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• Indiana hospitals treat over 3K virus patients for 4th day

  21-11-2020 22:59 via wane.com
  
  State health officials say the number of COVID-19 patients being treated at Indiana’s hospitals remained above 3,000 people for the fourth straight day on Friday. The Indiana State Department of Health reported Saturday that Indiana's hospitals were treating 3,168 COVID-19 patients as of Friday. That’s the largest number of COVID-19 patients since the state began releasing public reports on coronavirus hospitalizations last spring.
  The state agency also added 40 more coronavirus-rela
  
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• Silver Alert canceled for Columbia City teen

  21-11-2020 22:45 via wane.com
  
  WHITLEY COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - The Silver Alert for a missing Columbia City teenager has been canceled.No other information was released.
  Original post:A Statewide Silver Alert was issued Thursday evening for Madaya Schuman, 17, of Columbia City and as of Friday afternoon the teen has yet to be found. According to authorities she is believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance. Photo courtesy of Whitley Co. Sheriff's Dept.Schuman is described as:White, female5 foot 1 i
  
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• No. 3 Ohio State beats back comeback bid by No. 9 Indiana

  21-11-2020 22:30 via wane.com
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Master Teague ran a career-high 169 yards and two touchdowns, Justin Fields accounted for three scores and No. 3 Ohio State held off a comeback bid by Michael Penix Jr., Ty Fryfogle and No. 9 Indiana to win 42-35 on Saturday.The Hoosiers (4-1) rallied from a four-touchdown deficit in the second half and made it a one-score game with 10:26 left, when Penix and Fryfogle connected on a 56-yard touchdown.Penix was 27 for 51 for a career-high 491 yards and five touchdown p
  
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• Homicide investigation underway in Brown County

  21-11-2020 22:15 via wane.com
  
  BROWN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - Indiana State Police are conducting a homicide investigation in Brown County.
  According to police, on Friday afternoon, a deceased body was found near Bean Blossom Road and Bell Road.
  The victim's identity is being withheld until a positive identification can be made and an autopsy is conducted.
  Detectives believe the homicide was an isolated injury and there is currently no danger to the public. The investigation is ongoing.
  
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• Michigan panel grants parole to man convicted of killing 3

  21-11-2020 21:28 via wane.com
  
  KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — A man who was a teenager when he admitted killing three young women in 1972 has been granted parole by the Michigan Parole Board nearly a half-century after the slayings.
  Sixty-four-year-old Brent Koster was granted parole on Nov. 10. WWMT-TV reports the Kalamazoo area man will be released from prison on Jan. 21 after serving 48 years. Kalamazoo County Prosecuting Attorney Jeff Getting says he’s “very troubled by the Michigan Department of Corrections ch
  
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• 'Dom Perignon' trends on Twitter after Michigan GOP leaders seen drinking $495 champagne at Trump hotel

  21-11-2020 19:51 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (KXAN) -- A round of drinks between several Michigan Republican leaders after a meeting with Pres. Donald Trump is raising eyebrows -- and drawing criticism -- on Saturday."Dom Pérignon" trended on Twitter Saturday morning after photos of House Speaker Lee Chatfield, Sen. Mike Shirkey and State Rep. Jim Lilly chatting in the lobby of the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C. surfaced online.
  The legislators' drink of choice -- a $500 bottle of Dom Pérignon
  
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• Turkey giveaway to be held at Pontiac Library

  21-11-2020 18:04 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Several community leaders have partnered with Meijer to hold a turkey giveaway at Pontiac Library on Saturday afternoon.
  This giveaway is taking the place of the annual LeRoy Page Thanksgiving dinner."It helps bring people together during the season of this virus. This gives people an opportunity to be safe. All they have to do is drive through the parking lot and pick up a turkey," said Mel Johnson, the giveaway's organizer.
  Anyone interested can pick up a free turkey
  
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• Indiana reports 40 more virus deaths, 6,983 new cases

  21-11-2020 17:50 via wane.com
  
  The following are daily reports released by the Indiana State Department of Health since Oct. 1SATURDAY, Nov. 21
  The Indiana Department of Health today announced that 6,983 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 289,183 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s dashboard.A total of 4,992 Hoosiers are confirmed to have died from COVID
  
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• Headwaters Park Ice Rink is now open

  21-11-2020 17:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Headwaters Park Outdoor Ice Skating Rink opened for its 18th season on Saturday.
  The Downtown Improvement District is the sponsor for the season, which lasts through Sunday February 28, 2021. “Thanks to the D.I.D., we are in a position to keep the ice rink operating this season. COVID-19 has presented many challenges and one of them was finding a sponsor for our season,” said Geoff Paddock, Executive Director of the Headwaters Park Alliance.&nb
  
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• Allen County adds 428 new virus cases; death toll up to 283

  21-11-2020 15:20 via wane.com
  
  The following are updates from the Allen County Department of Health:SATURDAY, Nov. 21
  Another Allen County resident died and 428 tested positive for COVID-19, with 229 confirmed PCR cases and 199 probable antigen cases, bringing the total to 16,672 cases and 283 deaths Saturday.The Allen County case count now includes a total of 3,423 probable cases from antigen tests reported since July 28.Updates to positive cases and deaths in Allen County are found on the Department’s COVID-19 webpage
  
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• Today’s the last day to claim the $1,200 stimulus check you didn’t receive

