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• Severe thunderstorms likely tonight

  15-07-2024 22:30 via wane.com
  
  Today is a 15 Fury Alert Day. Remember, these alert days are reserved for the most impactful weather days. We are anticipating severe thunderstorms to develop to our northwest and track into the area late this evening into the overnight hours. 15 Fury Alert Day in place todayThere is high confidence in severe thunderstorms entering our area as early as around 10 PM and as late as around 2 AM. The main concern is for a significant line of thunderstorms containing damaging straight-line winds. 60-
  
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• Three Rivers Festival: EDM Night headliner cancels, concert continues

  15-07-2024 22:23 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Three Rivers Festival will still host 'Electric River' Wednesday, despite the headliner canceling due to illness.
  Three Rivers Festival announced on their Facebook Monday that the original Wednesday night headliner for EDM night has canceled his performance.
  SLUSHII, who was the originally scheduled headliner, canceled his show due to illness. In the post, the Three Rivers Festival wished him a speedy recovery.Those who already purchased tickets for EDM night will rece
  
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• The Brown House celebrates 75 years of coney dogs and sweet treats

  15-07-2024 22:19 via wane.com
  
  AUBURN, Ind. (WANE) — For 75 years, The Brown House in Auburn Indiana has been cooking up coney dogs and serving smiles for generations. The Klein family took over in 2019 with a promise to continue the quality service the Cole family started all those years ago.Watch WANE 15's interview with the Kleins in the video player above.“Small in size but big in value, the little Brown House is a mecca for good food,” says a 1963 Drive-In management magazine. Decades later, The Brown H
  
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• 15 Fury Alert Day in place today

  15-07-2024 21:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Today is a 15 Fury Alert Day because of heat and humidity and the potential for widespread severe thunderstorms later today. WANE 15 launches 15 Fury Alert Days to keep you safe in severe weatherThe Live Doppler 15 Fury Storm Team will be tracking severe storms moving in late this evening, which have the potential to produce damaging wind gusts of 60-70+ mph, very heavy rain, and isolated tornadoes.Significant damaging wind gusts are possible with these thunderstorms.
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• Man sentenced to 65 years after pleading guilty to 2023 murder of 18-year-old

  15-07-2024 19:40 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - One of three men linked to a woman's 2023 homicide was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty to murder.A judge sentenced 25-year-old Rapheal Brown to 65 years in prison. Brown pleaded guilty in June to murder and attempted murder in the shooting of Jocelyn Bolf and her boyfriend.Bolf was an 18-year-old mother who died after she was shot Jan. 3, 2023 behind a now-closed convenience store at 1716 E. Pontiac St. Her boyfriend was also shot, and he was left paralyzed.Brown
  
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• IU Health to build $421 million hospital near Fort Wayne

  15-07-2024 18:55 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Indiana University Health is expanding its services to the Fort Wayne community with the construction of a new hospital.Just six years after opening IU Health Primary Care just southwest of Fort Wayne, a $421 million investment is approved for a new hospital, according to a press release. While the precise location has not been revealed, it is expected to be near its other locations on Ernst Road.Some of the features of the new hospital include:
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• IU Health to build $421 million hospital in Fort Wayne

  15-07-2024 18:55 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Indiana University Health is expanding its services to the Fort Wayne community with the construction of a new hospital.Just six years after opening IU Health Primary Care on the city's southwest side, a $421 million investment is approved for a new hospital, according to a press release. While the precise location has not been revealed, it is expected to be near its other locations on Ernst Road.Some of the features of the new hospital include:
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• Traffic flowing after overturned vehicle causes jam on I-69 near Jefferson Boulevard

  15-07-2024 18:42 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- A crash on I-69 south of Jefferson Boulevard slowed traffic in the area Monday afternoon, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT).A crash on I-69 south of Jefferson Boulevard has slowed traffic in the area. (Photo provided by the Indiana Department of Transportation)
  INDOT's TrafficWise website shows the crash happened on I-69 before 12:30 p.m. between Jefferson Boulevard and Airport Expressway.A still image from INDOT video appears to show an o
  
