonAfter 8 pm this evening, t

Staying safe from the heat at TinCaps games

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - It was a warm and humid Tuesday across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio as the TinCaps returned to town to begin a new homestand against the Peoria Chiefs.TinCaps drop series opener to Peoria in 10 inningsFans and workers had to stay cool out at Parkview Field. Heat-related illnesses are always a concern each TinCaps season. The staff at the TinCaps is trained to respond to situations where fans may be overcome by high levels of heat and humidity.While the first ai

TRAA bill killed, city shifts hope to Tucker administration

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) —At Tuesday's Fort Wayne City Council meeting, councilmembers discussed ways the City of Fort Wayne can help the Three Rivers Ambulance Authority (TRAA) with its ongoing hiring struggles."This is a saga because of how important it is," said 2nd District Fort Wayne City Councilman Russ Jehl. "It involves TRAA and making sure our EMS services are reliable, and it has gone through really a miraculous recovery but needs help."To do that, City Council is going to a

Scattered rain and storms track through

This Tuesday evening is a warm, muggy one as temps fall from our highs in the upper 80s down through the 70s. By early morning, we'll be in the upper 60s.Some scattered rain is possible tonight, but higher chances come tomorrow afternoon and evening. A few gusty and strong storms are possible.Conditions only drop into the upper 60s during the early morning.With the rain and storms moving through, we'll have mostly cloudy moments. High temps will reach the upper 70s. While cooler than today, it'l

Open house offers platform to discuss transportation in northeast Indiana

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Northeastern Indiana Regional Coordinating Council (NIRCC) hosted an open house in Fort Wayne Tuesday to provide information on the current state and future plans for transportation in northeast Indiana.Discussion revolved around various modes of transportation, including transit, highway, pedestrian and bicycle improvements."We want to make sure the public is aware of all the different projects that are being proposed and can have an opportunity to weigh in on tho

(NEXSTAR) — In what may feel like déjà vu for some, customers with AT&T and Verizon reported issues with their phone service Tuesday, especially when it comes to trying to call one another.
Problems began for AT&T and Verizon customers around noon CT and climbed throughout the afternoon before peaking around 4:15 p.m. CT, according to user reports on DownDetector.
Later in the evening, AT&T posted a statement on X, formerly Twitter, saying that "theissue dis

(NEXSTAR) — In what may feel like déjà vu for some, customers with AT&T and Verizon say they're having issues with their phone service.
User reports on DownDetector show problems began for AT&T and Verizon customers around noon CT Tuesday and have climbed over the last few hours.
A notice from Verizon says that while its network is operating normally, "some customers, primarily in the Northeast and Midwest, are experiencing issues when calling or texting with customer

(NEXSTAR) — In what may feel like déjà vu for some, customers with AT&T and Verizon reported issues with their phone service Tuesday, especially when it comes to trying to call one another.
User reports on DownDetector show problems began for AT&T and Verizon customers around noon CT Tuesday and climbed throughout the afternoon before peaking around 4:15 p.m. CT.A notice from Verizon says that while its network is operating normally, "some customers, primarily in the

(NEXSTAR) — In what may feel like déjà vu for some, customers with AT&T and Verizon say they're having issues with their phone service.
User reports on DownDetector show problems began for AT&T and Verizon customers around noon CT Tuesday and have climbed over the last few hours.
A notice from Verizon says that while its network is operating normally, "some customers, primarily in the Northeast and Midwest, are experiencing issues when calling or texting with customer