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• Meet Santa's reindeer outside Jefferson Pointe

  26-11-2022 23:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Santa's reindeer are making their weekly stops at Jefferson Pointe beginning today!This holiday season, you and your family can visit the reindeer each Saturday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. See the reindeer in full holiday attire, pet them and even take a photo!Fort Wayne tattoo shop puts twist on holiday donationsThe merry meet-and-greets will be held outdoors near White House Black Market and Loft. On Dec. 24, families can visit from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. before they leave to pu
  
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• A much-needed soaking rainfall on the way

  26-11-2022 23:00 via wane.com
  
  After we've been dealing with drought conditions across the area all throughout the fall, the prospect of a good soaking rainfall tonight into Sunday is great news! The unfortunate part though is you'll likely have to keep your plans indoors to wrap up Thanksgiving Weekend.A large area of low pressure will bring periods of rain after midnight tonight. The rain will be heavy at times and continue into Sunday. However, the heaviest of the rain will taper off by the afternoon and we'll be left with
  
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• Holiday shoppers beware: Ransomware can be just 1 click away

  26-11-2022 22:52 via wane.com
  
  (KXAN) — One wrong click is all it can take for a hacker to lock your files or account and demand money.
  It happened to Austin business Tiny Pies' Instagram last year."We got an email from someone. And we accidentally clicked on it — it looks legitimate. We clicked on it. And then it was a hacker, and they asked us to give them ransom, or they threatened to delete our account," Amanda Wadsworth, co-founder of Tiny Pies, a small business in Austin told KXAN News.
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• Fort Wayne tattoo shop puts twist on holiday donations

  26-11-2022 22:44 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Looking to donate new toys for some fresh ink? Tattoo Fort Wayne has you covered.
  Tattoo Fort Wayne is hosting its charity event "Toys for Tats" through Saturday evening. According to the shop, participants can drop off one new toy valued at $10 or more for a $50 off coupon on your next tattoo beginning at 8 p.m. Toboggan Run opens for season with mild weatherThe event kicked off Friday with free tattoos for customers that brought in toys to donate. All toys that will
  
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• Florida woman found with hatchet 'protruding from her head,' deputies say

  26-11-2022 21:14 via wane.com
  
  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — Family members are preparing to say their final goodbyes to Lisa Rogers Eaton after detectives in Florida say a man attacked her with a hatchet Tuesday morning.According to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, deputies found 56-year-old Eaton with a hatchet "protruding from her head" at the Silver Lake Mobile Home Park.Detectives said the suspect — later identified as 40-year-old Michael Dougherty — left the area before they arrived. His vehicle w
  
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• Toboggan Run opens for season with mild weather

  26-11-2022 20:12 via wane.com
  
  (WANE) - It's that time of year again when thrill-seekers can brave the cold and take on a family-friendly adventure in northeast Indiana.Pokagon State Park, located near Angola, features a Toboggan Run in the wintertime with about 90,000 riders every season, according to a release. The refrigerated ride takes you on a quarter-mile drop that lasts 20 to 30 seconds. The top recorded speed is 42 mph.The season kicked off this weekend with mostly mild weather conditions. The ride operates through F
  
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• How I ditched debt: Two teachers wiped out more than $53,000

  26-11-2022 20:02 via wane.com
  
  (NerdWallet) - My story of ditching more than $53,046 of debt on two teachers' salaries is one of pain, perseverance and cooperation. But it's also very much about love. My husband and I began paying off debt soon after our wedding in 2016, and we made the final payment three years later, right before our son was born.I was adamant that we wouldn't start a family until we zeroed out the debt. Rumor has it that kids are expensive, so I wanted to free up space in our budget for the inevitable medi
  
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• Take care of your holiday shopping list with Fort Wayne businesses

