Man charged in murder of Richmond police officer found dead in cell - Fort Wayne news - NewsLocker (2024)

PENDLETON, Ind. – The man charged in the murder of Richmond police officer Seara Burton was found dead at Pendleton Correctional Facility.Phillip M. Lee was being held at the facility as he awaited trial in Burton’s murder. Indiana State Police said Lee was found unresponsive in his cell around 12:46 a.m. Thursday. Emergency aid was rendered, but Lee was pronounced dead.Richmond Police Officer Seara Burton dies from injuriesIndiana State Police are investigating Lee’s death wi

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

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

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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'

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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

McKinnie Ave intersection shuts down for sewer installation

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

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

WANE 15's Alyssa Ivanson wins 1st Emmy

Video above shows Emmy winning Lessons from Owen.CLEVELAND, Ohio (WANE) -- WANE 15's Alyssa Ivanson won an Emmy Saturday night at the 55th Annual Central Great Lakes Emmy Awards in Cleveland.
Alyssa Ivanson took home the Emmy for the Human Interest News category in a single shift for her story Lessons from Owen.WANE 15 receives 8 regional Emmy nominationsOther WANE 15 nominations included:
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Cool, humid start on a cloudy morning

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

Heavy rain, thunderstorms pushing through before dawn

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are making their way through the area this morning. You can expect heavy downpours and a few strong gusts of wind.As these storms pass, our severe weather will continue to diminish as these storms continue to lose energy as they exit our area.
Rain/storms move in around 2 AM.A line passes through the area. These storms could be severe.The organized storm activity ends by daybreak Sunday.After daybreak Sunday, we'll still be quite humid, with a few lingering isolated

Tracking rain and storms early Sunday

After we saw the end of our June heatwave Saturday, we are tracking thunderstorms along a cold front early Sunday. This is what will gradually bring us cooler air and more comfortable humidity levels to end the weekend.Thunderstorms will pass through the area through around 6 to 7 AM this morning. A few storms could contain strong gusty winds, but our severe weather potential overall is low. Still have a way to receive weather alerts will you are asleep. Overnight lows will dip down into the low

Shots fired on southeast side of Fort Wayne

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Dispatch confirmed with WANE 15 that the Fort Wayne Police Department was investigating shots fired in the area of John Street and Hurd Street.A Wane 15 crew member at the scene confirmed that FWPD was accompanied by Indiana State Police during the investigation.
This is an ongoing investigation. We will keep you updated as we learn more.

1 dead after shots fired during traffic stop in southeast Fort Wayne

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A Saturday night traffic stop on Fort Wayne's southeast side escalated to shots being fired, leaving one dead.
According to the Fort Wayne Police Department, an officer initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of John St. and Hurd St. at 10:31 p.m.Actions carried out by the occupants of the stopped vehicle caused the officer who initiated the stop to fire their weapon, FWPD said.One man was injured. Life-saving measures were performed at the scene before the

No injuries in southeast Fort Wayne house fire

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) —No one was injured in a house fire in southeast Fort Wayne that started just after 10 p.m. Saturday.
The Fort Wayne Fire Department responded to the fire in the 3000 block of Lillie St. When crews arrived on scene, the front porch of the one-story home was on fire.According to FWFD, crews searched for victims and it was determined no one was home. They were able to contain the fire within 16 minutes.

FWFD responds to house fire south of downtown

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) —The Fort Wayne Fire Department is responding to a house fire south of downtown Saturday night.
Dispatch confirmed with WANE 15 that the Fort Wayne Fire Department is responding to a house fire at 3002 Lillie Street.
No other information is available at this time.

