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• Medal of Honor recipient visits Indiana Tech

  08-11-2022 23:33 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Indiana Tech welcomed one of only 65 living recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor Tuesday to talk about stories from his life.Sgt. Allen Lynch received his Medal of Honor in 1970 for his service in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Win tickets to see Trans-Siberian OrchestraLynch also wrote a biography, "Zero to Hero: From Bullied Kid to Warrior," in 2019 that chronicles his life experiences."One year after I got out of the Army, I was told I was goin
  
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• Trump: My endorsements made Ron DeSantis, he should have been more gracious

  08-11-2022 23:18 via wane.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday his endorsements won Ron DeSantis the Florida governor's seat. But he said DeSantis, now seen as Trump's primary rival for the GOP presidential nomination, could have been more gracious.
  Trump spoke exclusively to NewsNation about DeSantis, midterms and election integrity. The full interview with NewsNation's Markie Martin will air at 6 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. CT on NewsNation. Use our Channel Finder app to learn how to watch NewsNation.
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• Trump: My endorsements made Ron DeSantis

  08-11-2022 23:18 via wane.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday his endorsements won Ron DeSantis the Florida governor's seat. But he said DeSantis, now seen as Trump's primary rival for the GOP presidential nomination, could have been more gracious.
  Trump spoke exclusively to NewsNation about DeSantis, midterms and election integrity. The full interview with NewsNation's Markie Martin will air at 6 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. CT on NewsNation. Use our Channel Finder page here to learn how to watch NewsNati
  
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• 'I'm going to raise hell': Man accused in massage spa robbery spree

  08-11-2022 22:25 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - His modus operandi was almost always the same.
  He'd walk into a massage parlor with a tan hat and a black mask, grab the hair of a woman at the front and point a gun at her head while demanding cash.
  He's accused of making off with hundreds of dollars of cash from multiple spas in Fort Wayne and Vincennes.
  And now he's facing charges.Man arrested after police find $24K, 6 pounds of marijuana at Ind. homeAllen County and Knox County prosecutors have filed multiple armed
  
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• GOP closing in on House win; Senate control up for grabs

  08-11-2022 21:51 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans were closing in Wednesday on a narrow House majority while control of the Senate hinged on tight Arizona, Nevada and Georgia races in a midterm election that defied expectations of sweeping conservative victories driven by frustration over inflation and President Joe Biden’s leadership.John Fetterman's success in flipping Pennsylvania’s Republican-controlled Senate seat lifted Democratic hopes of maintaining control of the chamber. Republ
  
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• Balance of Power in Congress still up for grabs

  08-11-2022 21:51 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Razor-thin margins around the country left control of Congress still undetermined Wednesday, but Democrats showed surprising strength in the midterm election, topping Republicans in a series of competitive races and defying expectations that high inflation and President Joe Biden’s low approval ratings would drag his party to key defeats.In the most heartening news for Democrats, John Fetterman flipped Pennsylvania's Republican-controlled Senate seat that's key to t
  
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• Shooting, killing in woods nets 91-year prison sentence

  08-11-2022 21:06 via wane.com
  
  WARNING: The following story contains graphic content not suitable for all readersFORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - He took his friend into a wooded area, beat him in the face with the barrel of a gun and shot him three times.
  Then, he left him to die.Court docs: Victim was struck with gun before he was shot in the woods
  Now, 42-year-old Anthony J. Lopez, Jr. will be serving the next 91 years in prison.
  An Allen Superior Court judge sentenced Lopez on Tuesday in connection to the April killing of 63-yea
  
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• Shooting in some woods nets 91-year prison sentence

  08-11-2022 21:06 via wane.com
  
  WARNING: The following story contains graphic content not suitable for all readersFORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - He took his friend into a wooded area, beat him in the face with the barrel of a gun and shot him three times.
  Then, he left him to die.Court docs: Victim was struck with gun before he was shot in the woods
  Now, 42-year-old Anthony J. Lopez, Jr. will be serving the next 91 years in prison.
  An Allen Superior Court judge sentenced Lopez on Tuesday in connection to the April killing of 63-yea
  
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• Voters in 5 states decide whether to legalize marijuana

  08-11-2022 20:09 via wane.com
  
  LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Voters in five states are deciding on Election Day whether to approve recreational marijuana, a move that could signal a major shift toward legalization in even the most conservative parts of the country.The proposals are on the ballot in Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota and follow moves by President Joe Biden toward decriminalizing marijuana. Biden last month announced he was pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of simple possessio
  
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• 1 person hits $2B Powerball jackpot, lottery officials announce

  08-11-2022 19:00 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – After technical issues, delays and much anticipation over the largest-ever Powerball jackpot, lottery officials announced Tuesday one person matched all the winning numbers to take home the $2.04 billion grand prize.
  If the winner opts for the cash payout, they'll get an estimated $997.6 million lump sum.The lottery announced the winning ticket -- which matched all five numbers plus the Powerball -- was sold in California. The ticket was sold at a gas station in Altadena, an un
  