  21-11-2020 14:15 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (Nexstar) — If you still haven't received your $1,200 stimulus check, you have until Saturday to claim it. The IRS commissioner testified before Congress Friday, urging Americans to register online before Saturday afternoon."Tomorrow is the deadline, 3 p.m. eastern time," said IRS spokesman Raphael Tulino.Tulino says nearly nine million Americans didn't claim their checks and may not know they are eligible."Generally you are talking about someone who does not normally file a tax
  
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• IRS urges those who haven't received a stimulus check to claim theirs

  21-11-2020 14:15 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (Nexstar) — If you still haven't received your $1,200 stimulus check, you have until Saturday to claim it. The IRS commissioner testified before Congress Friday, urging Americans to register online before Saturday afternoon."Tomorrow is the deadline, 3 p.m. eastern time," said IRS spokesman Raphael Tulino.Tulino says nearly nine million Americans didn't claim their checks and may not know they are eligible."Generally you are talking about someone who does not normally file a tax
  
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• 11/20 Highlight Zone - Semi-State

  21-11-2020 06:17 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - South Adams is heading to state for the first time in program history while Bishop Luers is heading to state for an Indiana-best 16th time as the Starfires crushed Lafayette Central Catholic in 1A semi-state action in Berne and Luers rallied from a 28-7 halftime deficit to beat Pioneer in 2A!
  
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• Christmas on Broadway lights up the night and spectators spirits

  21-11-2020 05:28 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) —Christmas on Broadway lit up a 40 foot Colorado Spruce with 40 thousand lights Friday night.This year featured a scaled-down version due to pandemic precautions. People lined the sidewalk on both sides of Broadway to help keep crowds down.
  Instead of the traditional ceremonies, a parade took place with Santa and Mrs. Clause riding in on a firetruck.
  The theme this year: 'We need a Little Christmas Right this very minute' and spectators couldn't agree more.
  "We are
  
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• Allen County Health Commissioner discusses COVID-19 testing and holiday tips

  21-11-2020 05:24 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind (WANE) — Allen County's health commissioner says they're seeing higher testing numbers in the county. This has Dr. Matthew Sutter concerned.
  The wait times for getting a COVID test is longer than its been in the past and it's now even longer to get results back. Currently, the wait time for testing is 3 days and results can take 3 to 5 days."That's expected," Allen County Health Commissioner Dr. Matthew Sutter said. "As we continue to see cases rises, we will strip our re
  
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• Wintry mess of rain and snow for second half of the weekend

  21-11-2020 03:56 via wane.com
  
  A few peeks of sun are possible through the remainder of the day, however the expectation is that skies will be on the cloudy side. Afternoon highs reach the mid to upper 40s.
  Attention then turns to an incoming winter weather system that will bring the potential for the first accumulating snow of the season. The forecast is far from a slam dunk, however confidence is rising for the possibility of seeing snow accumulate on grassy and elevated surfaces Sunday morning.It all begins overnight as ra
  
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• Crews battle fire in SE Fort Wayne

  21-11-2020 03:16 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Fort Wayne fire crews were called to a fire in a southeast neighborhood Friday night.They responded around 8:45 p.m. to the 4500 block of South Colonial Avenue. That is less than a mile from the intersection of South Anthony Boulevard and McKinnie Avenue.Several crews were called to the scene.WANE 15 has a team at the fire working to learn more information.
  
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• Outdoor nature activities soaring in popularity amidst pandemic

  21-11-2020 03:14 via wane.com
  
  INDIANA (WANE) - All the restrictions from typical entertainment are creating a new interest in outdoor activities such as hunting and walking trails.Indiana Department of Natural Resources has seen a four percent hike in hunting licenses issued this year. Deer Biologist Moriah Boggess said Hoosiers are tired of being cooped up at home and wearing masks."People are trying to get outdoors and have some time in nature, away from the hustle and bustle and all the craziness that this year has brough
  
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• Silver Alert issued for Elkhart girl

  21-11-2020 03:09 via wane.com
  
  ELKHART, Ind. (WANE) - The Elkhart Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Kyliemay Adkins, 12. She is believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance. Photo courtesy of the Elkhart Police DepartmentAdkins is described as:White, female5 feet 7 inches tall160 poundsStrawberry blonde hair and blue eyesLast seen wearing a maroon jacket, teal shirt, blue jeans and carrying a grey backpack.Adkins is missing from Elkhart, Indiana which is 154 miles north of Ind
  
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• 11/20 Highlight Zone Prep Scoreboard

  21-11-2020 01:42 via wane.com
  
  INDIANA SEMI-STATE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES FROM 11/20/20:6A
  Westfield -- Merrillville --
  Center Grove -- Ben Davis --5A
  Valparaiso -- Zionsville --
  Indianapolis Cathedral -- Castle --4A
  Marion -- Hobart --
  Mooresville -- Indianapolis Roncalli --3A
  Indianapolis Chatard -- Mishawaka Marian --
  Danville -- Southridge --2A
  Pioneer -- Bishop Luers --
  Evansville Mater Dei -- Western Boone --1A
  Lafayette Central Catholic -- South Adams --
  Covenant Christian -- West Washington --INDIANA GIRLS BASKETB
  
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• Many Hoosiers heeding health expert advice for Thanksgiving

  21-11-2020 00:48 via wane.com
  
  Health officials are warning of a spike in COVID-19 cases after Thanksgiving, particularly if people don't play it safe. Their advice for the holiday is as follows: Stay home. Don't travel. If you must gather, do it outdoors.So, not the big family Thanksgiving traditions of years past."I would have my family over and we would have a rather large gathering upwards of 30, 40 people sometimes, but this year that's all been canceled," said Quinton Ellis. His family is postponing the family affair to
  
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