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• 15 Fury Alert-How much snow are we getting?

  22-12-2022 23:45 via wane.com
  
  A major winter storm is underway. Here's a quick breakdown of the timeline and weather conditions coming to the region.Heavy snowfall begins by evening and lasts through early Friday.
  Tonight: A strong cold front moves through during the evening, quickly changing rain over to snow and dramatically dropping the temperatures down to the single digits. Travel starts to become dangerous across the region between now and 8 pm as the rain changes to snow and temps start to drop. Heavy snow contin
  
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• Allen County under travel advisory; DHS prepares for storm

  22-12-2022 23:21 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Allen County Office of Homeland Security issued a travel advisory for Allen County Thursday.
  Bernie Beier, director of the Allen County Office of Homeland Security expects travel conditions to worsen by 8:00 p.m. Beier said he and his team his team have prepared for the storms and they are coordinating between counties, shelter, and the social service agency.
  "The governor has given us access to the national guard, we've got troops and airmen that are available to h
  
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• Ohio Amber Alert: Second infant found alive, suspect arrested

  22-12-2022 22:50 via wane.com
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - An Amber Alert that stretched across state lines ended Thursday night with a kidnapping suspect in custody and the missing 5-month-old twin brother found alive.Police confirmed early Thursday night to NBC4's sister stations, WXIN/WTTV, that they located Kason Thomas, kidnapped Monday inside his mother's running car, in Indianapolis hours after taking Nalah Jackson into custody. Columbus police also confirmed to NBC4 that Kason was found.911 call: Ohio mother asks ‘w
  
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• 'Have a great evening': Scathing phone call leads to felony, $30K bond

  22-12-2022 22:11 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — He ended the call warmly."Have a great evening," the man is quoted as saying in Allen Superior Court documents.However, that kind message was preceded with a litany of threats, obscenities and accusations that resulted in a felony intimidation charge where the victim is a judge, bailiff or other public official and landed him in Allen County Jail on a $30,000 bond.Curtis Wayne Yoder, 44, is accused of threatening to kill judges and even the mayor.Investigators say
  
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• Family seeks justice, pushes for change after hit-and-run claims 13-year-old son's life

  22-12-2022 21:27 via wane.com
  
  STEUBEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- Sunday will be the first Christmas that Ron and Chantel Bennett will spend without one of their five children.Wayden Bennett, their 13-year-old son, died in early October after someone in a Jeep Liberty hit him and his friend along a stretch of 275 N near Lake James in Angola. The driver left the scene and the boys behind - Wayden died days later at a local hospital.
  Wayden Bennett, 13, died days after he was struck in a hit-and-run crash on 275 N in Angola near La
  
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• Republic Services suspends New Haven trash pickup until New Year's Eve

  22-12-2022 21:05 via wane.com
  
  NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WANE) — On Thursday, the City of New Haven announced Republic Services has decided to suspend operations for trash pickup for Friday, Dec. 23.A New Haven spokesperson said the health and safety of the crew is the "highest priority," and the winter storm warning was a factor in the decision. Tips to keep pipes from freezing from Fort Wayne City UtilitiesAs a result of the decision, New Haven residents who have Friday service will be delayed until Saturday, Dec. 31.Republic
  
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• Friday trash service in New Haven delayed until New Year's Eve

  22-12-2022 21:05 via wane.com
  
  NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WANE) — On Thursday, the City of New Haven announced Republic Services has decided to suspend operations for trash pickup for Friday, Dec. 23.A New Haven spokesperson said the health and safety of the crew is the "highest priority," and the winter storm warning was a factor in the decision. Tips to keep pipes from freezing from Fort Wayne City UtilitiesAs a result of the decision, New Haven residents who have Friday service will be delayed until Saturday, Dec. 31.Republic
  
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• Tips to keep pipes from freezing from Fort Wayne City Utilities

  22-12-2022 19:48 via wane.com
  
  With temperatures dropping to single digits and then below zero in the next few days, City Utilities reminds customers that pipes and water meters can freeze, causing significant damage and costly repairs.Here are some tips to help residents protect their homes.
  Run a small trickle of lukewarm water to help protect your water meter and pipes during cold temperatures. The flow should be about the diameter of a pencil lead.Wrapping pipes that run through unheated garages or crawl spaces can help p
  
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• New Jersey man killed in crash on U.S. 30 in New Haven

  22-12-2022 18:22 via wane.com
  
  NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WANE) The Allen County Coroner's Office on Thursday released the name of the man killed in a crash that took place Wednesday at U.S. 30 and Webster Road in New Haven.The crash involved a semi and another vehicle and took place shortly before 7 p.m.
  John Spanos, 65, of Swedesboro, New Jersey was pronounced dead at the scene. He died from blunt force injuries sustained in the crash.
  
