DWI vs. DUI: Is there a difference? - Fort Wayne news - NewsLocker (2024)

(NewsNation) — SingerJustin Timberlakewas released without bail Tuesday after being charged with driving while intoxicated the previous night in Sag Harbor, New York.Timberlake's lawyer, Ed Burke, told Us Weekly that the charge was a single count because the singer refused a Breathalyzer test. Burke said that in addition to driving while intoxicated, Timberlake was also charged with two other court citations: running a stop sign and not traveling in the correct traffic lane.
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Man critically injured at Ohio amusem*nt park was struck by roller coaster, officials believe

MASON, Ohio (WDTN) – A man who accessed a restricted area within the Kings Island amusem*nt park in Ohio was critically injured this week, having possibly been struck by a roller coaster, park officials said.The Mason Police Department responded to a call concerning the Banshee roller coaster at Kings Island, in Mason, on Wednesday night. Officers said the report concerned "a subject down on the ground in one of the restricted areas," per a Mason Police Department press release.The victim,

Donald Sutherland, celebrated actor from 'M*A*S*H,' 'Hunger Games,' dies at 88, son Kiefer announces

(NEXSTAR) – Donald Sutherland, the prolific actor who starred in such films as “M*A*S*H,” “Ordinary People” and “The Hunger Games,” has died at the age of 88, son Kiefer Sutherland revealed Thursday.“With a heavy heart, I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away,” Kiefer Sutherland wrote on X. “I personally think one of the most important actors in the history of film. Never daunted by a role, good, bad or ugly. He lo

Program aims to make egg freezing more affordable

(CBS NEWS) - The cost of freezing eggs is high. It allows a woman to have her eggs extracted, frozen and stored for potential pregnancies. In 2022, nearly 30,000 egg-freezing cycles in the US were performed. That's up from 7,600 in 2015.But the procedure comes with a high price tag. The average cost to freeze eggs is $10,000. There is a program out there that could help women afford the treatment if they donate half of their eggs to someone else.It takes 10 days of painful hormone shots to stimu

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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control is reminding residents to protect pets from the ongoing excessive heat.
Since June 4th, Animal Care & Control is investigating seven heat-related pet deaths. The animal shelter has also responded to 22 calls for dogs being left in vehicles and 27 suspected neglect cases of dogs being left outside without proper shelter, food or water, according to the shelter.Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control Read to Animals program helps kids

Afternoon headlines Thursday, June 20

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your afternoon headlines for Thursday, June 20.

Passenger dies after head-on crash in Huntington County

HUNTINGTON COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - A passenger died early Thursday morning after a car veered onto the wrong side of a rural road in Huntington County.According to the Huntington County Sheriff's Office, shortly after 5 a.m., a car on SR 9 crossed the center line, colliding with an oncoming SUV near the intersection with CR 900 S.Due to the impact of the crash, the SUV and car ended up on either side of the road.The passenger in the car was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the release.Th

Fort Wayne home to Indiana state license plate facility

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Did you know all the state's license plates are printed and processed in Fort Wayne? Irwin Hodson Group LLC (IHG,) on East Coliseum Boulevard, is the license plate vendor for the state of Indiana.Secretary of State Diego Morales toured the facility. He got a firsthand look at the printing and manufacturing process, which falls under one of the divisions within the Secretary of State's Office.Secretary of State delivers grant money to Allen County“I take every opp

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Trump holds slight edge over Biden in key swing states post-conviction

Former President Trump boasts a narrow edge over President Biden in critical battlegrounds in the wake of his historic conviction in a New York criminal trial.New Emerson College Polling/The Hill state polls find Trump up four points over Biden in Arizona and Georgia, three points up in Wisconsin and Nevada, and two points up in Pennsylvania. In Michigan, Trump leads by one point, and the pair are dead even in Minnesota.“In our first polling in several key swing states since Trump&rs

Cost of childcare continues to rise

(CBS NEWS) - A report last week showed inflation is starting to ease but the cost of childcare remains very expensive. CBS News looked at how expensive it is and what some families can do to make it more affordable.Families have seen prices shoot up more than 32% since 2019, faster than the inflation rate. The average American spends $1,000 a month. That's more than $11,500 a year, and that's just the average. In many parts of the country, prices can balloon to two or three times that amount.In