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• Overturned vehicle slows traffic on I-69 near Jefferson Boulevard

  15-07-2024 18:42 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- A crash on I-69 south of Jefferson Boulevard has slowed traffic in the area Monday afternoon, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT).A crash on I-69 south of Jefferson Boulevard has slowed traffic in the area. (Photo provided by the Indiana Department of Transportation)
  INDOT's TrafficWise website shows the crash happened on I-69 before 12:30 p.m. between Jefferson Boulevard and Airport Expressway.A still image from INDOT video appears to show
  
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• Trump announces JD Vance as running mate

  15-07-2024 18:32 via wane.com
  
  (The Hill) — Former President Donald Trump has made his vice presidential selection: JD Vance, the junior Republican senator from Ohio. Trump made the announcement on Truth Social, saying, "After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United States is Senator J.D. Vance of the Great State of Ohio."Vance, 39, is significantly younger than most of
  
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• Fort Wayne Urban League promotes upcoming fundraiser with traveling sneaker display

  15-07-2024 18:19 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Over the next six weeks, the Fort Wayne Urban League will display a traveling sneaker tour throughout the Summit City to promote the organization's new fundraiser in September.The inaugural fundraiser -- dubbed the Equality for All Sneaker Ball -- will replace the Fort Wayne Urban League's traditional gala and be the organization's "annual signature fundraiser" moving forward."It's just a way for us to not only raise money for our mission, but also work and partner wit
  
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• US Marshals, Allen County SWAT serve warrant for out-of-state fugitive

  15-07-2024 18:18 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A fugitive from out of state was taken into custody Monday at a northeast Fort Wayne home, according to the Allen County Sheriff's Department.According to Sgt. Adam Griffith, the department's public information officer, police arrived after receiving a tip that the suspect was in a home in the 2000 block of Curdes Avenue, off Crescent Avenue.Around noon, a WANE 15 crew at the scene saw the suspect come out of a house with his hands up and police handcuffed him.The man w
  
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• US Marshals, Allen County SWAT find out-of-state fugitive

  15-07-2024 18:18 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A fugitive from out of state was taken into custody Monday at a northeast Fort Wayne home, according to the Allen County Sheriff's Department.According to Sgt. Adam Griffith, the department's public information officer, police arrived after receiving a tip that the suspect was in a home in the 2000 block of Curdes Avenue, off Crescent Avenue.Around noon, a WANE 15 crew at the scene saw the suspect come out of a house with his hands up and police handcuffed him.The man w
  
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• Allen County SWAT serves warrant at northeast Fort Wayne home

  15-07-2024 18:18 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Allen County Sheriff's Department served a warrant Monday at a northeast Fort Wayne Home.Officers, including SWAT, arrived some time that morning in the 2000 block of Curdes Avenue, off Crescent Avenue.Around noon, a WANE 15 crew at the scene saw the suspect come out of a house with his hands up and police handcuffed him.Details on the investigation have not been released.
  
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• Crash involving moped slows traffic on Lima Road

  15-07-2024 17:34 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A moped was involved in a crash Monday that slowed traffic on Lima Road.Dispatch confirmed the crash happened just south of the intersection with Billy Drive, between Dupont and Till roads, around 11:15 a.m. That's near Lima Marketplace, a shopping center that has an ALDI and Walmart Supercenter among other stores.This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
  
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• Motive of gunman in Trump assassination attempt remains elusive

  15-07-2024 17:03 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The 20-year-old man who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump first came to law enforcement’s attention at Saturday's rally when spectators noticed him acting strangely outside the campaign event. The tip sparked a frantic search but officers were unable to find him before he managed to get on a roof, where he opened fire.In the wake of the shooting that killed one spectator, investigators were hunting for any clues about what may ha
  
