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• House makes history, removes McCarthy as Speaker

  03-10-2023 22:47 via wane.com
  
  Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is no longer Speaker of the House.A small group of House Republicans, led by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) joined with Democrats to oust him in a 216-210 vote.Tuesday marks the first time the House has ever voted to remove a sitting Speaker, a historic development that will catapult the chamber into another chaotic Speaker’s race following January’s marathon election.The House is now in uncharted territory.Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.), a key McCarthy ally,
  
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• How to find your school's new GPS dashboard 'report card'

  03-10-2023 22:36 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, IND. (WANE) -- By October 15, all Indiana schools have to have new report cards measuring different performance qualities available on the school's websites.The new data can be found on Indiana Graduates Prepared to Succeed (GPS) dashboards.There are scores for things such as attendance and ILEARN results in each subject.It's much more in-depth than the previous A-F letter grades schools would receive.Locally, Fort Wayne Community Schools and East Allen County Schools have direct lin
  
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• Delphi defense team believes state has reopened investigation into Odinism theory

  03-10-2023 22:00 via wane.com
  
  DELPHI, Ind. — In a new court filing, the defense team for Delphi murder suspect Richard Allen says it believes investigators have reopened their investigation into the theory that Abby Williams and Libby German were killed in a ritualistic sacrifice.
  Allen's attorney laid out their reasoning in a motion filed on Monday asking Judge Fran Gull to set a deadline for the prosecution to turn over all of the evidence it has against their client. Attorneys for Delphi murder suspect Richard Allen
  
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• Indiana-Kentucky men's basketball series to return in 2025

  03-10-2023 21:53 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana and Kentucky fans have been asking for it, and now the two schools will finally give their rabid fanbases what they want after a 14-year absence.The Hoosiers and Wildcats will rekindle one of the great rivalries in men's college basketball when they revive their annual grudge match with a four-game series beginning in 2025.One of the contests will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis in 2026.“This is a great day for our program and our fans,&rd
  
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• Broken water main leaves Wolcottville without water

  03-10-2023 21:03 via wane.com
  
  WOLCOTTVILLE, Ind. (WANE) -- Wolcottville residents are currently without water due to a water main break Tuesday, according to town officials.The Town of Wolcottville issued a notice on its Facebook page informing residents that the water main would be shut down until further notice so crews could make repairs.Once the water main is fixed, a boiling water advisory will take place, and residents should boil water for at least one minute before drinking it, according to town officials.After the b
  
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• Broken water main leaves Wolcottville under boil water advisory

  03-10-2023 21:03 via wane.com
  
  WOLCOTTVILLE, Ind. (WANE) -- Wolcottville residents are under a boiling water advisory after a broken water main left the town with water for a few hours Tuesday.The Town of Wolcottville initially issued a notice on its Facebook page informing residents that the water main would be shut down so crews could make repairs.Just before 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, the LaGrange County Sheriff's Office issues an alert saying the water main had been repaired.With the water main being fixed, residents should boil
  
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• Warmth continues just one more day, week ends much colder

  03-10-2023 20:57 via wane.com
  
  A summer-like October evening is in the cards as temperatures gradually fall out of the 80s and through the 70s. Our lowest temps tonight into early Wednesday morning will drop to the low 60s.Tomorrow is the remaining warm day in our current 10 Day Forecast. High temps will reach the mid-80s by late afternoon and humidity will be at comfortable levels.
  Clouds increase tomorrow at night with a slight chance of rain overnight into Thursday. The rain and storm potential increases on Thursday with t
  
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• Garbage, recycling collection to start at 4 a.m. Thursday

  03-10-2023 20:50 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)– GFL will begin collecting garbage and recycling in Fort Wayne on Thursday, October 5 at 4:00 a.m. Because of that, city officials recommend that residents scheduled for a Thursday pickup set out their garbage and recycling bins Wednesday evening.The early start is due to maintenance work being performed on Allen Martin Drive where GLF’s yard is located, impacting their typical operations schedule.
  
