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• Dengue fever surging in US. These are symptoms you should watch for

  25-06-2024 23:36 via wane.com
  
  Editor's note: The headline has been updated to clarify the area where dengue fever cases have risen.
  (NEXSTAR/AP) — U.S. health officials on Tuesday warned doctors to be alert for dengue cases as the tropical disease breaks international records.The virus, which is spread by mosquitoes, has been surging worldwide, helped by climate change. In barely six months, countries in the Americas have already broken calendar-year records for dengue cases.The World Health Organization decl
  
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• Dengue fever surging in all 50 states. These are symptoms you should watch for

  25-06-2024 23:36 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR/AP) — U.S. health officials on Tuesday warned doctors to be alert for dengue cases as the tropical disease breaks international records.The virus, which is spread by mosquitoes, has been surging worldwide, helped by climate change. In barely six months, countries in the Americas have already broken calendar-year records for dengue cases.The World Health Organization declared an emergency in December, and Puerto Rico declared a public health emergency in March.D
  
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• NTSB concludes flaming wheel bearing caused east Ohio derailment, vent and burn was unnecessary

  25-06-2024 22:57 via wane.com
  
  EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — Last year's disastrous Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, was caused by a wheel bearing that video showed was on fire for more than 20 miles (32.19 kilometers) beforehand but was never caught by trackside detectors that failed to accurately measure the temperatures, the National Transportation Safety Board confirmed Tuesday. The board also said that Norfolk Southern and its contractors botched a decision three days later to blow open five
  
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• Trash Trouble: Auburn recycling site home to growing mound of trash

  25-06-2024 22:50 via wane.com
  
  AUBURN, Ind. (WANE)— A recycling drop off location in Auburn has been seeing a growing mountain of trash in the past month.The pile includes discarded mattresses, rugs, chairs, other pieces of furniture, even just bags of household trash. The city experience a similar build-up last year.Earlier this month, the City of Auburn posted on Facebook pictures of the pile. The caption included a statement that included, "Please understand if this type of behavior continues the city will be forced
  
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• Late afternoon headlines Tuesday, June 25

  25-06-2024 22:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your late afternoon headlines for Tuesday, June 25.
  
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• Powerball ticket worth $50K sold at Marion gas station

  25-06-2024 21:29 via wane.com
  
  MARION, Ind. (WANE) -- Anyone who recently visited or lives in Grant County may have a Powerball ticket in their pocket worth a hefty sum.According to Hoosier Lottery, someone bought a winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 at a Circle K gas station located at 209 W. 38th St. in Marion.The ticket matched four out of five numbers and the Powerball from Monday night's drawing.Whoever has the ticket should keep it in a safe place, consider meeting with a financial advisor and contact Hoosier Lotter
  
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• HOA board member caught on video pooping on neighbor's house

  25-06-2024 21:12 via wane.com
  
  NEW PALESTINE, Ind. — A retiree and board member of a neighborhood HOA is accused of defecating not once, but twice on the side of a neighbor's house and was denying the act until confronted with video evidence.Court documents reveal how a homeowner in New Palestine went out to mow his lawn on May 29 only to find a pile of human feces beside his air conditioning unit.Viral video shows Boston cop injuring himself on children’s slide — but others have previously issued warningsTh
  
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• Woman dies in hospital after crash on US 24 near I-469

  25-06-2024 21:06 via wane.com
  
  NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WANE) -- A crash on U.S. 24 near I-469 left a woman dead and stalled westbound traffic in the area for hours Tuesday afternoon.A crash on U.S. 24 near I-469 has stalled westbound traffic. (Photo provided by the Indiana Department of Transportation)
  The crash happened around 2:30 p.m., and a WANE 15 crew at the scene noticed the crash involved a car and a semitruck.According to the Allen County Sheriff's Department, the semitruck was waiting at a stoplight to turn onto southbound
  
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• Crash on US 24 near I-469 stalls traffic, leaves person with critical injuries

  25-06-2024 21:06 via wane.com
  
  NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WANE) -- A crash on U.S. 24 near I-469 has left one person with critical injuries and stalled westbound traffic in the area Tuesday afternoon.A crash on U.S. 24 near I-469 has stalled westbound traffic. (Photo provided by the Indiana Department of Transportation)
  The crash happened around 2:30 p.m.Fort Wayne dispatchers confirmed at least one person suffered critical injuries in the crash, but other details are limited at this time.It is unclear when traffic will return to norma
  
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• Crash on US 24 near I-469 leaves woman with critical injuries

  25-06-2024 21:06 via wane.com
  
  NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WANE) -- A crash on U.S. 24 near I-469 left a woman with critical injuries and has stalled westbound traffic in the area Tuesday afternoon.A crash on U.S. 24 near I-469 has stalled westbound traffic. (Photo provided by the Indiana Department of Transportation)
  The crash happened around 2:30 p.m., and a WANE 15 crew at the scene noticed the crash involved a car and a semitruck.According to the Allen County Sheriff's Department, the semitruck was waiting at a stoplight to turn ont
  
