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• Indiana Destination Department Corporation releases solar eclipse impact on Indiana economy

  24-06-2024 23:06 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (WANE) The Indiana Destination Department Corporation (IDDC) released the economic impact that followed the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
  A study from Rockport Analytics highlights several economic factors benefitted in Indiana from the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse.
  According to Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, "Indiana was a prime destination for the 2024 total solar eclipse. Every part of our state experienced 100% or 90% totality, allowing everyone to witness this incredible event."The eco
  
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• Late afternoon headlines Monday, June 24

  24-06-2024 22:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your late afternoon headlines for Monday, June 24.
  
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• 'Born for the court, adopted by the streets:' Converse All Star shoes and the Indiana man behind them

  24-06-2024 21:21 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- As with anything that lives to be more than 100 years old, the Converse "Chuck Taylor" All Star sneakers have grown and changed since its inception in 1917.However, just like its design, the sneaker's popularity has endured despite going from nearly having a monopoly in the world of basketball to being a staple of celebrity and casual footwear.While the Converse All Star is much more likely to be seen worn by Justin Bieber than LeBron James in 2024, the shoe owes its s
  
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• 'Born for the court, adopted by the streets:' Converse All Star shoes and the Hoosier behind them

  24-06-2024 21:21 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- As with anything that lives to be more than 100 years old, the Converse "Chuck Taylor" All Star sneakers have grown and changed since its inception in 1917.However, just like its design, the sneaker's popularity has endured despite going from nearly having a monopoly in the world of basketball to being a staple of celebrity and casual footwear.While the Converse All Star is much more likely to be seen worn by Justin Bieber than LeBron James in 2024, the shoe owes its s
  
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• Coroner IDs man shot by Fort Wayne Police officer during traffic stop

  24-06-2024 19:28 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Allen County Coroner has named the man who was shot and killed by a Fort Wayne Police officer Saturday.The coroner identified the man as Linzell Parhm, 22, of Fort Wayne. Viral video shows Fort Wayne Police Department traffic stop shootingAccording to FWPD, an officer conducted a traffic stop around 10:30 p.m. at the intersection of Hurd and John streets on the city's southeast side.
  “Actions from the occupants inside the vehicle caused the officer to discharg
  
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• Comfy evening, storm chance tomorrow

  24-06-2024 18:08 via wane.com
  
  After so many uncomfortable evenings last week, get ready for a much different feel outside tonight. Temps start off in the low 80s and fall through the 70s. There's nowhere near the amount of moisture in the air this week, as compared to last week, and, as a result, we have a "Comfortable" level on the Muggy Meter.Humidity levels go up on Tuesday and WednesdayOvernight temperatures will drop to the mid-60s. Clouds will increase and, by morning, some scattered rain and storms will be possible, i
  
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• Afternoon headlines Monday, June 24

  24-06-2024 18:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your afternoon headlines for Monday, June 24.
  
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• Evansville named the rudest Midwest city in new study

  24-06-2024 17:50 via wane.com
  
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - People in the Midwest are often stereotyped as being overly polite, but a new study suggests that people in Evansville may be more ill-mannered than most.Best Betting Michigan conducted a study of 2,000 midwesterners to rank the Midwest in terms of politeness. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the most polite and 10 being the rudest, Evansville scored a rating of 5.82. Floodwaters inundate the Midwest as scorching temperatures continue across the countryThe study also n
  
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• Here's why gas prices might not change much before July 4

  24-06-2024 17:11 via wane.com
  
  (GasBuddy) For the second straight week, the national average has inched ever so slightly higher, rising 0.3 cents from a week ago to $3.41 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy® data compiled from more than 12 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is down 18.8 cents from a month ago and is 14.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has risen 2.4 cents in the last week and stands
  
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• WWE WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Royal Rumble all coming to Indianapolis

  24-06-2024 16:44 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS — It's official, the WWE is bringing the Showcase of the Immortals to Indianapolis as part of a three-count of the largest shows in the world of pro wrestling heading to the Circle City.WWE announced on Monday that WWE's three largest stadium events — WrestleMania, SummerSlam and the Royal Rumble — will be held in Indianapolis in the coming years kicking off with the Royal Rumble on Feb. 1, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium.
  “Indianapolis is a fantastic city for maj
  
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• That bites! Mosquitos reproducing earlier and longer

  24-06-2024 16:35 via wane.com
  
  (WANE/AP) - When you think about mosquitos, summer probably comes to mind. But new research from The Ohio State University shows mosquitos are biting earlier and longer. A field study showed the mosquitos are still reproductively active and biting even after the first snowfall."So the typical mosquito biting season in the continental United States does depend a bit on where you live. So if you live closer to the equator in the southern United States, the mosquito biting season's going to be long
  
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• WATCH: University of Saint Francis announces future of Robert Goldstine Performing Arts Center

  24-06-2024 15:58 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The University of Saint Francis (USF) is hosting a press conference to share the future of its Robert Goldstine Performing Arts Center.
  Last week, WANE 15 confirmed the building has been purchased by Sweet Real Estate in early June. Sweet Real Estate is owned by local businessman Chuck Surack and part of Surack Enterprises.The USF Robert Goldstine Performing Arts Center, located at 431 W Berry Street, was purchased for a total of $2,000,010.The center was unveiled back
  
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• University of Saint Francis announces future of Robert Goldstine Performing Arts Center

  24-06-2024 15:58 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The University of Saint Francis (USF) hosted a press conference to share the future of its Robert Goldstine Performing Arts Center.
  Last week, WANE 15 confirmed the building has been purchased by Sweet Real Estate in early June. Sweet Real Estate is owned by local businessman Chuck Surack and part of Surack Enterprises.Surack announced the building will undergo nearly $30 million in renovations. This will include new seats, lighting, sound systems and more. These renova
  
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• Car dealerships in North America revert to pens and paper after cyberattacks on software provider

  24-06-2024 15:21 via wane.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Car dealerships in North America continue to wrestle with major disruptions that started last week with cyberattacks on a software company used widely in the auto retail sales sector.CDK Global, a company that provides software for thousands of auto dealers in the U.S. and Canada, was hit by back-to-back cyberattacks Wednesday. That led to an outage that has continued to impact operations. Car dealerships are being disrupted by a multi-day outage after cyberattacks on softw
  
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• Morning headlines Monday, June 24

  24-06-2024 14:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your morning headlines for Monday, June 24.
  
