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• Man pleads guilty for 2021 Valentines Day murder

  01-07-2024 23:51 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A man pleaded guilty Monday to a charge of murder in connection to the shooting and killing of his girlfriend on Valentine's Day in 2021.Photo of Tykwan Walker provided by the Allen County Sheriff's Department.
  Tykwan Walker, was charged in 2021 with murder after police found Heather Hobbs dead in her home from a single gunshot wound to the head, according to court documents.The plea agreement, filed with the Allen County Superior Court, calls for Walker to be sentence
  
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• U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz carried a gun into DC airport, TSA says

  01-07-2024 23:41 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Victoria Spartz, the Republican U.S. Representative from Indiana's fifth district currently running for reelection, has been charged after reportedly bringing a gun into a DC airport.Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority confirmed to FOX59/CBS4 on Monday afternoon that Spartz was charged last Friday, June 28, with a weapons violation at Dulles International Airport.According to TSA, officers found a .380 caliber firearm in Spartz' carry-on bag during screening. The
  
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• Powers Hamburgers heroes honored with a free year of food

  01-07-2024 22:29 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Powers Hamburgers heroes were thanked Monday for their 911 call that saved the Powers building that caught fire.Powers Hamburgers posted on their Facebook page Friday with a photo of the vehicle, searching for those responsible for making the call so quickly. In the post on Facebook, Powers said, "We have a good camera image of the two individuals and we would enjoy the opportunity to meet them, shake their hands, and personally thank them."Monday, Powers Hamburgers st
  
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• Increasing humidity this week

  01-07-2024 22:19 via wane.com
  
  It's a comfortably cool evening tonight. Temp start off in the low 70s and drop through the 60s and we keep falling until we reach the low 50s in the early morning.As high pressure moves east, with only a scattering of clouds in the sky, we'll squeeze one more cool night out of this week with a low in the low 50s. Winds will be relatively light from the northeast.Conditions warm up tomorrow with late afternoon highs in the low 80s. Daytime humidity levels will be comfortable, however, it will be
  
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• Increasing humidity later this week

  01-07-2024 22:19 via wane.com
  
  It's a comfortably cool evening tonight. Temp start off in the low 70s and drop through the 60s and we keep falling until we reach the low 50s in the early morning.As high pressure moves east, with only a scattering of clouds in the sky, we'll squeeze one more cool night out of this week with a low in the low 50s. Winds will be relatively light from the northeast.Conditions warm up tomorrow with late afternoon highs in the low 80s. Daytime humidity levels will be comfortable, however, it will be
  
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• Comfortable evening

  01-07-2024 22:19 via wane.com
  
  It's a comfortably cool evening tonight. Temp start off in the low 70s and drop through the 60s and we keep falling until we reach the low 50s in the early morning.As high pressure moves east, with only a scattering of clouds in the sky, we'll squeeze one more cool night out of this week with a low in the low 50s. Winds will be relatively light from the northeast.Conditions warm up tomorrow with late afternoon highs in the low 80s. Daytime humidity levels will be comfortable, however, it will be
  
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• Huntington County Commissioners hold extended until 2025 on solar project

  01-07-2024 21:50 via wane.com
  
  HUNTINGTON, Ind. (WANE) -- The Huntington County Commissioners announced in a press release Monday, that they authorized an official moratorium, or an official hold, on any progress of the solar project until 2025.
  The solar project, known as the Paddlefish Solar Project, plans to take a total of 3,419 acres between Huntington and Wells counties. The project, backed by EDF Renewables, explained the location was chosen for three main reasons:
  Great solar resource located near utility infrastructu
  
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• Firefighters put out the flames at southwest Fort Wayne hotel

  01-07-2024 21:43 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Firefighters are investigating what led to a fire Monday at a hotel off West Jefferson Boulevard.The Fort Wayne Fire Department responded to Comfort Suites on Coventry Lane shortly before 2:45 p.m. and crews were able to get the flames under control.
  At least seven firetrucks were at the scene, along with FWFD's arson team and medics. The fire was contained on the first floor of the hotel.Officials at the scene said it's unclear what led to the fire, but no one was inju
  
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• 'Happy Hour' is legal in Indiana for the first time in decades

  01-07-2024 21:36 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)— A new law that ends Indiana's ban on "Happy Hour" went into effect on July 1.House Bill 1086 revokes the Indiana General Assembly’s 1985 decision to ban Happy Hours and allows bars and restaurants to offer hourly discounts on alcohol sales. Before Monday, Hoosier businesses were only able to offer daily specials. Suspect in custody after south side standoff, threatening others with samurai swordsAccording to Preston Wallace, the co-founder and owner of Be Bet
  
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• Fire damages house on Fort Wayne's southeast side

  01-07-2024 21:10 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A southeast Fort Wayne home was damaged in a fire Monday.The flames ignited just before 2 p.m. in the 3700 block of Clermont Avenue, in a neighborhood off Wayne Trace near McKinnie Avenue.It's unclear what led to the fire. No one was inside at the time, FWFD said.An official at the scene told WANE 15 that firefighters arrived within five minutes of the call, and the flames were under control around 2 p.m.
  
