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• Indiana sues TikTok 'to protect children and combat threats from China'

  07-12-2022 22:59 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana has filed two separate lawsuits against TikTok accusing the company of making false claims about its video-sharing app, Attorney General Todd Rokita announced Wednesday.The first lawsuit asserts that TikTok has drawn children onto its platform through misleading representations that indicate the app contains only “infrequent/mild” sexual content, profanity and drug references. The attorney general claims TikTok is "rife with extreme examples of such material."
  
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• 2 Indiana restaurants make national Top 100 list

  07-12-2022 22:55 via wane.com
  
  (WANE) — A recent study by OpenTable revealed Indiana has two restaurants that stand toe-to-toe with the best restaurants in the country.St. Elmo Steak House in Indianapolis and The Cake Bake Shop's location in Carmel were the two Indiana restaurants to make OpenTable's list of the Top 100 restaurants in America in 2022.St. Elmo Steak House has been around since 1902 and has become known for its steaks, seafood, chops and professional service, according to their website. The 100 best taco
  
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• WANE 15 explores everything Electric Works has to offer

  07-12-2022 22:11 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - After years of planning and fundraising and building and restoring, the former General Electric campus in Fort Wayne is transformed into the new mixed-used development called Electric Works.
  WANE 15 got exclusive access to the different areas people can experience when they visit - and some of the areas not always open to the general public.
  Watch the different videos below to learn more and explore Inside Electric Works.
  Map of what's currently finished and open at Ele
  
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• Memorial Coliseum to host Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance Ceremony

  07-12-2022 21:43 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Wednesday, Dec. 7, marks the 81st anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.In light of the anniversary, the Marine Corps League and the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum are set to host a Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance Ceremony in Memorial Hall.All are welcome to attend the event and honor the lives who were lost in the attack on Pearl Harbor. More than 2,300 U.S. troops died in the attack.Hawaii remembrance draws handful of Pearl Harbor survivorsOfficials with
  
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• Memorial Coliseum hosts Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance Ceremony

  07-12-2022 21:43 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Wednesday, Dec. 7, marks the 81st anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.In light of the anniversary, the Marine Corps League and the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum hosted a Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance Ceremony in Memorial Hall.Anyone could attend the event to honor the lives who were lost in the attack on Pearl Harbor. More than 2,300 U.S. troops died in the attack.Hawaii remembrance draws handful of Pearl Harbor survivorsThe ceremony began at 7:00 p.m
  
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• Salvation Army behind Red Kettle goal; still giving out toys, looking for volunteers

  07-12-2022 21:01 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Fort Wayne Salvation Army is lagging behind its goal of raising $233,000 by Dec. 24.
  Right now, it's raised $47,661.14 of that goal, or just about 20%.
  "We still have a ways to go," said Kenyon Sivels, captain of the Allen County Salvation army.
  While having to raise 80% of the total goal in about two weeks seems like a steep hill to climb, Sivels isn't worried about finishing short of the goal.
  "We are trending well," Sivels said. "If everyone in Allen C
  
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• Travel blog ranks Indiana's Brown County State Park 6th most beautiful

  07-12-2022 19:35 via wane.com
  
  BROWN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) Anyone who's ever visited Brown County State Park can't help but admire the southern Indiana destination's beauty and a travel blog agrees.Travel Lens recently conducted a study using Yelp and TripAdvisor reviews which determined the park is the sixth most beautiful state park in the country.The study considered the number of times Yelp and TripAdvisor mentioned the words beautiful, stunning, and breathtaking, as well as a park's Instagram popularity and Google search d
  
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• Former Wayne Township Trustee Richard Stevenson passes away

  07-12-2022 18:57 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) A former Wayne Township Trustee who served four terms in the Allen County position has passed away.
  Current Wayne Township Trustee Austin R. Knox announced the death of Richard A. Stevenson Sr. early Wednesday afternoon. He was 76-years-old.
  Stevenson held the post from 2007 to 2019. He announced his retirement on December 6, 2019.According to Knox, Stevenson was a tireless champion of the people of Wayne Township, innovating many programs and events that benefited the en
  
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• 'Cold Moon,' last full moon of the year, will shine Wednesday and eclipse a planet

