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• Historic Hicksville diner at risk of closing as owner looks to sell

  06-06-2024 23:16 via wane.com
  
  HICKSVILLE, Ohio (WANE) -- To some, it's known as Tastee Freeze.To others, it goes by Hicov's Hut.However, the business with many names may be forced to close down and become unknown by future generations if the owner of Dari Delite is unable to find someone to buy the historic Hicksville diner by October.Lucas Horg, owner of Dari Delite, told WANE 15 that the diner opened in 1952 as Tastee Freeze. Although Dari Delite has had a revolving door of names and owners throughout the years, the diner
  
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• 'Orbeeze Challenge' continues to cause safety concerns

  06-06-2024 22:37 via wane.com
  
  BEL AIRE, Kan. (KWCH) -- Like many other teens, the 'Orbeez Challenge' was first discovered on TikTok by Bel Aire teen Tomas.
  "I just seen a video of live 360 and people driving in cars and shooting the guns you know," Tomas said.
  Orbeez are gel or water beads that can be used with a gel blaster gun to shoot, similar to Nerf gun, but potentially a lot more dangerous.
  "You would never think it would hurt coming out of something like this," Tomas said.
  Not only can the gel blasters hurt someone, b
  
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• Drill prepares Allen County Schools for crisis

  06-06-2024 22:08 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Fire and tornado drills are regular housekeeping items at school, in fact, many probably remember the sound of the alarms and exiting their school in tidy lines, but on Thursday Allen County took it a step further.
  "We want to put all of the training the experience that we've learned over the years to use and see how we can execute. When it comes to a time of crisis. Obviously, we never want this to happen," said Adam Griffith, Public Information Officer with
  
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• Late afternoon headlines Thursday, June 6

  06-06-2024 22:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your late afternoon headlines for Thursday, June 6.
  
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• Better Business Bureau warns of 'text-based' scams

  06-06-2024 21:49 via wane.com
  
  (WWMT) - A brand new investigation from the Better Business Bureau finds scammers are increasingly targeting you through texting, as they try to steal your money. The BBB's Scam Tracker found during 2023, text-based scams almost doubled, reaching an all-time high of more than 9,000.The scammers often use phishing techniques that can involve cryptocurrency fraud, impersonating the government or tech support. Allen County Sheriff’s Department warns residents of ‘massive increase’
  
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• No charges to be filed after car repossessed with child inside

  06-06-2024 21:13 via wane.com
  
  EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) - Evansville Police say no criminal charges will be filed after a vehicle was repossessed with a child still inside.According to officials, a woman was driving to a daycare center in the 300 block of Riverside Drive on Thursday morning. Along the way, the woman passed by a dealership where she reportedly owed money for the vehicle. Sgt. Nick Winsett said that the dealership did "exactly what it was supposed to do" in this situation by calling the police department to info
  
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• Campaign aims to bring Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to kids in Allen County

  06-06-2024 19:48 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - Children in Allen County could soon have access to free books with the help of the community and a celebrity organization.The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) on Thursday announced the effort to bring Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to the area.The program, founded by the entertainment icon nearly 30 years ago, gives books to children up to age 5 at no cost. Kids who are registered in the free program get age-appropriate books in the mail each month.The ACPL Foun
  
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• Tennessee teachers will be allowed to carry Narcan

  06-06-2024 19:00 via wane.com
  
  CHEATHAM Co., Tenn. (WTVF) - A new Tennessee state law, passed by lawmakers earlier this year, will allow teachers, staff and students to carry Narcan in the classroom. It comes as the opioid epidemic continues to worsen. Advocates hope to expand access to tools that can help reverse potentially fatal overdoses.Casey Reynolds has her hands full in more ways than one. She does about 18-20 trainings a month in 8 different Tennessee counties as the Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist.The best t
  
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• City officials celebrate the completion of the Summit Park Trail and Sidewalk Project