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• Federal judge dismisses false advertising claims against Wendy's, McDonald's

  03-10-2023 20:37 via wane.com
  
  A federal judge in New York has dismissed a lawsuit that accused McDonald’s and Wendy’s of misleading consumers with ads that show bigger, juicier burgers than their restaurants actually serve.In an opinion released over the weekend, U.S. District Judge Hector Gonzalez said the images on the companies’ websites _ which the plaintiff was challenging _ note the weight of the meat and the calories each burger contains.Gonzalez also said the plaintiff, Justin Chimienti, failed to p
  
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• Arts United announces community giving phase for renovations

  03-10-2023 20:29 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Arts United announced Tuesday their community giving phase of a 'Soaring Vision' to expand and modernize the Arts United Center. Private donors and public funding supported the majority of this $40 million capital campaign. Arts Untied is now inviting the public to help raise the remaining $2.5 million to complete the project with matching opportunities provided by AWS Foundation and the Do it Best Foundation.
  The expansion and modernization plans include an accessible
  
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• UAW strike ripple effect hits Marion stamping plant

  03-10-2023 19:48 via wane.com
  
  MARION, Ind. (WANE) The UAW strategy of hurting the Big Three automakers by disrupting production without an all-out strike appears to be working.
  General Motors notified 35 workers at the Marion Metal Stamping plant that due to the strike at the Wentzville Assembly in Missouri, they would not have any work available for them starting Monday, October 2.The Marion Metal Stamping facility makes sheet metal stamped parts and blanks for multiple GM plants for use in Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadilla
  
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• Taco Bell brings back Taco Lover's Pass: 30 days of tacos for just $10, including newest addition

  03-10-2023 19:33 via wane.com
  
  (KTVI/WXIN) — There's a limited-time deal available for Taco Bell lovers unlike many others: For $10, you can score "30 consecutive days of tacos" — and the offerings include the chain's newest taco creation.Taco Bell's "digital taco subscription," known as the Taco Lover's Pass, rewards members who sign up for the promotion through the Taco Bell app on Tuesday or Wednesday, the restaurant announced. (The promotion can only be purchased on Tuesday or Wednesday, the latter m
  
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• Never-before-seen photos, videos released in Tupac Shakur murder case

  03-10-2023 19:14 via wane.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Never-before-seen photos of the crime scene where Tupac Shakur was shot and videos from the night of the shooting are among the evidence shown to a Las Vegas grand jury and obtained by Nexstar's KLAS.Last week, a Clark County grand jury indicted 60-year-old Duane “Keffe D” Davis in Shakur’s murder.(Grand Jury exhibit/KLAS)
  Las Vegas Metro police arrested Davis near his Nevada home early Friday morning. The grand jury, which met at least five times
  
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• This is the wealthiest person in your state, new Forbes report shows

  03-10-2023 18:43 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — You can probably name some of the richest people in the country: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Warren Buffett. But do you know the wealthiest person in your state?Unless you have a few billion dollars lying around, it likely isn’t you. Every year, Forbes releases a list of the 400 wealthiest people in the U.S. This includes those who have garnered their wealth through investments, software, sports, retail, real estate, family ties, and food. The 2023 list includes some
  
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• More charges for self-proclaimed 'serial pedophile' already serving prison time

  03-10-2023 18:29 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A man who was previously sentenced to 20 years in prison on child molesting charges has been arrested again by Fort Wayne Police on Tuesday.Donald "Dusty" Cornett, 44, is now charged with two Level 1 counts of child molesting and one Level 4 felony count of child molesting, FWPD said in a release.Cornett, a registered sex offender with a previous sexual misconduct conviction, was arrested for failing to register as an offender in October 2021. Cornett called himself a "
  
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• Cute Halloween décor that won’t totally freak out your kids

  03-10-2023 17:15 via wane.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.You don’t need to be scary to be spookyWhen it comes to decorating for the Halloween season, there are multiple approaches. If, however, you have children or you plan on throwing events that children can come to, your approach options get limited. What’s usually left is either generic fall decorations, which is no fun, or Halloween decorations that lean into the cute and the comfortable. Don&rsquo
  