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• Three Rivers Festival then and now: How a $20 budget in 1985 compares today

  15-07-2024 16:39 via wane.com
  
  With the Three Rivers Festival underway, attendees have to decide which attractions and delicious festival foods to spend money on.Rewind to 1985. In the video above, WANE 15 reporter Vince Robinson shows you what $20 could buy back then. For $20, Vince could purchase eight items at the festival and still have $1.50 left to spend.Fast forward several decades, and attendees can expect to pay more for fewer items at the 2024 Three Rivers Festival.THROWBACK: Three Rivers Festival celebrates 50 year
  
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• ISP: 1 shot, killed by Marion officer during warrant arrest struggle

  15-07-2024 16:19 via wane.com
  
  GRANT COUNTY, Ind. -- Officials with the Indiana State Police are investigating after a man was killed by a Marion police officer early Monday morning during a warrant arrest that allegedly turned into a struggle.
  According to a post on social media by Steven Glass with the Indiana State Police, officials are investigating an officer-involved shooting in the 2100 block of W. 8th St. in Marion.
  "There is no ongoing threat to the public," the post read.
  Officials with the Indiana State Police said
  
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• Indiana State Police: 1 dead after officer-involved shooting in Marion

  15-07-2024 16:19 via wane.com
  
  GRANT COUNTY, Ind. -- Officials with the Indiana State Police stated that an officer-involved shooting occurred in Marion early Monday morning.
  According to a post on social media by Steven Glass with the Indiana State Police, officials are investigating an officer-involved shooting in the 2100 block of W. 8th St. in Marion.
  "There is no ongoing threat to the public," the post read.
  Officials with the Indiana State Police said that two officers were involved in the shooting and a man has been pr
  
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• Trump's classified documents case dismissed over Jack Smith appointment

  15-07-2024 16:06 via wane.com
  
  U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon on Monday tossed former President Trump’s criminal charges accusing him of mishandling classified information, ruling that special counsel Jack Smith was not lawfully appointed. The ruling hands a major victory to Trump, marking the first time one of his four criminal cases has been dismissed entirely. Cannon ruled that no federal law authorized Smith’s appointment. “The bottom line is this: The Appointments Clause is a critical
  
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• Extreme heat today with strong storms later

  15-07-2024 15:30 via wane.com
  
  Extreme heat humidity and severe storm potential make this a 15 Fury Day. Humidity will increase with the heat today making it feel over 100. Severe storms will also be possible Tuesday with the greatest threats of gusty winds and large hail.
  A 15 Fury Alert for today and tonightIt will feel like it's over 100 this afternoonHeat and humidity will be oppressive today and Tuesday and much more comfortable by mid-weekShowers and storms will be likely through early this morning with partly cloudy sk
  
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• 15 Fury Alert Day Issued Today

  15-07-2024 15:20 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Today is a 15-Fury Alert Day because of extreme heat and humidity and the potential for severe storms. WANE 15 launches 15 Fury Alert Days to keep you safe in severe weatherthe 15 Fury Alert Weather Team will be tracking strong storms moving in late this evening which have the potential to produce gusty thunderstorms winds up to 70 mph, large hail, and torrential rainfall which could cause flooding.
  Severe storms will develop late this evening and track through the area
  
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• 15 Fury Alert Day for Heat and Strong Storms

  15-07-2024 15:16 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Today is a 15-Fury Alert Day because of extreme heat and humidity and the potential for severe storms. WANE 15 launches 15 Fury Alert Days to keep you safe in severe weatherthe 15 Fury Alert Weather Team will be tracking strong storms which have the potential to produce gusty thunderstorms winds up to 70 mph, large hail, and torrential rainfall which could cause flooding.
  Severe storms will develop late this evening and track through the area overnight.
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• YMCA to bring 24-hour access to northeast Fort Wayne facility

