ODOT employee killed in work zone crash - Fort Wayne news - NewsLocker (2024)

JACKSONTOWN, Ohio (WANE) -- An Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) employee was killed in an active work site crash on State Route 60 in Muskingum County, Ohio on Friday, according to an ODOT press release.Marvin "Marty" Crane had worked for ODOT since 2009 as a highway technician in Perry County, before being promoted to project inspector in ODOT's construction office last August.While details on the crash are scarce, Jack Marchbanks, director of ODOT, said Crane's death leaves a void amon

INDOT to gather feedback for 'Charging the Crossroads' EV program

INDIANAPOLIS (WANE) -- The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will solicit feedback and give updates on their 'Charging the Crossroads' program through a series of public information meetings, INDOT announced Tuesday.The meetings, to be held in various locations around the state in June and July, will allow Indiana residents to hear program updates and provide input on charging station locations and equity metrics.'Charging the Crossroads' hopes to expand Indiana's electric vehicle (EV

22-foot airplane-inspired 'Oculus' sculpture dedicated at FWA

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Fort Wayne International Airport's (FWA) new public art installation was dedicated Tuesday.The sculpture, named "Oculus", was created by artist Gordon Huether and sits directly in front of the airport terminal, between short-term parking and the rental car lot.
"Oculus" art installation at Fort Wayne International Airport"Oculus" art installation at Fort Wayne International Airport
The public art piece is constructed with four pillars shaped like airplane wings, with a

Watch: Porch pirate steals package seconds after drop-off

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A security camera at an Ohio home captured the moment a bold suspect grabbed an expensive package and took off, right in front of a FedEx driver who had dropped it off seconds before.The theft took place around on June 3, when 33-year-old Kyle Dorsch of Columbus was expecting his new Apple smartwatch to be delivered, he said. Shipping was being handled through FedEx."The website kind of gave me an estimated delivery time of when it would be here and right as the tru

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2 separate crashes tie up northbound I-69 traffic in west Fort Wayne

ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - Two crashes caused a traffic jam Tuesday on Interstate 69 on Fort Wayne's west side.One of the crashes happened between IN 14 and Bass Road sometime around noon. That's near mile-marker 306.2. Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) estimated the lanes would be blocked for about an hour.The other crash happened on I-69 near Illinois Road. INDOT said the highway's northbound entrance ramps from SR 14 are temporarily closed.Dispatch confirmed there were only minor

Afternoon headlines Tuesday, June 11

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your afternoon headlines for Tuesday, June 11.

Man gets probation for possession of child p*rn found in storage unit

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A man was sentenced Tuesday following an investigation that led police to find child p*rnography inside a storage unit in February.A judge in Allen Superior Court sentenced Alex William Hockenberry, 31, to 2.5 years of probation.Fort Wayne Police previously said in a press release the investigation began Feb. 28, when a buyer of storage units brought evidence to the police department after discovering property left inside a unit that included child p*rnography.Police de

LOOK: Hail damages plane mid-flight

VIENNA, Austria (WANE via STORYFUL) - A hailstorm caused severe damage to an Austrian Airlines plane traveling from Mallorca to Vienna on Sunday, June 9, images show.Austrian Airlines said the plane was badly damaged mid-flight by hailstones after being caught in a storm the co*ckpit crew said was not visible on the weather radar.LOOK: Storm damage across northeast Indiana, viewer photos and videosA mayday emergency call was made during the flight, but the plane managed to complete its journey t

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FBI releases Gabby Petito documents

Editor's note: This story contains references to domestic violence and suicide, which may be difficult for some readers.TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) The FBI has released nearly 400 pages of evidence in the Gabby Petito case, including a letter Petito wrote to Brian Laundrie."You know how much I love you, so (and I'm writing this with love,) just please stop crying and stop calling me names, because we're a team and I'm here with you. I'm always going to have your back. Sorry I got upset over a dumb piece

President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, is convicted of all 3 felonies in federal gun trial

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Hunter Biden has been convicted of all three felony charges relatedto the purchase of a revolver in 2018 when, prosecutors argued, the president’s son lied on a mandatory gun-purchase form by saying he was not illegally using or addicted to drugs.Jurors found Hunter Biden guilty of lying to a federally licensed gun dealer, making a false claim on the application by saying he was not a drug user and illegally having the gun for 11 days.He faces up to 25 y

Jurors in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial have reached a verdict

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Jurors in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial reached a verdict on Tuesday after three hours of deliberations over two years.President Joe Biden’s son is accused of lying when he swore he wasn’t a drug user in order to buy a gun in 2018.Hunter Biden is facing three felony charges over the gun he had for 11 days before his brother’s widow found it in his truck and threw it in the trash.The case has put on full display some of the darkest moments

