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Fort Wayne Animal Care Issues Urgent Heat Safety Alert as Pet Deaths Rise Amid Scorching Temperatures

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Amid sweltering summer temperatures, Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control is diligently working to safeguard pets from heat-related risks. Throughout June, the agency has been engaged in multiple investigations relating to the death of seven pets due to heat exposure. Authorities have been called to respond to numerous distressing situations affecting pets in the region. Specifically, there have been 22 reports of dogs left in hot cars and 27 instances concerning …

Explosion Rocks Construction Site on Ardmore Avenue, Fort Wayne Firefighters Respond

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Firefighters in Fort Wayne responded to a construction site explosion that shook the city’s southwest side on Thursday afternoon. The incident took place at the Brooks Asphalt plant on Ardmore Avenue around 2:30 p.m. Witnesses reported heavy smoke billowing from the site, even after the fire had extinguished on its own by 3 p.m. Fortunately, initial reports indicated that there were no injuries resulting from the explosion. Officials on the scene …

Satirical Take: ‘The Onion’ Reflects on Wayne LaPierre’s NRA Legacy with 21-Gun Salute

Washington, D.C. – The satirical news organization, The Onion, recently took a look back at Wayne LaPierre’s time at the National Rifle Association, using a 21-gun salute as a metaphor for mass shootings. The article sheds light on LaPierre’s controversial leadership at the NRA and his response to a series of tragic mass shootings during his tenure. The satirical piece by The Onion highlights LaPierre’s approach to addressing the issue of gun violence in the …

Fort Wayne Man Exchanged Attempted Murder Charge for Murder Charge After Christmas Eve Shooting

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – A Fort Wayne man accused of shooting at three men on Christmas Eve is now facing a murder charge after one of the victims died from his injuries. The shooting took place near the intersection of Hanna and Tillman Streets, where three men were in a car. One of the men was shot but remained in stable condition, while another man was not struck by the gunfire. However, 25-year-old Javion Grandberry …