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• Tracking cold nights and more unsettled weather

  23-04-2023 23:00 via wane.com
  
  What a cold and gray weekend we've had across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. We've continued to deal with scattered showers today, mixed with ice pellets once again.
  Like Saturday, we'll see a gradual downward trend in the precipitation coverage throughout the evening hours, but a few stray rain/snow showers will remain possible tonight. Temperatures will drop down into the low-to-mid 30s, which has prompted a Freeze Warning from midnight to 8 AM for the entire area. Skies will be mostly
  
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• 9 teenagers shot at after-prom party in Texas

  23-04-2023 22:08 via wane.com
  
  JASPER COUNTY, Texas (KETK) - Authorities say nine people were found with gunshot wounds at an after-prom party near Jasper, Texas early Sunday morning. A second shooting that happened within the city the same night may also be connected, according to the sheriff's office.
  Shortly after midnight, the Jasper County Sheriff's Office responded to a disturbance where shots had been fired north of Jasper, roughly 30 miles west of the Texas-Louisiana border.
  According to authorities, the nine victims'
  
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• Northern lights could be visible in US Sunday, Monday: Here's where

  23-04-2023 20:48 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - Residents living in more than a dozen U.S. states have the chance to see the northern lights Sunday thanks to recent activity on the Sun.A coronal mass ejection and a minor solar flare happened Friday night, according to NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center. In addition to sparking a geomagnetic storm watch through Monday, the solar activity means the northern lights will be visible as far south as Nebraska and Iowa.
  Coronal mass ejections, or CMEs, are explosions of plasma and mag
  
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• Facebook notifies users who may be eligible for $725M privacy settlement

  23-04-2023 20:47 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Some Facebook users received a notification Saturday that wasn't a friend request or comment (nor a scam, for that matter). The social media platform informed users they may be eligible for a piece of the massive $725 million settlement.Clicking on the notification leads to a badge that reads, "You may be entitled to payment from the settlement of a lawsuit."
  The lawsuit stems from accusations that Facebook allowed users’ personal data to be shared with third parties, the
  
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• Power outage: damaged utility pole on Congressional Parkway

  23-04-2023 19:25 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Residents around Congressional Parkway are experiencing a power outage after a utility pole was damaged Sunday afternoon.
  According to Indiana Michigan Power, the outage began around noon, and it impacts about 70 customers in the area. Power is expected to be restored at 6:00 p.m..A WANE 15 crew at the scene saw one wooden beam down and the pole snapped with hanging wires and a mangled fence at the 800 block of Congressional Parkway.It has not yet been confirmed how th
  
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• Bed Bath & Beyond files for bankruptcy, all stores set to close

  23-04-2023 19:09 via wane.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Bed Bath & Beyond — one of the original big box retailers known for its seemingly endless offerings of sheets, towels and kitchen gadgets — filed for bankruptcy protection, following years of dismal sales and losses and numerous failed turnaround plans.The beleaguered home goods chain made the filing Sunday in U.S. District Court in New Jersey and said it will start an orderly wind down of its operations, while seeking a buyer for all or some of its business
  
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• How will COVID shots be paid for after emergency ends?

  23-04-2023 18:23 via wane.com
  
  (The Hill) – The era of free COVID-19 vaccines is coming to a close as the federal government wraps up its public health emergency for the pandemic.The Biden administration and manufacturers are taking steps to maintain vaccine accessibility, particularly for the uninsured, as the shots transition toward commercialization. But while Americans with insurance are still expected to be able to get vaccinated free of charge, questions remain over how those without coverage can obtain them
  
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• Plane catches fire after taking off from Ohio airport

  23-04-2023 17:44 via wane.com
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A plane departing John Glenn International Airport had to return to the Columbus, Ohio, airport Sunday morning for an emergency landing.
  According to a release from the airport, the plane had a reported engine fire while in the air at around 8 a.m. The plane landed back at John Glenn safely.
  A passenger on the plane told Nexstar's WCMH it was an American Airlines flight that was heading to Phoenix. The passenger said the pilot reported a flock of geese flew into the engi
  
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• Don’t forget to spring-clean these commonly missed areas

  23-04-2023 16:38 via wane.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. DetailsA GUIDE TO HELP YOU REMEMBER TO CLEAN OVERLOOKED AREAS IN YOUR HOMEIN THIS ARTICLE:Swiffer 360 Dusters Extendable Handle Starter KitBaseboard Buddy Cleaning ToolKitchen Stove Counter Gap CoverDirt and dust can accumulate in your home during the winter in spaces you don’t often occupy, making it easy to forget about them when spring cleaning rolls around. However, it’s a common oversight you shouldn&rsqu
  
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• Fire breaks out at Disneyland's Tom Sawyer Island attraction

  23-04-2023 14:22 via wane.com
  
  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — An area of the Disneyland resort in California has reportedly caught fire.
  KABC-TV reports the fire broke out Saturday night during the “Fantasmic” show in the Tom Sawyer Island section of the resort in Anaheim. KABC reports the Anaheim Fire Department there have not been any injuries reported.
  The extent of the fire damage was not immediately known. KABC reports Tom Sawyer Island has been part of Disneyland since 1956, allowing fans to enter the world of
  
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• Bud Light exec takes leave after boycott calls, reports say

  23-04-2023 14:02 via wane.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The marketing executive who oversaw a partnership between Bud Light and a transgender influencer is taking a leave of absence after it snowballed into cries for boycotts from some angry customers, according to media reports.Alissa Heinerscheid, Bud Light’s vice president of marketing, will be replaced by Todd Allen, most recently global vice president of Budweiser, according to reports from Beer Business Daily and Ad Age.A spokesperson for Bud Light's parent company,
  