WATCH: Indiana reporter attacked by exotic bird

FRANKFORT, Ind. (WLFI) - An Indiana reporter, Vinny Martorano, was attacked by an exotic bird while reporting on birds being stolen from an aviary. The incident was captured on camera.Over the weekend 9 birds were stolen from the Frankfort Aviary. Someone cut a square hole into a net and stole the birds, according to Frankfort Parks Superintendent Joel Tatum. "These are like our animals. It's so awful. This aviary has been here for 32 years, and this is the first time something like this has hap

Dog runs 4 miles to save owner after crash

BAKER CO., Ore. (WANE) - A dog ran four miles to help save its owner after he crashed over an embankment in Baker County, Oregon. The crash happened in early June as the driver was on his way to a camp to meet up with family.The man failed to negotiate a curve, causing him and his four dogs to plummet off an embankment, according to the Baker County Sheriff's Department. One of the dogs traveled four miles to the camp after the crash, which alerted the family something was wrong.The man was able

US gas prices are falling. Experts point to mild demand at the pump ahead of summer travel

NEW YORK (AP) — Gas prices are once again on the decline across the U.S., bringing some relief to drivers now paying a little less to fill up their tanks.The national average for gas prices on Monday stood around $3.44, according to AAA. That's down about 9 cents from a week ago — marking the largest one-week drop recorded by the motor club so far in 2024. Monday's average was also more than 19 cents less than it was a month ago and over 14 cents below the level seen this time last y

Alzheimer's drug that can slow disease gets backing from FDA advisers

WASHINGTON (AP) — A closely watched Alzheimer's drug from Eli Lilly won the backing of federal health advisers on Monday, setting the stage for the treatment's expected approval for people with mild dementia caused by the brain-robbing disease.Food and Drug Administration advisers voted unanimously that the drug's ability to slow the disease outweighs its risks, including side effects like brain swelling and bleeding that will have to be monitored.“I thought the evidence was very str

FWCS School Board takes steps forward alongside EACS on Early Childhood Learning Center

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Monday, the FWCS school board approved a memorandum agreement with EACS to create the early learning center, a collaboration between the districts to address the needs of students and their families.The memorandum agreement marks a rare collaboration between the districts, giving students in both districts a place for high school students who are parents to have their child safely cared for, increase the number of high-quality childcare facilities in our community and

Do it Best Foundation exceeds fundraising goal for local non-profits

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Do it Best Foundation held its 4th annual Fore for the Cause golf tournament and fundraiser Monday, where they set a fundraising goal of $1 million.
400 golfers from across the county came to participate and played at four different courses to raise money for various local non-profit organizations.
One of those organizations is Blessings in a Backpack, a non-profit that feeds school children who are at risk of going hungry on the weekends. Executive Director, Jama R

Cool Tuesday morning gives way to beautiful afternoon

It's a cool start to your Tuesday with Temperatures in 40s before sunrise. Temperatures will rebound nicely as the sun will be out for most of the day. Highs will be in the mid-70s. This will be nice before we turn up the heat around here later this week...More sunshine is in store on Tuesday.Highs return to the 70s across the area!We'll heat back up into the mid-80s on Wednesday, then the heat and humidity really crank up on Thursday. We'll climb up to around 90 degrees on Thursday and we'll tr

Comfortable with more sunshine Tuesday

It was a cool and refreshing start to the workweek across the area! It felt a little bit like fall, with highs only topping out around the 70 degree mark. We'll stay below average on Tuesday before we really increase the heat around here later this week...Look for clear skies and light winds as you head out the door early Tuesday morning. Grab a jacket, as we'll start the day with temperatures as low as the mid-40s!
It will be a chilly morning, with temperatures in the 40s!
Skies will become par

Comfortable Tuesday before things heat up

After a start in the 40s area-wide, temperatures have rebounded nicely. Tuesday's highs will be in the mid-70s. This will be nice before we turn up the heat around here later this week.Tuesday temperatures top out in the mid-70s, the coolest high temps we'll see for a while.Mostly sunny skies will give way to partly cloudy skies Tuesday afternoon. More clouds will work their way in toward sunset. Temperatures for your Wednesday morning will be in the mid-50s before heating up into the low and mi

Football stadium proposed for Snider High School

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Will Snider High School be getting its own football stadium? If the proposal first presented to the Fort Wayne Community Schools board on Monday night comes to fruition then the answer is 'yes' - with the stadium projected to be ready by the fall of 2026.The 2024-25 District-Wide Equipment and Facility Improvement Project, with a total price tag of $55 million, was presented at Monday's meeting. $30 million of those funds are tabbed for an athletic facilities improvemen

