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• Cold and windy with snowflakes back in the picture

  16-04-2023 23:00 via wane.com
  
  We hope you had the opportunity to get outside and take advantage of the summer-like warmth over the past few days because we are making a transition back to winter-like conditions...A cold front brought us some showers earlier today. While the widespread rain has ended, much colder air is settling in and winds have increased substantially. Some gusts up to 45 mph remain possible this evening.While top wind gusts will decrease down to 35 mph tonight, we'll still be quite cold and some rain/snow
  
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• Coast Guard searching for 3 Americans who disappeared while sailing from Mexico

  16-04-2023 22:55 via wane.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (KSWB) - The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for three American sailors who went missing off the coast of Mexico in early April.
  Kerry O’Brien, Frank O’Brien and William Gross were aboard a 44-foot Lafitte sailing vessel named Ocean Bound that left Mazatlán en route to San Diego on April 4, the Coast Guard stated in a news release.Ocean Bound, the missing sail boat, is pictured here. (U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Southwest)The sailors planned to stop in Cabo San Lucas on A
  
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• Son of former Komet loses courageous battle with brain cancer at 19

  16-04-2023 22:25 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Braydin Lewis, 19, son of former Fort Wayne Komet Adam Lewis, lost his battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer, the team announced on social media Sunday.Lewis passed away late Saturday night with his family by his side, the team said.The teen had been diagnosed with glioblastoma.
  Not long after his diagnonsis, Lewis - a hockey player himself - was part of the Komets alumni game last august when his team, the Metro Jets, played against past and present Komets pl
  
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• Son of former Komet loses battle with brain cancer at 19

  16-04-2023 22:25 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Braydin Lewis, 19, son of former Fort Wayne Komet Adam Lewis, lost his battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer, the team announced on social media Sunday.Lewis passed away with his family by his side, the team said.The teen had been diagnosed with glioblastoma.
  Not long after his diagnonsis, Lewis - a hockey player himself - was part of the Komets alumni game last august when his team, the Metro Jets, played against past and present Komets players. Fort Wayne po
  
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• Missing 12-year-old boy found safe

  16-04-2023 21:23 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Police Department announced they found Javon Waller safe around 8:00 p.m. Sunday evening.FWPD says 12-year-old Javon Waller was last seen heading toward a gas station at W. Pettit Ave. and S. Calhoun St. just after 12:30 p.m. Sunday. He is described as a black male, 160lbs, 5'4, with black hair and brown eyes. He was seen wearing a gray hoodie and red shorts. Police also say Waller has a scar on the right side of his face.Waller has mental development iss
  
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• Fort Wayne police looking for missing boy

  16-04-2023 21:23 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Police Department is looking for a missing 12-year-old boy.
  FWPD says Javon Waller was last seen heading toward a gas station at W. Pettit Ave. and S. Calhoun St. just after 12:30 p.m. Sunday. He is described as a black male, 160lbs, 5'4, with black hair and brown eyes. He was seen wearing a gray hoodie and red shorts.Waller has mental development issues and takes medication for seizures.
  Anyone with information is asked to contact FWPD at (260) 427-1222.
  
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• Did you pay to file taxes? IRS being pushed to create free, electronic system for all

  16-04-2023 21:07 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s that time of year when throngs of taxpayers are buckling down to file their income tax returns before Tuesday’s filing deadline. Many often pay to use software from private companies such as Intuit and H&R Block.Almost one-quarter of Americans wait until the last minute to file their taxes.There could be a new, free option in future years. The IRS has been tasked with looking into how to create a government-operated electronic free-file tax
  
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• Restaurant service fees on the rise: Here's how to spot them

  16-04-2023 20:50 via wane.com
  
  (WTAJ) — Inflation isn't the only thing driving up your tab. As restaurant and service industries see shrinking margins, some are charging more service fees to customers.
  According to Investopedia, you are charged a service fee as a way for the seller to collect payment for a service or product. Many companies, including restaurants, banks, and hotels, include them at checkout.When talking about restaurant-related service fees in particular, it's often a percentage of the total bill that's
  
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• Two IU students missing at Monroe Lake, search resumes

  16-04-2023 18:40 via wane.com
  
  Monroe County, Ind. - Indiana Conservation Officers are resuming the search Sunday morning for two missing Indiana University students at Monroe Lake, according to a press release from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
  Siddhant Shah, 19, and Aryan Vaidya, 20, were boating with a group of friends on Saturday afternoon when the group decided to anchor the pontoon boat to swim. When both men did not resurface, friends attempted to help but were unable to locate them.
  Rescue units searche
  
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• Why do mass shooters kill? It's about more than having a grievance

  16-04-2023 17:32 via wane.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) – An acutely troubling aspect of life in contemporary America is the growing proliferation of mass shootings that claim thousands of innocent lives year after painful year and make everyone feel unsafe.The year 2023 is still young, and already there have been at least 146 mass shooting events in the U.S. on record, including the killing of five people in a Louisville, Kentucky, bank that the shooter livestreamed. There were 647 mas
  
