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• Steuben County police arrest suspect in reported child molesting

  23-01-2023 23:37 via wane.com
  
  STEUBEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — The Steuben County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) has made an arrest in connection to a reported child molesting that took place in April 2022.On Monday, the SCSO arrested 34-year-old Kevin A. Lambos of Jonesville, Michigan, following an interview with detectives.The arrest comes after a four-week investigation into allegations that Lambos had sexual contact with a 12-year-old female victim in April 2022 at a home in Fremont Township he had been sharing with the vict
  
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• Heavy snow on Wednesday

  23-01-2023 23:09 via wane.com
  
  More heavy snowfall is on the way to our area and it has the potential to bring the highest snow totals of the season.A 15 Fury Alert Day has been issued for Wednesday with the snow starting between 3 and 5 am.For tonight, the sky becomes partly cloudy, but returns to being cloudy later tonight. Temperatures will range from the upper 20s to the lower 30s throughout the night.Tomorrow will be a quiet day before the winter storm hits Wednesday. The Tuesday forecast calls for a cloudy day and highs
  
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• Party boats back on the agenda with a much-revised site plan

  23-01-2023 22:36 via wane.com
  
  River City Ventures is not a 'dance club on the river' - attorney Tom TrentFORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Party pontoon boats are back on the planning agenda after responding to concerns about possible environmental impacts and the size of the operation.River City Ventures had originally proposed two buildings on 4.53 acres of the wooded southwest corner of Spy Run Extended and Parnell Avenue, one being a 2,000 square foot stand alone restaurant with an elevated dining deck, and the other, a bo
  
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• How school districts make weather-related decisions

  23-01-2023 22:26 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Allen County school districts faced the choice of whether or not to delay school on Monday.Southwest Allen County Schools opted to do go with a two hour delay, citing poor road conditions. Meanwhile, East Allen County Schools was monitoring the roads, but ultimately did not issue a delay.For SACS, the district followed up its decision to go with a delay by sending an email to parents from Superintendent Park Ginder, PhD, explaining its decision. The letter also include
  
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• Iowa school shooting hurts 3; police say 2 in custody

  23-01-2023 22:15 via wane.com
  
  DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A teacher and two other people, including at least one student, were injured Monday in a shooting at a Des Moines school on the edge of the city's downtown.A student and a teacher were taken to hospitals in critical condition, and another person was in stable condition, Des Moines police Sgt. Paul Parizek said.The shooting was at an educational program called Starts Right Here that is affiliated with the Des Moines school district. The program, which helps at-risk y
  
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• Lutheran Health suggests lifestyle habits to combat seasonal depression

  23-01-2023 22:11 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Gloomy gray skies often seen during winter may just seem dreary, but winter can have a negative impact on mental health for some people, according to Lutheran Health Network.Lutheran Health said Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is often seen during the fall and winter months and may leave people feeling lethargic or moody.
  "SAD is a type of depression that can greatly affect a person's quality of life and ability to function," said Brandon Baccari, doctor of oste
  
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• Shinedown, Three Days Grace schedule April concert at Coliseum

  23-01-2023 21:24 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Multi-platinum rock band Shinedown revealed plans for a new tour Monday, with Fort Wayne being announced as one of the host cities.Shinedown, along with Three Days Grace and From Ashes to New, will perform a concert at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum April 27. Skid Row, Buckcherry tour heading to Fort Wayne in 2023Tickets go on sale Jan. 27.The announcement comes after Shinedown recently released their newest album, "Planet Zero," July 1, 2022.
  
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• NFL fans can apply to get paid to watch Super Bowl LVII

  23-01-2023 20:32 via wane.com
  
  Talk about a dream job for any football fan.A company named Oddspedia hopes to hire an official novelty bet analyst for Super Bowl LVII. The job requires the employee to watch the entire game while getting paid $200 an hour.That's a $1,000 pay check for just 5 hours of work. Plus, the company will kick in an extra $100 for snacks and drinks to enjoy during the game.Oddspedia is a sports platform that provides information, odds and betting news on professional games, including the Super Bowl.Odds
  
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• US: Ex-FBI counterintelligence agent aided Russian oligarch

