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• Iran launches new attacks on Israel and Gulf countries

  10-03-2026 11:22 via wane.com
  
  “We are definitely not looking for a ceasefire,” Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, wrote defiantly on X.
  
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• Warm today, severe storms possible tonight

  10-03-2026 09:22 via wane.com
  
  Skies are cloudy this morning, acting like a blanket and keeping us warm. Temperatures as we start off our Tuesday are in the upper 50s to lower 60s in the area. We'll all see some warm 60s by later this morning. Temps will be rising sharply today. In fact, we'll get close to yet another [...]
  
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• More warmth Tuesday along with severe storm potential

  10-03-2026 03:47 via wane.com
  
  As Tuesday morning gets going, there is the slight chance for an isolated shower or storm. Most spots will stay dry, however. Our low temps only drop to the upper 50s by early morning. A much higher storm chance comes in later on our Tuesday night and continues into our Wednesday morning. Temps climb significantly [...]
  
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• Allen County fire districts host third public hearing on consolidation

  10-03-2026 03:25 via wane.com
  
  Monday night marked the third public hearing they have held, and all three have provided residents with an opportunity to learn more about how unification would work and to ask questions.
  
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• Headwaters Church tenant to house single moms, families in need

  10-03-2026 02:04 via wane.com
  
  However, this new building on Headwater's campus will allow mothers and their children to live in an environment independently, where they can focus on getting back on their feet. In essence, they're opening a new shelter in one of the campus's many historic buildings. The project is called "Empower Restoration."
  
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• Indiana Governor Mike Braun won't rule out suspending gas tax as fuel prices increase

  10-03-2026 01:57 via wane.com
  
  As Hoosiers continue to see gas prices rise due to the war in Iran, Governor Mike Braun has not ruled out the possibility of temporarily suspending the state’s gas tax.
  
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• Course unveiled for DC Freedom 250 IndyCar race

  09-03-2026 22:56 via wane.com
  
  Josef Newgarden, a two-time NTT IndyCar Series winner, said the course is “unlike any other street race we’ve seen."
  
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• Master planning for North River Development begins

  09-03-2026 22:39 via wane.com
  
  PB Development will begin master planning work immediately, and the master plan will serve as the blueprint for how the 29-acre North River site will be used and funded.
  
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• Business Excellence Award nominations open for businesses in Allen County

  09-03-2026 20:50 via wane.com
  
  The organization, which serves as Fort Wayne and Allen County's chamber of commerce, announced in a press release that nominations for the award are officially open.
  
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• POET Biorefining sues Wabash County Commissioners over opposition to carbon dioxide dumping

  09-03-2026 20:22 via wane.com
  
  POET argues the practice helps farmers get premium access to corn, increases farm revenues and land values.
  
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• Watch live: Trump holds news conference amid Iran conflict, surging oil prices

  09-03-2026 20:13 via wane.com
  
  President Trump is scheduled to conduct a news conference Monday afternoon, with the U.S.-Israeli military operation in Iran in its second week. "Many important meetings and phone calls taking place today while I am at Trump National Doral, in Miami," the president said in a Truth Social post Monday afternoon. "Additionally, I will be going [...]
  
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• Wife of teacher who died after prank-gone-wrong doesn't want teens prosecuted, she says

  09-03-2026 19:48 via wane.com
  
  Jason Hughes was killed after tripping and falling in front of a truck driven by a student on Friday, officials said.
  
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• Dutch Bros Coffee to open in Auburn this spring

  09-03-2026 19:39 via wane.com
  
  It's the second location announced for northeast Indiana.
  
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• Ohio State University president resigns over 'inappropriate relationship with someone seeking public resources'

  09-03-2026 18:05 via wane.com
  
  The Ohio State University Board of Trustees accepted Carter's resignation on Sunday.
  
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• Justice Dept. and Live Nation reach settlement over Ticketmaster illegal monopoly case

  09-03-2026 16:02 via wane.com
  
  some states might continue a trial on their own.
  
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• Handful of Homestead students organize walkout, protest

  09-03-2026 14:50 via wane.com
  
  The goal was to send the message of arresting predators, and to protest ICE.
  
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• Record-breaking warmth today

  09-03-2026 14:35 via wane.com
  
  It's a sunny and cool Monday morning with temperatures down into the 40s. Winds out of the southwest, which may gust up to 30 mph at times, and the sunshine, will aim to boost our temps significantly today. We'll rise into the 50s later this morning, and then into the 60s this afternoon. Highs soar [...]
  
