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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 …