  23-01-2023 18:42 via wane.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — A former high-ranking FBI counterintelligence official has been indicted on charges he helped a Russian oligarch, in violation of U.S. sanctions. He was also charged, in a separate indictment, with taking cash from a former foreign security officer.Charles McGonigal, the special agent in charge of the FBI’s counterintelligence division in New York from 2016 to 2018, is accused in an indictment unsealed Monday of working with a former Soviet diplomat-turned-Russian int
  
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• M&M'S to shelve mascots because 'even a candy's shoes can be polarizing'

  23-01-2023 18:15 via wane.com
  
  (WGHP) — Say so long to Red, Yellow and all the other M&M'S spokescandies. Mars, the company behind the candy-coated chocolates, said it is shelving its M&M mascots – at least for now – after receiving backlash over recent design changes.On Thursday, Mars said the company would be redesigning the M&M’S characters as part of the brand's commitment "to creating a world where everyone feels they belong."
  For example, the green M&M traded her go-go boots for a
  
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• Ohio frat hazing suit ends with nearly $3M settlement

  23-01-2023 18:05 via wane.com
  
  The family of a student who died from alcohol poisoning while pledging a fraternity will receive nearly $3 million from Bowling Green State University to settle its lawsuit, according to an agreement announced Monday.As part of the settlement, the family of Stone Foltz and the university both said they will work to address and eliminate hazing on college campuses.Foltz died of alcohol poisoning in March 2021 after a fraternity initiation event where there was a tradition of new members finishing
  
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• Here's why gas prices continue to rise

  23-01-2023 17:17 via wane.com
  
  (GasBuddy) For the fourth week in a row, the nation’s average gas price has climbed, rising 11.3 cents from a week ago to $3.39 per gallon Sunday according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is up 30.2 cents from a month ago and 7.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has risen 2.6 cents in the last week and stands at $4.60 per gall
  
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• Check out the 2022 Fish of the Year award winners

  23-01-2023 16:25 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE) Each year anglers from around the state submit their biggest hook-and-line catches from Hoosier lakes and streams to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources hoping they might meet requirements for Fish of the Year bragging rights.
  Winning entries for Fish of the Year are determined by the total length of the fish. Participants are required to submit information about their fish, including where they caught it and the bait they used. They must also include a photo do
  
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• Why are flags at half-staff in Indiana this week?

  23-01-2023 15:41 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (WANE) - Governor Eric Holcomb is directing Hoosiers to have flags to be flown at half-staff this week.According to a release from the governor's office, the move is in honor of the victims of the mass shooting in Monterey Park, California.Flags at the Indiana Statehouse will be flown at half-staff until sunset on Thursday.
  
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• Jury selection in Delphi murders narrowed down to 2 counties

  23-01-2023 15:17 via wane.com
  
  CARROLL COUNTY, Ind. – The jury for the future Delphi murders trial will either be selected out of St. Joseph County or Allen County, FOX59 has learned.Prosecutors and the defense team for suspect Richard Allen were tasked with choosing a county by Friday, Jan. 20, but the decision was made public on Monday, Jan. 23 after a spokesperson for Judge Fran Gull said they had not heard anything from attorneys on Friday. Here’s what happened during Richard Allen’s hearing in the Delph
  
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• 15 Fury Alert how much snow are we getting Wednesday?

  23-01-2023 15:01 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) A 15-Fury Alert has been issued for Wednesday with heavy snowfall expected in our area after 2 am Wednesday. The snow will continue to get heavier throughout the morning and through the afternoon. Many areas will see at least 4" and up to 6" of snowfall Wednesday.
  A WINTER STORM WATCH is in effect from 4 am Wednesday until 8 pm Wednesday evening. The track of this weather system could change and that could mean more or less snowfall. To keep up with the latest change
  
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• Slick conditions creating dangerous travel conditions, US 33 closed near Churbusco

  23-01-2023 13:24 via wane.com
  
  CHURBUSCO, Ind. (WANE) U.S. 33 is closed in both directions near Churubusco and the Allen/Whitley County line as the result of a crash.A multi-vehicle crash snarled traffic on West Coliseum near Harry Baals Drive on Monday, January 23, 2023.The crash took place at around 6:15 and details are limited.Slick conditions have led to crashes elsewhere as well. A multiple vehicle crash created traffic issues at West Coliseum Boulevard near Harry Baals Drive in Fort Wayne and motorists should avoid the
  
