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• WATCH: Dog catches snowflakes for the first time

  17-12-2022 22:51 via wane.com
  
  (CBS) - Barley the dog caught snowflakes for the first time on Friday in Durham, New Hampshire, during a winter storm which affected New Hampshire and southern Maine.Video posted by Twitter user @WeatherReMarks on Friday shows the dog chomping flakes out of the air.After “a night of heavy, wet snow,” New Hampshire Electric Co-op reported that more than 12,000 customers were affected by power outages.Some areas recorded as much as 25 inches of snowfall by Saturday morning, according t
  
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• ISP: Indiana officer arrested for stealing drug stash from DEA Take Back initiative

  17-12-2022 18:46 via wane.com
  
  OWEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - An Indiana police officer who has been in law enforcement for 18 years was arrested Friday for stealing illegal substances that had been collected during the DEA Drug Take Back initiative.According to a release from Indiana State Police, 39-year-old James Bradley Deckard was arrested on charges of official misconduct and theft, both Level 6 Felonies.The Owen County Prosecutor had contacted ISP and requested an investigation after an officer from the Spencer Police Depa
  
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• Holiday shopping with Shaq

  17-12-2022 17:10 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS - For the second year in a row, Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard and his Maniac Foundation hosted the "Shop with a Jock" event on the northwest side."I just want to put a smile on these kids' faces," Leonard said. "Just the excitement they have when they grab a toy and hearing their stories, that's what it's all about."Fifty kids from the Boys and Girls Club of Indianapolis got $100 each to buy some items on their holiday wish lists. They shopped side-by-side with "The Maniac" him
  
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• The worst days for Christmas travel in 2022, according to AAA

  17-12-2022 17:02 via wane.com
  
  (WFLA) — ’Tis the season of holiday travel, but with it comes holiday traffic.According to the American Automobile Association, 2022 is expected to be the third busiest year for holiday travel since AAA began tracking in 2000. How to keep your Christmas tree fresh for longerThe association estimates 112.7 million people will trek 50 miles or more away from home between Dec. 23 to Jan. 2 — an increase of 3.6 million people over last year and closing in on pre-pandemic numbers.&l
  
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• Want to email your doctor? You may be charged for that

  17-12-2022 15:26 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The next time you message your doctor to ask about a pesky cough or an itchy rash, you may want to check your bank account first — you could get a bill for the question.Hospital systems around the country are rolling out fees for some messages that patients send to physicians, who they say are spending an increasing amount of time poring over online queries, some so complex that they require the level of medical expertise normally dispensed during an office visit.Pa
  
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• Dead boy pulled from rubble of latest Russian hit on Ukraine

  17-12-2022 15:22 via wane.com
  
  KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Emergency crews pulled the body of a toddler from the rubble in a pre-dawn search Saturday for survivors of a Russian missile strike that tore through an apartment building in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih.The missile was one of what Ukrainian authorities said were 16 that eluded air defenses among the 76 missiles fired Friday in the latest Russian attack targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure, part of Moscow's strategy to leave Ukrainian civilians and so
  
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• 100+ best stocking stuffers to shop now

  17-12-2022 14:58 via wane.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Best stocking stuffer ideasAs the holiday season approaches, thoughts turn to family visits, indulgent treats, and of course, the challenge of gift-giving. Stocking stuffers, despite their small size, pose a significant obstacle for many. While there is no shortage of inexpensive toys and gadgets to choose from, it can be difficult to parse the quality items from those that aren’t worth buying. The following list
  
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• National parks will be free to visit on these days in 2023

  17-12-2022 14:02 via wane.com
  
  (KTXL) — On five different days in 2023, all national parks will be offering free admission to anyone who wants to enter.
  There are more than 400 national parks that are open daily. While some parks are free all the time, around 100 of them require an entrance fee.Here are the fee-free days for 2023:
  Jan. 16 — Martin Luther King DayApril 22 — First day of National Park WeekAug. 4 — Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors ActSept. 23 — National Public Lands DayNov
  
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• Michigan woman arrested for catfishing daughter, girl's boyfriend

  17-12-2022 13:03 via wane.com
  
  BEAL CITY, Mich. (WWTV) - Police arrested a Mount Pleasant woman for catfishing two teens, one of which was her own daughter.Catfishing is when you impersonate another person on the internet in order to deceive someone. That’s what the police say Kendra Licari did to her daughter and the girl's boyfriend beginning last December. The messages went on for over a year.Police say Licari used software to hide her location and send harassing messages. Licari was the Beal City girls basketball co
  
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• 12/16 Highlight Zone Show

  17-12-2022 06:03 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - 3A no. 7 West Noble topped 2A no. 14 Central Noble in a small town showdown in the "Game of the Week" to headline this week's edition of the Highlight Zone that featured 18 local prep basketball games.
  
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• Winds adding to Saturday's cooler temps

  17-12-2022 04:15 via wane.com
  
  Enjoy the relatively warm temperatures today, as a big chill is on the horizon. Our Saturday night will be in the lower 20s. There will be chances to see some snowflakes throughout the day. This will only add a very light accumulation to what we saw Friday night. Things will also be fairly windy today. Gusts could reach up to 25 mph. Temperatures will dip down to the lower 20s overnight.Here comes the sun! Sunday will start off cloudy but in the afternoon the sun should shine across the region.
  