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• FWPD releases body cam footage of officer who fatally shot man during traffic stop

  25-06-2024 20:38 via wane.com
  
  **WARNING: This story contains graphic content not suitable for all readers.**FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Police Department on Tuesday released the body cam footage showing the moment an officer fatally shot 22-year-old Linzell Parhm during a traffic stop three days earlier.According to FWPD, an officer - identified by FWPD as Mason Wills - conducted a traffic stop around 10:30 p.m. at the intersection of Hurd and John streets on the city’s southeast side. It ended in the deat
  
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• Quiet evening, but more rain/storm chances on the way

  25-06-2024 18:33 via wane.com
  
  After a lull in rainfall through the evening, some gusty thunderstorms with heavy rain are possible by late night (after 9 pm), continuing through the overnight hours. Rain chances continue tomorrow morning. More periods of (non-severe) rain remain possible in the afternoon, too.
  Rainfall amounts from tonight through tomorrow have the potential to vary significantly across the region.Temperature-wise this evening, temps are attempting to rebound after being held back from rising with the rain ea
  
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• Is it safe to take a shower if a thunderstorm knocks out your power?

  25-06-2024 18:30 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Much of the country has already seen strong storms this summer, prompting reminders to head indoors when thunder roars.
  Among the many things you may find yourself doing while inside to pass the time, taking a simple shower may sound like a worthwhile activity. But is it safe to shower when thunder rolls or, even worse, when your power gets knocked out by a storm?We'll start with the thunderstorms first.
  The short answer is no, it's probably not the best idea to jump in the sho
  
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• Afternoon headlines Tuesday, June 25

  25-06-2024 18:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your afternoon headlines for Tuesday, June 25.
  
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• More storms are possible with heavy rainfall

  25-06-2024 17:50 via wane.com
  
  Heavy rainfall is possible through this evening and through the overnight hours. Showers linger into Wednesday morning. Some areas could see an additional inch through Wednesday morning
  Thunderstorms this afternoon and this eveningSkies will be partly cloudy and it will become humid with temperatures already in the lower 80s by noon. There's a chance for some late-morning showers and storms.Some areas may see heavy rainfall over the next 36 hoursThe heat and humidity will fuel some thunderstorms
  
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• Historic Steuben County African American resort wins preservation award

  25-06-2024 17:42 via wane.com
  
  STEUBEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- Angola's Fox Lake Preservation Foundation was one of two groups awarded the 2024 Sandi Servaas Memorial Award, Indiana Landmarks announced in a press release Tuesday.The award, given to Fox Lake Preservation Foundation and Muncie-area "The Time Travelers Program" by Indiana Landmarks, recognizes achievements in historic preservation. As the winner of the organizational category, Fox Lake received $2,000 and a "No Doors to Lock Out the Past" sculpture by late Indian
  
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• Questions still remain about man shot and killed by Fort Wayne police

  25-06-2024 16:57 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Police Department and the Indiana State Police are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that happened on Saturday. The Allen County Coroner said 22-year-old Linzell Parhm was shot and killed by a FWPD officer. Coroner IDs man shot by Fort Wayne Police officer during traffic stopWhen will the body camera footage be released?Mayor Sharon Tucker expressed that the body camera footage of the officer shooting and killing 22-year-old Linzell Parhm wi
  
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• A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect

  25-06-2024 16:54 via wane.com
  
  A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH has been issued for our area until noon. Strong thunderstorms producing gusty winds up to 60 mph are possible. The storms will move through our area just before noon.
  Severe Thunderstorm Watch until noon for most of our areaThunderstorms this afternoon and this eveningSkies will be partly cloudy and it will become humid with temperatures already in the lower 80s by noon. There's a chance for some late-morning showers and storms.Some areas may see heavy rainfall over
  
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• Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect

  25-06-2024 16:49 via wane.com
  
  A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH has also been issued for our area until noon. Strong thunderstorms producing gusty winds up to 60 mph are possible.Severe Thunderstorm Watch until noon for most of our areaThunderstorms this afternoon and this eveningSkies will be partly cloudy and it will become humid with temperatures already in the lower 80s by noon. There's a chance for some late-morning showers and storms.Some areas may see heavy rainfall over the next 36 hoursThe heat and humidity will fuel som
  
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• Sunscreen doesn't cause cancer, despite TikTok claims: doctors

  25-06-2024 16:06 via wane.com
  
  (NewsNation) — In a startling new anti-SPF trend, influencers on social media are claiming that wearing sunscreen causes cancer rather than preventing it.
  Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, with the American Academy of Dermatology estimating around 20% of the population will be diagnosed with the disease in their life.Human trials to begin for new teeth regeneration drugBut social media personalities on such sites as TikTok are strongly warning their young audience
  