Party like the Greek: Greek Fest 2024 is back at Headwaters Park

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) —Opa! Greek Fest has returned once again for the 44th year starting Thursday to allow visitors to experience authentic Greek food, music and dance.Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is running the event with the help of community volunteers.
Greek Fest Chairman, Frank Makridakis said he is the most excited to share his heritage with visitors and to see his three-year-old granddaughter perform a traditional Greek dance at the festival."We like to showcase all o

Former Pepsi warehouse being transformed into apartments, retail space

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A transformative multi-phase project will replace the former Pepsi distribution facility, city officials announced Thursday.Mayor Sharon Tucker and the city's Community Development Division revealed the property is being redeveloped into what's been deemed the "Treeline District". The first phase will create 250 apartment units, 7,500 square feet of retail, and a garage with public parking.In order for riverfront development to progress, demolition began in February for

City officials to reveal plans for redevelopment of former Pepsi distribution site

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Officials with the city of Fort Wayne are announcing the next step for redevelopment of the former Pepsi distribution facility Thursday.Mayor Sharon Tucker and the city's Community Development Division are announcing the redevelopment partner for the site during a 1 p.m. conference in Citizens Square.In order for riverfront development to progress, demolition began in February for the nearly 7-acre building that sits on North Harrison Street.At the time, the city said i

FWPD asks public for tips on death investigation at Superior Circle roundabout

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Fort Wayne Police are asking for the public's help to piece together the details of a death investigation at a roundabout earlier this month.
On June 13, several officers were seen investigating at Superior Circle, the roundabout that connects Fairfield Avenue, Wells, Superior, and Ewing streets on the edge of downtown. At the time, information was very limited as to what was going on.While details are still scarce, FWPD said Thursday that this was in connection to a de

Toxins from Ohio train derailment spread to 16 states, including Indiana: Data

*The video above is from when the train derailed in 2023.EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (NewsNation) — Three days after theNorfolk Southern train derailmentin East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. 3, 2023, officials — with the EPA’s blessing — burned 116,000 gallons of vinyl chloride into the region.Now, for the first time since the incident,new data revealsjust how far those toxins spread.Within minutes, a mushroom-like cloud of toxins billowed into the atmosphere

Firestorm erupts over provision requiring women to sign up for military draft

(The Hill) -- Senate Democrats have added language to the annual defense authorization bill to require women to register for the draft, prompting a backlash from Republicans and social conservatives and complicating the chances of moving the bill on the Senate floor before Election Day.Conservatives led by Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) are certain to attempt to remove the provision requiring women to register for the draft, which could present a tough vote for Sens. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Jacky

Morning headlines Thursday, June 20

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your morning headlines for Thursday, June 20.

Cyberattack forces Crown Equipment to shut down, recovery in progress

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A manufacturing company with around 19,600 employees worldwide and business locations across the United States, including the Fort Wayne area, was hit with a cyberattack.Crown Equipment, based in New Bremen, announced Tuesday that the company was forced to shut down temporarily due to a cyberattack.Citing “an international cybercriminal organization” as the suspected cause, Crown says security measures and working with a variety of officials have decreased

Poisoned trees gave a wealthy couple in Maine a killer ocean view. Residents wonder, at what cost?

CAMDEN, Maine (AP) — Suspicious deaths in an idyllic seaside community and detective work that points to poison sound like themes from a classic murder mystery. But the victims in this Maine whodunnit were trees that stood in the way of a wealthy family’s oceanfront view, allegedly felled by well-heeled killers who, while ostracized and publicly shamed, remain free.Wealth and hubris fuel the tale of a politically connected Missouri couple who allegedly poisoned their neighbor’s

Dangerous heat today as long heatwave continues

The oppressive combination of heat and humidity continues today and it's also the summer solstice which means daylight will get slightly shorter after today. The excessive heat warning and heat advisory continue until Friday evening.15 Fury Alert Days: When do we issue them?This is a 15 Fury Alert Day with temperatures in the middle 90s but with the dangerous combination of heat and humidity, it will feel to your body like it's close to 100. We can't rule out an isolated storm this afternoon or