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• How do you pronounce 'Whataburger'? A linguist weighs in on the debate

  16-04-2023 17:22 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Hundreds of Whataburger fans found themselves questioning reality last month, but not because they found out that Whataburger sells knockoff Snuggies in addition to burgers.Rather, it was because they were told they may have been pronouncing “Whataburger” wrong their entire lives.The team behind the restaurant chain recently suggested on Twitter that “Whataburger” is pronounced “WAT-ER-BRR-GRRR” — a pronunciation embraced by many Texans
  
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• Rich young Americans have lost confidence in the stock market — and are betting on these 3 assets instead

  16-04-2023 16:05 via wane.com
  
  (Moneywise) - The stock market has long been the go-to choice for people looking to invest their money. But that could be about to change as a younger generation enters the scene.
  According to a recent survey from Bank of America, individuals aged 21 to 42 with at least $3 million in assets only have 25% of their portfolio invested in stocks. For wealthy investors over age 43, the allocation to equities is much higher at 55%.
  The recent market volatility may have something to do with these mill
  
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• First-ever Literacy Expo at Promenade Park next weekend

  16-04-2023 15:15 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Next weekend Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation is hosting its first-ever Riverfront Literacy Expo in celebration of World Book Day. The event is being held at Promenade Park.Riverfront Fort Wayne special events coordinator Jesus Rosario stopped by WANE 15 to talk about what will be happening at the event. You can see that in the interview above.Riverfront Fort Wayne's first-ever Literacy Expo is on Sunday, April 23. It's being held at Promenade Park from 11 a.m. until 3 p
  
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• Driver ejected in DeKalb County crash

  16-04-2023 12:00 via wane.com
  
  DEKALB Co. (WANE) - The DeKalb County Sheriff's Department is investigating a crash that left a man with extensive injuries. It happened just before 3 a.m. Sunday.Police said 19-year-old Logan Trausch of Angola was traveling northbound in the 1700 block of County Road 61 when his truck left the roadway. The truck overturned multiple times in a field, according to police.Trausch was thrown from the truck, police said. The truck traveled about 50 yards from the roadway, and police located Trausch
  
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• Rainy today, winter-like conditions tomorrow

  16-04-2023 11:29 via wane.com
  
  We hope you had the opportunity to get outside and take advantage of the summer-like warmth over the past few days because we'll be feeling like winter by Monday....A cold front will be moving through around lunchtime today. As a result, you can expect numerous showers and a few thunderstorms later this morning into the first part of the afternoon as the front passes. High temperatures in the mid-60s will happen just before noon before temperatures drop off quickly throughout the rest of the day
  
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• Rain and storms today, winter-like conditions tomorrow

  16-04-2023 11:29 via wane.com
  
  We hope you had the opportunity to get outside and take advantage of the summer-like warmth over the past few days because we'll be feeling like winter by Monday....A cold front will be moving through around lunchtime today. As a result, you can expect numerous showers and a few thunderstorms later this morning into the first part of the afternoon as the front passes. High temperatures in the mid-60s will happen just before noon before temperatures drop off quickly throughout the rest of the day
  
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• Hoosier Hissers Cat Show: A 'Purrfect' Experience

  16-04-2023 04:34 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Hoosier Hissers Cat Club made their way to the Allen County Fairgrounds for their annual Cat Show Saturday April 15.
  The Cat Show took place from 9-4 and featured a wide variety of pure breed and household cats and kittens. Admission to the show was five dollars for adults and three for children. Water Lantern Festival returns to Fort Wayne this springThe cats competed for Best in Show in eight separate judging rings and were graded based off how well they looked an
  
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• Biden approves federal disaster assistance for Allen, Grant counties

  16-04-2023 02:55 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (WANE) -- Federal assistance is coming to several Indiana counties, including Allen and grant, after President Joe Biden declared a Major Disaster Declaration.Governor Eric Holcomb requested that Biden make the declaration after tornadoes ripped through the Hoosier state at the beginning of April.The other counties approved are Benton, Clinton, Howard, Johnson, Lake, Monroe, Morgan, Owen, Sullivan and White counties.Assistance from FEMA can include "grants for temporary housing
  
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• PHOTOS: Car crashes through North Carolina home's roof, firefighters say

  16-04-2023 02:07 via wane.com
  
  YADKINVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — A car went through the roof of a home in a crash on Friday morning in Yadkinville, North Carolina, according to the Yadkinville Volunteer Fire Department.Firefighters say that a man was driving down the city's Suagartown Road when he lost control of the car at around 2 a.m., went up a parked car in the driveway like a ramp and crashed through the roof of a home. How much does it cost to get married in North Carolina?Car goes through roof of home in Yadkinville cr
  
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