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• Watch out for snowdrifts on southbound lanes, highway supervisor says

  22-12-2022 17:53 via wane.com
  
  Ruts in the road could make driving "pretty treacherous"FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Allen County Highway crews are out now going over assigned routes and looking for any potential problems along the more than 1,300 miles of county roads as severe weather and snow looms, according to a department road supervisor.“All of our trucks are running their zones and getting familiar with the area they are in and waiting for Mother Nature to hit soon,” says Rob Davis, head of the county's north
  
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• Travel restrictions issued for Ohio Turnpike

  22-12-2022 17:15 via wane.com
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (WANE) As a result of the expected high winds associated with a major winter storm making its way into the Midwest, the Ohio Turnpike has issued a travel ban for certain vehicles starting 6 a.m. Friday until 8 a.m. Sunday.The following types of vehicles will be banned from traveling on the Ohio Turnpike until the travel restriction is canceled or expires:
  All high-profile tow-behind trailers, campers, boats, and enclosed trailers. (Fifth wheel trailers are excluded.);Commercial tr
  
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• DNR: Wonderland of Lights closed Friday and Saturday

  22-12-2022 17:14 via wane.com
  
  BLUFFTON, Ind. (WANE) - With the impending weather, Indiana Department of Resources officials have decided to close the Wonderland of Lights display at Ouabach State Park in Bluffton on Friday and Saturday.
  The display is slated to be open Thursday night.
  The following message was posted to the Ouabache State Park Facebook page on Wednesday:
  Please note: The Wonderland of Lights will be open tonight and tomorrow night but closed Friday 12/23 and Saturday 12/24 due to the incoming weather. It wil
  
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• DNR: Winter weather impacting state parks activities

  22-12-2022 17:14 via wane.com
  
  BLUFFTON, Ind. (WANE) - With the impending weather, Indiana Department of Resources officials have decided to close the Wonderland of Lights display at Ouabache State Park in Bluffton on Friday and Saturday.
  The display is slated to be open Thursday night.
  The following message was posted to the Ouabache State Park Facebook page on Wednesday:
  Please note: The Wonderland of Lights will be open tonight and tomorrow night but closed Friday 12/23 and Saturday 12/24 due to the incoming weather. It wi
  
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• Children's weighted blankets sold at Target recalled after 2 girls die

  22-12-2022 17:06 via wane.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (WXIN) -- Target is recalling about 204,000 weighted blankets after two girls who got trapped in the cover died.The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said the recall involves Pillowfort Weighted Blankets, which were sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online from December 2018 until September 2022.The CPSC said a child can become entrapped by unzipping and entering the blanket and could die by asphyxiation.Target has received four reports of children getting trappe
  
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• 15 Fury Alert-How much snow are we going to get?

  22-12-2022 17:06 via wane.com
  
  A rapidly moving winter storm will bring gusty winds and heavy snow to the area tonight with about 3 to up to 6 inches of snowfall expected and more towards the Michigan Border.
  Friday is a 15 Fury Alert Day as there will be blowing and drifting snow with gusty winds of up 50 mph causing visibility to go down to near zero.
  Make plans to stay and home and try not to travel from tonight through Saturday morning as the winds stay very gusty through Saturday afternoon.
  A Winter Storm Warning is in e
  
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• Gas prices plunge below $3 in Fort Wayne

  22-12-2022 16:56 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Gas prices in the Fort Wayne area have plummeted below $3 a gallon at many stations fulfilling a prediction from GasBuddy earlier this week.
  The GasBuddy website shows a gallon of regular unleaded selling for as low as $2.62 in Monroeville.“The national average for a gallon of gasoline is down nearly $2 compared to six months ago, and heading into Christmas travel week, is at its lowest in a year and a half, saving Americans some $750 million every day,” said
  
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• Allen County Jail drug program proving a success

  22-12-2022 16:54 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Allen County Sheriff-elect Troy Hershberger likes to compare inmates’ choices to chess, a game often played in jail to pass the time.It’s one of the ways Hershberger makes the hard work in the jail’s JCAP program more relatable.The Jail Chemical Addictions Program, or JCAP for short, offers inmates a chance to kick drug or alcohol addiction and even more importantly, learn the tools to rejoin society again.And hopefully, like in chess, the ability to m
  
