McKinnie Ave intersection shuts down for sewer installation - Fort Wayne news - NewsLocker (2024)

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Starting Monday, a Fort Wayne intersection will be shut down through the end of June as crews work to improve drainage.Fort Wayne City Utilities announced, in a press release, that McKinnie Avenue at the Wayne Trace intersection will be closed to all traffic while crews install a storm sewer.The hope of the new storm sewer is to improve drainage and protect neighborhood homes.
Work is expected to be completed by the end of June. Fort Wayne City Utilities suggests motor

'Born for the court, adopted by the streets:' Converse All Star shoes and the Indiana man behind them

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- As with anything that lives to be more than 100 years old, the Converse "Chuck Taylor" All Star sneakers have grown and changed since its inception in 1917.However, just like its design, the sneaker's popularity has endured despite going from nearly having a monopoly in the world of basketball to being a staple of celebrity and casual footwear.While the Converse All Star is much more likely to be seen worn by Justin Bieber than LeBron James in 2024, the shoe owes its s

Coroner IDs man shot by Fort Wayne Police officer during traffic stop

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Allen County Coroner has named the man who was shot and killed by a Fort Wayne Police officer Saturday.The coroner identified the man as Linzell Parhm, 22, of Fort Wayne.Viral video shows Fort Wayne Police Department traffic stop shootingAccording to FWPD, an officer conducted a traffic stop around 10:30 p.m. at the intersection of Hurd and John streets on the city's southeast side.
“Actions from the occupants inside the vehicle caused the officer to discharg

Afternoon headlines Monday, June 24

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your afternoon headlines for Monday, June 24.

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Evansville named the rudest Midwest city in new study

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - People in the Midwest are often stereotyped as being overly polite, but a new study suggests that people in Evansville may be more ill-mannered than most.Best Betting Michigan conducted a study of 2,000 midwesterners to rank the Midwest in terms of politeness. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the most polite and 10 being the rudest, Evansville scored a rating of 5.82.Floodwaters inundate the Midwest as scorching temperatures continue across the countryThe study also n

Here's why gas prices might not change much before July 4

(GasBuddy) For the second straight week, the national average has inched ever so slightly higher, rising 0.3 cents from a week ago to $3.41 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 18.8 cents from a month ago and is 14.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has risen 2.4 cents in the last week and stands

WWE WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Royal Rumble all coming to Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS — It's official, the WWE is bringing the Showcase of the Immortals to Indianapolis as part of a three-count of the largest shows in the world of pro wrestling heading to the Circle City.WWE announced on Monday that WWE's three largest stadium events — WrestleMania, SummerSlam and the Royal Rumble — will be held in Indianapolis in the coming years kicking off with the Royal Rumble on Feb. 1, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium.
“Indianapolis is a fantastic city for maj

That bites! Mosquitos reproducing earlier and longer

(WANE/AP) - When you think about mosquitos, summer probably comes to mind. But new research from The Ohio State University shows mosquitos are biting earlier and longer. A field study showed the mosquitos are still reproductively active and biting even after the first snowfall."So the typical mosquito biting season in the continental United States does depend a bit on where you live. So if you live closer to the equator in the southern United States, the mosquito biting season's going to be long

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WATCH: University of Saint Francis announces future of Robert Goldstine Performing Arts Center

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The University of Saint Francis (USF) is hosting a press conference to share the future of its Robert Goldstine Performing Arts Center.
Last week, WANE 15 confirmed the building has been purchased by Sweet Real Estate in early June. Sweet Real Estate is owned by local businessman Chuck Surack and part of Surack Enterprises.The USF Robert Goldstine Performing Arts Center, located at 431 W Berry Street, was purchased for a total of $2,000,010.The center was unveiled back

University of Saint Francis announces future of Robert Goldstine Performing Arts Center

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The University of Saint Francis (USF) hosted a press conference to share the future of its Robert Goldstine Performing Arts Center.
Last week, WANE 15 confirmed the building has been purchased by Sweet Real Estate in early June. Sweet Real Estate is owned by local businessman Chuck Surack and part of Surack Enterprises.Surack announced the building will undergo nearly $30 million in renovations. This will include new seats, lighting, sound systems and more. These renova

Car dealerships in North America revert to pens and paper after cyberattacks on software provider

NEW YORK (AP) — Car dealerships in North America continue to wrestle with major disruptions that started last week with cyberattacks on a software company used widely in the auto retail sales sector.CDK Global, a company that provides software for thousands of auto dealers in the U.S. and Canada, was hit by back-to-back cyberattacks Wednesday. That led to an outage that has continued to impact operations.Car dealerships are being disrupted by a multi-day outage after cyberattacks on softw

Morning headlines Monday, June 24

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your morning headlines for Monday, June 24.

