LaGrange County Crash leaves 2 dead, 1 critically injured - Fort Wayne news - NewsLocker (2024)

LAGRANGE COUNTY, Ind. (WANE)— Two people were killed and another was critically injured in a crash on State Road 9 just south of LaGrange on Wednesday.According to the LaGrange County Sheriff's Department, the crash happened at 5:38 p.m. near State Road 9's intersection with County Road 200 S. A press release from the department said that 77 year-old Phillip Shirmeyer of Wolcottville was driving an SUV southeast bound when he crossed the center line, striking a northbound pickup truck head

Morning headlines Monday, July 8

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your morning headlines for Monday, July 8.

Fort Wayne man falls in love with pen turning and is Positively Fort Wayne

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - When Andrew Bowman first learned about pen turning, he didn't even know it existed. With only one semester of middle school shop class under his belt, his woodworking skills were nearly non-existent. Now, four years after diving into the hobby, Bowman is an accomplished pen turner, selling his handcrafted writing instruments to people all over the country and even outside the United States.
He got started in 2020 as the pandemic hit. Bowman's dad, Gary, told him he was

Hurricane Beryl makes landfall

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane Beryl made landfall on Texas' Gulf coast early Monday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center.At 5 a.m., the hurricane's center was said to have made landfall as a category one hurricane near Matagorda, Texas — which is about 85 miles west south-southwest of Houston.The hurricane had maximum sustained winds of 80 mph and moved north at 12 mph."After landfall, Beryl continues to track north, and storm surge conditions continue along the Texas

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Warmer Monday before rain returns

Look for skies to be partly cloudy as you head out the door to return to work early Monday morning. Temperatures to start the day will be in the 60s.We're partly cloudy early Monday, with temperatures in the 60s.
Monday will still feature comfortable humidity levels for the majority of the day, but we'll see temperatures climb even higher. We'll rise up to high temperatures around 90 degrees. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible, mainly later in the day, but the confidence in these showers

Toasty Monday ahead as we track Beryl

It was a beautiful weekend across the area after we experienced muggy air and unsettled weather at times around the 4th of July. We hope you enjoyed it, as we will see the return of uncomfortable air and unsettled weather later this week...Look for skies to be partly cloudy as you head out the door to return to work early Monday morning. Temperatures to start the day will be in the 60s.We're partly cloudy early Monday, with temperatures in the 60s.
Monday will still feature comfortable humidity

One dead in eighteen-hour standoff in Elkhart

ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) – A child was found dead following an eighteen-hour standoff in Elkhart County on Sunday.
The Elkhart County Sheriff's Office responded to a home in the 57000 block of Pendleton Drive in Elkhart County for a welfare check on an adult male and his two children on Saturday.
Deputies arrived on scene around 9:06 p.m. and discovered that the male was armed and threatened to harm his children and law enforcement.The Elkhart County Regional SWAT Team responded shortly

One dead in 18-hour standoff in Elkhart

ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) – A child was found dead following an 18-hour standoff in Elkhart County on Sunday.
The Elkhart County Sheriff's Office responded to a home in the 57000 block of Pendleton Drive in Elkhart County for a welfare check on a man and his two children on Saturday.
Deputies arrived on scene around 9:06 p.m. and discovered the man was armed and threatened to harm his children and law enforcement.The Elkhart County Regional SWAT Team responded shortly after midnight on S

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Partly cloudy and mild Sunday night

It has been a beautiful weekend across the area after we experienced muggy air and unsettled weather at times around the 4th of July. Get out and enjoy the great weather still this evening!Look for partly cloudy skies to continue on as we progress into tonight. Temperatures will drop down into the mid-60s.Partly cloudy skies last into tonight.Temperatures drop down to the mid-60s.As you go back to work on Monday, we'll still see comfortable humidity levels for the majority of the day and tempera

Beautiful weather to conclude the weekend

It has been a beautiful weekend across the area after we experienced muggy air and unsettled weather at times around the 4th of July. Get out and enjoy the great weather still this evening!Look for partly cloudy skies to continue on as we progress into tonight. Temperatures will drop down into the mid-60s.As you go back to work on Monday, we'll still see comfortable humidity levels for the majority of the day and temperatures will climb even higher. We'll climb up to high temperatures around 90

One in life-threatening condition after three-vehicle crash on S Lafayette St

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A three-vehicle crash shuts down part of Lafayette Street in downtown Fort Wayne.The crash occurred at the intersection of E Washington Blvd and S Lafayette St. It happened right across from the Rescue Mission. Fort Wayne Police Department and the Fort Wayne Fire Department responded to a call of a crash with parties pinned around 4:30 p.m. according to a press release.
Upon arriving at the scene, officers located a gray Mitsubishi Lancer with both drivers pinned.

