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• IMPD investigating after Bucks guard Patrick Beverley threw basketball at Pacers fan's head during NBA Playoffs

  08-05-2024 23:59 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS — Indy police are investigating the viral incident where Bucks guard Patrick Beverley threw a ball into the stands during a playoff game last week, hitting a Pacers fan in the head.Video posted on social media and captured on live TV last Thursday shows Beverley throwing a ball at Indiana fans sitting behind the Milwaukee bench during Game 6 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
  Initially, the ball thrown by Beverley strikes a woman sitting near the
  
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• Braun picks Indiana Rep. McGuire as preferred choice for Lt. Governor position

  08-05-2024 23:16 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS -- U.S. Senator Mike Braun, the Republican candidate in Indiana's gubernatorial race, has made his preferred choice to be his lieutenant governor.
  Braun announced Wednesday he would choose Indiana Rep. Julie McGuire, R-District 93 as his preferred choice for lieutenant governor. McGuire currently serves Perry Township, as well as a portion of Franklin Township in Marion County in the Indiana House of Representatives.
  This comes after Braun was voted as the Republican candidate for g
  
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• 2 more candidates add name to list of 6th District hopefuls

  08-05-2024 23:09 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Two more candidates have officially filled out paperwork signaling their intent to run for the vacant Fort Wayne City Council 6th District seat.On Wednesday, the Allen County Democratic Party (ACDP) announced that Larry Gist and Delois "Dee" McKinley-Eldridge joined Michael Bynum, Rohli Booker and Denita Washington as candidates vying for the seat.The ACDP will hold a caucus to fill the 6th District seat Saturday, May 18, at 10:00 a.m. at the Bricklayers Union No. 4.Th
  
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• State commission approves settlement to determine I&M rate hike

  08-05-2024 22:47 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Indiana Michigan Power's (I&M) plans to make statewide upgrades and raise prices has been approved by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC).The IURC approved the December settlement between I&M and the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC), which revolved around the company's "Powering Our Future" plan that aims to replace old equipment to better serve customers.I&M originally requested $116.4 million, but the rate amount was reduce
  
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• Hammond breaks into Allen County Council at-large race

  08-05-2024 22:26 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- Following Tuesday's primary election, the Allen County Republican Party held its traditional Coney Dog Luncheon on Wednesday.There, the winners from the previous evening addressed the crowd about their victories and how they plan to move toward the November election.Indiana senator nominee Jim Banks and 3rd congressional district nominee Marlin Stutzman were there as well as Allen County commissioner nominee Ron Turpin.One person who spoke following a big win was Lin
  
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• Late afternoon headlines Wednesday, May 8

  08-05-2024 22:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your late afternoon headlines for Wednesday, May 8.
  
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• Indiana State Police investigating ATM thefts

  08-05-2024 21:58 via wane.com
  
  SPENCER COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — The Indiana State Police (ISP) is investigating another Spencer County ATM theft.According to a press release, on Wednesday, May 8 around 3:02 a.m., a 911 call alerted the Spencer County Sheriff's Office to a stolen ATM. The incident occurred in the Dale area. The picture included in the release shows that the incident happened near H&R Block and the Dale BMV Branch.ATM in Dale is stolen and broken into early Wednesday morning
  A preliminary investigation s
  
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• Court docs: Michigan man tried to solicit teen decoy at Bluffton Walmart

  08-05-2024 21:30 via wane.com
  
  *WARNING: The explicit subject matter of this story is not suitable for all readers*BLUFFTON, Ind. (WANE) - When he walked out of Walmart with Viagra and a hotel key card in his pocket, he was met with police who handcuffed him and brought him to jail.It was far from what Seth Waxman allegedly planned for the night of May 3.Now, the 48-year-old man is charged with child solicitation, a Level 4 felony.According to Wells Superior Court documents, the man had been messaging someone he thought was a
  
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• Coroner ID's 22-year-old who died in crash with AEP truck

  08-05-2024 21:06 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The coroner has identified a 22-year-old who died Saturday when a sedan crashed into an AEP work truck in northeast Fort Wayne.The Allen County Coroner identified the man as Samuel Paul Zurbuch from Fort Wayne.The crash happened around 2:30 a.m. in the 8100 block of Rothman Road. Police determined the sedan hit a parked American Electric Power truck that had its flashers and lights activated.The coroner determined multiple blunt force injuries led to Zurbuch's death, an
  
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• WATCH: Ominous cloud looms over Muncie