  06-06-2024 19:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Fort Wayne has added yet again to their extensive parks and trails system.Thursday, city officials, residents and businesses owners along with Mayor Sharon Tucker joined together for a ribbon cutting ceremony commemorating the completion of the four-phase Summit Park Trail and Sidewalk Project.The newest added section measures out at .67 miles long while the total length of the completed trail spans 1.17 miles with an additional 1.5 miles of sidewalk.Construction
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Starliner faces leaks, thruster failures as it attempts to dock with ISS

  06-06-2024 18:49 via wane.com
  
  The situation continues to evolve in Earth orbit. Watch NASA's coverage of the Starliner docking attempt live in the video above to stay up to date on the latest developments.CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Boeing’s space capsule developed more leaks during its first test flight with astronauts as it closed in on the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday.The Starliner capsule already had one small helium leak when it rocketed into orbit Wednesday. Bo
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Starliner faces leaks, system failures as it attempts to dock with ISS

  06-06-2024 18:49 via wane.com
  
  The situation continues to evolve in Earth orbit. Watch NASA's coverage of the Starliner docking attempt live in the video above to stay up to date on the latest developments.CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Boeing’s space capsule developed more leaks during its first test flight with astronauts as it closed in on the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday.The Starliner capsule already had one small helium leak when it rocketed into orbit Wednesday. Bo
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Starliner docks with ISS following helium leaks, thruster failures while on approach

  06-06-2024 18:49 via wane.com
  
  The situation continues to evolve in Earth orbit. Watch NASA's coverage of the Starliner docking attempt live in the video above to stay up to date on the latest developments.CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Boeing’s space capsule developed more leaks during its first test flight with astronauts as it closed in on the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday.The Starliner capsule already had one small helium leak when it rocketed into orbit Wednesday. Bo
  
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• Starliner docks with ISS following helium leaks, thruster failures while on approach

  06-06-2024 18:49 via wane.com
  
  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Boeing’s space capsule developed more leaks during its first test flight with astronauts as it closed in on the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday.The Starliner capsule already had one small helium leak when it rocketed into orbit Wednesday. Boeing and NASA managers were confident they could manage the propulsion system despite the problem and that more leaks were unlikely. But just hours into the flight, two more l
  
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• Florida business flies Nazi flag in response to Middle East war

  06-06-2024 18:47 via wane.com
  
  JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WJAX) - A Jacksonville tire shop had a Nazi flag flying outside a busy highway. The owner said what the Jewish people went through during World War II is what Palestinians are going through with the Israel-Hamas war."I put that out there to bring awareness, to bring remembrance – to let people understand, we're living – or Palestinians are living in a modern-day Holocaust," said Radi Ahmad, owner of 904x4.Ahmad wanted to bring attention to his cause, calling for a
  
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• Afternoon headlines Thursday, June 6

  06-06-2024 18:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your afternoon headlines for Thursday, June 6.
  
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• Fort Wayne Youtheatre to celebrate 90th season; unveils shows

  06-06-2024 17:46 via wane.com
  
  The video above aired on May 19, 2024, discussing summer camps with the Fort Wayne Youtheatre.FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Youtheatre will mark its 90th season starting in October. Before then, the Youtheatre unveiled plans for the season.The Fort Wayne Youtheatre is the 5th oldest operating children's theatre in the United States, according to the Youtheatre. During its milestone 90th season it will present four mainstage productions.The season will kick off with work from Edgar All
  
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• Ship at full throttle in harbor causes major South Carolina bridge to close until it passes safely

  06-06-2024 17:19 via wane.com
  
  (AP) - A large cargo ship lost control of its engines and went nearly full throttle through a South Carolina harbor Wednesday, prompting the closure of one of the busiest bridges in the state.Harbor pilots were able to help the nearly 1,000-foot (300-meter) ship, which was going nearly 20 mph (32 kmh), get under the Ravenel Bridge safely and eventually anchor several miles offshore while the Coast Guard investigates, said Randy Preston, commander of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Charleston Sectio
  
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• Car seen 'dangling' from Charlotte parking garage

