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• Muggy to conclude the Three Rivers Festival

  15-07-2023 23:00 via wane.com
  
  We saw widespread showers and a few thunderstorms this morning across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. The good news is the bulk of the rain has departed to the east, but we have been left with a muggy and uncomfortable airmass still in place. As a result, it will be a sticky evening and there remains the slight chance for a few spotty showers and storms to develop.Conditions will remain muggy through the TRF Fireworks Finale around 10 PM. Temperatures will be in the lower 70s then. You may
  
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• Air Quality Action Day has been issued for Monday

  15-07-2023 23:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Another Air Quality Action Day has been issued until Monday by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM).IDEM is forecasting high levels of fine particles, as a result of the Canadian wildfires, in the air for Monday, July 17, in Fort Wayne and the following regions:
  Central/East Central Indiana, including the cities of: Bloomington, Brookville, Columbus, Frankfort, Indianapolis, Greensburg, Kokomo, Lebanon, Martinsville, Muncie, Richmond 
  
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• Mass shooting in Georgia: At least 4 killed, county says

  15-07-2023 22:28 via wane.com
  
  HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — Authorities in Georgia hunted Saturday for a man who remained at large hours after he was suspected of gunning down three men and a woman in a suburban neighborhood south of Atlanta.Andre Longmore, 40, is believed to be armed and dangerous, Hampton Police Chief James Turner said during a news conference. The shootings happened late Saturday morning in a subdivision in Hampton, a city of roughly 8,500 people.Officials released few details about the killings. Turner said
  
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• 4 killed in Georgia shooting, suspect at large: authorities

  15-07-2023 22:28 via wane.com
  
  HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — Authorities in Georgia hunted Saturday for a man who remained at large hours after he was suspected of gunning down three men and a woman in a suburban neighborhood south of Atlanta.Andre Longmore, 40, is believed to be armed and dangerous, Hampton Police Chief James Turner said during a news conference. The shootings happened late Saturday morning in a subdivision in Hampton, a city of roughly 8,500 people.Officials released few details about the killings. Turner said
  
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• California man sentenced to life in prison for killing 3 teens over doorbell prank

  15-07-2023 20:24 via wane.com
  
  (KTLA) – A man who killed three teenage boys in California after they played a doorbell-ringing prank on him in 2020 was sentenced to life in prison on Friday.Anurag Chandra, 45, from Corona, faced life in prison without the possibility of parole after he was convicted by a jury in April of three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of attempted murder, according to the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office. Capitol rioter who assaulted police with flagpole at Jan. 6
  
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• SILVER ALERT Issued for Middletown man

  15-07-2023 20:02 via wane.com
  
  MIDDLETOWN, Ind. (WANE) -- A statewide silver alert has been issued for Toby Matthews Sanders, a 24-year-old white male with brown hair and brown eyes.The Middletown Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Sanders who was last seen wearing a red t-shirt and black shorts and driving a red 2013 Chevrolet Cruise with Indiana license plate YJJ564.
  Sanders was last seen Thursday and is believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance.
  If you have any information on
  
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• Vermont starts long road to recovery from historic floods, helped by army of volunteers

  15-07-2023 19:09 via wane.com
  
  The Marshfield Village Store, which sits at the junction of two country highways in a tiny Vermont town, has become a little bit of everything in recent days as residents struggle to recover from historic floods that battered the state.First the shop in Marshfield, about 45 miles (70 kilometers) east of the state’s biggest city, Burlington, served as a shelter for about three dozen people. By Friday it was a distribution center for much-needed fresh water and a go-to for supplies.&ldq
  
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• Skills on Wheels helps kids learn new abilities

  15-07-2023 18:38 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Skills on Wheels assisted kids who use wheelchairs, to learn a new skill.The event happened on Saturday, July 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Turnstone Center. During this event, kids ages 8 to 17 got to explore Turnstone's accessible sports, pool, playground, and fitness equipment.
  Skills on Wheels is a free manual wheelchair skills program for kids ages 8-17. This evidence-based training program is run through a partnership between Riley Hospital and Indiana U
  
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• Who is Rex Heuermann? What we know about Long Island serial killer suspect

  15-07-2023 18:36 via wane.com
  
  MASSAPEQUA PARK, N.Y. (WPIX) – Officials in New York have arrested Rex Heuermann, a 59-year-old architect from Long Island, in connection with a string of killings known as the Gilgo Beach murders.
  Heuermann was arrested Thursday night near his office on Fifth Avenue in New York City, police said.
  Here's what we know about Rex HeuermannThe suspect grew up on Long Island, according to a 2022 interview he conducted with Bonjour Reality, and lived in Massapequa Park his whole life, according
  