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• GasBuddy: Prices could climb another 20 to 50 cents

  09-03-2026 14:32 via wane.com
  
  The nation’s average price of gasoline has risen 51.1 cents over the last week and stands at $3.45 per gallon, according to GasBuddy® data.
  
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• Georgia teacher dies in toilet paper prank gone wrong, police say

  09-03-2026 13:42 via wane.com
  
  A teacher in Georgia died during a toilet paper prank after being run over by a vehicle, authorities said.
  
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• War sends oil prices soaring as Iran names new leader

  09-03-2026 11:41 via wane.com
  
  The war spreading across the Middle East sent oil prices skyrocketing with Iran launching new attacks on regional energy infrastructure.
  
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• Iran names new supreme leader and digs in as oil prices jump

  09-03-2026 11:41 via wane.com
  
  The war has choked off major supplies of oil and gas to world markets, led foreigners to flee from business hubs and prompted millions to seek shelter as bombs hit sites like military bases, government buildings, oil and water installations, hotels and at least one school.
  
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• Record-breaking warmth on the way

  09-03-2026 09:22 via wane.com
  
  It's a clear and cool Monday morning with temperatures down into the 40s. The clear skies now will translate to plentiful sunshine throughout the day. Winds out of the southwest, which may gust up to 30 mph at times, and the sunshine, will aim to boost our temps significantly today. We'll rise into the 50s [...]
  
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• Warm start to the week

  09-03-2026 03:36 via wane.com
  
  The start of the workweek brings us some warmth as southwesterly winds push warmer air into our area. Monday starts in the mid-40s, but by the afternoon, we'll see highs in the upper 60s. Breezy moments are possible, with gusts up to 30 mph. There's the possibility of records being broken or tied both Monday [...]
  
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• Detached garage catches fire in northeast Allen County

  09-03-2026 01:00 via wane.com
  
  Allen County dispatch was able to confirm that crews are working on putting out a fire in that area, but could not say if someone was injured.
  
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• Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his slain father as supreme leader

  08-03-2026 23:06 via wane.com
  
  Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iran's late supreme leader, has been named his successor, Iranian state TV announced early Monday, as the war that began with his father's killing less than two weeks ago took a dramatic turn.
  
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• Cooler this evening, warmth on the way

  08-03-2026 23:01 via wane.com
  
  Sunshine continues to be plentiful as temperatures fall through the 50s this evening. A few breezy moments are possible, as gusts reach up to 30 mph. Temperatures remain above average (Average high temperature today is 44°) through tonight, allowing for mild conditions, especially with the extra hour of daylight! Overnight lows will drop into the [...]
  
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• Long lost photos of final Elvis Presley concert discovered in Muncie storage locker

  08-03-2026 23:00 via wane.com
  
  For those who were there, $15 bought a seat on the aisle inside MSA to see the King.
  
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• International Women’s Day is a celebration and a call to action. Here are things to know

  08-03-2026 22:59 via wane.com
  
  Protests are often political — and at times violent — rooted in women’s efforts to improve their rights as workers.
  
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• Iran clerics choose Khamenei's son as next supreme leader

  08-03-2026 22:48 via wane.com
  
  Iranian clerics elected the son of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as the next leader of the country, Iranian state media reported Sunday, as the U.S. and Israel continue to pummel the country with military strikes. Mojtaba Khamenei was elected by a body of 88 Iranian clerics in the wake of the death [...]
  
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• Kansas City airport reopens hours after an evacuation as a potential threat was investigated

  08-03-2026 21:18 via wane.com
  
  KANSAS CITY (AP) — The Kansas City International Airport terminal reopened Sunday afternoon, hours after it was evacuated while authorities looked into a potential threat, the Kansas City Aviation Department said. Airport spokesperson Jackson Overstreet said in an email shortly after 2 p.m. that the terminal was reopened. The evacuation began after a threat that [...]
  
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• NYPD: Two in custody after improvised explosive device thrown at protest

  08-03-2026 20:55 via wane.com
  
  Two people have been taken into custody after a device, deemed to be an improvised explosive, was thrown during a demonstration in New York City on Saturday.
  
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• Kansas City International Airport evacuation lifted after reported 'threat'

  08-03-2026 19:40 via wane.com
  
  It's unclear what prompted the evacuation.
  
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• Cooler this afternoon, 70s on the way

  08-03-2026 16:46 via wane.com
  
  More sunshine is on the way for the afternoon. We won't be as warm as Saturday, but it'll still be above average, with highs in the upper 50s. The average high temperature for today is 44°. A few gusts may also reach up to 30 mph today. Low drop into the 40s tonight under a [...]
  