  26-11-2022 19:17 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - An ongoing event downtown encourages the community to shop small this holiday season and support entrepreneurs based in Fort Wayne.Days of Holly Shopping kicked off on Small Business Saturday, which comes after Black Friday and recognizes the value of local businesses in the community. Herschberger honors Scheele with “Gem of the Night”Stores involved in this local initiative are offering discounts to spread the holiday cheer.Organizers said shoppers can pos
  
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• WATCH: NYPD, good Samaritan save man who fell on subway tracks moments before train approaches

  26-11-2022 18:09 via wane.com
  
  NEW YORK (WPIX) – Police officers and a good Samaritan in New York City rescued a man who suffered a possible medical issue and fell onto the city's subway tracks on Thanksgiving, police said.NYPD Officers Brunel Victor and Taufique Bokth were conducting a transit sweep at the station, located at East 116 Street and Lexington Avenue, when officers were told by other riders that a man had fallen onto the tracks. Police immediately left the station to re-enter through the northbound side in
  
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• World's largest active volcano continues to rumble in Hawaii

  26-11-2022 18:03 via wane.com
  
  HONOLULU (KHON) -- Mauna Loa remains in a yellow advisory with dozens of small daily earthquakes, a sign that the large volcano could be headed toward eruption.The unrest began back in July and peaked in September with 40 to 50 small earthquakes a day. Recently, there have been about 10 to 20.While an eruption is not imminent, officials say there are other signs of unrest."We're continuing to see the same levels of increased rates of inflation at the summit, which is indicative of magma moving i
  
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• Walmart shooter left 'death note,' bought gun day of killing

  26-11-2022 17:48 via wane.com
  
  CHESAPEAKE, Va. (AP) — The Walmart supervisor who fatally shot six co-workers at a store in Virginia bought the gun just hours before the killings and left a note on his phone accusing colleagues of mocking him, authorities said Friday.“Sorry everyone but I did not plan this I promise things just fell in place like I was led by the Satan,” Andre Bing wrote on a note that was left on his phone, the Chesapeake Police Department said Friday.Police said the 9 mm handgun used in the
  
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• A mild and dry Saturday before rain arrives Sunday

  26-11-2022 17:45 via wane.com
  
  Expect clouds to gradually increase throughout the afternoon and evening ahead of our next weather system. High temperatures today will reach the mid-50s...not bad at all for this time of the year!We turn overcast then tonight and rain moves into the area. The rain is associated with a large area of low pressure that will be slow to exit the area. This means the rain will linger into the day on Sunday. We expect a good soaking rain out of this system, which is great news for the drought conditio
  
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• FWPD asking public for information in southeast side shooting

  26-11-2022 17:37 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Fort Wayne Police are investigating what led up to a shooting Saturday morning that left a man in life-threatening condition.Someone called officers around 10 a.m. reporting they had seen an unconscious person near the intersection of Tillman and Decatur roads. Police confirmed to WANE 15 a man with a gunshot wound was then brought to Fire Station 12 on South Anthony Boulevard. 1 in critical condition after shooting in northwest Fort Wayne plazaFirefighters came to assi
  
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• What to do if your vehicle loses traction on wintry roads

  26-11-2022 17:02 via wane.com
  
  (WTAJ) – Nearly 900 people are killed on average in vehicle crashes during snowfall or sleet every year, according to the Department of Transportation, so what do you do if you start to lose control of the vehicle?While it's important to prepare ahead of time, even the most well-equipped drivers can lose control on sloppy, snowy and icy roads. That's why it's important to know before you go on what to do in the event your car loses traction and starts sliding. Cost of Thanksgiving dinner u
  
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• Suspect hijacks city bus in San Francisco, smashes into cars, video shows

  26-11-2022 16:55 via wane.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – A suspect was taken into custody after hijacking an articulated city bus in San Francisco on Friday night.Police told Nexstar's KRON that the suspect boarded the San Francisco Municipal Transport bus (Muni bus) in the city's Mission District around 7:53 p.m., and assaulted the driver before taking the wheel. The suspect then took the bus on a mile-and-a-half joyride, police said.There were no passengers on the bus when it was hijacked, according to authorities. Tinde
  