  08-05-2024 20:59 via wane.com
  
  MUNCIE, Ind. (WANE via STORYFUL) - Weather warnings were in effect for central Indiana as “strong to severe” storms moved over the state late Tuesday, May 7, bringing elevated risks for tornadoes, hail, damaging wind, and lightning, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).Footage taken by Hunter Luzadder shows ominous storm clouds looming over Muncie, northeast of Indianapolis, on Tuesday.The threat of severe weather would last through Tuesday night, the NWS&nb
  
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• In The Archives: Christian G. Strunz House sells for $200,000

  08-05-2024 20:54 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Fort Wayne is a historic place, with even its name alluding to an actual fort built by the U.S. Army in 1794.In 2004, however, history was being made as it was being bought.
  "There's been a lot of interest and a lot of people. We had 900 people through a home tour the last two Sundays," said Dennis Floyd, who was selling a historic home in 2004. "Lots of phone calls and lots of inquiries."On May 8, 2004 WANE 15 followed the auctioning off of the Christian G.
  
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• Traffic back to normal after crash on I-69 causes one-lane traffic in construction zone

  08-05-2024 20:27 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has reports of a vehicle crash on I-69 northbound immediately after the Illinois Road exit.INDOT is showing traffic backed up to the closed W Jefferson Blvd exit. The two-lane construction traffic is now converging to one lane. Traffic speeds are showing at a standstill.
  UPDATE: Traffic now seems to be slow moving two lanes. Traffic is still backed up to just before the closed W Jefferson Blvd exit.UPDATE 3:30 pm: I
  
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• Crash on I-69 causes one-lane traffic in construction zone

  08-05-2024 20:27 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has reports of a vehicle crash on I-69 northbound immediately after the Illinois Road exit.INDOT is showing traffic backed up to the closed W Jefferson Blvd exit. The two-lane construction traffic is now converging to one lane. Traffic speeds are showing at a standstill.
  
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• Indy Eleven group adds Fort Wayne entrepreneur as co-owner, investor

  08-05-2024 19:35 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS -- Officials with the Indy Eleven and the Eleven Park Investment Group announced on Wednesday that Chuck Surack, a Fort Wayne-based entrepreneur most well known for founding Sweetwater, has joined as a co-owner of the team.
  According to a news release, Surack will also be an investor in private development surrounding the planned MLS-eligible stadium. Surack was the founder of Sweetwater, a Fort Wayne-based company, and continues to serve as its chairman.
  This comes after Indianapol
  
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• An unexpected part of your car might be giving you cancer

  08-05-2024 19:31 via wane.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (CBS NEWS) - When it comes to car safety, people often think about crash tests and what takes place outside the vehicle. But new research is raising concern about the toxic chemicals inside your car, coming from the seats.The results of the study found that "vehicles are likely important sources of human exposure to potentially harmful [flame retardants]." Those most likely to be exposed are commuters, full-time vehicles, and children. Levels of some of the chemicals were 2
  
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• Afternoon headlines Wednesday, May 8

  08-05-2024 18:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your afternoon headlines for Wednesday, May 8.
  
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• Warm evening followed by increasing rain chances at night

  08-05-2024 17:11 via wane.com
  
  Don't put away your coat or umbrella, as there will be a big drop in temperatures over the next 24 hours.A cold front moves in overnight bringing scattered rain in the early morning. Periods of rain are possible from morning through evening and the biggest change you'll notice tomorrow is that high temperatures will only be in the mid-50s.Scattered showers overnight and through the morning Thursday Clean up begins in Paulding Ohio today after a possible tornado ripped through the area last nigh
  
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• Cybersecurity is a pain in the password

  08-05-2024 16:53 via wane.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, Calif. (CBS NEWS) - Cyber-attacks are becoming more common. Strong passwords can protect you, but many of us don't follow that advice, according to experts.Passwords have become a way of life in the digital era, and they can be a real pain."Admittedly, passwords are really hard, and people need a lot more of them than they would think," said Bree Fowler, senior writer for cybersecurity at CNET.Because of that many people reuse them. In a survey, 24% of people admit to using the same
  
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• $30K found in bathrooms in Ohio city

  08-05-2024 16:34 via wane.com
  
  MARYSVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) - A mystery remains over thousands of dollars of cash found in odd places in a Columbus suburb. The Marysville Police Division is investigating where it all came from.More than $20,000 was found in a bathroom of the Avalon Theater. And then another $10,000 was found in the bathroom of a KFC, according to the Marysville Police Division.Ohio’s Lt. Governor bags 8-point buck with crossbowThe money was found by employees in both cases and it was not just out in the open
  
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• New city website showcases data on Fort Wayne neighborhoods

