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• Umbrellas needed to end Thanksgiving

  24-11-2022 22:00 via wane.com
  
  Happy Thanksgiving! We are most definitely thankful for the mild weather this year! We've spent most of the day dry, with skies ranging from partly cloudy to mostly cloudy. However, you'll want to take the umbrella with you for your Thanksgiving evening plans, as scattered showers pass through the area. Rainfall amounts will be very light and your evening will not be a total washout.By midnight, most of the showers come to an end and we'll be left with overcast skies through the remainder of the
  
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• Oklahoma deputy wounded, man killed in Thanksgiving shooting

  24-11-2022 21:41 via wane.com
  
  BUFFALO, Okla. (AP) — Authorities say a 30-year-old man was killed and an Oklahoma sheriff’s deputy was wounded during a Thanksgiving shooting in the northwest of the state.
  The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation says it’s investigating the shooting in Buffalo between sheriff’s deputies and a man who had attempted to enter a building with a shotgun.Harper County Sheriff’s deputies were called around 6:30 a.m. Thursday to a residential part of the town of 1,000 p
  
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• Indiana man dies in tree stand accident

  24-11-2022 21:28 via wane.com
  
  SCOTT COUNTY, Ind (WEHT) - Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a fatal tree stand fall that occurred Tuesday in Scott County.According to a release from DNR, Donald Cass, 94, of Scottsburg, was deer hunting from a homemade elevated stand when it collapsed. Officials say Cass was not wearing a full body safety harness and the reason for the collapse is unknown at this time. Man sentenced to lifetime hunting ban, a first for IndianaConservation Officers are reminding hunters using elev
  
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• Doctors believe Bruce Lee may have died from drinking too much water

  24-11-2022 18:02 via wane.com
  
  (WTVO) — Medical researchers believe they've finally found the cause of Bruce Lee's mysterious death almost 50 years ago.Lee, a global phenomenon, was awaiting the release of his first major Hollywood motion picture, "Enter the Dragon," when he died in 1973 of cerebral edema, or swelling of the brain.Lee was known as one of the fittest people on Earth, with a low ratio of body fat to muscle, so his death took the world by surprise.Prior to the release of "Enter the Dragon," Lee had arrange
  
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• Race aims to bring Fort Wayne families together on Thanksgiving Day

  24-11-2022 17:26 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Participants from across the country took to the streets of Fort Wayne early Thursday morning for the Galloping Gobbler race.Participants ran and walked a 4-mile course winding through the historic Lindenwood Cemetery, with runners starting and finishing at the University of Saint Francis' Hutzell Athletic Center. Some donned festive Thanksgiving-themed costumes for this year's race.Race director Mitch Harper said his goal is to bring families together for a holiday act
  
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• Mild Thanksgiving with some late rain

  24-11-2022 17:05 via wane.com
  
  This will go down as one of the milder Turkey Days we've experienced with a high of 60 late in the afternoon. There's a chance of a late afternoon/early evening light shower. Temperatures will be cooler on Black Friday.
  We'll see more clouds than sun this afternoon with temperatures near 60 by late afternoon with only a slight chance of a late afternoon shower.
  Light showers will be more likely through early evening and the rain will end well before midnight. Rainfall amounts will be under a ten
  
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• 2 killed, 8 hospitalized in fiery, wrong-way Chicago crash

  24-11-2022 16:12 via wane.com
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — Police say a speeding driver in a stolen car went the wrong way down a Chicago street and caused a fiery, multi-car wreck in which two people were killed and at least eight others hospitalized.
  Both people inside the speeding Dodge Charger were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash Wednesday night in the South Side Chicago neighborhood of Chatham.
  Police said six adults, a 10-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl were hospitalized as a result of injuries from the wreck. Al
  
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• High-flying balloon characters star in Thanksgiving parade

  24-11-2022 16:09 via wane.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Throngs of spectators lined the streets of New York on Thursday as colorful, high-flying balloons helped usher in the holiday season at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.The annual tradition, which dates back nearly a century, saw mostly sunny skies and a slight breeze Thursday morning.International cartoon sensation Bluey, the Australian cattle pup, will make her parade debut, with a balloon in her likeness towering as tall as a four-story building and stretching as wide
  
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• Which foods are unsafe to feed pets on Thanksgiving?

  24-11-2022 15:32 via wane.com
  
  (WHNT) -- While enjoying Thanksgiving dinner, it’s tough not to share table scraps with our four-footed family members. But some traditional Thanksgiving dishes can be dangerous for dogs and cats.According to an American Kennel Club report, veterinarians tend to see an increase in patients on Thanksgiving due to dogs and cats being fed unsafe human foods, which can be unhealthy or even toxic. NASA launches website to keep track of Artemis IWhile some holiday food is actually OK f
  
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• 5 escape house fire in southwest Fort Wayne

  24-11-2022 15:11 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Fort Wayne Police and fire crews are investigating the cause of an overnight fire that ultimately left a home condemned on the city's southwest side, according to the fire department.Firefighters responded to a reported house fire at 1322 Michigan Ave. around 12:45 a.m. Thursday. Crews went inside and found moderate smoke conditions on the inside of the house, the report said. FWFD said the fire was in the walls and extending to the attic.
  Two adults, three children, an
  
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• Bombed not beaten: Ukraine's capital flips to survival mode