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• Sunny but cold and windy Sunday

  17-12-2022 04:15 via wane.com
  
  Sunday brings some good news and some chilly news. The good news is we’ll see some sunshine in the afternoon. The chilly news is the sun may shine, but high temperatures will only be in the mid-to-upper 20s. We are also going to feel colder due to winds from the west at 15-20 mph, wind gusts could reach up to 25 mph. Expect some clouds in the morning, but the sun should start shining in the afternoon.Heading into the workweek we will remain dry most of the week. Monday sees high temperatur
  
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• Some sun but a cold and windy Sunday

  17-12-2022 04:15 via wane.com
  
  Sunday brings some good news and some chilly news. The good news is we’ll see some sunshine in the afternoon. The chilly news is the sun may shine, but high temperatures will only be in the mid-to-upper 20s. We are also going to feel colder due to winds from the west at 15-20 mph, wind gusts could reach up to 25 mph. Expect some clouds in the morning, but the sun should start shining in the afternoon.Heading into the workweek we will remain dry most of the week. Monday sees high temperatur
  
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• Some snow and breezy conditions for Saturday

  17-12-2022 04:15 via wane.com
  
  Enjoy the relatively warm temperatures today, as a big chill is on the horizon. Our Saturday night will be in the lower 20s. There will be chances to see some snowflakes throughout the day. This will only add a very light accumulation to what we saw Friday night. Things will also be fairly windy today. Gusts could reach up to 25 mph. Temperatures will dip down to the lower 20s overnight.Here comes the sun! Sunday will start off cloudy but in the afternoon the sun should shine across the region.
  
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• Snow leaves in the evening, but the cold temperatures stay.

  17-12-2022 04:15 via wane.com
  
  Bundle up! Scattered snowflake chances continue across the area. The snowflake chances will exit the area by the time we enter tonight, with lows dropping into the lower-20s, 21 for Fort Wayne. It will continue to be breezy in the evening and overnight, with winds out of the west at 10-15 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph at times. The wind chill will be rough, single digits overnight.Here comes the sun! Sunday will start off cloudy but in the afternoon the sun should shine across the region. Don't l
  
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• Dry and cloudy start to the workweek

  17-12-2022 04:15 via wane.com
  
  Because we have some very cold air entering the area at the end of the week, the next few days will be our warmest of the forecast. Monday’s high is near the freezing mark, but considering highs will only be in the teens this weekend, it’ll feel pretty nice. While we saw a little sun this past weekend, Monday will remain cloudy. Winds will be calmer, but wind chills will make us feel cooler. Be sure to bundle up if you’re heading outside today. As we head into the overnight hou
  
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• Cold but dry to start the week

  17-12-2022 04:15 via wane.com
  
  Temperatures remain on the cool side, and will only get colder as we go overnight. It will be breezy from the evening to the early overnight hours. Winds from the west at 5-10 mph, with some gusts up to 20 mph will create wind chills in the single digits. Have that winter coat, hat, and those gloves handy! Winds calm back down to start the workweek. The good news is that the skies will be partly cloudy overnight.We are dry to start the workweek. Monday sees high temperatures around freezing with
  
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• Cold and breezy tonight.

  17-12-2022 04:15 via wane.com
  
  Bundle up! Scattered snowflake chances continue across the area. The snowflake chances will exit the area by the time we enter tonight, with lows dropping into the lower-20s, 21 for Fort Wayne. It will continue to be breezy in the evening and overnight, with winds out of the west at 10-15 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph at times. The wind chill will be rough, single digits overnight.Here comes the sun! Sunday will start off cloudy but in the afternoon the sun should shine across the region. Don't l
  
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• A cold and dry to start the week

  17-12-2022 04:15 via wane.com
  
  Temperatures remain on the cool side, and will only get colder as we go overnight. It will be breezy from the evening to the early overnight hours. Winds from the west at 5-10 mph, with some gusts up to 20 mph will create wind chills in the single digits. Have that winter coat, hat, and those gloves handy! Winds calm back down to start the workweek. The good news is that the skies will be partly cloudy overnight.We are dry to start the workweek. Monday sees high temperatures around freezing with
  
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• A cold and dry start to the week

  17-12-2022 04:15 via wane.com
  
  Temperatures remain on the cool side, and will only get colder as we go overnight. It will be breezy from the evening to the early overnight hours. Winds from the west at 5-10 mph, with some gusts up to 20 mph will create wind chills in the single digits. Have that winter coat, hat, and those gloves handy! Winds calm back down to start the workweek. The good news is that the skies will be partly cloudy overnight. Overnight lows will be in the upper-teens.We are dry to start the workweek. Monday
  
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• Holcomb: Yes, we can spend our way to healthier citizens

  17-12-2022 01:40 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE) -- "From a compassionate and competitive perspective, how are we going to improve?"Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb (R) was thinking out loud about Hoosier's health Friday afternoon in a sit-down interview with WANE 15.Holcomb's Public Health Commission researched for months to bring solutions to legislators.
  The price tag is large: $120 million in 2023 and $240 million in 2024, which is why he and Commission members are lobbying lawmakers.Holcomb said the state can bring
  
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• Flu deaths double again, could exceed peak inpatient capacity of COVID

  17-12-2022 00:28 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS— The number of reported flu-related deaths once again doubled in the span of a week, according to the Indiana Department of Health.Officials say 48 people have died from the flu so far this season. This is 24 more deaths than was reported the previous week. However, the deaths did not necessarily happen in the last week.Of the deaths this season, 1 was a person between the age of 5-24, 2 were people between 25-49 years old, 11 people were between 50-64 years old and 34 people
  
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