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• Civil Air Patrol Encampment Graduation held Saturday morning

  15-07-2023 17:51 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Indiana Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) held its Encampment graduation and cadet "Pass in Review" Saturday morning at Warrior Field on Indiana Tech's campus.
  This graduation comes after a week-long encampment where ages 12 to 18 were invited to participate in foundational courses on leadership, orientation flights, launching model rockets, and more. This CAP Encampment has a focus on Aerospace Education and, as the official auxiliary of the United States Air For
  
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• Drying out and muggy rest of your Saturday

  15-07-2023 17:45 via wane.com
  
  We saw widespread showers and a few thunderstorms this morning across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. The good news is this weather system is exiting and the forecast is drier through the remainder of the day.Look for still some additional scattered rain/storms this afternoon. It will be a muggy rest of the day, with high temperatures climbing into the upper 70s. Conditions will remain muggy through the TRF Fireworks Finale around 10 PM. Temperatures will be in the lower 70s then. While it
  
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• Days of torrential rain in South Korea leave at least 26 dead in landslides and floods

  15-07-2023 17:30 via wane.com
  
  SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Days of heavy rain in South Korea have left at least 26 people dead and 10 others missing in landslides, floods and other incidents, the government said Saturday.The 26 fatalities were reported on Friday and Saturday, all in the central and southeastern regions, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety said in a report.An earlier ministry report on Saturday morning said five people died after landslides caused by torrential downpours buried their houses. Two others
  
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• Bicyclist struck and killed on Indiana Toll Road

  15-07-2023 16:32 via wane.com
  
  ST JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- A bicyclist was left dead Saturday morning after being struck by a vehicle on Indiana Toll Road near the State Road 933 exit according to Indiana State Police (ISP).Preliminary investigations indicate that at 4:05 am a black 2021 Kia was traveling westbound in the left lane when an adult male on a bicycle rode into the path of the Kia from the right shoulder.
  The Kia struck the male, causing fatal injuries. The driver remained on scene, cooperating with troopers
  
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• Driver dead after Kosciusko County single motorcycle crash

  15-07-2023 16:11 via wane.com
  
  KOSCIUSKO COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — Kosciusko County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash.According to a press release, emergency personnel responded to the intersection of County Road 750 N and 750 W on Friday, July 14, around 10:30 p.m. At the scene, they found a 1986 Honda motorcycle that struck trees and an embankment.The motorcyclist, 36-year-old Benjamin Stogsdill was pronounced dead at the scene. The release stated it was a result of the injuries from the crash.
  
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• Capitol rioter who assaulted police with flagpole at Jan. 6 insurrection is sentenced to 6 years

  15-07-2023 14:51 via wane.com
  
  (The Hill) – A woman who was charged for attacking Capitol Police officers with a flagpole during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot on the Capitol was sentenced to six years in prison on Friday.Audrey Ann Southard-Rumsey amplified calls for revolution and violence on social media before the insurrection, according to federal investigators, including writing posts demanding to “hang the traitors.” She was also captured on video threatening then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), who wa
  
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• Off to a running start; Pufferbelly trail celebrates its "Run, Walk, Stroll" event

  15-07-2023 14:34 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Saturday morning participants gathered at Pufferbelly Trail to kick off the Fort Wayne Trails 14th annual "Pufferbelly Run, Walk, Stroll" event.The 10k will kick off the event with a 1-mile "Kids' Fun Run" to follow and a 5k ending off the start of the races. Awards for the top female and male runners in each age group and the overall female and male runners will be given out at the completion of the 10K and 5K.The race starts and ends at the YMCA, 10k participants wil
  
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• Get Sober Stay Sober hosting Carnival & Benefit to support a local family

  15-07-2023 14:24 via wane.com
  
  DECATUR, Ind. (WANE) — Get Sober Stay Sober is holding its annual Carnival & Benefit; rain or shine.
  This free family-friendly event aims to fund support their We Do Recover Event and a local family. The carnival and benefit is from, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 15th. It will be at the Riverside Center (231 E Monroe St Decatur, IN).Get Sober Stay Sober raises money for Jordan Soto's girlfriend and premature baby. Soto passed away in a car accident earlier this year. The ev
  
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• Weekend begins with periods of rain and storms