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• How a student gets a diploma in Indiana is changing

  25-06-2024 16:05 via wane.com
  
  SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) - Throw out what you know about Indiana's high schools. It is all about to change. The Indiana Department of Education is rethinking what students are learning and how they are learning it. They are getting rid of all of the current high school diploma options.Most students in Indiana earn the Core 40, Core 40 with academic honors or Core 40 with technical honors. State law outlines those will go away after 2028. That means this year's 8th graders, the class of 2029, will
  
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• Reserved hunts list to open for applications in July: DNR

  25-06-2024 15:39 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces applications for reserved hunts are to open on July 8.Hunters can only submit applications for the lists online. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 4.
  All applicants need a valid hunting license for the species they hunt for that season and equipment, along with a valid email address for confirmation.Hunters are only allowed to apply for one hunt period at any of the participating areas. Hunting
  
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• Severe Thunderstorm Warning for our area

  25-06-2024 15:23 via wane.com
  
  Severe Thunderstorm Warnings have been issued in our area. A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH has also been issued for our area until noon. Strong thunderstorms producing gusty winds up to 60 mph are possible.Severe Thunderstorm Watch until noon for most of our areaThunderstorms this afternoon and this eveningSkies will be partly cloudy and it will become humid with temperatures already in the lower 80s by noon. There's a chance for some late-morning showers and storms.Some areas may see heavy rainfall
  
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• Severe storms headed to the area

  25-06-2024 15:23 via wane.com
  
  Severe Thunderstorm Warnings have been issued in our area. A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH has also been issued for our area until noon. Strong thunderstorms producing gusty winds up to 60 mph are possible.Severe Thunderstorm Watch until noon for most of our areaThunderstorms this afternoon and this eveningSkies will be partly cloudy and it will become humid with temperatures already in the lower 80s by noon. There's a chance for some late-morning showers and storms.Some areas may see heavy rainfall
  
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• Morning headlines Tuesday, June 25

  25-06-2024 14:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your morning headlines for Tuesday, June 25.
  
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• Ford recalls over 550,000 pickup trucks because transmissions can suddenly downshift to 1st gear

  25-06-2024 13:10 via wane.com
  
  DETROIT (AP) — Ford is recalling more than 550,000 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the transmissions can unexpectedly downshift to first gear no matter how fast the trucks are going.The recall covers certain F-150 pickups from the 2014 model year. Ford's F-Series pickups are the top-selling vehicles in the U.S.Ford says in documents posted Tuesday by U.S. safety regulators that the downshifting can cause drivers to lose control of the trucks, increasing the risk of a crash.Documents say
  
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• More rain threatens Midwest as flooding kills 2, causes water to surge around dam

  25-06-2024 13:07 via wane.com
  
  NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. (AP) — More storms are possible in parts of the deluged Midwest, where flooding after days of heavy rains has killed at least two people, sent a river surging around a dam and forced evacuations and rescues.Severe storms were forecast for Tuesday afternoon and evening with large hail, damaging winds and even a brief tornado or two in parts of western Iowa and eastern Nebraska, according to the National Weather Service. Showers and storms are also possible in parts of
  
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• Shot in 1.6 seconds: Video raises questions about how trooper avoided charges in Black man's death

  25-06-2024 12:40 via wane.com
  
  SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Julian Lewis didn’t pull over for the Georgia State Patrol cruiser flashing its blue lights behind him on a rural highway. He still didn't stop after pointing a hand out the window and turning onto a darkened dirt road as the trooper sounded his siren.Five minutes into a pursuit that began over a broken taillight, the 60-year-old Black man was dead — shot in the forehead by the white trooper who fired a single bullet mere seconds after forcing Lewis to cras
  
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• Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Area

  25-06-2024 12:07 via wane.com
  
  A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for our area until noon. Strong thunderstorms producing gusty winds up to 60 mph are possible.Severe Thunderstorm Watch until noonThunderstorms this afternoon and this eveningSkies will be partly cloudy and it will become humid with temperatures already in the lower 80s by noon. There's a chance for some late-morning showers and storms.Some areas may see heavy rainfall over the next 36 hoursThe heat and humidity will fuel some thunderstorms this aftern
  
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• Heat humidity with strong storms possible

  25-06-2024 09:55 via wane.com
  
  The heat and humidity return with a fury today with high temperatures in the 90s making it a very uncomfortable day. Showers and storms will become more likely today and tonight with heavy rainfall possible overnight.
  Thunderstorms this afternoon and this eveningSkies will be partly cloudy and it will become humid with temperatures already in the lower 80s by noon. There's a chance for some late-morning showers and storms.Some areas may see heavy rainfall over the next 36 hoursThe heat and humid
  