One in life-threatening condition after three-vehicle crash on Lafayette St

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A three-vehicle crash shuts down part of Lafayette Street in downtown Fort Wayne.The crash occurred at the intersection of E Washington and Lafayette. It happened right across from the Rescue Mission. Fort Wayne Police Department and the Fort Wayne Fire Department responded to a call of a crash with parties pinned around 4:30 p.m. according to a press release.
Upon arriving at the scene, officers located a gray Mitsubishi Lancer with both drivers pinned.Both occup

Multiple vehicle crash in Downtown Fort Wayne causes major delays

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A three-vehicle crash shuts down part of Lafayette Street in downtown Fort Wayne.Dispatch confirmed the crash and was called in at 4:31 p.m.
A WANE 15 crew on the scene saw three vehicles involved at the intersection of E Washington and Lafayette. It happened right across from the Rescue Mission. A WANE 15 crew also saw at least two people being removed from a car and taken away in an ambulance.Dispatch confirmed one person is in non-life threatening condition. No

Jay County Fair has a "Good Feeling" with Flo Rida performing Friday

JAY COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — The Jay County Fair started on Saturday and has an American rap superstar taking the grandstands later in the week.American rapper and singer Flo Rida will get "Low" at the Jay County grandstands on July 12 at the 152nd Annual Jay County Fair.WANE 15 spoke to Jay County Fair Association President Aaron Loy on the fair and the grandstand lineup. Loy has been the president for two years and on the board for nine.Loy said this was an unconventional pick for them. As

Mix of clouds and sun to end the day

You'll find a mix of clouds and sun as the afternoon carries on. Enjoy the remainder of this beautiful weekend!High pressure continues to influence our day, keeping us dry and comfortable. High temperatures will climb a little bit more into mid-80s. It will be another great day to get outside! Overnight, temperatures will fall into the mid-60s with a mix of clear sky and a few clouds.Another beautiful day is ahead!Temps will drop into the mid-60s.Warmer air returns tomorrow and conditions will b

Kosciusko County Fair week kicks off with a parade

WARSAW, Ind. (WANE) -- Sunday, the 107 Kosciusko Fair kicks off with a parade and a week filled with fun festivities at the fairgrounds.
July 7 through the 13, the Kosciusko fairgrounds will host a variety of events throughout the week from Monster Truck madness to a motorized rodeo. The fair will also host dino encounters, rides and Barnyard Party Pals, a petting zoo free to fairgoers.
Sunday, a parade will kick off the fair starting at 2 p.m. with this year's theme being “Kids, Country,

Plenty of sunshine with calm winds

We woke up to a light haze across the area this morning, but that has since lifted. Temperatures continue to steadily climb.High pressure continues to influence our day, keeping us dry and comfortable. We'll start off sunny before more cumulus clouds pop up during the afternoon. High temperatures will climb a little bit more into mid-80s. It will be another great day to get outside! Overnight, temperatures will fall into the mid-60s with a mix of clear sky and a few clouds.Another beautiful day

Silver Alert issued for missing Noblesville man

NOBLESVILLE, Ind. - A Silver Alert has been declared for a missing man from Noblesville, Indiana.
According to a press release, the Noblesville Police Department is investigating the disappearance of 70-year-old Kevin Good. Police describe Good as a 5-foot-10, 180 pounds, brown hair, brown-eyed man.
Good was last seen wearing a red t-shirt and blue jean shorts. He was last seen driving a blue 2006 Toyota Camry bearing Indiana license plate 270DLZ, according to police.
Good went missing from Nobl

Silver Alert cancelled for missing Noblesville man

Update (7/7/2024): Officials with the Noblesville Police Department said that 70-year-old Kevin Good has been located. The Silver Alert has been canceled.--------------------NOBLESVILLE, Ind. - A Silver Alert has been declared for a missing man from Noblesville, Indiana.
According to a press release, the Noblesville Police Department is investigating the disappearance of 70-year-old Kevin Good. Police describe Good as a 5-foot-10, 180 pounds, brown hair, brown-eyed man.
Good was last seen wearin

Silver Alert issued for 3 missing Indianapolis juveniles

INDIANAPOLIS — A Silver Alert has been issued for three missing Indianapolis juveniles.According to a release from Indiana State Police, 4-year-old Frankie Terrell, 3-year-old Queen Terrell and 1-year-old King Terrell were last seen on July 4 at 12:36 p.m. Frankie, Queen and King are believed to have been with their biological parents at the time of their disappearance.King TerrellQueen TerrellFrankie TerrellISP reported that the children's biological parents are 50-year-old Willie Terrell