Stretch of 15 Fury Alert Days ends late Saturday

Our stretch of six straight 15 Fury Alert Days for high heat and humidity has come to an end.15 Fury Alert Days: When do we issue them?Our Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory expired at 8 PM Saturday, putting an end to our 15 Fury Alert Days. Our June heatwave ends after several days of 90 degree temperatures, high levels of humidity, and very warm nights.An Excessive Heat Warning is typically issued by the National Weather Service when temperatures and humidity combine for heat indices of

Tracking rain and storms tonight

We'll stay toasty this evening and partly cloudy before a cold front moves in later tonight. Ahead of and along this cold front, showers and thunderstorms are expected overnight. The best chance for thunderstorms comes between 2 AM and 6 AM. A few storms may be severe, with damaging winds and small hail. We expect storms to lose their energy as they track through the area, but stay tuned for updates on our severe weather potential. Have a way to receive weather alerts to wake you up if necessary

Wildfires causing traffic along US 30, S.R. 101 in Allen County

ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — A string of wildfires in Allen County is causing traffic along US 30 and State Road 101 on Saturday evening.According to Fort Wayne Police Department Dispatch, SR 101 and US 30 are back open. East Lincoln Highway is currently closed.
The cause of the wildfires is unknown at this time. We will keep you updated as we learn more.

Roads back open after wildfires along US 30, S.R. 101 in Allen County

ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — A string of wildfires in Allen County caused traffic tie-ups along US 30 and State Road 101 Saturday evening.
According to Fort Wayne Police Department Dispatch, SR 101 and US 30 are back open after being closed.The cause of the wildfires is unknown at this time.WANE 15 is working to learn more about the exact causes of the fire and how many existed along the roadways.

Stretch of 15 Fury Alert Days ends Saturday

The Live Doppler 15 Fury Storm Team will end our stretch of 15 Fury Alert Days for high heat and humidity once Saturday has passed. This is the longest streak of 90° days since 2012! Hot temperatures, plus the humidity has been a dangerous combination, creating heat index values around 100° or higher at times this week.15 Fury Alert Days: When do we issue them?Our Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory will expire at 8 PM Saturday, putting an end to our 15 Fury Alert Days. Our June hea

Stretch of 15 Fury Alert Days will end after Saturday

The Live Doppler 15 Fury Storm Team will end our stretch of 15 Fury Alert Days once Saturday has passed. This is the longest streak of 90° days since 2012! Hot temperatures, plus the humidity has been a dangerous combination, creating heat index values around 100° or higher at times this week.15 Fury Alert Days: When do we issue them?Our Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory will expire at 8 PM Saturday, putting an end to our 15 Fury Alert Days. Our June heatwave is set to end, after

Long duration June heatwave ends this evening

ALERT DAY STATUS: Our historic stretch of six 15 Fury Alert Days in a row will end this evening. Once the Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory expires at 8 PM, we are no longer experiencing levels of heat and humidity that warrant us to be under a 15 Fury Alert Day.Stretch of 15 Fury Alert Days will end after SaturdayThis is because a cold front will move through tonight into early Sunday, dropping the temperatures and humidity levels to end the weekend.THE LATEST FORECAST: We'll remain hot

Jury Pool closed Saturday following a medical incident

NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WANE) -- Jury Pool has shut down after a "medical incident" occurred Saturday.
In a Facebook Post, the pool announced they would reopen Sunday at noon after the medical incident caused them to shut down for the day.
New Haven Dispatch told WANE 15 that someone had a medical event while visiting the pool. Dispatch told WANE 15 that the person was in non-life-threatening condition and that the incident had nothing to do with the pool.

3 Indy men arrested after stolen vehicle chase through several southern Indiana counties

COLUMBUS, Ind. (WANE) -- Three Indianapolis men were arrested and charged Friday after leading Indiana State Police on a high-speed chase through multiple counties in southern Indiana.According to a press release from Indiana State Police, around 5:30 p.m. Friday evening, an ISP Trooper attempted to stop a gray Chevy pickup truck for speeding on I-65. The trooper had clocked the driver going 87 mph in a 70 mph zone. The pickup initially pulled over to the side of the road, but as the trooper app