  07-12-2022 18:29 via wane.com
  
  (WHNT) — Wednesday will mark a special night for astronomy lovers as the last full moon of the year makes a unique appearance.Not only will the "Cold Moon" reach peak illumination around 10:09 p.m. CST on Wednesday, but it is also expected to fully eclipse Mars.According to the Farmer's Almanac, December's full moon has a pretty high orbit in the sky, which basically means it will stay above the horizon for a longer period of time than most full moons. Zelensky named Time magazine ‘P
  
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• Purdue's Brohm to take head coaching job at Louisville, ESPN reports

  07-12-2022 18:02 via wane.com
  
  After six seasons in West Lafayette, Jeff Brohm is going home.Brohm has agreed to become the head coach at the University of Louisville, according to ESPN’s Chris Low. The deal, still being finalized, is in the six-year, $35 million range.Brohm grew up in Louisville and was a star quarterback at the university. His father played there, as did his brothers. He also served as a coach at Louisville for multiple seasons, eventually becoming an assistant head coach and offensive coordinator.The
  
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• Narcan maker says over-the-counter nasal spray fast-tracked by FDA

  07-12-2022 17:14 via wane.com
  
  (The Hill) - Emergent BioSolutions Inc., the maker of narcotic overdose treatment Narcan, said on Tuesday that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted its application to grant priority review of its overdose nasal spray as an over-the-counter (OTC) product."The application has been granted Priority Review by the FDA and, if approved, would be the first 4 mg naloxone nasal spray available OTC in the U.S. The Prescription Drug User Fee Act goal date is March 29, 2023," said the company
  
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• The warmest afternoon of the week

  07-12-2022 17:00 via wane.com
  
  Today will be the warmest day of the week and we'll even see some sunshine this afternoon with temperatures topping out in the lower 50s which is about 10 degrees warmer than it usually is this time of year. Showers move in late Thursday and Friday and so do cooler temperatures.This afternoon skies will become partly cloudy and temperatures will be pleasant, especially for December, with a high in the lower 50s.The warm-up doesn't last long with partly cloudy skies during the evening tonight and
  
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• Here's how to make sure those large trash items get picked up in Fort Wayne

  07-12-2022 16:37 via wane.com
  
  Fort Wayne, Ind. – The City of Fort Wayne’s Solid Waste Department has updated the proper procedures forbulk trash collection.Residents who would like the City of Fort Wayne’s Solid Waste Department to collect up to three bulk items must schedule the pick-up at least 2 business days prior to their regular garbage day.To schedule bulk collection, residents are highly encouraged to visit cityoffortwayne.org and click on “Contact 311” on the top menu bar. Choose &ldquo
  
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• Federal memo warned of attacks on power plants

  07-12-2022 16:11 via wane.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Days after what officials called a targeted attack on power substations in North Carolina, NewsNation has exclusively obtained a recent federal law enforcement memo that previously warned of similar possible attacks.The memo reads, in part:
  Power companies in Oregon and Washington have reported physical attacks on substations using hand tools, arson, firearms and metal chains possibly in response to an online call for attacks on critical infrastructure. … In rece
  
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• Fort Wayne International Airport website having issues

  07-12-2022 16:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) If you've tried accessing Fort Wayne International Airport's website at fwairport.com from a desktop or laptop computer you may have waited and waited only to see a blank screen.
  The airport staff is aware of the issue and is trying to get it fixed. However you can access the website on your smartphone's mobile browser.
  There was no timetable given for when the problem might be fixed.
  