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• Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to three federal gun charges filed after his plea deal collapsed

  03-10-2023 17:03 via wane.com
  
  WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to three federal firearms charges filed after a plea deal imploded, putting the case on track toward a possible trial as the 2024 election looms.His lawyer Abbe Lowell said in court he plans to file a motion to dismiss the case, challenging their constitutionality.President Joe Biden’s son faces charges that he lied about his drug use in October 2018 on a form to buy a gun that he kept for about 11 days.He’s ack
  
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• Pumpkin patches throughout Indiana to enjoy this October

  03-10-2023 16:39 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- With the start of October comes the dreams of crunchy leaves, haunted houses and most importantly pumpkin patches.
  Here is a list of some of the best places to pick up pumpkins for the whole family this fall!Beasley's OrchardDanville, IndianaThis orchard not only offers a pumpkin patch but also an apple orchard. A market is open every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with fresh produce available for purchase. Through the end of October, you can attend all the fall festivities
  
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• Parkview makes list of top 100 most loved workplaces, according to Newsweek

  03-10-2023 15:45 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Parkview Health is representing Indiana as one of the country's most loved workplaces, according to Newsweek.Parkview ranked 87th on Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces for 2023 and was the only Hoosier workplace on the list.The list highlights companies that are said to prioritize their employees. According to the study, Newsweek determined each ranking based on surveys from more than 2 million employees at businesses that have between 50 and 100,000 workers
  
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• Man crashes car into police station, celebrates while 'Welcome to the Jungle' plays on stereo, prosecutor says

  03-10-2023 15:36 via wane.com
  
  (WFLA) — A New Jersey man has been slapped with several charges — including terrorism — after deliberately crashing his car into a police station on Sept. 20, officials announced last week.The suspect, John C. Hargreaves, had first crashed his gold Toyota SUV into the garage door of a private residence in Liberty Township at around 6:17 p.m. that evening, in an "attempt to scare or harass the homeowner," according to a prosecutor in New Jersey's Warren County.
  The suspect then
  
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• Phones, TVs and radios are set to alert nationwide tomorrow, here's why

  03-10-2023 14:38 via wane.com
  
  (KDVR) — On Wednesday, Oct. 4, at approximately 12:20 p.m., two odd-sounding national alerts will go off on all TVs, radios and phones.Just remember: this is only a test. The messages are part of a nationwide test conducted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Communications Commission.The point of these alerts is to test out the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency System.The alert will only last a minute on the radio, television broadcasts, cable systems, s
  
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• The Pumpkin Path brings thousands of pumpkins to you at the Botanical Conservatory

  03-10-2023 14:28 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Calling all pumpkin-lovers! The Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory's Pumpkin Path exhibit was made for those who can't get enough of the pumpkin craze this October.The Pumpkin Path has completely transformed the outdoor Exploration Garden space into a fall wonderland complete with over 5,000 pumpkins and plenty of fall décor to go around. You'll find pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, gourds, corn stalks, and even a mum tree! Along the path, you'll also b
  
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• Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.2 billion after no one wins the big prize

  03-10-2023 11:55 via wane.com
  
  FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (NEXSTAR) — The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.2 billion after no players hit it big Monday night.The winning numbers announced were: 12, 26, 27, 43, 47 and the Powerball 5. The Power Play was 2X.$2 million winners were drawn in New York and South Carolina. $1 million winners were drawn in Delaware and Michigan.The jackpot for the next drawing Wednesday night will be among the largest lottery prizes of all time, behind earlier prizes in the Power
  
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• Near record-setting temperatures today

  03-10-2023 09:35 via wane.com
  
  More October heat is headed our way with temperatures in the upper 80s this afternoon. The record for today is 91 set back in 1898. But as recently as 2018 temperatures have been in the upper 80s.
  It will be a warm morning with temperatures rising quickly into the upper 70s to around 80 by noon.
  Much like yesterday with sunshine temperatures will be in the middle to upper 80s.
  We'll see another mild night tonight as temperatures fall to around 60.
  There's going to be one more hot day this week a
  