  15-07-2024 15:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Another YMCA in northeast Indiana is adding 24-hour access for some of its facilities.The Jackson R. Lehman Family YMCA off St. Joe Center Road will soon allow members to use the Wellness Center and indoor track day or night.
  Members can look forward to the additional hours starting in September, according to a press release. The perk is available as an add-on to YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne members ages 18 and older for $4.99 per month, per person, according to the relea
  
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• 5 things to watch as the GOP convention kicks off under shadow of Trump shooting

  15-07-2024 12:01 via wane.com
  
  The Republican National Convention is kicking off Monday in Milwaukee, where former President Trump is set to formally accept the party’s nomination just days after an assassination attempt against him shocked the country.Trump pledged to attend the Wisconsin convention despite the incident at his Pennsylvania rally, which the FBI is investigating as a potential domestic terrorist act.  Thousands of Republicans will descend on the city, a blue bastion in a battleground state that
  
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• Father and son pen turners create and compete as their craft brings them together

  15-07-2024 11:54 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Gary Bowman and his son Andrew share a love for pen turning. They started the hobby in 2020 and now have separate workshops and businesses, selling their handmade pens to people all over the country and outside the United States.
  Both admit it's something that has strengthened their bond over the years.“Anytime we got together that was all we talked about. Wood this, pens that, new tools we want to get,” said Andrew Bowman. “And even now, I mean, what?
  
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• 15 Fury Alert Day: Extreme Heat/Strong Storms

  15-07-2024 09:48 via wane.com
  
  Extreme heat humidity and severe storm potential make this a 15 Fury Day. Humidity will increase with the heat today making it feel over 100. Severe storms will also be possible Tuesday with the gusty winds and large hail being the greatest threats.
  It will feel like it's over 100 this afternoonShowers and storms will be likely through early this morning with partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the lower 80s by noon.Strong and severe storms develop again late this evening and overnightHeat a
  
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• Tracking early Monday morning thunderstorms

  15-07-2024 06:15 via wane.com
  
  We wrapped up the weekend with a line of strong to severe thunderstorms passing through Sunday afternoon. The storms brought gusty winds and very heavy rainfall. Locations south of Fort Wayne saw the highest winds, with the Huntington area reporting some tree and power line damage. Here is video from Carolyn Roth halfway between Bluffton and Decatur showing the strong winds and torrential rainfall.
  More storms are tracking toward our area early Monday morning. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now
  
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• Abels ascends in mixed martial arts for twin brother

  15-07-2024 04:44 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Elijah Abels got his first taste of martial arts when he took taekwondo classes alongside his twin brother, Isaiah. The twins then got into mixed martial arts at Lee Brothers MMA during their days at Snider High School.Born two minutes before Isaiah, Elijah views himself as the leader among the duo.
  "He was always laid back, chilled personality," Elijah said. "He'd always follow me. He was the best brother I could ask for."Elijah's coach, Chris Lee, recalls the twins go
  
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• 15 Fury Alert Day issued Monday for severe storms

  15-07-2024 01:16 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Monday has been declared a 15 Fury Alert Day, due to the potential for impactful severe thunderstorms later in the day. Remember, 15 Fury Alert Days are issued for our most impactful weather days. WANE 15 launches 15 Fury Alert Days to keep you safe in severe weatherA line of severe thunderstorms is expected to develop and track through our area Monday evening into Monday night. The precise timing of these storms is still in flux, but they are anticipated to be quite po
  
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• Scattered rain and storms redevelop tonight

  15-07-2024 01:00 via wane.com
  
  A line of strong to severe thunderstorms passed through the area this afternoon. The storms brought gusty winds and very heavy rainfall. Locations south of Fort Wayne saw the highest winds, with the Huntington area reporting some tree and power line damage. If you have photos or videos of the storms to share with us, email [email protected] good news is these storms have exited to the east and rain/storm chances are now low this evening. We still can't rule out a few spotty showers and storms
  
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