  24-11-2022 14:28 via wane.com
  
  KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Residents of Ukraine's bombed but undaunted capital clutched empty bottles in search of water and crowded into cafés for power and warmth Thursday, switching defiantly into survival mode after new Russian missile strikes a day earlier plunged the city and much of the country into the dark.In scenes hard to believe in a sophisticated city of 3 million, some Kyiv residents resorted to collecting rainwater from drainpipes, as repair teams labored to reconnect suppl
  
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• Ford recalls over 634K SUVs due to fuel leaks and fire risk

  24-11-2022 14:15 via wane.com
  
  DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Ford Motor Co. is recalling over 634,000 SUVs worldwide because a cracked fuel injector can spill fuel or leak vapors onto a hot engine and cause fires.The recall covers Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs from the 2020 through 2023 model years. All have 1.5-liter, three-cylinder engines.The Dearborn, Michigan, automaker said Thursday it's not recommending that owners stop driving the vehicles or park them outdoors because fires are rare and generally don't happen when the
  
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• Does turkey make you sleepy?

  24-11-2022 14:00 via wane.com
  
  WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WANE) - A nutrition science expert from Purdue University is debunking the "food coma" myth that comes with eating Thanksgiving turkey.Greg Henderson, an assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition Science, said there is actually a scientific explanation for drowsiness you might feel after a holiday meal-- and it doesn't mean you have to hold back from eating more turkey.Henderson said people often think turkey contains an excess amount of tryptophan, a chemical comp
  
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• The best deals of the holiday shopping season are here with these Thanksgiving 2022 bargains

  24-11-2022 13:55 via wane.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.It’s official: The holiday shopping season has arrived. This means consumers can get the best deals on the widest range of products because discounts are expected to be steeper than ever. Inflation and excess inventory along with consumers’ expectations for lower prices have put pressure on retailers to deliver big this year. For instance, popular tech items, such as the Echo and th
  
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• These fast food places, restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving 2022

  24-11-2022 13:01 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - Looking for a quick bite to eat on Thanksgiving? Whether you're traveling, burned the turkey, or just hungry for some French fries, here are a few fast food joints and restaurants that will still be open on Thanksgiving.
  Hours may vary across locations, be sure to call or check online before visiting your nearest restaurant.BenihanaSelect Benihana restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving.Boston MarketBoston Market locations will be open on Thanksgiving, according to the company's web
  
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• Silver Alert issued for Bluffton man

  24-11-2022 11:17 via wane.com
  
  A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared.The Bluffton Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Jake Steffen, a 21 year old black male, 5 feet 6 inches tall, 180 pounds, black hair with brown eyes, last seen wearing an orange plaid coat with black hood, red t-shirt, dark jeans, black shoes, and black gloves.Jake is missing from Bluffton, Indiana which is about 25 miles south of Fort Wayne. He was last seen on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 7:40 pm.  He is believed to be in
  
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• Silver Alert canceled for Bluffton man

  24-11-2022 11:17 via wane.com
  
  A Statewide Silver Alert has been canceled.The Bluffton Police Department was investigating the disappearance of Jake Steffen, a 21-year-old man who had been reported missing from Bluffton after Wednesday evening.No other information on the cancelation was released.
  
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• Police: Bluffton man found safe

  24-11-2022 11:17 via wane.com
  
  Bluffton Police confirmed a man was found safe Thursday after a statewide Silver Alert was issued.Bluffton Police were investigating the disappearance of Jake Steffen, a 21-year-old man who had been reported missing from Bluffton after Wednesday evening.Police confirmed Thursday morning Steffen was found safe and returned home.
  
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• 2 women over 100 years old celebrate centenarian feat

  24-11-2022 04:35 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Wilda Timmerman, 104, and Vivian Purvis, 103, along with Lutheran Life Villages, celebrated their lives with a party and cake Wednesday.Despite their age, both Timmerman and Purvis stay active, and Purvis holds the honor of being the oldest participant in Fort4Fitness as a member of the Silver Fox Club. The Rescue Mission prepares 5K meals for families in need"I think all that matters is to keep moving," Purvis said. "Whatever you like to do, just keep going."Timm
  
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• WHO, CDC: A record 40 million kids miss measles vaccine dose

  24-11-2022 03:33 via wane.com
  
  LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say measles immunization has dropped significantly since the coronavirus pandemic began, resulting in a record high of nearly 40 million children missing a vaccine dose last year.In a report issued Wednesday, the WHO and the CDC said millions of children were now susceptible to measles, among the world’s most contagious diseases. In 2021, officials said there were about 9 million measl
  
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• The Rescue Mission prepares 5K meals for families in need

  24-11-2022 03:14 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Rescue Mission served its largest holiday meal Wednesday as the organization prepared 5,000 free meals for families in need this holiday season.The figure represents an increase from the 4,500 meals The Rescue Mission handed out last year. PHOTOS: 2022 Night of Lights"We have seen an increased need for our services with our community, and we continue to see the need to grow," said Donovan Coley, president and CEO of The Rescue Mission.The meals were made possi
  
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• Prosecutor in Delphi murders case wants broad gag order to include family members

  24-11-2022 00:21 via wane.com
  
  DELPHI, Ind. — Nicholas McLeland did his talking in court. After the hearing of murder suspect Richard Allen, charged in the Delphi killings of Abby Williams and Libby German, the Carroll County Prosecutor declined to speak to dozens of reporters on hand.And if McLeland gets his way, there will be a large group of people barred from speaking publicly about the case. A motion for a gag order has been filed. McLeland wants Allen, all attorneys connected to the case, law enforcement, court st
  
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