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• Summer transitions to winter in the coming days

  15-04-2023 23:00 via wane.com
  
  We hope you are enjoying one more summer-like day! We're even seeing some pop-up showers today like a typical summer day. A slight chance for a shower or thunderstorm will persist into tonight, but most spots will stay dry. Low temperatures will only drop down into the upper 50s.A cold front will be moving through around lunchtime on Sunday. As a result, you can expect numerous showers and a few thunderstorms in the morning into the first part of the afternoon as the front passes. High temperatu
  
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• Winning ticket for $476 million Mega Millions jackpot sold in NYC

  15-04-2023 16:59 via wane.com
  
  NEW YORK (WPIX) – Jackpot!The winning ticket for Friday's $476 million Mega Millions drawing was sold at a convenience store in the New York City borough of Queens, according to lottery officials.The nearly half-billion jackpot ranks as the 13th largest in Mega Millions history, and the largest ever won during the month of April since the lottery game began in 2002.The lucky ticket, sold at Liberty Beer and Convenience in Ozone Park, was the only to match all six winning numbers from Frida
  
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• Fort Wayne Children's Zoo prepares for opening day

  15-04-2023 15:16 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Opening day for the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo is right around the corner. The zoo will open its gates on Saturday, April 22.Fort Wayne Children's Zoo executive director Rick Schuiteman stopped by WANE 15 to discuss what's new at the zoo this year. You can see that in the interview above.The zoo will be open daily from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Those hours will change once summer begins. Admission prices vary by age, but children 2 and under are free. You can click here to lea
  
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• Dispose of documents with the BBB's Shred Day

  15-04-2023 15:13 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Next weekend the Better Business Bureau Serving Northern Indiana is hosting its annual event to help you safely dispose of your documents. The organization is hosting Shred Day.BBB Serving Northern Indiana vice president Jan Diaz stopped by WANE 15 to discuss the event. You can see that in the interview above. She also explains why it's important to shred your documents safely."The event is free, though a minimum $5 donation to the BBB's Charitable and Educational Fund
  
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• Warm today, cooler air returns tomorrow

  15-04-2023 11:00 via wane.com
  
  WARMEST OF THE WEEK: Our temp reached 83° at 4:24 pm Friday afternoon, setting a new April 14th record. The previous 81° recordfor April 14th occurred back in both 1910 & 1941.It's been warming up this week, but Friday was the only day that set a high temperature record.The April heatwave hangs on today with our high reaching 80° in the late afternoon. Most of the day will be dry, but there is a slight chance of scattered rain shower, especially during the afternoon.Rain chances
  
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• David's Bridal warns it could shut down, lay off more than 9,000

  15-04-2023 05:04 via wane.com
  
  (KDVR/WANE) — Wedding retail chain David's Bridal said more than 9,000 layoffs are possible nationwide as it looks at a potential sale or shutdown of the company, according to a notice filed in multiple states.David's Bridal outlined details and uncertainties about what's ahead in a notice about the layoffs sent to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (among others) on Friday. A notice has also been filed in Pennsylvania.It is not yet known if the Fort Wayne location will be imp
  
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• 'I am God:' Police reports chronicle interactions with Kendallville standoff suspect

  15-04-2023 04:24 via wane.com
  
  (WANE) — Police reports from the Kendallville Police Department (KPD) and Allen County Sheriff's Department (ACSD) show Kendallville shooting standoff suspect Michael Emmons had numerous encounters with police since 2021.WANE 15 newsgathering partner KPC Media obtained 10 police reports from the KPD of neighbor complaints directed toward Emmons, although none of the incidents resulted in criminal cases.Some of the incidents ranged from a "possible threatening letter" to people claiming Emm
  
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• How much money do the Fort Wayne mayoral candidates have?

  15-04-2023 04:01 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- According to financial reports filed Friday, incumbent Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry (D) had more cash on hand than the other challengers combined, which the Allen County Democratic Chairman was quick to tout."Citizens are excited about the direction Fort Wayne is headed under the leadership of Mayor Henry, whose opponents were barely able to scratch the surface of the support he has received,” said Allen County Democratic Party Chairman Derek Camp in a release.
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• Record high Friday highlights April warm stretch

  15-04-2023 03:58 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - We have been basking in very warm temperatures across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. We began the week with temperatures in the 60s and we have continued to climb all the way up into the 80s!Friday's high temperature reached 83 degrees in Fort Wayne, setting a new record high temperature for April 14th by two degrees! Normally we average temperatures around 60 degrees this time of the year, so this warmth is very impressive. We've been seeing temperatures this we
  
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• New LGBTQ young adult center opens in Fort Wayne

  15-04-2023 03:24 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Allen County Drug and Alcohol Consortium officially opens the BRAVE Alliance center Friday evening. It’s an LGBTQ center for youth and young adults in Fort Wayne.The BRAVE Alliance center, which stands for Building Radically Affirming and Validating Environments, is a drop-in center that offers resources like counseling, activities and mutual aid groups.MaryClare Clark, President/CEO of the Allen County Drug and Alcohol Consortium, said through drug and alcoho
  
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• 'Thank you for saving my life:' Coliseum usher earns Allen County Civil Service Award

  15-04-2023 03:15 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — An usher at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum received recognition from county officials on Friday for helping a child who had started to choke at an event in late February.The Allen County Board of Commissioners presented the Allen County Civil Service Award to Ed Reader for "being in the right place at the right time and using his training to save a child's life.""At the end of the game, the child came back to him, hugged him and started crying while he s
  
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• Man in critical condition after shooting on Fort Wayne's south side

  15-04-2023 01:21 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A man is in critical condition after a shooting outside of an apartment complex on Fort Wayne's south side Friday evening, according to officers on the scene.Police say it happened outside of the Villa Capri Apartments near Southtown Crossing around 6:30 p.m. A large area had been blocked off by crime scene tape.Officers were also seen searching a nearby field.Police search in a field by Villa Capri Apartments near Southtown Crossing.Authorities identify suspect i
  
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