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• Parkview modifying hours, services due to winter storm

  22-12-2022 14:20 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Because of the winter storm set to hammer the area as of Thursday, Parkview Health may be closing some facilities or modifying hours and services facilities that do stay open.
  Patients with previously scheduled appointments are encouraged to check the Parkview message board website for updates or contact their provider’s office directly.For emergency care, all Parkview hospitals and emergency departments will remain open for patients and ambulances.For non-emergency
  
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• Traffic flowing again on U.S. 30 after crash

  22-12-2022 13:54 via wane.com
  
  WHITLEY COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) A crash disrupted traffic on U.S. 30 in extreme eastern Whitley County near the Allen County line for several hours Thursday morning. Traffic
  INDOT Northeast tweeted that the crash involving a semi and another took place between County Line Road and Butt Road in Allen County. No word on whether anyone was hurt.
  Traffic had been slowed or stopped in the eastbound lanes just west of County Line Road. Westbound traffic was not affected.
  This story will be updated when mo
  
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• Crash disrupts traffic on U.S. 30 in eastern Whitley County

  22-12-2022 13:54 via wane.com
  
  WHITLEY COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) A crash has disrupted traffic on U.S. 30 in extreme eastern Whitley County near the Allen County line.Information is limited, however Google Maps shows traffic slowed or stopped in the eastbound lanes just west of County Line Road.
  This story will be updated when more information becomes available.
  
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• "All trucks on deck" INDOT gears up for winter blast

  22-12-2022 12:41 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Indiana Department of Transportation is bracing for a winter blast heading into the holiday weekend. According to INDOT, 174 plow trucks are scheduled and ready to go hit the roads once the winter storm moves in.
  INDOT says each route takes about 2-3 hours to get back to its starting point, so you may not see them, but they are out there.And even though it's a Holiday weekend, Hunter Patroviak, Public Relations Director of INDOT says they'll be out making sure the r
  
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• How long does it take to get frostbite?

  22-12-2022 11:07 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - Being outside in the cold may not only be uncomfortable, but it can also be dangerous. Prolonged exposure to cold temperatures can, in some cases, lead to frostbite.
  Frostbite, according to Mayo Clinic, is an injury caused by skin and underlying tissues freezing. In its earliest stages, known as frostnip, your skin will not be permanently damaged. But, as the condition worsens, skin can become hard or waxy-looking.Skin that is exposed to cold, windy weather is most vulnerable to deve
  
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• The Fort Wayne story Mike Pence tells in his book: one of the 'greatest days of my life'

  22-12-2022 02:59 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- After more than a month touring and interviewing to support his recently released autobiography "So Help Me God," Mike Pence made a stop in Fort Wayne.The former Vice President and Indiana Governor held a book signing Wednesday at the Clyde Theatre, near Broadway and Bluffton Road.With multiple stories on Pence's recollection of January 6 and plans for the future, Pence was asked to retell a story included in the book about a memorable drive he had to Fort Wayne that h
  
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• The Fort Wayne story Mike Pence tells in his book: 'greatest day of my life'

  22-12-2022 02:59 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- After more than a month touring and interviewing to support his recently released autobiography "So Help Me God," Mike Pence made a stop in Fort Wayne.The former Vice President and Indiana Governor held a book signing Wednesday at the Clyde Theatre, near Broadway and Bluffton Road.With multiple stories on Pence's recollection of January 6 and plans for the future, Pence was asked to retell a story included in the book about a memorable drive he had to Fort Wayne that h
  
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• Albion man sentenced: Meth, a gun and a police chase

  22-12-2022 02:10 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)- A man was sentenced on Wednesday after pleading guilty to drug and firearm offenses.
  29-year-old Anthony Linn of Albion, Indiana, was driving a vehicle with fake license plates back in 2021, according to court documents.
  Linn led police on a chase after an officer attempted to stop the vehicle. A gun and magazine were thrown out during the chase. He also threw out nearly 31 grams of methamphetamine in a parking lot.
  A release says Linn pleaded guilty to possessing with i
  
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• Indiana National Guard activated ahead of potential blizzard-like storm

  22-12-2022 00:08 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb has activated nearly 150 personnel from the Indiana National Guard ahead of a significant winter storm that is bearing down on the state with frigid temperatures, high winds and potential blizzard-like conditions set to arrive Thursday.The Indiana Department of Homeland Security stated the winter storm "has the potential to be life-threatening" as wind chill is predicted to plummet to -20 degrees and below. The National Weather Service stated that ho
  
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