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• Struggling Bed Bath & Beyond files for bankruptcy protection

  23-04-2023 13:54 via wane.com
  
  UNION, N.J. (AP) — Bed Bath & Beyond has filed for bankruptcy protection, but its stores and websites will remain open and continue serving customers, the company said.The beleaguered home goods chain made the filing Sunday in U.S. District Court in New Jersey, listing its estimated assets and liabilities in the range of $1 billion and $10 billion. The move comes after the company failed to secure funds to stay afloat. 5 Indiana locations among latest Bed Bath & Beyond closuresIn a
  
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• Cold and rainy end to the weekend

  23-04-2023 11:23 via wane.com
  
  The weekend began with cold temperatures and scattered showers. You can expect more of the same to end your weekend...A FREEZE WARNING is in effect for our entire area today and during the overnight hours tonight as well. You may find a few patches of frost on the ground this morning, as temperatures will be in the mid-30s. There remains a slight chance for a rain or snow shower as you head out the door under mostly cloudy skies.Today will be our coldest day of the upcoming week, as we'll only c
  
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• Food, fashion, culture honored at 'Empower Her World' fundraiser

  23-04-2023 04:45 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Food, fashion, and culture was celebrated at the Empower Her World annual fundraiser Saturday night.Hosted by Creative Women of the World, the fundraiser included a fashion show, inspiring speakers, a live auction, cash bar and more. All proceeds went toward CWOW's mission "to provide entrepreneurial support" as well as business training "from marginalized communities around the world," per a release.
  This is the return of the fundraiser after a four-year hiatus.
  The e
  
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• Staying cool with chances for showers

  23-04-2023 03:45 via wane.com
  
  The weekend began with cold temperatures and scattered showers. You can expect more of the same to end the weekend...Some patches of frost will be possible early Sunday morning, as temperatures will be in the mid-30s. However, the cloud cover in place will make the chance for widespread frost low. There remains a slight chance for a rain or snow shower as you head out the door under mostly cloudy skies.Patchy frost is possible early Sunday morning.
  Sunday will be our coldest day of the upcoming
  
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• Fire breaks out at Fort Recovery, OH business

  23-04-2023 02:38 via wane.com
  
  FORT RECOVERY, Ohio (WANE) - Mercer County dispatchers confirm a large fire broke out at J R Manufacturing, Inc. in Fort Recovery, Ohio on Saturday.
  The building is located at 900 Industrial Drive.
  The Village of Fort Recovery Ohio posted on their Facebook page that residents should take precautions as this is an industrial fire.
  Dispatchers say several area departments are helping tackle the fire.
  Crews are still trying to put the fire out.
  
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• Crews still on scene at Fort Recovery, OH business fire

  23-04-2023 02:38 via wane.com
  
  FORT RECOVERY, Ohio (WANE) - Fire crews in Mercer County are continuing to work on a fire at a business in Fort Recovery, Ohio. The fire started Saturday afternoon.Mercer County dispatchers confirmed the fire is located at J R Manufacturing. That's located at 900 Industrial Drive.A message from the Fort Recovery Police Department advised residents in the area to evacuate if they smell smoke in their homes from the fire. That message came out around 7:10 p.m. The Village of Fort Recovery Ohio pos
  
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• Crews spend nearly 12 hours at Fort Recovery, OH fire

  23-04-2023 02:38 via wane.com
  
  FORT RECOVERY, Ohio (WANE) - Fire crews in Mercer County worked on a fire at a business in Fort Recovery, Ohio for nearly 12 hours. The fire started Saturday afternoon.Mercer County dispatchers confirmed the fire is located at J R Manufacturing. That's located at 900 Industrial Drive.A message from the Fort Recovery Police Department advised residents in the area to evacuate if they smell smoke in their homes from the fire. That message came out around 7:10 p.m. The Village of Fort Recovery Ohio
  
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• Officers identify body found in Warrick County; death being investigated as homicide

  23-04-2023 01:15 via wane.com
  
  EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WANE) - Indiana Conservation Officers on Monday released the identity of a body found Saturday morning in Warrick County.Conservation officers announced Saturday they were conducting a death investigation after a body was discovered that morning at the Bluegrass Fish and Wildlife Area in northwest Warrick County.
  The man was identified as 27-year-old Manuel Eduardo Heaton of Evansville. His death is being investigated as a homicide, according to the updated release.A passerby f
  
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• Body found in Warrick County; officers seek public info

  23-04-2023 01:15 via wane.com
  
  EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WANE) - Indiana Conservation Officers have conducted a death investigation after a body was discovered this morning at the Bluegrass Fish and Wildlife Area in northwest Warrick County.
  A passerby found the body around 7:30 a.m. on April 22 before immediately contacting authorities. The Warrick County Coroner's Office took possession of the body and will schedule an autopsy. The identity of the victim is currently withheld and awaiting family notification. Police believe Oaklee
  
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• Body discovered in Warrick County; officers seeking public info

  23-04-2023 01:15 via wane.com
  
  EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WANE) - Indiana Conservation Officers have conducted a death investigation after a body was discovered this morning at the Bluegrass Fish and Wildlife Area in northwest Warrick County.
  A passerby found the body around 7:30 a.m. on April 22 before immediately contacting authorities. The Warrick County Coroner's Office took possession of the body and will schedule an autopsy. The identity of the victim is currently withheld and awaiting family notification. Police believe Oaklee
  
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