The Supreme Court decision on Trump immunity: What to know

(The Hill) - The nation is bracing for a high-stakes Supreme Court decision that could come as soon as this week on former President Trump’s arguments that he is immune from prosecution as a former commander in chief.The case could have significant impact on how former presidents may be held to account for any criminal actions they take while in office, and it is among 14 cases the court must still decide this term.While it’s possible the decision could be delayed until early J

Shiny monolith removed from mountains outside Las Vegas. How it got there still is a mystery

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A strange monolith found jutting out of the rocks in a remote mountain range near Las Vegas has been taken down by authorities.How it got there is still unsolved.“It remains unknown how the item got to its location or who might be responsible,” Las Vegas police said Friday in a series of posts on X announcing the removal of the glimmering, 6-foot-4 prism.Its discovery over the weekend, and quick removal because of public safety and environmental concerns, reviv

Drivers hospitalized following DeKalb County crash

DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) Two women in DeKalb County were taken to the hospital early Sunday evening following a crash involving the vehicles they were driving.The crash took place at around 7 p.m. at the intersection of State Road 3 and State Road 205 according to a news release from the DeKalb County Sheriff's Department.
The driver of a Jeep Cherokee, identified as Hilda Abrego, 48, of Fort Wayne told police that she was driving north on State Road 3 when the driver of a Ford Ranger pickup r

Floodwaters inundate the Midwest as scorching temperatures continue across the country

Millions of Americans sweated through a scorching weekend as temperatures soared across the U.S., while residents were rescued from floodwaters that forced evacuations across the Midwest. One person was killed during flooding in South Dakota, the governor said.From the mid-Atlantic to Maine, across the Great Lakes region, and throughout the West to California, public officials cautioned residents about the dangers of excessive heat and humidity.At the borders of South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota,

The Senior Games is all about fun and friendship and is Positively Fort Wayne

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The 45th Senior Games wraps up this week after a month of events and activities in the Fort Wayne area. The Senior Games invites people 50 and older to compete in dozens of physically and mentally challenging events like cornhole, axe throwing, checkers and card games.
"People plan their vacations around the Senior Games, and their doctors' appointments, so they look forward to it every year," said Mary Wagner-Stockman, manager of the Community Center where several even

A short break from the heat and humidity

Enjoy the sunshine and lower humidity levels today with a high in the middle 80s. Heat and humidity return Tuesday with high temperatures back in the 90s.
It will be a nice sunny morning with temperatures around 80 by noon.
Temperatures will be in the middle to upper 80s this afternoonExpect more sunshine this afternoon with a high in the middle 80s. The best part of this afternoon will be the tolerable humidity levels.
Humidity levels go up on Tuesday and WednesdayExpect another mild and warm n

Beautiful start to the workweek on the way

Our long duration June heatwave came to an end on Saturday, as a cold front passed through the area early Sunday morning. Before it did though, we saw rain and thunderstorms move through. This was great news for the dry fields, lawns, and gardens!Here's a recap of the top rainfall reports from 4:30 PM Saturday to 4:30 PM Sunday. Just take a look at those totals over one inch!Here is a recap of our rainfall reports from 4:30 PM Saturday to 4:30 PM Sunday.Here is a recap of our rainfall reports fr

Travis Kelce joins Taylor Swift onstage as backup dancer at London concert

(WFLA) -- Travis Kelce made his "Eras Tour" debut on Sunday as he joined Taylor Swift onstage in a surprise appearance in front of 89,000 fans inside Wembley Stadium in London.The surprise left thousands of fans speechless and sent Swifties spiraling on the internet as the Kansas City Chiefs tight end adorned the stage with dancers Jan Ravnik and Kameron Saunders to bring Swift back to life after falling to the ground during "The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived."Video of the moment shows Kelce picki