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• Don't eat the Shruumz! Health officials issue product warning

  01-07-2024 20:16 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is telling people to not buy, eat, sell, or serve a a variety of products marketed as containing a proprietary blend of mushrooms.The products in question have been recalled by Diamond Shruumz, the maker of chocolate bars, cones, and gummies.
  In Indiana, health officials are investigating reports of severe acute illnesses potentially associated with consuming Diamond Shruumz brand products. As of June 24, 2024, there have been
  
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• Competition pool used for US Olympic Swim Trials finds a home in Fort Wayne

  01-07-2024 18:39 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A pool fit for current and future Olympic athletes has found a permanent home in Fort Wayne.The competition pool made its way to Fort Wayne from Indianapolis and will be the anchor for an upcoming $50 million swim facility.Lucas Oil Stadium was temporarily transformed into a natatorium for the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials, which took place June 15-23. The stadium housed the competition pool as well as a warm-up pool. The latter is traveling to the Cayman Islands, where FOX
  
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• 3 killed and 2 injured in shooting near University of Cincinnati campus, police say

  01-07-2024 17:35 via wane.com
  
  CINCINNATI (AP) — Five people were shot, including three fatally, near the University of Cincinnati campus early Monday, police said. Two people were taken into custody, including one of the wounded.“There were multiple firearms recovered at the crime scene and two subjects (one of which was also shot) are being detained at this time,” Cincinnati police Capt. Mark Burns told The Associated Press in an email. He said he had no further information.Earlier, the university's public
  
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• 6.4M cars have defective airbags a decade after initial recall

  01-07-2024 16:43 via wane.com
  
  (NewsNation) — More than 6 million cars on United States roads have a dangerous, potentially deadly piece of equipment inside.
  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalled Takata airbags nationwide in 2014 because of the risk they pose for bodily harm and potential death. Ten years later, around 6.4 million cars still have them, according to research from Carfax.
  Takata airbag dangersTakata airbag inflators have an increased risk of exploding in a crash and hurling d
  
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• Phantom Fireworks puts safety first ahead of Independence Day celebrations

  01-07-2024 15:35 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Phantom Fireworks, located just off of Lima Road, is preparing for their busiest holiday of the year by offering special deals and working to teach safety to all ages.Phantom Fireworks is one of the largest retailers of consumer fireworks in the United States. They've been in operation for more than 40 years. Unlike the pop-up firework shops that you'll see around Independence Day, Phantom Fireworks is open all year long."We are open seven days a week for 12 months out
  
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• $1 million winning Powerball ticket sold in Kendallville

  01-07-2024 15:34 via wane.com
  
  KENDALLVILLE, Ind. (WANE) - A winning lottery ticket worth $1 million was sold in Kendallville for Saturday's drawing.The lucky winner bought the Powerball ticket at Kendallville Finish Line, a gas station and car wash located at 620 Professional Way. Their entry matched all five white balls for the drawing.The winning Powerball numbers for June 29 are 26-51-54-61-69 with the Powerball of 25.Meanwhile, the Powerball jackpot for Monday is an estimated $125 million.Indiana had the very first Power
  
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• The Supreme Court's decision on Trump immunity is expected Monday

  01-07-2024 13:39 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court's final day of the term will be Monday, when it issues a critical decision on whether former President Donald Trump has immunity from prosecution for his actions related to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.Here's what to watch:When will the court rule?The court typically begins issuing opinions at 10 a.m. ET.How to follow alongAssociated Press reporters will be writing a live blog on the morning of the opinions. You can find i
  
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• Supreme Court sends Trump immunity case back to lower court, dimming chance of trial before election

  01-07-2024 13:39 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday extended the delay in the Washington criminal case against Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss, all but ending prospects the former president could be tried before the November election.In a historic 6-3 ruling, the justices said for the first time that former presidents have absolute immunity from prosecution for their official acts and no immunity for unofficial acts. But rather th
  
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• Teen Service Tuesdays inspire next generation

  01-07-2024 10:32 via wane.com
  
  The humming sounds of a power drill driving screws along with the whizzing sound of a miter saw slicing through deck boards can be heard in the background as the rhythmic thud of a sledgehammer pounding a 2x4 piece of wood fills the air on an overcast Tuesday morning in late June."Let's get this platform set before it really starts raining," shouts Teddy McComb to a group of retirees and teenagers working to build a new ramp for a homeowner with mobility issues."This program is called "Teen Serv
  
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• Mild start to the month heat & humidity coming

  01-07-2024 09:49 via wane.com
  
  Sunshine and mild temperatures not only to start the week but the month of July. Enjoy the mild weather with July heat and humidity on the way this week.
  We'll see lots of sunshine this morning and temperatures up to around 70 by noon.
  It will be another mild afternoon with high temperatures in the middle to upper 70s for another day.
  It will be slightly warmer this afternoon but still very cool to begin JulyAs high pressure moves east we'll squeeze one more cool night out of this week with a lo
  
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• Still nice and comfortable to begin the new month

  01-07-2024 04:15 via wane.com
  
  After a very muggy Saturday, we sure enjoyed cool and comfortable air to wrap up the weekend! The good news is there is more to come, but the high humidity levels will return again soon...Look for clear skies as you head out the door early Monday morning. Temperatures will be around the 50 degree mark, so you can open up the windows and you may need a jacket as you get your day started. Only eight July 1st lows have been cooler than what we are currently forecasting; this may have you thinking a
  
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• A cold night begins the month of July

  01-07-2024 01:15 via wane.com
  
  After a very humid beginning to the weekend, we're enjoying the complete opposite today!You can expect low humidity levels and a lot of sunshine to continue this evening. This is perfect weather for outdoor plans!Skies will become completely clear tonight and winds will lighten. This is a recipe for a chilly, fall-like night across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. We'll drop down to around the 50 degree mark, so you can open up the windows and you may need a jacket as you head out the door
  
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