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• EPD: Wanted Miami man caught at Evansville bank

  06-11-2022 21:14 via wane.com
  
  EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) -- Police say a man wanted out of Miami, Florida was caught over a thousand miles away at an Evansville bank.
  Saturday morning, authorities say they responded to the Fifth Third Bank on Green River Road after a man allegedly tried to cash a fake check. According to an affidavit, the man tried to run, but was taken to the ground by officers. EPD: Evansville falls victim to many fraudulent crimesThe suspect identified himself as Carlos Perez, but police say they later found
  
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• Shop small and give back at Country Heritage Winery market

  06-11-2022 20:34 via wane.com
  
  LAOTTO, Ind. (WANE) - Country Heritage Winery is getting in the holiday spirit early in the season with a market full of local vendors to shop from, and an opportunity to give back this season.Organizers said about 40 vendors are at the outdoor market Sunday afternoon. Shoppers get the chance to support small businesses as well as give back to the community-- by donating items that will go to local shelters. Clothes, hygiene products and other basic necessities are being accepted. Entrance row a
  
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• Hate crime charges filed for assault on Asian American

  06-11-2022 20:02 via wane.com
  
  CINCINNATI (AP) — An Ohio man has been charged with a federal hate crime in connection with an alleged assault on an Asian American student at the University of Cincinnati last year.Darrin Johnson, 26, of Cincinnati was arrested Thursday following his indictment by a federal grand jury, the U.S. attorney’s office in the southern district of Ohio said in a news release.The victim was preparing to go for a run on a campus street in August 2021 when Johnson began yelling racial comments
  
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• Pickup truck driver in critical condition after sedan runs stop sign in Mercer County

  06-11-2022 19:16 via wane.com
  
  MERCER COUNTY, Ohio (WANE) - Police are investigating a crash that left an 18-year-old seriously injured Sunday morning, according to the Mercer County Sheriff's Department. 
  Dispatch received a call at 8:18 a.m. reporting a crash at the intersection of SR 219 and Burkettsville- St. Henry Road, according to a release from the police department.The initial investigation revealed 18-year-old Grant Ebbing from Coldwater was driving a 2021 Chevy pickup truck westbound on SR 219.
  
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• Science Sunday: Fluorescence

  06-11-2022 15:15 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Science Central combines learning and fun for the entire family.Executive Director Martin Fisher joined First News Sunday on November 6 to show off a light demonstration to show how fluorescence works.You can see it in the video above.Learn more about Science Central.
  
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• Be aware: These IRS tax breaks are changing for 2022 filing

  06-11-2022 15:01 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — There are some major changes to tax deductions for tax year 2022 (to be filed in spring 2023) as many expanded benefits of the American Rescue Plan go away.
  TurboTax is reminding filers to know which credits will be reverted or retired for filing, including changes to the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit. Here's a breakdown. Millions of Americans could receive money from the IRS; the deadline to file is Nov. 17Child Tax Credit2021 rules going awayCredit per depende
  
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• 7 area marching bands compete in state championship

  06-11-2022 12:55 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (WANE) - Seven local marching bands performed Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in a competition for the state championship.The ISSMA Marching Band State Finals brought to Indianapolis high schoolers from Carroll, Homestead, North Side, Concordia, Angola, Woodlan and Adams Central, along with more than 30 other schools. More than 500 still without power after strong winds sweep through northeast IndianaHere are the final results:Class A1. Carmel H.S. 
  2. Avon H.S. 
  3. Fishers
  
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• Entrance row at Fort Wayne International Airport to reopen on November 21

  06-11-2022 12:15 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- In 15 days, the main entrance where pickups and drop-offs take place at Fort Wayne International Airport will reopen.Executive Director of Airports Scott Hinderman told WANE 15 the road was just re-paved and is set to reopen on November 21.The re-pavement is part of the larger, two-year phase of construction taking place at FWA.Hinderman said that things have been slowed a bit while trying to get materials for the project, but it's still set to be completed in March of
  
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• Powerball: Here are the winning numbers for the $1.6B jackpot

  06-11-2022 04:03 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Are you the winner? Saturday’s Powerball jackpot is a massive $1.6 billion — the largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history. Winning numbers for the jackpot are: 69, 53, 45, 56 and 28. The Powerball number is 20. PowerPlay Multiplier is 3X.If no ticket matches all six of the numbers above, the Powerball jackpot will move closer to — and potentially surpass — the record $1.586 billion won by three Powerball players in 2016, which is
  
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• Calm Sunday night followed by gorgeous Monday.

  06-11-2022 03:30 via wane.com
  
  Sunday will be cooler than Saturday, and less windy. We will still see some gusts that could reach up to 30 mph, but nowhere near as windy as Saturday. High temperatures will be in the mid-60s with the sun shining most of the day.Monday's temperatures will take a dip with our overnight low in the 40s and the high for the day only reaching the upper 50s. The sun will stick around for the day.Tuesday becomes cloudier, but we will remain dry. Temperatures will be cooler than what we have been seein
  
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• Calm Sunday night and gorgeous Monday ahead

  06-11-2022 03:30 via wane.com
  
  Sunday will be cooler than Saturday, and less windy. We will still see some gusts that could reach up to 30 mph, but nowhere near as windy as Saturday. High temperatures will be in the mid-60s with the sun shining most of the day.Monday's temperatures will take a dip with our overnight low in the 40s and the high for the day only reaching the upper 50s. The sun will stick around for the day.Tuesday becomes cloudier, but we will remain dry. Temperatures will be cooler than what we have been seein
  
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• Calm, but cooler Sunday

  06-11-2022 03:30 via wane.com
  
  Sunday starts off colder than Saturday, and less windy. We will still see some gusts that could reach up to 30 mph, but nowhere near as windy as Saturday. High temperatures will be in the mid-60s with the sun shining most of the day.Monday's temperatures will take a dip with our overnight low in the 40s and the high for the day only reaching the upper 50s. The sun will stick around for the day.Tuesday becomes cloudier, but we will remain dry. Temperatures will be cooler than what we have been se
  
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• Breezy and mild Sunday with lots of sunshine

  06-11-2022 03:30 via wane.com
  
  It was a very windy Saturday across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. We saw gusts in the 50 to 60+ mph range, which led to isolated power outages and tree damage.
  The good news is winds will be much lighter through daybreak Sunday. Look for mostly clear skies as you're heading out the door in the morning after you enjoyed an extra hour of sleep. Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour in the morning if you haven't done so already, as Daylight Saving Time comes to an end. This is also
  
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