  06-06-2024 17:04 via wane.com
  
  CHARLOTTE (WJZY) – Emergency crews in Charlotte, North Carolina, were on the scene of an accident Thursday morning after a vehicle was seen hanging out of an upper parking deck in the city's business district.(WJZY)(WJZY)The incident occurred around 8 a.m. at a parking structure near the intersection of W 6th Street and North Church Street in uptown Charlotte. The city's fire officials promptly closed off traffic at the intersection and urged drivers to avoid the area, warning of "signific
  
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• Fort Wayne man accused of exposing himself in front of teen at library

  06-06-2024 16:44 via wane.com
  
  *WARNING* This story has graphic details not suitable for all readers.FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A man was arrested Wednesday after an investigation found he allegedly masturbated in front of a teenager at a branch of the Allen County Public Library.Tyquane Lamar Stewart, 31, faces preliminary charges of public indecency with a prior conviction and dissemination of matter harmful to minors.The investigation started when Fort Wayne Police were told that on April 18, a man exposed himself and mastu
  
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• Sunshine and dropping humidity levels today

  06-06-2024 16:36 via wane.com
  
  Get the sunblock and sunglasses out for some afternoon sunshine! You won't notice a big drop in temperatures but humidity levels will drop making it much more comfortable. It will be dry with winds increasing today and tomorrow.Humidity levels will fall to comfortable levels todayIt will be another warm afternoonTemperatures will be close to 80 this afternoon but with dew points falling into the 50s instead of near 70, it will be much more tolerable to be outside.Nighttime temperatures will be m
  
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• Indiana man gets 50 years in prison after ex-wife found videos of him molesting a child on his phone

  06-06-2024 16:27 via wane.com
  
  CAMBY, Ind. — Court documents reveal that when a wife became suspicious that her husband was cheating on her, she stole his phone to search for proof.
  What she allegedly found on the phone, however, was far worse than infidelity. Now, her discovery led to him being put in prison for what is likely the rest of his life.
  Paul M. Soots, 42, is charged with 22 counts related to child molestation including several Level 1 felonies — the most serious criminal charge in Indiana outside of m
  
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• Watch our full special D-Day: 'The Greatest Victory'

  06-06-2024 16:11 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - Eighty years ago, American soldiers and their allies stormed the beaches of Normandy and began the process of liberating continental Europe from the Nazis. In the decades since, the heroism exhibited that day has been honored in print, song, and on the movie screen. But the American heroes of D-Day were also members of communities across the United States. Their individual stories continue to inspire those around them eight decades after setting foot on French sand.
  To mark the anniv
  
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• Watch Live: Capturing Victory - telling the stories of D-Day heroism

  06-06-2024 16:11 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - Eighty years ago, American soldiers and their allies stormed the beaches of Normandy and began the process of liberating continental Europe from the Nazis. In the decades since, the heroism exhibited that day has been honored in print, song, and on the movie screen. But the American heroes of D-Day were also members of communities across the United States. Their individual stories continue to inspire those around them eight decades after setting foot on French sand.
  To mark the anniv
  
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• Watch: Capturing Victory - telling the stories of D-Day heroism

  06-06-2024 16:11 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - Eighty years ago, American soldiers and their allies stormed the beaches of Normandy and began the process of liberating continental Europe from the Nazis. In the decades since, the heroism exhibited that day has been honored in print, song, and on the movie screen. But the American heroes of D-Day were also members of communities across the United States. Their individual stories continue to inspire those around them eight decades after setting foot on French sand.
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• Camp Red Cedar adds tons of new features to commemorate their 35th summer season

  06-06-2024 15:08 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Camp Red Cedar has been serving the community for 35 years and with a new summer season comes some new additions and features for their annual summer camp.One of the main highlights this year is an all-new accessible archery range that will allow campers of all abilities to participate in the classic camp activity in a safe and inclusive environment.It features a new concrete pad and overhand structure that is meant to maximize accessibility.
  This year they have a
  
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• Woman critically injured after being thrown 50 feet from the bumper of a car

  06-06-2024 14:37 via wane.com
  
  DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - A woman was in critical condition Thursday after a crash that threw her from the bumper of a car where she'd been sitting.Shortly before 3:30 a.m., a 19-year-old was driving a car with a 22-year-old passenger on State Road 8 when the driver tried to make a U-turn near SR 1. The car instead got stuck in a ditch, and the man and woman got out to sit on the back of the car, according to a release from the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office.
  That's when a pickup truck hit th
  