Gubernatorial candidates visit Fort Wayne for annual economic meeting

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Indiana's gubernatorial candidates visited Fort Wayne Wednesday to debate at the Regional Chamber of Northeast Indiana's (RCNEI) annual meeting.U.S. Sen. Mike Braun and former Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Jennifer McCormick discussed economic development strategies, which relates to the RCNEI's mission of promoting an "environment where individuals, businesses, and communities can thrive in a 21st century economy.""I know the roles you play for the Stat

Family foundation continues to help young agriculture entrepreneurs

ROME CITY, Ind. (WANE) - The Josh Clifford Memorial Foundation will hold their 3rd annual fundraiser next week Friday, June 28.
The foundation was formed to honor Josh Clifford, who died in 2020 the day after Christmas from a car accident, down the road from his family farm in Auburn.
Josh was heavily involved with his family's farm, and was going to take over with his dad.
"The foundation provides agriculture (ag) related scholarships and grants for young people pursuing agriculture," said Josh

High heat, humidity continue

ALERT DAY STATUS:
15 Fury Alert Days are in effect today, tomorrow, and Friday. Saturday is still hot, but is a little less humid than the preceding days. As a result, no 15 Fury Alert Day is currently in effect on Saturday.15 Fury Alert Days: When do we issue them?LATEST FORECAST:
A few isolated showers and storms are scattering through this evening. The strongest storms may produce 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hail.The number of storms, though, will be very limited tonight. Many spots

Breaking the Threshold: How an impending population milestone will impact Allen County's future

ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- As Allen County celebrates in bicentennial anniversary in 2024, the county has already planned events and ceremonies that aim to highlight and honor the layered history of the area's past.However, county officials could soon have to wrestle with a change to Allen County's governmental structure that would have major ramifications on how day-to-day operations work between the Allen County Board of Commissioners and Allen County Council in the future.What is happening?

In the Archives: Greek Fest's finest foods

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Greek Fest is eying its 44th annual celebration in the Summit City this week, but instead of turning heads, the festival often turns noses.
From roasted meats to delectable honey-based pastries, the festival always puts a spotlight on its food.WANE 15 went In the Archives to see what was being served in 1999, and much of the cuisine and dedication to the craft was the same.WANE 15 said it was the biggest selection of Greek food the festival had ever seen, and now

Family credits new fire districts for safe, at-home baby delivery

ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — Cassie and Kris McKinley are resting comfortably at home after the birth of their newborn son, Brooks, didn't go quite as planned.Cassie said she wanted a natural birth at the hospital. Instead, she didn't even make it down the stairs of her home.Cassie said her contractions started just after 2 a.m. on June 6. From the start, she said there was no break between contractions.What’s going on with a potential IU Health hospital in southwest Fort Wayne?"I wa

Ohio cannabis festival hiring joint-rolling judges at high hourly rate

POMEROY, Ohio (WCMH) — As an Ohio cannabis festival prepares for launch, it's also looking to make multiple hires with a high pay grade.The Stargazer Cannabis Festival, weeks away from its inaugural three-day run at Wisteria Campground, is taking place in the first full year that Ohio has legalized recreational marijuana, and a little over a month after the state opened applications for sales at dual-use dispensaries.
Festival organizer Chad Thompson told Nexstar's WCMH that he was plannin

Scattered storms tonight, more 90s coming

ALERT DAY STATUS:
15 Fury Alert Days are in effect today, tomorrow, and Friday. Saturday is still hot, but is a little less humid than the preceding days. As a result, no 15 Fury Alert Day is currently in effect on Saturday.15 Fury Alert Days: When do we issue them?LATEST FORECAST:
A few isolated showers and storms are scattering through this evening. Scattered clouds stick around tonight, but decrease overnight. Our late afternoon high temperatures reached 90° and above for the 4th straigh

Late afternoon headlines Wednesday, June 19

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your late afternoon headlines for Wednesday, June 19.

What's going on with a potential IU Health hospital in southwest Fort Wayne?

ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- It has been more than two years since the Allen County Commissioners gave the final approval on the rezoning of land owned by IU Health.The land, located in southwest Fort Wayne, just off of I-69 at Lower Huntington and Ernst Roads, was said to be the home of an IU Health medical complex, including a medical building up to 150 feet tall. The company purchased it in 2019.At the time of the rezoning approval in April of 2022, there was one building under construction o