A chilly June night is ahead

What a beautiful start to the workweek we are experiencing across the area! It feels like a little taste of fall, with cool temperatures and a bit of a breeze being in place. We started the day with plenty of clouds, but we have since tapped into more sunshine and will continue to do so through the rest of the evening.We saw lots of clouds this morning.Sunshine returned though this afternoon!Look for clouds to completely depart by midnight tonight, setting the stage for a cold and clear night. O

Lutheran begins work on new southwest Fort Wayne office

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) —If you've noticed a lot of dirt being moved next to the Sherwin-Williams on the 7600 block of Illinois Road, you're not crazy."We're moving dirt around," said Lutheran Health Physicians CEO Nicole Rexroth.A map showing the location of the new office.
Lutheran Health Network hasn't officially announced it, but they are adding an office at a lot which right now doesn't have a proper address."Lutheran Health Physicians is expanding health care here in Fort Wayne

'Sandcastles for Sloan': Campaign raises awareness for beach safety after Fort Wayne family's tragedy

Video: Memorial for 7-year-old who passed away on Florida beachFORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A campaign is being held in honor of Sloan Mattingly, a 7-year-old who passed away on Feb. 20.The sheriff’s office said the Hoosier family – the sister, brother and their parents – was on vacation at the beach when tragedy struck.Sloan Mattingly (Photo shared by father Jason Mattingly)
Sloan Mattingly was playing on the beach with her 9-year-old brother Maddox Mattingly when they got trappe

Fort Wayne youth choir returns with concert before trip to 'Olympics of Choral Music' in New Zealand

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- On Saturday, June 22, the Voices of Unity Youth Choir will host a fundraising concert to raise money for their upcoming trip to New Zealand in July for the World Choir Games.Described by the Unity Performing Arts Foundation (UPAF) as the "Olympics of Choral Music," the World Choir Games is traditionally held every two years and aims to attract choir groups for across the world to come together and celebrate through music.For the Voices of Unity Youth Choir -- a program

Overturned cement mixer shuts down all lanes on US 33 near Churubusco

Photo of US 33 crash provided Timothy J
CHURUBUSCO, Ind. (WANE) -- A crash on US 33 stalled all lanes between Carroll Road and Mcduffee Road late Monday afternoon.
INDOT's Trafficwise map shows that all lanes will be blocked for the next few hours as crews work to clean up the crash.
A photo sent in by a WANE 15 viewer shows what appears to be an overturned cement mixer truck blocking two lanes.Dispatch confirmed with WANE 15 that minor injuries happened as a result of the crash.
It is unclear

Crash with overturned cement mixer shuts down lanes on US 33 near Churubusco

Photo of US 33 crash provided Timothy J
CHURUBUSCO, Ind. (WANE) -- A two-vehicle crash involving a cement mixer truck on US 33 stalled all lanes between Carroll Road and Mcduffee Road late Monday afternoon.
INDOT's Trafficwise map shows that all lanes will be blocked for the next few hours as crews work to clean up the crash.
According to a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, from Allen County Homeland Security, northbound lanes were re-opened around 6:34 p.m. at Carroll Road.
A photo sent in

Crash with overturned cement mixer shuts down all lanes on US 33 near Churubusco

Photo of US 33 crash provided Timothy J
CHURUBUSCO, Ind. (WANE) -- A crash on US 33 stalled all lanes between Carroll Road and Mcduffee Road late Monday afternoon.
INDOT's Trafficwise map shows that all lanes will be blocked for the next few hours as crews work to clean up the crash.
A photo sent in by a WANE 15 viewer shows what appears to be an overturned cement mixer truck blocking two lanes.Dispatch confirmed with WANE 15 that minor injuries happened as a result of the crash.
It is unclear

Crash shuts down all lanes on US 33 near Churubusco

CHURUBUSCO, Ind. (WANE) -- A crash on US 33 stalled all lanes between Carroll Road and Mcduffee Road late Monday afternoon.
INDOT's Trafficwise map shows that all lanes will be blocked for the next few hours as crews work to clean up the crash.
Photo of Trafficwise map as of 4:23 p.m. MondayPhotos sent in by a WANE 15 viewer show what appears to be an overturned cement mixer truck blocking two lanes.It is unclear whether there are any injuries or how many cars are involved in the crash.

Fort Wayne Police Department sees success with first intern in new program

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Fort Wayne Police Department has ramped up its recruiting and outreach efforts in recent years.In 2022, the department launched its recruiting website joinfwpd.org.
Before that, they started using a service called Interview Now that allows them to easily communicate with candidates. Through that avenue, Isabelle Hogan, 21, asked Officer Doug Weaver if FWPD offered internships.Hogan is currently minoring in criminal justice at The Citadel - The Military College of S