  15-07-2023 12:30 via wane.com
  
  We are tracking widespread showers and a few thunderstorms this morning. Make sure you take the umbrella with you if you have early Saturday morning plans. Watch out for locally heavy rain and some flooding of area roadways.By the afternoon hours today, look for the rain to become more scattered in nature. It will be another humid day, with highs temperatures climbing into the upper 70s. Conditions will remain muggy through the TRF Fireworks Finale around 10 PM. Temperatures will be in the lower
  
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• Traffic stop leads to crash north of downtown Fort Wayne

  15-07-2023 09:43 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a crash that stemmed from a traffic stop early Saturday morning. The crash happened near Northside Drive and Glazier Avenue.Around 12:15 a.m., officers attempted to pull over a motorcycle in the area of West State Boulevard and Wells Street for running a red light, police said. The motorcyclist refused to stop and a short chase began.The driver of the motorcycle lost control and crashed. Police rendered the driver aid be
  
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• Mega Millions jackpot grows to $640 million, among highest in lottery game’s history

  15-07-2023 09:18 via wane.com
  
  The Mega Millions top prize has grown again to an estimated $640 million after there was no winner of the lottery’s latest giant jackpot.The numbers drawn late Friday night were: 10, 24, 48, 51, 66 and gold Mega Ball 15.The estimated $640 million jackpot in the next drawing would only be distributed to a winner who chooses an annuity paid over 29 years. Nearly all grand prize winners opt to take a cash payout, which for Tuesday night’s drawing is an estimated $328 million.The jackpot
  
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• Rain/storm chances return as weekend begins

  15-07-2023 04:30 via wane.com
  
  Warm, muggy conditions continue as Saturday starts. Scattered rain and storms keep moving through parts of northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio.
  After Friday's afternoon highs in the upper 80s, we're dropping back to the upper 60s by morning.Periods of rain and storms continue in the morning and they are most likely to be widespread during this time of day. In the afternoon, any rain that's still around will be more scattered in nature, allowing for plenty of rain-free moments and a decrease in
  
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• California couple charged nearly $30K for one Uber ride

  15-07-2023 04:23 via wane.com
  
  RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KTLA) — Douglas Ordonez and Dominique Adams were excited to celebrate their five-year wedding anniversary with a vow renewal during an idyllic getaway, but an Uber charge for nearly $30,000 left them without money in a foreign country.
  It all started when Adams was in Costa Rica and took an Uber to the airport so she could fly to Guatemala to meet her husband.Austin’s ‘I love you so much’ mural gets ‘Barbie’ makeover"I took an Uber, everythi
  
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• Fort Wayne tennis tournament looks to revive grand past

  15-07-2023 02:47 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Tennis upon its origin was dubbed, "The Sport of Kings."And in Fort Wayne, the city tournament once had the grandeur that the name implies. "I remember learning about this tournament in high school and coming out to play and there was nowhere to park, cars would be in rows on the grass where you're not supposed to park," said Josh Rifken, who organizes the tournament. "It was a large community event, whether people were playing in the tournament or not."Getting th
  
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• Ford Meter Box to invest up to $300M in Wabash expansion, add over 100 jobs

  15-07-2023 01:53 via wane.com
  
  WABASH, Ind. (WANE) -- On Friday, Ford Meter Box announced plans to invest up to $300 million to expand and modernize its foundry operations.The company, known for manufacturing underground waterworks products, will construct a 300,000 square-foot nonferrous foundry in Wabash that is expected to increase brass production while allowing room for future production lines."The new facility will complement existing manufacturing operations at the firm's Manchester Avenue location," said Fort Meter Bo
  
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• Three Rivers Festival button-collecting becomes family traditions

  15-07-2023 01:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Three Rivers Festival makes a new button every year. The pin can get you discounts on some tickets around the festival, but, for some, they mean a lot more.
  Over the years, they've also become a collector's item.
  Judy Richardson moved to Fort Wayne in 1966. Her husband, Ken, took a job teaching English at Snider High School.
  When the Three Rivers Festival started in 1969, they were there. When the festival started selling buttons in 1974, they bought one.
  Judy Richa
  
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• FLASHBACK FRIDAY: When gas cost under $2 in northeast Indiana, and people weren't happy

  15-07-2023 00:16 via wane.com
  
  STEUBEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- With gas prices under $3 becoming rarer and rarer as time goes on, people may look back to what gas cost 20 years ago and miss those days.However, people were not happy about gas prices back then as well.In 2000, WANE 15 talked to people riding boats and jet skis at Lake James when gas cost just under $1.80 per gallon. ‘Really? Wow!’ Viral Fort Wayne Dad reaches millionsAlthough those who spoke with WANE 15 at the time were not happy with the prices, th
  
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