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• How snowflakes form and why two never look the same

  26-11-2022 16:50 via wane.com
  
  (WHTM) --Now with Thanksgiving behind us and Christmas just a month away, everyone will be waiting for the snow to fall to make it a white Christmas.
  But, what exactly is snow and how does it form? Also, why do two snowflakes never look alike?
  According to the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), snow is the accumulation of water vapor that turns into ice crystals. It is formed when the temperature in the atmosphere is at or below freezing. If the temperature near the ground is also at or
  
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• See the Festival of Trees until the end of the month

  26-11-2022 15:37 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - It's Christmastime in the city, and you now have until the end of the month to see a holiday favorite: the Festival of Trees.Learn more about how the Festival of Trees helps support the Embassy Theatre.Click here to see the hours you can head to the Embassy to see the over 50 trees.
  
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• Cinema Center launches campaign for new projector

  26-11-2022 15:29 via wane.com
  
  Fort Wayne's very own non-profit, independent cinema launched a campaign for a new projector, and they're asking for your help. The Cinema Center launched its "Greenlight Our Future" campaign.Learn more about why the campaign is needed in the interview above.The goal is to reach $41,000 by February. You can click here to learn more.
  
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• Christmas events at the University of Saint Francis

  26-11-2022 15:22 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Offering a number of Christmastime events, the University of Saint Francis is ready to welcome you and your family to the campus this holiday season.Learn more about all the events in the interview above.For a full list of events and times, click here.
  
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• Shop small and support communities with goodMRKT

  26-11-2022 15:17 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - It's Small Business Saturday. While you can support local businesses in downtown Fort Wayne with the Days of Holly Shopping, Jefferson Pointe is another shopping location you can help local businesses, as well as support communities across the country.Learn more about how goodMRKT is doing so in the interview above.goodMRKT hours are:
  Monday - Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  Sunday: 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.Click here to le
  
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• Traffic flowing again in downtown Fort Wayne after car crashes into pole

  26-11-2022 14:33 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A downtown Fort Wayne intersection was shut down Saturday morning after a vehicle crashed into a pole, dispatch confirmed to WANE 15.East Jefferson Boulevard was shut down at its intersection with Lafayette Street after a crash that happened just before 8 a.m.
  A WANE 15 crew at the scene said two lanes of Jefferson were also closed down the block at Clay Street, with Clay being closed northbound.The driver is not in life-threatening condition, according to dispatch.By n
  
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• Intersection shut down after car crashes into pole in downtown Fort Wayne

  26-11-2022 14:33 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A downtown Fort Wayne intersection is shut down Saturday morning after a vehicle crashed into a pole, dispatch confirmed to WANE 15.East Jefferson Boulevard is shut down at its intersection with Lafayette Street after a crash that happened just before 8 a.m. It's unclear how long the closure will last.The driver is not in life-threatening condition, according to dispatch.
  
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• Hidden gems of Cyber Monday: the best discounts we could find for today only

  26-11-2022 13:34 via wane.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.What are the best Cyber Monday-only discounts?Cyber Monday is full of deals on everything from cozy slippers to state-of-the-art smart TVs. Wading through all those sales can be a challenge, though. If you don’t want to miss out on top-notch deals that might get lost in the excitement around big-ticket items, BestReviews experts and testers have found top-notch products that are deeply di
  
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• What to know about the pause on student debt relief

  26-11-2022 13:33 via wane.com
  
  The legal challenges facing the Biden administration over its student loan forgiveness program is leaving borrowers in limbo as the White House is now forced to halt administering the program until the Supreme Court rules on the matter.Spirits among advocates were high when the program was announced in August, when Biden promised $10,000 in federal loan forgiveness for those making less than $125,000 and $20,000 for those making that same amount who received Pell Grants.While the administration
  
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• Best Black Friday deals you might have missed that are still on sale