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• Slick conditions creating dangerous travel conditions

  23-01-2023 13:24 via wane.com
  
  CHURBUSCO, Ind. (WANE) U.S. 33 was closed for over an hour in both directions near Churubusco and the Allen/Whitley County line as the result of a crash Monday morningThe crash took place at around 6:15 and details are limited, however it's since been cleaned up and traffic is again flowing normally.
  Slick conditions have led to crashes elsewhere as well. A multiple vehicle crash created traffic issues at West Coliseum Boulevard near Harry Baals Drive in Fort Wayne and motorists should avoid the
  
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• Turnstone's Rock Steady Boxing program is changing lives by the week

  23-01-2023 12:15 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Rock Steady Boxing program has been at Fort Wayne's Turnstone campus for a little more than a year. In that time, the fitness specialists who lead the hour-long classes four times a week have seen big gains in the participants, and the participants have noted big changes in their lives as well.Rock Steady Boxing was founded in Indianapolis in 2006, and has grown to have more than 800 affiliate programs all over the world. It's an adaptive exercise program for people
  
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• Fort Wayne Community Schools to announce school start and end times

  23-01-2023 11:09 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - After several public meetings, leaders with Fort Wayne Community Schools have made a decision on start and end times for the next school year.School officials will make an announcement on the decision during Monday night's school board meeting.
  The district held six public meetings and provided a way for families to submit their input. Three options were presented, with the goal of starting the high school day earlier to give students more opportunities to work, get int
  
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• Fort Wayne Community Schools moves up start time for high schools

  23-01-2023 11:09 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - After several public meetings, leaders with Fort Wayne Community Schools have made a decision on start and end times for the next school year.School officials announced Monday start times for high schools will be moved to 7:20 a.m. and school will conclude at 2:25 p.m., which is nearly identical to the current schedule for FWCS middle schools.Elementary schools will run from 8:50 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., a 30-minute delay from the previous start time. Allen County Plan Commis
  
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• Heavy snowfall is likely by Wednesday

  23-01-2023 10:05 via wane.com
  
  More heavy snowfall is on the way to our area and it looks like this storm may bring the heaviest snow of the season.
  Light snow will leave a glaze on untreated roads and sidewalks this morning and that snow will end by late morning with temperatures in the lower 30s.
  Skies will remain mostly cloudy and temperatures remain in the middle 30s through this afternoon.
  Tuesday will be a quiet day with temperatures remaining steady during the afternoon in the middle 30s.
  Two weather systems converge o
  
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• Tracking a potential midweek winter storm

  23-01-2023 04:30 via wane.com
  
  While we finally picked up some substantial accumulating snow across the area on Sunday, we are not done with chances for multiple inches of snow. We are keep a close eye on a midweek weather system that could be a significant winter weather event.First though, we'll see some spotty to scattered snow linger into Monday morning. Temperatures will be in the upper 20s as you head out the door to start the new workweek. There may be a few isolated slick spots that develop by daybreak Monday, but tra
  
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• 12 people injured in shooting at Louisiana nightclub

  23-01-2023 00:25 via wane.com
  
  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A dozen people were injured in a Baton Rouge nightclub shooting, authorities in Louisiana said Sunday.One of the victims is in critical condition, police said. No arrests have been made, but police believe the early morning attack was “targeted.""This was not a random act of violence, based on the preliminary investigating efforts," Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul said at a news conference Sunday afternoon. “We believe that this was a targeted event
  
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• Wizard's World Pinball hosts women's state championship

  23-01-2023 00:04 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Wizard's World Pinball Arcade hosted the Inaugural Indiana Women`s State Pinball Championship Sunday afternoon.
  Competitors from across the area came to participate in the championship, including seven competitors from Fort Wayne.
  SeedNameResides1Molly OuryStroh, IN2Kristen GregoryChicago, IL3Deb DullFort Wayne, IN4Carlee DormanFort Wayne, IN5Rachel EngelsFort Wayne, IN6Sydney WamsleyColombus, OH7Rose QuinnBluffton, OH8Natalie NonosEast Chicago, IN9Sydnee DeventerFort
  
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