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• Gallery: Sunday storms bring hail, strong wind to northeast Indiana

  25-06-2023 23:03 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- As strong storms move through northeast Indiana Sunday, reports have come in of hail and strong wind from WANE 15 viewers. Tornado Watch issued for severe stormsBelow is a gallery of photos sent to WANE 15.If you can safely do so, send photos using our Report It feature.
  
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• NTSB investigating after worker 'ingested' into airplane engine in San Antonio

  25-06-2023 20:35 via wane.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO (NEXSTAR) - Federal officials say they are investigating after a ground crew member died after being "ingested" into a plane's engine at San Antonio International Airport last week.
  The Delta flight had arrived in San Antonio from Los Angeles on Friday at around 10:25 p.m. and was taxing to its gate with one engine on, the National Transportation Safety Board said in a statement.
  As the plane was taxiing, "a worker was ingested into that engine," NTSB explained. LOOK: Dead octopus fo
  
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• Florida man, stepson die during Texas hiking trip amid triple-digit heat

  25-06-2023 20:25 via wane.com
  
  BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, Texas (WFLA) — A Florida man and his stepson died Friday while hiking at the Big Bend National Park in Texas, according to officials.A release from the National Park Service said the man and two stepsons were walking along the Marufo Vega Trail when the younger stepson, just 14 years old, became sick and passed out.At the time, the temperature at the park was 119 degrees Fahrenheit, officials said. Scared of storms? What about wind? Here are the names of common weat
  
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• Tornado Watch issued for severe storms

  25-06-2023 20:00 via wane.com
  
  After a round of thunderstorms this morning, skies have cleared out, which is not good news for the severe weather potential through the rest of the afternoon and evening. A TORNADO WATCH has been issued until 8 PM this evening for all of northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. You can click here to view the latest weather alerts in real time.A Tornado Watch is in effect until 8 PM this evening.
  Very large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes are the main concerns until 8 PM. Have multiple wa
  
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• Mother allegedly instructed 14-year-old son to shoot, kill man at hot dog stand: court docs

  25-06-2023 19:15 via wane.com
  
  CHICAGO (WGN) — A woman and her 14-year-old son have been charged after authorities allege she instructed the teenager to shoot a man at a hot dog stand in Chicago.Carlisha Hood, who has a valid Firearm Owner's ID and is a concealed carry holder, is facing a felony count of murder and another count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Her 14-year-old son is facing a felony count of murder.
  According to police, the pair were arrested Wednesday after being identified as the individ
  
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• Charges dropped against mother, 14-year-old son in fatal shooting at Chicago hot dog stand

  25-06-2023 19:15 via wane.com
  
  CHICAGO (WGN) — Charges have been dropped against a woman and her 14-year-old son following a fatal shooting at a Chicago hot dog stand earlier this month.
  The woman and her son had been charged after authorities accused her of instructing the teenager to shoot a man that had allegedly punched her in the head multiple times.
  The State Attorney's Office confirmed Monday that, in light of emerging evidence, those charges have been dismissed.
  According to police, the pair were arrested Wednes
  
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• The top-rated steakhouse in Indiana, according to Yelp

  25-06-2023 18:03 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – The average steakhouse usually specializes in all the foods your cardiologist warns you about: large portions of red meat, gooey mac and cheese, towers of fried onion rings, and various vegetables that have been generously creamed (corn or spinach, mostly) before reaching your table.For the sake of your next angiogram, you probably shouldn’t eat these foods on a regular basis. But if you’re dead-set on disregarding your doctor’s advice, you should at least bre
  
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• Hillegas Road appears to be open; closures are unknown

  25-06-2023 17:40 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Hillegas is open, Hillegas is closed; it is hard to keep track of what is happening on Hillegas.However, as of June 24, it was open with no lane restrictions or construction. Police have not made an official statement on the road re-opening so the next closure date is unknown.
  
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• Morning showers/storms end, watching for afternoon storm development

  25-06-2023 16:14 via wane.com
  
  This morning's rain and non-severe thunderstorms is exiting our area. We are now entering a brief dry period. We will watch to see how much humidity and sunshine we can experience during this time, as this will determine the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms later this afternoon. High temperatures will climb into the upper 80s during the afternoon.An approaching cold front will bring us the opportunity for strong to severe thunderstorms beginning around 2 PM and lasting through around
  
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• Gogh see it: The Van Gogh Immersive Experience

  25-06-2023 16:12 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Looking for a fun date night idea or wanting to explore art from the past? The Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is now open for visitors at the Coliseum for a limited time.Be immersed in hundreds of Van Gogh's famous pieces
  Visitors will be immersed in over 300 iconic Van Gogh masterpieces, including such instantly recognizable classics as “The Starry Night,” “Sunflowers,” and “Café Terrace at Night,” as well as
  
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• LOOK: Dead octopus found hanging out of toilet at Columbus Indiana park

  25-06-2023 16:00 via wane.com
  
  COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Columbus Park's Department confirmed a dead octopus was found hanging out of a toilet in a park bathroom.
  The department's director, Mark Jones, confirmed the animal was found in a bathroom at Mill Race Park on Thursday morning.
  Jones said it was dead when it was found.
  Pictures of the discovery have been making the rounds on social media and raising a lot of questions.
  It's unclear how the octopus got into the restroom and Jones said it was eventually disposed of.The
  