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• CASS House hosts its first annual Fall Gala

  03-10-2023 04:31 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Monday, October 2 the CASS House hosted its first annual Fall Gala to help
  The CASS House is a not-for-profit organization with the goal of providing housing and support to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization creates a home group with core members that can act on a shared vision for life as opposed to random placement into homes.
  "Tonight is two-fold, we want to bring awareness to the community about what Cass housing is, who we sup
  
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• Two more summer-like October days ahead

  03-10-2023 04:15 via wane.com
  
  Summer-like warmth continues to be the big weather story. We're set to continue our October heatwave for the next two days! Drier and warmer September 2023 in the booksLook for clear skies as you head out the door early Tuesday morning. Patchy fog is less of a concern this time, so it should be smooth sailing for your Tuesday morning commute. Temperatures will be in the 50s to start the day.Except for a few clouds that develop late in the afternoon and during the evening Tuesday, you can look fo
  
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• WANE 15 wins awards at 2023 Indiana Broadcasters Association awards ceremony

  03-10-2023 04:04 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE) — WANE 15 was honored with three Spectrum awards including new feature story, general news and best weather coverage.
  The awards ceremony was held in Indianapolis Monday night and sponsored by the Indiana Broadcasters Association.Pat Hoffmann Jane's Joy AwardWANE 15 at Awards Ceremony
  This years WANE 15's own Pat Hoffmann won the new feature award for his story Jane's Joy. Alyssa Ivanson won the general news award for WANE 15's coverage of Police vs. pedestrian cr
  
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• Lanes back open on US 20 after semi catches fire outside Angola

  03-10-2023 01:15 via wane.com
  
  STUEBEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- A crash just outside of Angola on US 20 between IN 327 and N 900 W has all lanes blocked.According to Indiana State Police, a 2015 Western Star semi-tractor/trailer was traveling at a fast speed when it tried to navigate a turn and lost control. The crash occurred around 6:30 p.m. this evening, resulting in 40,000 pounds of steel being thrown across both lanes and side ditches.In the crash, the fuel tank was pierced causing a fuel spill that caught fire leading the
  
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• All lanes closed after crash outside Angola after semi catches fire

  03-10-2023 01:15 via wane.com
  
  STUEBEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- A crash just outside of Angola on US 20 between IN 327 and N 900 W has all lanes blocked.According to Indiana State Police, a 2015 Western Star semi-tractor/trailer was traveling at a fast speed when it tried to navigate a turn and lost control. The crash occurred around 6:30 p.m. this evening, resulting in 40,000 pounds of steel being thrown across both lanes and side ditches.In the crash, the fuel tank was pierced causing a fuel spill that caught fire leading the
  
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• All lanes closed after crash outside Angola

  03-10-2023 01:15 via wane.com
  
  STUEBEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- A crash just outside of Angola between IN 327 and N 900 W has all lanes blocked.The crash is just 6 miles west of Angola and lanes are expected to be blocked for the next four hours.
  WANE 15 will provide updates as they are available.
  
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• Clear skies and mild temperatures continue

  03-10-2023 01:10 via wane.com
  
  Summer-like warmth continues to be the big weather story. We're set to continue our October heatwave for the next two days!Another clear and mild night is ahead, with low temperatures dropping into the mid-50s. Patchy fog is not a concern tonight, so it should be smooth sailing for your Tuesday morning commute.Clear skies and low temperatures in the 50s are in store tonight.
  Except for a few clouds that develop late in the afternoon and during the evening Tuesday, you can look forward to another
  
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• Missing New York 9-year-old Charlotte Sena found, suspect in custody

  03-10-2023 01:08 via wane.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- The search for 9-year-old Charlotte Sena is over, New York State Police announced Monday evening.
  "Charlotte Sena has been located and in good health," police said in a short press release. "A suspect is in custody. This is still an active investigation."
  Sena, who went missing out of Saratoga County, was last seen at approximately 6:15 p.m. on Saturday. Sena disappeared while riding her bicycle in Moreau Lake State Park, about 35 miles north of Albany, according to the st
  
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