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• At least 12 people have contacted investigators to provide DNA in search of Baumeister property

  07-12-2022 15:26 via wane.com
  
  WESTFIELD, Ind. -- The search to identify remains on the former property of a suspected serial killer has crossed state lines.Hamilton County Coroner Jeff Jellison confirmed 12 people contacted his office so far to provide DNA, including some from outside of Indiana.They are hoping to learn if any of the bones or remains found at the former Westfield estate of suspected killer Herbert Baumeister belong to their loved ones. What we know about the Herbert Baumeister serial killer caseJellison also
  
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• Dense Fog Advisory continues until late morning

  07-12-2022 15:15 via wane.com
  
  The DENSE FOG ADVISORY continues until 11 am this morning for some of our area, especially from Fort Wayne and south of Fort Wayne.Today will be the warmest day of the week and we'll even see some sunshine this afternoon with temperatures topping out in the lower 50s which is about 10 degrees warmer than it usually is this time of year. Showers move in late Thursday and Friday and so do cooler temperatures.Skies will begin to gradually clear as fog lifts through late this morning and we will see
  
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• The warmest temps of the week today

  07-12-2022 15:03 via wane.com
  
  Today will be the warmest day of the week and we'll even see some sunshine this afternoon with temperatures topping out in the lower 50s which is about 10 degrees warmer than it usually is this time of year. Showers move in late Thursday and Friday and so do cooler temperatures.Skies will begin to clear this morning and we will see some partly cloudy skies the rest of the morning with temps in the middle 40s by noon.
  This afternoon skies will become partly cloudy and temperatures will be pleasan
  
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• Germany: 25 arrested on suspicion of planning armed coup

  07-12-2022 14:44 via wane.com
  
  BERLIN (AP) — Thousands of police officers carried out raids across much of Germany on Wednesday against suspected far-right extremists who allegedly sought to overthrow the government in an armed coup. Officials said 25 people were detained.Federal prosecutors said some 3,000 officers conducted searches at 130 sites in 11 of Germany's 16 states. While police raids against the far right are not uncommonin the country — still sensitive to its grim Nazi past — the scale of the op
  
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• Hawaii remembrance to draw handful of Pearl Harbor survivors

  07-12-2022 12:08 via wane.com
  
  PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — A handful of centenarian survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor are expected to gather at the scene of the Japanese bombing on Wednesday to commemorate those who perished 81 years ago.That's fewer than in recent years, when a dozen or more traveled to Hawaii from across the country to pay their respects at the annual remembrance ceremony.In this photo released by the U.S. Navy, the destroyer USS Shaw explodes after being hit by bombs during the Japanese surpris
  
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• Hawaii remembrance draws handful of Pearl Harbor survivors

  07-12-2022 12:08 via wane.com
  
  PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — A handful of centenarian survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor gathered at the scene of the Japanese bombing on Wednesday to commemorate those who perished 81 years ago.That's fewer than in recent years, when a dozen or more traveled to Hawaii from across the country to pay their respects at the annual remembrance ceremony.Part of the decline reflects the dwindling number of survivors as they age. The youngest active-duty military personnel on Dec. 7, 1941, wo
  
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• "All in Allen" gets a boost from City Council

  07-12-2022 04:34 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — City Council gave the All in Allen comprehensive a do-pass recommendation by a 6-2 vote today.
  Jason Arp and Russ Jehl voted no, while Sharon Tucker was absent.‘All in Allen’ to plan next 20 years for the countyThe plan looks to chart the next 20 years of development in Allen County by attacking a number of points:Land Use and DevelopmentAgriculture & Food SystemsHousing and NeighborhoodsEconomic DevelopmentTransportation and MobilityPublic Facil
  
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• Fort Wayne TinCaps President Mike Nutter wins MiLB Executive of the Year

  07-12-2022 03:06 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Minor League Baseball (MiLB) named Fort Wayne TinCaps President Mike Nutter the 2022 Executive of the Year Monday during the Baseball Winter Meetings.The Executive of the Year is one of only four major awards handed out by MiLB, along with the Future Star Award, Organization of the Year and CommUNITY Champion."I consider this national award a win for the entire Fort Wayne community," Nutter said. TinCaps field 56 former players in MLB this year, 16 in postseasonNu
  
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• State Official: Denying Mayor Henry arrest footage violates state law

  07-12-2022 01:41 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Indiana Public Access Counselor Luke Britt said in a report Tuesday he believes the City of Fort Wayne violated the Access to Public Records Act (APRA) by failing to disclose investigatory records and police footage from Mayor Tom Henry's arrest upon request.APRA is a state law that says records held by government agencies are "presumed to be
  accessible for inspection or copying by any member of the public unless exempted by law."In his report, Britt says unless F
  
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