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• Operation Blue Wave leads to 54 arrests on 174 criminal charges

  25-06-2023 15:25 via wane.com
  
  PERU, Ind. (WANE) — Eight law enforcement agencies in North Central Indiana teamed up to enforce traffic laws and help stop the flow of illegal narcotics.Officers from the Indiana State Police, Miami County Sheriff’s Office, Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Wabash County Sheriff’s Office, Kokomo Police Department, Logansport Police Department, and Galveston Police Department utilized marked and unmarked police cars to conduct saturation
  
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• It's the final countdown; for one to claim a winning Powerball ticket

  25-06-2023 14:29 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE) — A winning Powerball® ticket with Power Play® worth $150,000 is set to expire on Thursday, June 29.The ticket was purchased in December of 2022 at Speedway #6688 (9299 Broadway in Merrillville).The winning Powerball numbers for Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, are 18-37-44-50-64 with the Powerball of 11 and Power Play of 3X. The ticket matched four of the five white balls.The winning ticket must be claimed no later than 4:30 p.m. ET on June 29, 2023, at the Hoosi
  
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• A chance for strong to severe storms today

  25-06-2023 11:22 via wane.com
  
  We are tracking a round of storms to our west that is expected to weaken by the time it reaches our area. It is not impossible the storms are on the stronger side. Severe weather is not expected though this morning. Temperatures will be in the mid-to-upper 60s as you get your day started.
  Expect these few storms to exit the area quickly this morning, then we'll be dry around lunchtime. We will watch to see how much humidity and sunshine we can experience throughout midday, as this will determine
  
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• Woman killed in Sunday morning shooting identified

  25-06-2023 11:11 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a woman dead and two men injured. The shooting happened just before 5 a.m. Sunday.Early Monday afternoon, the Allen County Coroner's Office identified the woman as Mattie Marie Wilson, 23 of Fort Wayne.
  A Fort Wayne police officer reported hearing shots being fired near the 2000 block of Greentree Court. Police said they saw a vehicle leaving the area and initiated a traffic stop. Inside the vehicle,
  
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• Fort Wayne Police: Woman dead, 2 others injured in Sunday morning shooting

  25-06-2023 11:11 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a woman dead and two men injured. The shooting happened just before 5 a.m. Sunday.A Fort Wayne police officer reported hearing shots being fired near the 2000 block of Greentree Court. Police said they saw a vehicle leaving the area and initiated a traffic stop. Inside the vehicle, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound at the intersection of Hanna and East Brackenridge Streets, Fort Wayne d
  
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• Fort Wayne Police Department investigating Sunday morning shooting

  25-06-2023 11:11 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a shooting that has multiple locations as part of the investigation. It happened early Sunday morning.FWPD received calls of a shooting just before 5 a.m. Sunday morning. Dispatchers confirmed with WANE 15 they are investigating in the 2000 block of Greentree Court. Another investigation is active near the intersection of Hanna and East Brackenridge Streets.It's unclear the extent of injuries or how many victims may be i
  
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• 4 injured in fire on Fort Wayne's north side

  25-06-2023 09:35 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A fire late Saturday night injured four people. The fire also left a trailer heavily damaged.The Fort Wayne Fire Department responded to the 6800 block of Winford Shoals just before midnight on reports of a possible gas explosion in a trailer. That's southwest of West Cook Road and Huguenard Road. The first crews on the scene found a trailer on fire, according to FWFD.Four people were able to get out of the trailer. Medics transported all four people to a hospital for v
  
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• Shooting at Michigan street party leaves 2 dead, 15 injured

  25-06-2023 02:56 via wane.com
  
  (The Hill) — Two people were killed and 15 others were injured in a shooting at a street party in Saginaw, Mich., early Saturday morning, state police said.Police began receiving calls about the shooting shortly after midnight, according to a news release from Michigan State Police.  Previous passengers recall ill-fated Titan: ‘I 100% knew this was going to happen’A preliminary investigation suggested that shots were fired after a fight broke out between partygoe
  
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• UPDATE: Duke Energy customers back with power in Huntington

  25-06-2023 01:29 via wane.com
  
  HUNTINGTON, Ind. (WANE) - After hundreds of Duke Energy customers were without power in Huntington Saturday evening, the outage map is looking clear in the Northeast.As of 7:50 a.m. on Sunday, there did not appear to be any outages reported on the Duke Energy website. The estimated time of restoration of power was about 9:30 p.m. on Saturday.
  It is still unknown the cause of the outage or how it was resolved so quickly. This is a developing story. We will continue to provide updates as we learn
  
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• Hundreds of Duke Energy customers without power in Huntington

  25-06-2023 01:29 via wane.com
  
  HUNTINGTON, Ind. (WANE) - Hundreds of Duke Energy customers are without power in the city of Huntington.
  As of 7:30 p.m. Saturday, at least 922 outages have been reported, according to the Duke Energy website.
  It's unknown what's causing the outages. The website says the estimated time of restoration is 9:30 p.m.
  This is a developing story. We will continue to provide updates as we learn more.
  
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