Quiet and cooler Sunday night ahead

Our long duration June heatwave came to an end yesterday, as a cold front passed through the area today. Before it did though, we saw rain and thunderstorms early this morning. This was great news for the dry fields, lawns, and gardens!Here's a recap of the top rainfall reports from 4:30 PM yesterday to 4:30 PM today. Just take a look at those totals over one inch!Here is a recap of our rainfall reports from 4:30 PM Saturday to 4:30 PM Sunday.Here is a recap of our rainfall reports from 4:30 PM

Decreasing clouds and less humid this evening

Our long duration June heatwave came to an end yesterday, as a cold front passed through the area today. Before it did though, we saw rain and thunderstorms early this morning. This was great news for the dry fields, lawns, and gardens!Here's a recap of the top rainfall reports from 4:30 PM yesterday to 4:30 PM today. Just take a look at those totals over one inch!Cloud cover has stuck around throughout the day today and it has been breezy. The good news is we expect clouds to decrease this even

Viral video shows Fort Wayne Police Department traffic stop shooting

WARNING: This story contains graphic information that may not be suitable for all readers.FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A viral Facebook video is showing what appears to be details of last night's officer-involved shooting.The video posted to Facebook starts with a Fort Wayne Police Officer standing in front of a red car at the intersection of John St and Hurd St.
A witness to the event who claimed to have taken the video is heard in the video telling the officer he is recording. While the off

Tracking clouds and lower humidity

We started the day on a very rainy note. Periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms brought some much-needed relief for dry fields, lawns, and gardens!Winds take a west-northwesterly turn and remain elevated this afternoon. We can expect to see a windy day overall, with gusts up to 30 mph possible. Clouds stick with us this afternoon, with a few spits of rain. High temperatures will reach the lower 80s. Humidity levels become comfortable by this evening, so get out and take advantage of this!We'll

Women's strike on 2nd anniversary of Dobb's decision held at Allen County Courthouse

ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- Monday, the Northeast Indiana chapter of the National Organization for Women is inviting women and allies to join on the Allen County Courthouse green for a women's strike.
From 2 to 6 p.m., Northeast Indiana NOW will gather on the 2nd anniversary of the Dobb's decision, to strike for equal rights, reproductive freedom and ending gender-based violence.
Those who cannot attend the strike are encouraged to not spend unless it is to support a woman-owned small business,

Allen County Public Library hosts charity concert for Japanese earthquake victims

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Allen County Public Library will host a charity concert Sunday to raise funds for those affected by Japan's Noto Peninsula earthquake earlier this year, a press release announced.The concert, held in tandem with the Japanese American Association of Indiana (JAAI) and Japanese Saturday School (JSS), will raise funds for Fort Wayne's sister city Takaoka, which was in the region affected by the earthquake. Artists performing at the concert include the Fort Wayne Children'

PFW women's studies program celebrates 50 years

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW) will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its women's studies program and the Fort Wayne Folk School's legacy with "The Spark That Lit the Fire, " which will highlight Terry Doran's role in the PFW women's studies program.Doran started the Fort Wayne Folk School in 1970, before creating the PFW women's studies program in 1973. Horan also was part of a group that taught a women's workshop at the Fort Wayne Folk School in 1972, which is cr

Humidity levels will decrease, sunshine arrives late

We started the day on a very rainy note. Periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms brought some much-need relief for dry fields, lawns, and gardens. Take a look at our rainfall reports from all around northeast Indiana and northwestern Ohio:Winds take a west-northwesterly turn and remain elevated this afternoon. We can expect to see a windy day overall with a gust up to 30 mph possible. We will dry out, and the humidity drops! Get out and take advantage of this! High temperatures will reach the lo

Few showers remain, drying out by dinnertime

The overnight hours brought heavy rain and a few thunderstorms to the area! This rain is much-needed in our area and helped to cool us down!We're still on the humid side, with a few lingering isolated showers and thunderstorms through the morning hours. By the afternoon though, the cold front clears. Winds take a west-northwesterly turn and remain elevated. We can expect to see a windy day overall with a gust up to 30 mph possible. We will dry out, and the humidity drops! Get out and take advant

Crash with downed wires close intersection and injures 2 in DeKalb County

DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- Two men were left injured after a crash downed electrical wires and closed an intersection for several hours Saturday.According to a release from the DeKalb County Sherriff's Department, officers were dispatched to the area of SR 101 and CR 68 on reports of a crash just before 7 a.m.
Initial investigation revealed that a pickup truck was traveling west of CR 68 when it failed to give the right away for an SUV traveling south on SR 101. The SUV then hit the passenger