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• 17 juveniles, 13 adults arrested after drugs, guns found at Scott County party

  08-11-2022 18:20 via wane.com
  
  SCOTT COUNTY, Ind. -- Police in Scott County arrested 30 people on Sunday after a party where drugs, guns, and "disorderly conduct" were on display.Police were first called early Sunday due to someone calling in a vehicle that was blocking the road and obstructing traffic outside of a home on E. State Road 356 in Vienna, Indiana.A Scott County sheriff's deputy learned the car's owner was in the home. As the deputy was speaking to the owner, police said he detected the smell of marijuana coming f
  
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• Live updates: 2022 midterm election results

  08-11-2022 18:06 via wane.com
  
  Seven races to watch for early signs of House resultsThe final partisan breakdown of the House is unlikely to be known on election night or in the days after, as states such as New York and California, where Republicans hope to pick up many seats, often take weeks to tabulate final results. But there are some congressional districts that could see results relatively early on election night that have environments similar to many other competitive districts across the country, providing clues
  
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• Ex-Pence aide seeks Indiana elections office that ousted him

  08-11-2022 18:03 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Republican Diego Morales comes into Election Day looking to extend his party’s control on Indiana’s top elections office after facing criticism for doubting the legitimacy of the 2020 presidential election and twice being ousted from jobs in that office.Morales, a former governor’s office aide to Mike Pence, shifted his stances on early and mail-in voting issues, faced allegations that he possibly committed voter fraud and avoided t
  
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• FWFD: Nobody home during morning house fire on the north side

  08-11-2022 17:35 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A north side home sustained moderate damage during a fire that happened while nobody was home Tuesday morning, according to the Fort Wayne Fire Department.Firefighters respond to fire at the Old Fort overnight
  Firefighters were called to a home at 6625 Montecito Court at about 8:35 a.m. and found smoke and fire coming from the front of the house upon arrival, a fire department media release said.
  Crews made entry into the home quickly and extinguished the fire within mi
  
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• Coroner: Latest fatal crash victim ID'd

  08-11-2022 17:23 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A 72-year-old man involved in a single-vehicle crash last week has died and been identified by the Allen County Coroner.
  Steven Reuille, of Fort Wayne, was a driver of a vehicle that crashed on Nov. 1 at about 5:40 a.m. near the intersection of Maysville Road and Lake Forest Drive, according to the coroner. Medics took Reuille to a local hospital where he remained until he died.West Fort Wayne crash flipped carOn Nov. 5, the coroner was notified of his death.
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• Winning numbers for $2.04B Powerball drawn after delay

  08-11-2022 15:54 via wane.com
  
  DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The numbers for a record-breaking $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot have been drawn following a delay and players were awaiting the announcement of a possible winner.The numbers for the drawing held in Tallahassee, Florida, were: white balls 10, 33, 41, 47 and 56, and the red Powerball was 10.The Multi-State Lottery Association says Monday night’s Powerball drawing was delayed until Tuesday morning because a participating lottery had issues processing sales. The
  
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• 3 Americans found dead in Mexico City Airbnb; families seek answers

  08-11-2022 14:03 via wane.com
  
  VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) -- After three Americans were found dead in an Airbnb in Mexico last month, their families are hoping for answers.
  Jordan Marshall and Kandace Florence, who attended high school together in Virginia Beach, had been vacationing in Mexico City with Marshall's friend from New Orleans, Courtez Hall. The trio was there for the celebrations surrounding “Dia de Muertos,” or Day of the Dead.Kandace Florence's boyfriend was on the phone with her on the night of Oct.
  
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• Polls set to open across Indiana

  08-11-2022 11:19 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - It's election day, and WANE 15 is your local election headquarters. Polls open at six this morning in Indiana.
  You'll have 12 hours today to vote, but when you do cast your vote there are a few things you need to remember. Make sure you have a photo ID. That can include a driver's license, military ID, passport, or student ID from a school.
  If you do not have an ID, you may cast a provisional ballot and have 10 days after the election to follow up with the county board
  
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• Polls now open across Indiana

  08-11-2022 11:19 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - It's election day, and WANE 15 is your local election headquarters. Polls open at six this morning in Indiana.
  You'll have 12 hours today to vote, but when you do cast your vote there are a few things you need to remember. Make sure you have a photo ID. That can include a driver's license, military ID, passport, or student ID from a school.
  If you do not have an ID, you may cast a provisional ballot and have 10 days after the election to follow up with the county board
  
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• More sunshine and warmer temperatures are on the way

  08-11-2022 10:43 via wane.com
  
  We will more sunshine today with slightly cooler temperatures but, the warmest air of the week will be here Wednesday and Thursday with high temperatures in the upper 60s and lower 70s. As warm as it gets this week will be offset by some very cold air by the weekend.Under mostly sunny skies this morning temperatures will rise into the middle 50s by lunchtime.
  The sunshine continues today with temperatures just a couple of degrees cooler than yesterday with a high in the upper 50s.It will be anot
  
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• More sunshine and warmer temperatures on the way

