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• Classmate: Accused Idaho killer got 'chatty' after students' deaths

  01-01-2023 22:37 via wane.com
  
  (NewsNation) — A classmate who knew the alleged Idaho killer said Bryan Kohberger's behavior changed noticeably in the days after the deaths of the four college students.In an exclusive, 22-minute interview with NewsNation, graduate student Benjamin Roberts said he remembered Kohberger as typically being stressed and exhausted.
  "I did notice he was showing up to class a little late sometimes, he always had a coffee in hand, he always seemed to be just perpetually exhausted," said Roberts,
  
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• Shooting at adult entertainment club kills 1, wounds 4

  01-01-2023 20:38 via wane.com
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An early morning dispute between two patrons at an adult entertainment club in Ohio led to gunfire that killed one man and wounded four other people, one critically, authorities said.The Franklin County sheriff's office said the gunfire was reported at about 2:30 a.m. Sunday at the Bucks Platinum club in Columbus. Officials said 28-year-old Charles Westbrook was killed and another person was listed in critical condition, while the other three gunshot victims had non-l
  
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• Harley-Davidson of Fort Wayne continues annual 'Polar Ride'

  01-01-2023 20:14 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A group of motorcycle riders kicked off 2023 with a 10-mile "Polar Ride."Riders met up Sunday at Harley-Davidson of Fort Wayne for the first organized ride of the year. The dealership on Illinois Road has made the event an annual tradition.
  
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• Dupont, Parkview Hospitals announce first births of 2023

  01-01-2023 19:20 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The first baby of 2023 to arrive at Dupont Hospital was born early Sunday morning.Lutheran Health Network announced Addison Jo was born at 12:20 a.m. Sunday to parents Allison and Jason.The first baby born at one of Parkview’s Allen County hospitals in 2023 was a girl, Leilani Rue, born Sunday at 11:15 a.m.Leilani Rue, born Jan. 1 at Parkview
  
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• Dupont, Parkview Hospitals announce first birth of 2023

  01-01-2023 19:20 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The first baby of 2023 to arrive at Dupont Hospital was born early Sunday morning.Lutheran Health Network announced Addison Jo was born at 12:20 a.m. Sunday to parents Allison and Jason.Leilani Rue, born Jan. 1
  The first baby born at one of Parkview’s Allen County hospitals in 2023 was a girl, Leilani Rue, born Sunday at 11:15 a.m.
  
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• Dupont Hospital announces first birth of 2023

  01-01-2023 19:20 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The first baby of 2023 to arrive at Dupont Hospital was born early Sunday morning.Lutheran Health Network announced Addison Jo was born at 12:20 a.m. Sunday to parents Allison and Jason.
  
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• Swimmers ring in the new year with annual Polar Bear Club Swim

  01-01-2023 18:23 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - In an annual New Year's Day tradition, the Saint Joe Athletic Club held its annual Polar Bear Club Swim Sunday afternoon at Johnny Appleseed Park.Swimmers met at the park's boat launch, on the north side of the St. Joe River on Harry Baals Drive, then headed into the water as a group.Some brought along go-pros and selfie sticks to document the swim.
  Organizers told participants to wear old shoes for the swim, and bring a towel and dry clothes to change into.
  
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• Ring in the new year with annual Polar Bear Club Swim

  01-01-2023 18:23 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Jump into 2023 with a cold winter swim at Johnny Appleseed Park.St. Joe Athletic Club is holding the 2023 Polar Bear Club Swim on Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. Organizers said to wear old shoes for the swim, and bring a towel and dry clothes to change into. Organizers added running is not allowed during the event.
  Swimmers will meet at the park's boat launch, on the north side of the St. Joe River on Harry Baals Drive.
  
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• Bike around Fort Wayne in '2023 Chilly Challenge'

  01-01-2023 17:12 via wane.com
  
  FORT WANE, Ind. (WANE) - You can start off the new year with a brisk bicycle ride around Fort Wayne on Sunday afternoon.The "2023 Chilly Challenge Bike Ride" takes participants on paths along the Rivergreenway and city streets, with routes ranging from 5 to 20 miles. Maps are provided at the event.The ride takes off from the Shoaff Park Riverlodge at 1 p.m. The longer route includes a stop at Johnny Appleseed Park to have a snack and watch the Polar Bear Club as swimmers brave the cold river. Al
  
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• American Airlines crew member killed at Alabama airport

  01-01-2023 15:42 via wane.com
  
  (NewsNation) — An airline employee in Alabama is dead after an industrial incident on New Year's Eve, according to the Montgomery Regional Airport.
  A tweet posted shortly after 6 p.m. on the official account for the airport said that "around 3 pm an American Airlines ground crew piedmont employee was involved in a fatality, no additional information is available at this time.""Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased," the tweet continued.
  The worker was reportedly on t
  
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• Time zone by time zone, another new year sweeps into view

  01-01-2023 12:48 via wane.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — New Year's celebrations swept across the globe, ushering in 2023 with countdowns and fireworks — and marking an end to a year that brought war in Europe, a new chapter in the British monarchy and global worries over inflation.The new year began in the tiny atoll nation of Kiribati in the central Pacific, then moved across Russia and New Zealand before heading deeper, time zone by time zone, through Asia and Europe and into the Americas.The ball dropped on New York Cit
  
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• One dead in New Year's Day crash in Fort Wayne

  01-01-2023 10:46 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a crash on New Year's Day that left a man dead.Police responded to the 2500 block of Westbrook Drive around 3 a.m. That's near Vesey Park. Police were advised a car was on fire.When officers arrived on the scene, they found the car fully engulfed in flames. They found a man inside the car when the fire was put out. He was pronounced dead at the scene.A preliminary investigation indicates the car was headed north on Westb
  
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• Foggy with above average warmth to start 2023

  01-01-2023 03:00 via wane.com
  
  As 2023 begins, a weak disturbance will be passing through the area. Expect a few isolated rain showers, mainly in our northern counties. With temperatures above freezing in the low-to-mid 30s, travel impacts are not anticipated from this precipitation. There are areas of fog out there this morning. When heading out the door, be aware of the reduced visibilities in some areas.
  The weak disturbance will be out of the area by 10 AM, with clouds and just the slight chance for a scattered rain showe
  
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• A mild start to 2023 with more clouds/fog

  01-01-2023 03:00 via wane.com
  
  As 2023 begins, a weak disturbance will be passing through the area. Expect a few isolated rain showers, possibly mixed with snow early New Year's Day morning. With temperatures above freezing in the low-to-mid 30s, travel impacts are not anticipated from this precipitation. However, fog will also be developing, so make sure you take it slow if you encounter an area of low visibility in the morning.
  The weak disturbance will exit around daybreak Sunday, with clouds and just the slight chance for
  
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