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

Humidity levels decrease, winds pick up

A scattered shower and t-storm remain possible between now and dawn. However, the potential is decreasing.Behind the cold front, which brought us the scattered rain and storms, less humid air moves in. This will bring our Muggy Meter reading down to "Comfortable" for the rest of the week and through the weekend.A stretch of "Comfortable" days is getting underway.Tonight's evening temperatures fall from the 70s and into the 60s. The lowest morning temps will be in the low 60s.Temps fall into the

122nd Fighter Wing talks ties to D-Day on eve of 80th anniversary

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- With Thursday, June 6, marking 80 years since Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, WANE 15 talked with the 122nd Fighter Wing, an Air Force base in Fort Wayne that has ties to the historic World War II invasion.Col. Joshua Waggoner, commander of the 122nd Fighter Wing, said the unit is derived from the 358th Fighter Group that flew escort missions on D-Day."The 358th was instrumental in escorting aircraft across the [English] Channel on D-Day, and th

FWPD Bike Unit is increasing their patrols, adding e-bikes to fleet

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Police Department's (FWPD) Bike Unit is increasing in size, and you will see more patrolling in the downtown area.
The Bike Unit has added electric bikes or e-bikes to their fleet, which are pedal assist and can reach speeds up to 28 mph. Brock Hassenzahl, a bike patrol officer, explained how the e-bikes the patrol officers use help with maneuvering around downtown.
"We're also able to patrol down alleyways if there is certain activities that happen in al

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FWPD Bike Unit is increasing patrols, adding e-bikes to fleet

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Police Department's (FWPD) Bike Unit is increasing in size, and you will see more patrolling in the downtown area.
The Bike Unit has added electric bikes or e-bikes to their fleet, which are pedal assist and can reach speeds up to 28 mph. Brock Hassenzahl, a bike patrol officer, explained how the e-bikes the patrol officers use help with maneuvering around downtown.
"We're also able to patrol down alleyways if there is certain activities that happen in al

Scattered evening rain, humidity levels decrease

Some scattered rain and t-storms remain possible this evening. However, the round of storms that moved through earlier today, took a large amount of energy out of the atmosphere, so tonight's rain and storms are not likely to be as powerful as what we experienced earlier.While we're not as humid as we were, it still is somewhat "sticky" outside. As our current weather system clears tonight, lower humidity air will follow it and our Muggy Meter will be at "Comfortable" the rest of the week and th

Indiana man wanted on child p*rn charge turns himself in

LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - A Michigan City man accused of sharing images of child p*rnography turned himself in to the LaPorte County Jail Tuesday, according to Indiana State Police (ISP).William H. King III, 21, faces a count of child exploitation, a Level 5 felony, and is being held on a $15,000 cash bond.According to ISP, King reportedly used social media platforms Discord and Snapchat to obtain and share the explicit images.The Indiana ICAC Task Force encourages Hoosiers to report online

'Not asking to just let them walk out to the street': Allen County Sheriff cautions about releasing jail inmates

ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) ---Releasing inmates from the Allen County Jail could send ripples of fear throughout the community.However, releases won’t happen without careful consideration of charges and the community threat.That was what Allen County Sheriff Troy Hershberger said Wednesday as he laid out steps the county could take in order to keep the inmate number around 731.
The inmate population Wednesday was 733 with 37 in lock-up, a number that has shrunk in the last couple of weeks.

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Scattered evening rain

Some scattered rain and t-storms remain possible this evening. However, the round of storms that moved through earlier today, took a large amount of energy out of the atmosphere, so tonight's rain and storms are not likely to be as powerful as what we experienced earlier.While we're not as humid as we were earlier today, it still is somewhat "sticky" outside. As our current weather system clears tonight, lower humidity air will follow it and our Muggy Meter will be at "Comfortable" the rest of t

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Current Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball coach and former IU star Mike Woodson will visit Fort Wayne June 19 for a Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Indiana fundraiser.Woodson will serve as a keynote speaker for the fundraiser, which will be held at The Clyde Theatre Wednesday, June 19, at 6:30 p.m.Tickets for the event cost $100, and guests can also purchase a $200 VIP package that includes an exclusive meet-and-greet with Woodson, a photo opportunity, hors d'oeuvr

Powers Hamburgers celebrates reopening with week-long festivities

Video taken ahead of Powers reopening in AprilFORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A week-long event at Powers Hamburgers in July gives the new owners a chance to showcase the positive changes they've brought to the table.While the grand opening is being celebrated July 8-13, loyal customers have been getting their burger fix since the restaurant reopened in April.But Salvatori’s Hospitality Group took time to make some changes since then while balancing those updates with the nostalgia Powers holds,

Late afternoon headlines Wednesday, June 5

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

In the Archives: Fort Wayne's German roots

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- While the history of Fort Wayne is symbolized by many different cultures, an annual festival typically held during the first week of June pays homage to the Summit City's German roots through Germanfest.In 2004, WANE 15 dove into the history of German culture in Fort Wayne and how it still presents itself through Germanfest.One of the earliest German pioneers in Fort Wayne was Henry Rudisill, who employed thousands of German workers in the 19th century.However, during

Organizations in Fort Wayne, Wabash awarded $20K arts grant for older adults

INDIANAPOLIS (WANE) -- Nine organizations around the state will each receive a $20,000 grant to host programming for seniors from Lifelong Arts for Arts Organizations, which showcases the arts and provides creative outlets for ages 65 and older, the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced Wednesday.Fort Wayne-based recipients Fort Wayne Dance Collective and Heartland Sings will use the grant to support their initiatives "Apple City Dance Project" and "Timeless Tunes for All Singers", respectivel

Crash in downtown Fort Wayne leads to minor injuries

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - One person was taken to the hospital after a crash Wednesday afternoon in downtown Fort Wayne.It happened around 2:30 p.m. near the intersection of Washington Boulevard and Lafayette Street.
Dispatch confirmed there were minor injuries. It's unclear what led to the collision.Traffic was backed up on Lafayette near the intersection. Fort Wayne Police and EMS crews were at the scene, with a damaged SUV in front of BrightStar Care.

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

'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

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,