Dekalb County man injured after being thrown from ATV

DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE)— A Butler man was hospitalized with a head injury after being thrown from an ATV early Sunday morning.At approximately 1 a.m., DeKalb County Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a man who had crashed his 4-wheeler at the intersection of County Road 26 and County Road 79, east of Butler.According to a press release from the Dekalb County Sheriff's Department, when deputies arrived at the scene, they found a 4-wheeler in the middle of the intersection. The d

Tom's Donuts Block Party celebrates beer, tradition and scholarship

ANGOLA, Ind. (WANE)- From morning music to kids' movie nights, Tom's Donuts is celebrating all summer with their 15 week-long block party.Owner of Tom's Donuts, Todd Saylor, said they have sold over 20,000 donuts during the Fourth of July holiday weekend.In addition to donuts, Saylor said he is debuting Tom's Donuts new beer, "All Summer Long", during the block party. The beer will be a classic light lager and will be launched July 20 at the Large Band Block Party.Saylor, who bought Tom's Donuts

"A season-long celebration": Toms' Donuts 15 Week Block Party

ANGOLA, Ind. (WANE)- From morning music to kids' movie nights, Tom's Donuts is celebrating all summer with their 15 week-long block party.The event started May 25 and is continuing for the next 15 weeks filled with music mornings, kid's movie nights and, of course, dozens of donuts.The event is on Lake James and the address is 3920 North Bay View Road. To learn more about the schedule of events and Tom's Donuts 15 Week Block Party, click here.

Fort Wayne man arrested after shooting and injuring 3 at Pokagon State Park

STEUBEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE)— Two adults and one child were hospitalized after a shooting at Pokagon State Park Saturday night.According to Indiana Conservation Officer, Sgt. Patrick Heidenreich, a 911 call came in around 10:45 p.m. regarding shots fired at Pokagon State Park, near the toboggan run.Heidenreich said officers were able to determine that there was an altercation between two men. One man allegedly shot the other in the leg. The injured man was taken to a Fort Wayne hospital in

3 injured in shooting after altercation at Pokagon State Park

STEUBEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE)— Two adults and one child were hospitalized after a shooting at Pokagon State Park Saturday night.According to Indiana Conservation Officer, Sgt. Patrick Heidenreich, a 911 call came in around 10:45 p.m. regarding shots fired at Pokagon State Park, near the toboggan run.Heidenreich said officers were able to determine that there was an altercation between two men. One man allegedly shot the other in the leg. The injured man was taken to Parkview Regional Medical

Another beautiful day ahead to end the weekend

After some muggy days around the 4th of July, we enjoyed the return of comfortable humidity levels on Saturday! It was also a beautiful end to the day, with just a few clouds in the sky to end the day. These clouds will be gone before daybreak Sunday...Enjoy our Saturday sunset from our Bluffton camera, featuring fireworks!
Look for clear skies and light winds as you head out the door early Sunday morning. Temperatures to get the day started will be around the 60 degree mark.We're clear early Su

Partly cloudy and comfortable Saturday continues

We're seeing a mixture of sun and clouds across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio to begin the weekend. When you combine this with the return of comfortable humidity levels, it is a very nice day!A beautiful day can be seen from our weather cameras Saturday afternoon around 4 PM!
Look for clouds to decrease this evening, allowing skies to become mostly clear tonight. Get out and enjoy the great weather, as temperatures dip down to around 60 degrees by daybreak Sunday.High pressure sticks arou

'Art on Broadway' features local small businesses

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Small businesses on Broadway will host "Art on Broadway" Saturday, highlighting local small businesses involved in the arts.The event will take place on Saturday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., hosting its next installment in December. Small businesses of Broadway also hosted "First Friday" earlier in the week.
Businesses such as Businesses such as Lupkin Studios, The HEDGE, Ruth Koomler Art Gallery, Fancy & Staple, Gallery 02, Kreative Framing, Astra Lounge, Ratliff Galler

VIDEO: Massive crowd robs Oakland gas station after car crashes into glass

(KRON) -- A large crowd of people robbed a 76 gas station near the Oakland Airport on Friday morning, the gas station's owner told Nexstar's KRON4.
The owner of the 76, who identified himself as Sam, said about 40 to 50 people stormed into the market connected to the gas station at about 4:30 a.m.
Security footage obtained from the gas station shows increasingly more people perusing around the store and grabbing store property.In an interview, Sam said a group of people drove a car into the glas

Autism Awareness Firework Show makes tradition more inclusive

SPENCERVILLE, Ind. (WANE) – The annual Autism Firework Awareness Show is on Saturday with with fireworks picked to be more "toned-down" for anyone who is noise sensitive.Attendees are welcome to stay outside for the show or are able to go inside the bright blue Young house to view the fireworks from inside for "a more sensory-friendly experience." Ear muffs are also available for use.Event Organizer Tina Young says the fireworks themselves are hand picked by her to leave out any specific f