  26-11-2022 12:20 via wane.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.What are the best Black Friday 2022 deals that are still on sale?Black Friday has come and gone. But that doesn’t mean the deals are done. This year’s holiday sales are so important to retailers that they are offering deep discounts even though the main event has passed. For instance, you can still get a great buy on makeup products, such as lip gloss and eyeliner, and ever-pop
  
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• Clouds increase Saturday ahead of Sunday rain

  26-11-2022 12:00 via wane.com
  
  As you head out the door early this morning, watch out for some patches of fog that have developed thanks to the clear skies and light winds. Make sure you slow down and use low beam headlights if you encounter a thicker patch of fog.Look for lots of sunshine this morning! Enjoy this because clouds will be increasing throughout the afternoon and evening ahead of our next weather system. High temperatures today will reach the mid-50s, not bad at all for this time of the year!We turn overcast then
  
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• Shooting on Goshen Ave, one critical condition

  26-11-2022 09:10 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)- One person is in critical condition after a shooting early Saturday morning.
  Dispatch confirmed to WANE 15 that a shooting happened at the 1500 block of Goshen Avenue at the Break & Run just before 2:30 Saturday morning.
  One other person was injured.
  No other information has been released.
  *This is a developing story*
  
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• 1 in critical condition after shooting in northwest Fort Wayne plaza

  26-11-2022 09:10 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)- Fort Wayne Police are looking for the suspect in an overnight shooting that left two injured, one of whom is in critical condition, according to police.Fort Wayne Police tell WANE 15 officers were called to the 1500 block of Goshen Avenue for gunfire reportedly being exchanged around 2:30 Saturday morning. That's in the Gateway Plaza.When officers arrived they found two people had been shot.Medics took a man in critical condition to a hospital. A woman who was shot suffe
  
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• Herschberger honors Scheele with "Gem of the Night"

  26-11-2022 04:23 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE) - Carroll senior Cam Herschberger motioned skyward after his touchdown catch to honor fallen teammate Owen Scheele in the fourth quarter of the 6A title game, earning Peter Franklin Jewelers "Gem of the Night" honors on the final football-edition of the Highlight Zone this year.Scheele passed away suddenly of leukemia in June. He would have been a senior for the Chargers and their likely quarterback. With his passing, Carroll dedicated their season to Scheele, amassing
  
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• Texas woman scams Indiana man out of $1.2 million

  26-11-2022 03:57 via wane.com
  
  NEW PALESTINE, Ind. — A Fort Worth, Texas, woman is accused of scamming a New Palestine man out of more than $1 million over a 16-month period in which she lied to him about medical expenses but instead used the money he sent her to gamble at Oklahoma casinos.
  According to Hancock County Prosecutor Brent Eaton, Lorraine Marie Rew, 46, was arrested in Texas on Nov. 16. She has been charged with one count of corrupt business influence, a Level 5 felony, and 10 counts of counterfeiting, all L
  
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• Carroll's dream season ends with loss in title game

  26-11-2022 03:46 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE) - Carroll became the first-ever team from the Fort Wayne area to advance to the 6A state title game, but the Chargers would not be able to bring home the championship as CHS fell to Center Grove 35-9 on Friday night at Lucas Oil Stadium.Carroll finishes the year 13-1 overall, suffering its lone defeat in the championship game, while Center Grove ends the year 12-2 as the Trojans clinched their third-straight 6A state title.Carroll's year began with tragedy in the summer
  
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• Carroll's dream season end with loss in title game

  26-11-2022 03:46 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE) - Carroll became the first-ever team from the Fort Wayne area to advance to the 6A state title game, but the Chargers would not be able to bring home the championship as CHS fell to Center Grove 35-9 on Friday night at Lucas Oil Stadium.Carroll finishes the year 13-1 overall, suffering its lone defeat in the championship game, while Center Grove ends the year 12-2 as the Trojans clinched their third-straight 6A state title.Carroll's year began with tragedy in the summer
  
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