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• Hot summer for Indiana ahead: Weather predictions heat up in new NOAA forecast

  24-06-2023 23:59 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – An already sweltering summer forecast just got even steamier. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released a new long-range weather outlook Thursday that favors above-average temperatures for basically the entire United States.Between July and September, all but a few states have between a 33% and 70% chance of a hotter-than-normal summer.The highest chance for heat is in Arizona — which is already hot on even a normal summer day. The
  
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• A chance for strong to severe storms Sunday

  24-06-2023 23:00 via wane.com
  
  It has been a very warm start to the weekend across the area! There has also been a bit more humidity at times, so make sure you stay cool and hydrated if you have plans this evening.Look for clouds to be on the increase as we progress into tonight. We will be tracking a decayinground of storms to our west that is expected to weaken by the time it reaches our area late tonight. There will still be a few scattered storms around though around daybreak Sunday. Temperatures early in the morning will
  
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• What to stream this weekend: 'And Just Like That,' Kelly Clarkson, 'Perfect Find' and Final Fantasy

  24-06-2023 19:04 via wane.com
  
  Albums from Kelly Clarkson and Portugal. The Man, as well as the new season of “And Just Like That” are among the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you.Among the offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists are “The Bear” back for a second helping, Gabrielle Union leading “The Perfect Find” and the Criterion Channel delving into the cliche of the gay best friend.NEW MOVIES TO STREA
  
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• North Side's Johnson commits to Notre Dame

  24-06-2023 17:49 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - North Side rising senior Tae Tae Johnson, one of the top recruits in the class of 2024, is heading to Notre Dame to begin his college football career.The 4-star recruit chose Notre Dame over finalists Purdue and Tennessee on Saturday at TractionAP.A 2-way athlete for the Legends, Johnson revealed that he will play defensive back when he joins with the Fighting Irish in Fall 2024. Last season, Johnson tallied 23 tackles on defense. At wide receiver, Johnson caught 69 pas
  
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• You don't want this 4-digit code on your boarding pass, TSA says

  24-06-2023 17:32 via wane.com
  
  (KSNF/KODE) — Getting through airport security is already stressful enough, but an additional screening method you may be subject to could add to that stress.Any airline passenger with the letters "SSSS" printed on their boarding pass has been selected by airport security for extra screening. Used by the Transportation Security Administration, the letters SSSS stand for Secondary Security Screening Selection or Secondary Security Screening Selectee.What Is 'Secondary Security Screening Sel
  
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• Man who gave up seats on Titan submersible says OceanGate CEO was 'dismissive' of concerns

  24-06-2023 17:25 via wane.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Las Vegas businessman Jay Bloom revealed that he and his son were offered seats on the submersible that went missing on a trip to see the wreckage from the Titanic, but ultimately gave them up.
  Bloom shared texts on Facebook he exchanged with Stockton Rush, the CEO of OceanGate, the company that owned the Titan submersible. Rush, along with four other passengers, was on the submersible when it embarked June 18 on what was meant to be an eight-hour dive to the Titanic site. L
  
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• One dead in multiple vehicle crash on I-70 WB near Marshall, IL

  24-06-2023 16:47 via wane.com
  
  MARSHALL, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV) -- One person died in a fiery multiple-vehicle wreck that closed I-70 westbound near mile marker 139 between Martinsville and Marshall, Illinois Friday evening.Illinois State Police spokesperson Rodger Goines said one semi, Unit 1, failed to slow down for stopped traffic and rammed into another semi, Unit 2, from behind. That caused Unit 2 to hit a Ford SUV, Unit 3, which then hit the rear of another semi, Unit 4.Preliminary information shows Units 1 and 2 were immedia
  
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• BBB warns of 'big ticket item' scams on Facebook Marketplace

  24-06-2023 16:32 via wane.com
  
  PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning online shoppers to be careful after an increase in Facebook Marketplace scams, especially for big-ticket items like used cars and RVs.The BBB said the first warning sign is a seller trying to get your money upfront."You wire or you use one of these third-party money apps and you never receive the car, and you are out the money," the BBB's Paula Fleming told Nexstar's WPRI. Fake Microsoft virus scam targeting elderlyAccor
  
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• In 2021 interview, OceanGate CEO said he broke 'some rules' when engineering submersible

  24-06-2023 15:53 via wane.com
  
  (WFLA) – OceanGate Expeditions CEO Stockton Rush said he'd "broken some rules" when designing the submersible to visit the wreckage of the Titanic, as seen in a resurfaced interview from 2021.Rush and four others were killed in a "catastrophic implosion" that destroyed their submersible during a dive to see the site of the Titanic earlier this week.The search for the Titan submersible sparked online discussion over the safety of the vessel — with even "Titanic" director James Cameron
  
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• Fort Wayne Representative calls for IN Republicans to legalize cannabis