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• Fire damages Powers Hamburgers, forces temporary closure

  25-06-2024 07:07 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Just 2 months after it reopened, Powers Hamburgers will have to close temporarily after a fire early Tuesday morning.The fire was reported shortly after midnight. Fort Wayne Fire Department crews arrived within 3 minutes and had to force their way inside through the front door. They found a small fire in the restaurant's kitchen, with smoke throughout the building. Firefighters had the fire out in less than 3 minutes and no one was hurt.The restaurant has minor fire an
  
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• Fire damages Powers Hamburgers

  25-06-2024 07:07 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A fire early Tuesday morning damaged downtown restaurant Powers Hamburgers, 1402 S. Harrison St.The fire was reported shortly after midnight. A WANE 15 crew at the scene could see one of the restaurant's windows was broken. It's unclear whether that happened before the fire or after. An arson investigator was also at the scene.Powers Hamburgers reopened two months ago after a change in ownership. A grand opening event is scheduled for July 8th through the 13th.This is
  
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• Heritage grad Bienz qualifies for PGA event in Detroit

  25-06-2024 05:34 via wane.com
  
  DETROIT, Mich. (WANE) - Heritage High School graduate Nick Bienz is an accomplished golfer, but the northeast Indiana native will do something he's never done before later this week.For the first time in his career Bienz has qualified for a PGA event, earning a spot in this week's Rocket Mortgage Classic at the Detroit Golf Club by advancing on the eighth hole a five-man playoff in the qualifier on Monday.
  Nick Bienz has never played a pga tour sanctioned event. He has never played an event bigg
  
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• Tuesday severe storm potential

  25-06-2024 04:30 via wane.com
  
  After so many uncomfortable evenings last week, there's 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, as compared to last week, and, as a result, we have a "Comfortable" level on the Muggy Meter. Tomorrow will be a different story.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
  
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• FWCS swears in new board member and finalizes Snider stadium financing

  25-06-2024 04:23 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – At Monday's meeting, the Fort Wayne Community Schools Board welcomed a new member and discussed financing of the new Snider football stadium.The FWCS Board of Trustees welcomed a new member at Monday's meeting and did some shuffling with other board members.
  FWCS board swears in 4th district seat Antonette Payne.
  The FWCS Board swore in new 4th district board member Antonette Payne. Payne took over the seat left vacant by now City Councilwoman Rohli Booker after t
  
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• FWCS board unanimously approves $55M loan for Snider stadium

  25-06-2024 04:23 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – At Monday's meeting, the Fort Wayne Community Schools Board welcomed a new member and approved financing of the upcoming Snider football stadium.The FWCS Board unanimously approved the financing of the new Snider Stadium alongside other improvements in the district. The cost will come as a loan of $55,650,000 from general obligation bonds and building corporation property tax first mortgage bonds.
  FWCS Board President Maria Norman assures that the project will not
  
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• Wildfires occur near Monroeville Saturday

  25-06-2024 03:30 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - The dry soils, combined with gusty winds, led to an environment conducive to wildfires this past Saturday across the area. A pair of these took place near Monroeville in Allen County. Drought concerns rising from hotter and drier patternAround 5:06 PM Saturday, the Monroeville Fire Department received a call about a field fire near the intersection of Martin Road and United States Highway 30. The fire department was on the scene six minutes later and two fires were ac
  
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• Olympic Swim Trial pools now headed to Fort Wayne, the Cayman Islands

  25-06-2024 03:08 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS -- After dozens of swims and world and American records - Lucas Oil Stadium's time as a world-class natatorium is finished.
  The process of breaking down the two Olympic-sized pools in Lucas Oil began as soon as the final races and ceremonies ended Sunday night.
  John Ireland, the Chief Technical Officer with Myrtha Pools, said the plug was pulled on the warm up pool first. It'll take about 10 to 14 hours for it to drain. After it's finished, the competition pool will start draining o
  
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• Industrial warehouse becomes new home for training academy

  25-06-2024 02:05 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Monday, Pro Standard Basketball Academy found its new home in an old industrial warehouse to be a safe haven for players who love the game.
  The basketball academy, which used to operate out of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, earned its much-needed upgrade to a 4,700-square-foot renovated warehouse located at 2320 Pennsylvania Street.
  "I want anyone from any walk of life to be able to come into my gym and have a great workout, learn, and build community," Brandon Evans,
  
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• A chance for two rounds of severe storms Tuesday

  25-06-2024 01:03 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Live Doppler 15 Fury Storm Team is watching out for two potential rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms on Tuesday. Damaging winds is our main concern. Click the link below for more detailed forecast information. Comfy evening, storm chance TuesdayThe first chance comes in the morning from around 6 AM to noon. We have medium confidence in these storms developing and being severe. A second chance looks to come during the evening into the overnight hours. However,
  
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