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• Pavement replacement work set to start on I-469 that could affect the flow of traffic

  08-03-2026 16:08 via wane.com
  
  Starting on or after March 9, crews will be working on a pavement replacement project on I-469 between Wheelock Road and U.S. 24.
  
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• Iran's president vows to expand attacks on US targets as war grows

  08-03-2026 14:51 via wane.com
  
  Fears that civilian infrastructure may become fair game have also grown.
  
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• Women's conference offers support through shared experiences in Auburn

  08-03-2026 14:50 via wane.com
  
  Have you ever been at your rope's end? Dealing with tragedy and trial, asking yourself, 'Now what?'
  
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• Shining a light on child abuse and neglect through the performing arts

  08-03-2026 12:25 via wane.com
  
  Illuminate: Shining Light on Child Abuse and Neglect will take place on Sunday, March 8.
  
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• Indiana high schooler used AI to generate illicit images of classmates: court docs

  08-03-2026 12:08 via wane.com
  
  An anonymous tip led police to discover the images Joel Salinas reportedly made of his classmates using AI technology.
  
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• Cooler today with 70s on the way

  08-03-2026 11:57 via wane.com
  
  Numerous clouds are in place as we kick off our Sunday, and it's cold, too. Temperatures have fallen into the 30s this morning, thanks to the passage of a cold front yesterday. While we're stuck with the cold air and clouds for now, sunshine builds back in this afternoon. We won't be as warm as [...]
  
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• Power returns after outage hits downtown Fort Wayne

  08-03-2026 11:33 via wane.com
  
  Indiana Michigan Power is assessing the outage, and according to their website, power should be restored around 9:30 a.m.
  
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• Power outage hits downtown Fort Wayne

  08-03-2026 11:33 via wane.com
  
  Indiana Michigan Power is assessing the outage, and according to their website, power should be restored around 9:30 a.m.
  
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• No injuries in early morning fire on Edgewater Avenue

  08-03-2026 08:26 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, IN (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Fire Department responded to an early morning fire northeast of Downtown Fort Wayne. The Fort Wayne Fire Department responded to a house fire on Sunday morning shortly after 3 a.m. on the 1000 block of Edgewater Avenue. A WANE 15 crew member saw five FWFD trucks along [...]
  
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• Crews Respond to Fire on Edgewater Avenue

  08-03-2026 08:26 via wane.com
  
  FORTY WAYNE, IN (WANE) - Fire response crews are responding to a fire in the 1000 block of Edgewater Avenue. This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
  
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• 3/7 Boys Basketball Sectional Championships

  08-03-2026 06:01 via wane.com
  
  11 northeast Indiana boys basketball teams are celebrating a sectional championship and advancing to the regional round.
  
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• A sunny, mild Sunday

  08-03-2026 04:17 via wane.com
  
  Decreasing clouds make way for mostly sunny skies on our Sunday. Temperatures start cold in the upper 30s on Sunday morning. Conditions improve by the afternoon, with highs in the upper 50s and plenty of sunshine. Highs will still be well above average (average high is 44°) on Sunday. We saw record highs this past [...]
  
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• Cloudy evening with gusty winds

  08-03-2026 01:42 via wane.com
  
  A cold front is moving through this evening, bringing temperatures down overnight. We'll see strong southwesterly winds as this front passes, with gusts up to 40 mph at times. Plenty of clouds are in place, but will gradually decrease heading into Sunday. Sunday starts cold with temperatures in the upper 30s. Conditions improve by the [...]
  
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• Police chase in southern Indiana ends with ISP cruiser flipped, Louisville woman arrested

  08-03-2026 01:32 via wane.com
  
  The three occupants of the gold car, along with the trooper and Johnson, were taken to nearby hospitals with minor injuries.
  
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• Jan. 6 plaque honoring police officers is now displayed at the Capitol after a 3-year delay

  08-03-2026 00:06 via wane.com
  
  The Washington Post first reported the installation of the plaque, which was witnessed by a reporter about 4 a.m. EST Saturday. It is the first official marker of the violent day in the Capitol.
  
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• Gusty winds with passing rain showers

  07-03-2026 23:41 via wane.com
  
  Rain showers are moving through ahead of an approaching cold front. The front will push through with strong southwesterly winds, which may gust up to 40 mph at times. Temperatures are still quite warm as they fall from the lower 60s. Skies will remain cloudy. Clouds decrease behind the cold front overnight with lows dropping [...]
  
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• DeKalb County officials release data breach notice to residents

  07-03-2026 23:26 via wane.com
  
  The amount and type of data likely vary person to person, but officials remind residents to remain vigilant against scammers.
  
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