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• The Supreme Court decision on Trump immunity: What to know

  24-06-2024 14:07 via wane.com
  
  (The Hill) - The nation is bracing for a high-stakes Supreme Court decision that could come as soon as this week on former President Trump’s arguments that he is immune from prosecution as a former commander in chief. The case could have significant impact on how former presidents may be held to account for any criminal actions they take while in office, and it is among 14 cases the court must still decide this term.While it’s possible the decision could be delayed until early J
  
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• Shiny monolith removed from mountains outside Las Vegas. How it got there still is a mystery

  24-06-2024 13:41 via wane.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (AP) — A strange monolith found jutting out of the rocks in a remote mountain range near Las Vegas has been taken down by authorities.How it got there is still unsolved.“It remains unknown how the item got to its location or who might be responsible,” Las Vegas police said Friday in a series of posts on X announcing the removal of the glimmering, 6-foot-4 prism.Its discovery over the weekend, and quick removal because of public safety and environmental concerns, reviv
  
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• Drivers hospitalized following DeKalb County crash

  24-06-2024 12:58 via wane.com
  
  DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) Two women in DeKalb County were taken to the hospital early Sunday evening following a crash involving the vehicles they were driving.The crash took place at around 7 p.m. at the intersection of State Road 3 and State Road 205 according to a news release from the DeKalb County Sheriff's Department.
  The driver of a Jeep Cherokee, identified as Hilda Abrego, 48, of Fort Wayne told police that she was driving north on State Road 3 when the driver of a Ford Ranger pickup r
  
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• Floodwaters inundate the Midwest as scorching temperatures continue across the country

  24-06-2024 12:32 via wane.com
  
  Millions of Americans sweated through a scorching weekend as temperatures soared across the U.S., while residents were rescued from floodwaters that forced evacuations across the Midwest. One person was killed during flooding in South Dakota, the governor said.From the mid-Atlantic to Maine, across the Great Lakes region, and throughout the West to California, public officials cautioned residents about the dangers of excessive heat and humidity.At the borders of South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota,
  
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• The Senior Games is all about fun and friendship and is Positively Fort Wayne

  24-06-2024 09:59 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The 45th Senior Games wraps up this week after a month of events and activities in the Fort Wayne area. The Senior Games invites people 50 and older to compete in dozens of physically and mentally challenging events like cornhole, axe throwing, checkers and card games.
  "People plan their vacations around the Senior Games, and their doctors' appointments, so they look forward to it every year," said Mary Wagner-Stockman, manager of the Community Center where several even
  
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• A short break from the heat and humidity

  24-06-2024 09:46 via wane.com
  
  Enjoy the sunshine and lower humidity levels today with a high in the middle 80s. Heat and humidity return Tuesday with high temperatures back in the 90s.
  It will be a nice sunny morning with temperatures around 80 by noon.
  Temperatures will be in the middle to upper 80s this afternoonExpect more sunshine this afternoon with a high in the middle 80s. The best part of this afternoon will be the tolerable humidity levels.
  Humidity levels go up on Tuesday and WednesdayExpect another mild and warm n
  
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• Beautiful start to the workweek on the way

  24-06-2024 04:00 via wane.com
  
  Our long duration June heatwave came to an end on Saturday, as a cold front passed through the area early Sunday morning. Before it did though, we saw rain and thunderstorms move through. This was great news for the dry fields, lawns, and gardens!Here's a recap of the top rainfall reports from 4:30 PM Saturday to 4:30 PM Sunday. Just take a look at those totals over one inch!Here is a recap of our rainfall reports from 4:30 PM Saturday to 4:30 PM Sunday.Here is a recap of our rainfall reports fr
  
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• Travis Kelce joins Taylor Swift onstage as backup dancer at London concert

  24-06-2024 02:40 via wane.com
  
  (WFLA) -- Travis Kelce made his "Eras Tour" debut on Sunday as he joined Taylor Swift onstage in a surprise appearance in front of 89,000 fans inside Wembley Stadium in London.The surprise left thousands of fans speechless and sent Swifties spiraling on the internet as the Kansas City Chiefs tight end adorned the stage with dancers Jan Ravnik and Kameron Saunders to bring Swift back to life after falling to the ground during "The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived."Video of the moment shows Kelce picki
  
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• Quiet and cooler Sunday night ahead

  24-06-2024 01:00 via wane.com
  
  Our long duration June heatwave came to an end yesterday, as a cold front passed through the area today. Before it did though, we saw rain and thunderstorms early this morning. This was great news for the dry fields, lawns, and gardens!Here's a recap of the top rainfall reports from 4:30 PM yesterday to 4:30 PM today. Just take a look at those totals over one inch!Here is a recap of our rainfall reports from 4:30 PM Saturday to 4:30 PM Sunday.Here is a recap of our rainfall reports from 4:30 PM
  
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