  24-06-2023 15:46 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE) — Even legislators have summer homework. As State Rep. Kyle Miller (D-Fort Wayne) among others, urges Indiana Republicans to do more research on cannabis.This push comes after Terrabis opened in Grayville Illinois, just shy of the Indiana border off of I-64. However, cannabis locations near the Michigan-Indiana border have been popping up for years. With Hoosiers traveling across state lines for cannabis.Last session, Senate Bill 70 was introduced; aimed to decrim
  
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• Say goodbye to the past and recycle old electronics

  24-06-2023 15:24 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Have that old TV laying around that you swore you'd use again or that printer that randomly stopped working? Wondering what to do with the old electronics? Take them to the Coliseum of course!For one day and one day only, the Allen County Department of Environmental Management is hosting an Electronics Recycling Event. On Saturday, June 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum parking lot (4000 Parnell Avenue). Fort Wayne zoo adds
  
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• Indiana State Police Sergeant uses police vehicle to stop Muncie shooting

  24-06-2023 14:21 via wane.com
  
  MUNCIE, Ind. (WANE) — An Indiana State Police Sergeant uses a police vehicle to stop a nineteen-year-old from running and shooting at officers.The incident happened on June 23, a little before 8:00 a.m. As officers were called to the area of the 3000 block of Mock Avenue in search of nineteen-year-old Tarron Conwell. Verdict: Defendant brawls in court after guilty verdict in Oliver Street homicideAccording to the report, Conwell had active warrants and was needed for questioning for an unr
  
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• Traffic back to normal after crash near Clinton/Lima split

  24-06-2023 03:16 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Fort Wayne Police responded to a single vehicle crash Friday night before 9 p.m.Southbound traffic near the Lima Road merge into Clinton Street was slowed for nearly two hours.Police on the scene said the injuries were "non-life threatening" but did not say how many people were involved.
  
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• Crash slows traffic near Clinton/Lima split

  24-06-2023 03:16 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Fort Wayne Police responded to a single vehicle crash Friday night before 9 p.m.Southbound traffic near the Lima Road merge into Clinton Street is slowed at this time.WANE 15 has a crew on the scene to try to learn more.This story will be updated.
  
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• Parkview Health acquires Ohio hospitals

  24-06-2023 02:46 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Parkview Health will add two hospitals and an outpatient center in Ohio.Effective October 1, Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers (CHWC) will become part of the Parkview family.The Fort Wayne based health care system made the announcement in a press release Thursday.“Through the affiliation, Parkview will offer a full spectrum of high-quality care in northwest Ohio, complementing existing services and expanding our commitment to the health and well-being of o
  
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• Verdict: Defendant brawls in court after guilty verdict in Oliver Street homicide

  24-06-2023 01:29 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Issac Martin Jr. was found guilty on Friday of all counts of murder, criminal recklessness and using a firearm in the commission of an offense.
  He will be sentenced on Aug 4. at 3:30 p.m.Courts: ‘Something wasn’t right’ the morning her brother was shot and killed on Oliver StreetMartin was found at the scene of Dequavius Tyler's murder with a box of 9mm Sig Sauer ammunition, the same kind of ammunition that forensic firearms experts linked to the
  
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• Oliver Street Shooting: Martin found guilty on all counts

  24-06-2023 01:29 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Issac Martin Jr. was found guilty on Friday of all counts of murder, criminal recklessness and using a firearm in the commission of an offense.
  He will be sentenced on Aug 4. at 3:30 p.m.Courts: ‘Something wasn’t right’ the morning her brother was shot and killed on Oliver StreetMartin was found at the scene of Dequavius Tyler's murder with a box of 9mm Sig Sauer ammunition, the same kind of ammunition that forensic firearms experts linked to the
  
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• Happy Gilmore joins Ball State golf team, Adam Sandler ‘pulling’ for him

  24-06-2023 01:24 via wane.com
  
  MUNCIE, Ind. — Happy Gilmore will be golfing for Ball State University in 2024.
  Yes, you read that correctly.
  Bloomington South golfer Happy Gilmore — who made the All-State Team two years in a row —has committed to continuing his golfing career as a member of the Ball State Men's Golf Team.
  Born Landon James Gilmore, the young golfer said he's had a love for the game since he was old enough to swing a club. Gilmore was bestowed the nickname "Happy" — in reference to the
  
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• Elkhart County: ISP investigating toll road crash

  24-06-2023 00:45 via wane.com
  
  ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — At just after 3 p.m. on Friday Indiana State Police received calls of a serious crash involving multiple vehicles on the Indiana Toll Road.
  Their initial investigation indicates that an SUV slowed down and was rear-ended by a gray semi behind it.The SUV was thrown into the guard rail and the gray semi continued to hit a flatbed trailer being hauled by another semi.
  The flatbed trailer was carrying steel coils which were spilled onto the highway as a result of
  
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