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• Man charged in murder of Richmond police officer found dead in cell

  06-06-2024 14:37 via wane.com
  
  PENDLETON, Ind. – The man charged in the murder of Richmond police officer Seara Burton was found dead at Pendleton Correctional Facility.Phillip M. Lee was being held at the facility as he awaited trial in Burton’s murder. Indiana State Police said Lee was found unresponsive in his cell around 12:46 a.m. Thursday. Emergency aid was rendered, but Lee was pronounced dead. Richmond Police Officer Seara Burton dies from injuriesIndiana State Police are investigating Lee’s death wi
  
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• Morning headlines Thursday, June 6

  06-06-2024 14:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your morning headlines for Thursday, June 6.
  
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• Gusty winds bring dropping humidity levels today

  06-06-2024 09:43 via wane.com
  
  You won't notice a big drop in temperatures today but humidity levels will drop making it much more comfortable. It will be dry with winds increasing today and tomorrow.Humidity levels will fall to comfortable levels todaySkies will be mostly sunny and temperatures will warm into the middle 70s by lunchtime.
  It will be another warm afternoonTemperatures will be close to 80 this afternoon but with dew points falling into the 50s instead of near 70, it will be much more tolerable to be outside.Nig
  
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• Humidity levels decrease, winds pick up

  06-06-2024 04:31 via wane.com
  
  A scattered shower and t-storm remain possible between now and dawn. However, the potential is decreasing.Behind the cold front, which brought us the scattered rain and storms, less humid air moves in. This will bring our Muggy Meter reading down to "Comfortable" for the rest of the week and through the weekend.A stretch of "Comfortable" days is getting underway.Tonight's evening temperatures fall from the 70s and into the 60s. The lowest morning temps will be in the low 60s.Temps fall into the
  
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• 122nd Fighter Wing talks ties to D-Day on eve of 80th anniversary

  06-06-2024 04:10 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- With Thursday, June 6, marking 80 years since Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, WANE 15 talked with the 122nd Fighter Wing, an Air Force base in Fort Wayne that has ties to the historic World War II invasion.Col. Joshua Waggoner, commander of the 122nd Fighter Wing, said the unit is derived from the 358th Fighter Group that flew escort missions on D-Day."The 358th was instrumental in escorting aircraft across the [English] Channel on D-Day, and th
  
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• FWPD Bike Unit is increasing their patrols, adding e-bikes to fleet

  06-06-2024 02:41 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Police Department's (FWPD) Bike Unit is increasing in size, and you will see more patrolling in the downtown area.
  The Bike Unit has added electric bikes or e-bikes to their fleet, which are pedal assist and can reach speeds up to 28 mph. Brock Hassenzahl, a bike patrol officer, explained how the e-bikes the patrol officers use help with maneuvering around downtown.
  "We're also able to patrol down alleyways if there is certain activities that happen in al
  
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• FWPD Bike Unit is increasing patrols, adding e-bikes to fleet

  06-06-2024 02:41 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Police Department's (FWPD) Bike Unit is increasing in size, and you will see more patrolling in the downtown area.
  The Bike Unit has added electric bikes or e-bikes to their fleet, which are pedal assist and can reach speeds up to 28 mph. Brock Hassenzahl, a bike patrol officer, explained how the e-bikes the patrol officers use help with maneuvering around downtown.
  "We're also able to patrol down alleyways if there is certain activities that happen in al
  
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• Scattered evening rain, humidity levels decrease

  06-06-2024 00:58 via wane.com
  
  Some scattered rain and t-storms remain possible this evening. However, the round of storms that moved through earlier today, took a large amount of energy out of the atmosphere, so tonight's rain and storms are not likely to be as powerful as what we experienced earlier.While we're not as humid as we were, it still is somewhat "sticky" outside. As our current weather system clears tonight, lower humidity air will follow it and our Muggy Meter will be at "Comfortable" the rest of the week and th
  
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