  08-05-2024 15:34 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - On Wednesday, city officials launched a website with statistical details on each neighborhood in Fort Wayne.Data Fort Wayne includes a map of the city in which visitors to the site can find data on any neighborhood or search a specific address for information on the nearby demographics and housing statistics. The new feature is meant to serve residents, neighborhood leaders and local organizations in learning more about the area.The city's Community Development Division
  
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• ACLU files lawsuit in U.S. District Court to try to block SEA 202 on behalf of 2 Purdue Fort Wayne professors

  08-05-2024 15:09 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS — The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana took action on Tuesday to try to block portions of Senate Enrolled Act 202, and the plaintiffs in the lawsuit are two professors at Purdue University Fort Wayne.In a press release sent Tuesday, the ACLU claimed SEA 202, which was signed into law by Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb in March, violates the First and Fourteenth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution.Previous reporting indicates SEA 202 limits public colleges and universities'
  
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• Morning headlines Wednesday, May 8

  08-05-2024 14:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your morning headlines for Wednesday, May 8.
  
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• Storms battering the Midwest bring tornadoes, hail and strong winds

  08-05-2024 13:09 via wane.com
  
  DETROIT (AP) — Severe storms continued to barrel through the Midwest early Wednesday, unleashing a curtain of heavy rain, gusty winds and tornadoes that forecasters warned could spill out of the region.The tornadoes were first spotted after dark Tuesday in parts of Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, while portions of Illinois, Kentucky and Missouri were also under a tornado watch, according to the National Weather Service.As the storms raged on in the pre-dawn hours Wednesday, the Natio
  
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• Warmest of the week today with rain and big temp drop Thursday

  08-05-2024 13:07 via wane.com
  
  Sunshine and mild afternoon temps today. Don't put away the coat or the umbrella as there will be a big drop in temperatures over the next 24 hours.Sunshine will quickly take temperatures up this morning with highs already in the middle 70s by noon.
  Sunshine with temperatures near 80 this afternoonA cold front moves in overnight bringing showers after midnight the showers linger into the morning and part of the afternoon on Thursday but the biggest change you'll notice Thursday is that high temp
  
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• Patchy fog early with the warmest afternoon of the week

  08-05-2024 09:55 via wane.com
  
  We'll see patchy dense fog this morning but that won't damper the warmest day of the week. It will stay dry today but there will be a big drop in temperatures over the next 24 hours.Patchy dense fog because of the moisture on the ground will make it a slow start in some areas. Sunshine will quickly take over by the middle of the morning with temperatures rapidly moving into the middle 70s by noon.Sunshine with temperatures near 80 this afternoonA cold front moves in overnight bringing showers af
  
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• Sunny, warm Wednesday; rain chance at night

  08-05-2024 06:22 via wane.com
  
  Our severe weather threat for northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio has ended.Along with the rain exiting eastward, clouds clear out, too, and we are on our way to seeing a lot of sunshine on Wednesday. Morning temps start off in the mid-50s and highs will rise to 80° in the late afternoon.Morning temps start in the mid-upper 50sWednesday's high temps reach around 80° by late afternoon.A storm system moving across the Midwest tracks by Wednesday night and this will mean another rain/storm
  
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• EMA Office reports tornado sighting, damage in Paulding County

  08-05-2024 05:05 via wane.com
  
  *Video provided by Matthew StraleyPAULDING COUNTY, Ohio (WANE) -- A tornado touched down in Paulding County Tuesday night, leaving 13 properties damaged in the aftermath, according to the Paulding County Emergency Management Agency (EMA).According to the Paulding County EMA, the Paulding County Sheriff's Office started receiving calls just before 8:00 p.m. about a tornado that touched down near Melrose, Ohio.While no injuries have been reported, the tornado caused damage to 13 properties, includ
  
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• Community rallies behind Foster Park Little League after theft threatens season

  08-05-2024 04:53 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Aside from the rain and dodgy weather, spring belongs to America's Pastime: baseball.However, baseball teams with Foster Park Little League may have to sit a few games out."To stoop to the level that you're going to take things that impact youth in our community, that's pretty low," Foster Park Little League Board Member Shaun Davis said.On Monday, after doing a routine prep of the grounds before a week of games, Davis said the maintenance crew noticed the do
  
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• Firefighter suffers minor injury while battling blaze at Fort Wayne house

  08-05-2024 04:38 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A Fort Wayne firefighter suffered a "minor" injury Tuesday while crews battled a house fire off Coliseum Boulevard.The Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) responded to a house fire in the 1600 block of Lincolndale Avenue and arrived to find fire coming from the front door and windows.The house suffered heavy fire, water and smoke damage as a result of the fire, according to the FWFD.Nobody was inside the house during the fire, and the cause of the fire is still under inv
  