  08-11-2022 09:26 via wane.com
  
  We will more sunshine today with slightly cooler temperatures but, the warmest air of the week will be here Wednesday and Thursday with high temperatures in the upper 60s and lower 70s. As warm as it gets this week will be offset by some very cold air by the weekend.Under mostly sunny skies this morning temperatures will rise into the middle 50s by lunchtime.
  The sunshine continues today with temperatures just a couple of degrees cooler than yesterday with a high in the upper 50s.It will be anot
  
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• Powerball announces delay to record-breaking $1.9B drawing

  08-11-2022 06:13 via wane.com
  
  DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball drawing scheduled for Monday, Nov. 7 remains delayed and it's likely that the official results won't be known until Tuesday morning, the Multi-State Lottery Association said in a statement.The record-breaking $1.9 billion Powerball drawing was delayed Monday night because a participating lottery had issues processing sales, officials said.In an emailed statement to queries from The Associated Press, the Multi-State Lottery Association said late Monday
  
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• West Fort Wayne crash, flipped car and suspected alcohol

  08-11-2022 05:29 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - After a car flipped at 2109 Andrews Street following a crash, police say one man is in custody.Police say that man crashed into 3 parked cars which is what caused his vehicle to flip over on its top, however, is unknown at this time if anyone is hurt.A collection of photos from the scene of the crashPolice suspect alcohol to be a factor in the crash.This is a developing story.
  
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• Man in custody after car crashes, lands on its top

  08-11-2022 05:29 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Fort Wayne police took a man into custody after a crash Monday night in the 2100 block of Andrews Street.
  Police were called to the scene where a car was found on its top. They say that man crashed into 3 parked cars which is what caused his vehicle to flip over. It is not known at this time if anyone was hurt.A collection of photos from the scene of the crashPolice suspect alcohol was a factor in the crash.
  
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• Silver Alert canceled for Clark County man

  08-11-2022 04:32 via wane.com
  
  CLARK COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - A Silver Alert has been canceled for a Clark County man.The Clark County Sheriff’s Department was investigating the disappearance of 75-year-old Gregory Albers.Albers was missing from Borden, and was last seen on Monday at 1 p.m. The alert was canceled Tuesday morning.
  
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• Clark County issues Silver Alert

  08-11-2022 04:32 via wane.com
  
  The Clark County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the disappearance of Gregory Albers, a 75 year old white male, 6 feet 1 inches tall, 250 pounds, gray hair with blue eyes, and was last seen driving a white 2011 Chevrolet Silverado with Indiana license plate R507415.Gregory is missing from Borden, Indiana which is 109 miles south of Indianapolis and was last seen on Monday, November 7, 2022, at 1:00 pm. He is believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance. If
  
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• TRAFFIC: Fort Wayne police at two car crash

  08-11-2022 00:59 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Fort Wayne Police were called to a two car crash at Illinois Road and Hillegas Road Monday evening.Officials have provided no information yet on injuries but the airbags in both vehicles were deployed.Southbound traffic was backed up along Hillegas.WANE 15 has a crew on the scene to learn more.
  
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• Hillegas and Illinois traffic returns to normal after two car crash

  08-11-2022 00:59 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Fort Wayne Police were called to a two car crash at Illinois Road and Hillegas Road Monday evening around 6:30.Dispatch told WANE 15 nobody suffered life-threatening injuries but offered no other details.
  The airbags in both vehicles were seen by a WANE 15 photographer to have deployed.Southbound traffic was backed up along Hillegas from Illinois to Bass Road.Traffic was expected to return to normal by 7:30.
  
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• Hillegas and Illinois traffic normal after two car crash

  08-11-2022 00:59 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Fort Wayne Police were called to a two car crash at Illinois Road and Hillegas Road Monday evening around 6:30.Dispatch told WANE 15 nobody suffered life-threatening injuries but offered no other details.
  The airbags in both vehicles were seen by a WANE 15 photographer to have deployed.Southbound traffic was backed up along Hillegas from Illinois to Bass Road.Traffic was expected to return to normal by 7:30.
  
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• Hillegas & Illinois traffic normal after 2-car crash

  08-11-2022 00:59 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Fort Wayne Police were called to a two car crash at Illinois Road and Hillegas Road Monday evening around 6:30.Dispatch told WANE 15 nobody suffered life-threatening injuries but offered no other details.
  The airbags in both vehicles were seen by a WANE 15 photographer to have deployed.Southbound traffic was backed up along Hillegas from Illinois to Bass Road.Traffic returned to normal by 7:50.
  
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• Last total lunar eclipse until 2025 occurs early Tuesday

  08-11-2022 00:55 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Heads up astronomy fans! A total lunar eclipse will occur during the early morning hours on Tuesday. You'll want to set your alarms early for this one, as this will be the last visible total lunar eclipse in our area until March 14th, 2025.
  For us here in northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio, the eclipse will begin at approximately 4:09 AM. By 5:16 AM, we'll see the total eclipse of the moon begin. The peak of the eclipse will take place close to 6 AM. You can then expe
  
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