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• Marlin Stutzman wins Congressional 3rd District GOP Primary

  08-05-2024 03:48 via wane.com
  
  INDIANA (WANE) — The polls are closed and the votes are tallied for the 2024 U.S. House of Representatives - 3rd Congressional District Republican Primary.
  Marlin Stutzman is the winner with The Associated Press calling the race at 94% of the votes submitted.
  Below is the list of Republican candidates and how many votes they received.
  Tim Smith, who finished second in voting, congratulated Stutzman on X, saying he has Smith's "prayers and full support in his efforts to serve northeast Indi
  
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• Severe storms are over, weaker storms possible tomorrow night

  08-05-2024 03:00 via wane.com
  
  Severe storms are exiting east across the region. Our severe weather threat for northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio has ended.Wednesday will be a quieter day, but the warmest day of the week, as high temperatures top out at the 80° mark.A cold front will move through Wednesday night, bringing rain and t-storm potential. However, it's a lower severe weather threat than tonight. Some additional rain will fall during the day on Thursday. The biggest difference you'll notice, then, will be temp
  
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• Kiley Adolph wins U.S. 3rd Congressional District Democrat Primary

  08-05-2024 02:20 via wane.com
  
  INDIANA (WANE) — The polls are closed and the votes are tallied for the 2024 U.S. House of Representatives - 3rd Congressional District Democrat Primary. Kiley Adolph is the Democrat Primary winner.Below is the list of U.S. House of Representatives - 3rd Congressional District Democrat candidates and how many votes they received.
  The race hasn't been called for the Republican Candidate so it is not confirmed who Adolph will face. In addition, it is expected that Jarrad Lancaster (L) will r
  
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• LOOK: Storm damage across northeast Indiana, viewer photos and videos

  08-05-2024 02:12 via wane.com
  
  (WANE) — Severe storms are rolling through Tuesday evening. With large hail, fallen trees and property damage across northeast Indiana.Hail and tree damage in Cournna, sent in by a viewer
  Storm photo galleryLots of hail on Pleasant LakeTree damage in North Manchester, sent in by a viewerHail in Corunna sent in by a viewerBaseball sized hail in Kendallville, sent in by a viewerHail in Ashley, sent in by a viewerBarn down in South Whitley, sent in by a viewerPlethora of hail in Kendallville,
  
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• Valerie McCray wins Indiana U.S. Senator Democrat Primary

  08-05-2024 01:28 via wane.com
  
  INDIANA (WANE) — The polls are closed and the votes are tallied for the 2024 Indiana U.S. Senator Democrat Primary. Valerie McCray is the Indiana U.S. Senator Democrat Primary winner.Below is the list of Democrat candidates and how many votes they received.
  McCray will face former Indiana 3rd Congressional District Representative Jim Banks (R) who ran uncontested for this primary. Banks represented the 3rd Congressional District from 2017 to 2025. In addition, it is expected that Andy Horn
  
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• Valerie McCray wins Indiana U.S. Senate Democrat Primary

  08-05-2024 01:28 via wane.com
  
  INDIANA (WANE) — The polls are closed and the votes are tallied for the 2024 Indiana U.S. Senator Democrat Primary. Valerie McCray is the Indiana U.S. Senator Democrat Primary winner.Below is the list of Democrat candidates and how many votes they received.
  McCray will face former Indiana 3rd Congressional District Representative Jim Banks (R) who ran uncontested for this primary. Banks represented the 3rd Congressional District from 2017 to 2025. In addition, it is expected that Andy Horn
  
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• Mike Braun wins Republican Primary for Indiana Governor

  08-05-2024 01:25 via wane.com
  
  INDIANA (WANE) — The polls are closed and the votes are tallied for the 2024 Indiana Governor Republican Primary. Mike Braun is the Republican Primary winner for Indiana Governor.Below is the list of Republican Governor candidates and how many votes they received.
  Braun will face former state superintendent of Public Instruction Jennifer McCormick (D) who raced uncontested for this primary. In addition, it is expected that Donald Rainwater (L) and Christopher Stried (Independent) will run
  
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• Fort Wayne looking to 'calm traffic' in some neighborhoods

  08-05-2024 00:21 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)— A portion of the more than $200,000 awarded to Fort Wayne neighborhoods for improvement projects that was announced on Monday is going toward "traffic calming" efforts.The La Rez and Fairfield neighborhoods were each awarded $5,000 to calm traffic after neighborhood presidents applied for the grants. Traffic calming can come in the form of speed bumps, signs with radars that tell drivers their speed and signage indicating children may be in the area.According to th
  
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