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• Major lane restrictions at Auburn and Dupont Roads to be removed this week

  22-07-2024 22:27 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Two weeks ago, WANE 15 viewers started contacting the station about a construction project that popped up at Auburn and Dupont Roads in northern Fort Wayne.The 15 Finds Out team discovered the city failed to give prior notice about the project that's scheduled to go on until September 1.On Monday, WANE 15 got an update on the project from city traffic engineer Philip LaBrash.LaBrash said the removal of the barrels and barricades that was planned for Friday, July 26 wil
  
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• Late afternoon headlines Monday, July 22

  22-07-2024 22:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your late afternoon headlines for Monday, July 22.
  
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• Scattered evening rain/storms develop

  22-07-2024 21:58 via wane.com
  
  A few scattered showers and t-storms develop in isolated spots through the evening with our temps around 80°, then dropping into the 70s. There's a pocket of colder air above us in the atmosphere and, when teamed with the warmth at ground level, instability is created, as the warm air wants to rise and the cold air above us wants to sink. As a result, we have this evening rain chance. We'll lose the chance by sunset and after, as the atmosphere cools.
  Low temperatures by early morning will d
  
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• Isolated evening rain/storms develop

  22-07-2024 21:58 via wane.com
  
  A few scattered showers and t-storms develop in isolated spots through the evening with our temps around 80°, then dropping into the 70s. There's a pocket of colder air above us in the atmosphere and, when teamed with the warmth at ground level, instability is created, as the warm air wants to rise and the cold air above us wants to sink. As a result, we have this evening rain chance. We'll lose the chance by sunset and after, as the atmosphere cools.
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• Indiana Delegation fully supports Kamala Harris

  22-07-2024 21:58 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Democratic Party is set for a historic August in Chicago. Summer in the Windy City will conclude with all eyes on the Democratic National Convention.President Joe Biden has stepped down from the race, putting delegates in a unique position: who should represent the party in the upcoming election?"This is going to be a historic convention where President Biden, as we know, stepped aside yesterday," said Joe Donnelly, Indiana Delegation Chair to the Democratic N
  
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• Indiana Delegation chair says Kamala Harris is the pick

  22-07-2024 21:58 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Democratic Party is set for a historic August in Chicago. Summer in the Windy City will conclude with all eyes on the Democratic National Convention.President Joe Biden has stepped down from the race, putting delegates in a unique position: who should represent the party in the upcoming election?"This is going to be a historic convention where President Biden, as we know, stepped aside yesterday," said Joe Donnelly, Indiana Delegation Chair to the Democratic N
  
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• Driver dies a day after crash in western Allen County

  22-07-2024 21:18 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - A driver who had life-threatening injuries Monday after a crash on the west side of the county died the next day, according to an update from the Allen County Sheriff's Department.Officers responded around 1 p.m. Monday near the intersection of West Washington Center and Stahlhut roads, north of Arcola. A WANE 15 crew at the scene saw a car and an SUV in a field off the side of the road.Officers determined an SUV heading east on West Washington Center, and a passenger
  
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• 1 in life-threatening condition after crash in western Allen County

  22-07-2024 21:18 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - One person had life-threatening injuries Monday after a crash on the west side of the county.The Allen County Sheriff's Department responded that afternoon near the intersection of West Washington Center and Stahlhut roads, north of Arcola. A WANE 15 crew at the scene saw a car and an SUV in a field off the side of the road.Sgt. Adam Griffith confirmed the crash led to critical, or life-threatening, injuries. Dispatchers confirmed one person was in life-threatening co
  
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• Indiana Democrats have until early September to certify presidential, vice presidential candidates

  22-07-2024 21:04 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS -- Coming after an unprecedented decision by current President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race, the Indiana Secretary of State's office provided information regarding certification deadlines in the state for the Democratic Party before November's general election.
  According to a news release from the Indiana Secretary of State's office, the Indiana State Party Chair of the Democratic Party has until noon on Sept. 10 to certify the names of the party's candidates for
  
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• City unveils plan for vibrant 'Welcome to Fort Wayne' signs

  22-07-2024 19:04 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) On Monday, Mayor Sharon Tucker, the city of Fort Wayne's Public Works, Community Development Divisions and Design Collaborative announced a plan to create a new and welcoming entrance to the community.The concept involves creating several decorative gateway markers at key entrances into Fort Wayne. The markers resemble the continuous commitment to enhance the city's quality of life, according to the news release.New markers will be placed at Interstate 69 and Jefferson Bo
  
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• Former senator to lead Indiana Democratic Party at August convention

  22-07-2024 18:26 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS -- A former Indiana U.S. Senator is expected to lead the Indiana Democratic Party at the upcoming national party convention.
  According to a news release from the Indiana Democratic Party, Joe Donnelly will serve as the state of Indiana's delegation chair at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago from Aug. 19-22.
  Donnelly, who served as the U.S. Senator for Indiana between 2013 and 2019, was most recently the ambassador to the Vatican. Donnelly was also a member of the U.S. Ho
  
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• Feel vacation deprived? You may be to blame

  22-07-2024 18:24 via wane.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY (CBS NEWS) - A new study finds most Americans feel vacation deprived. But in many cases, they only have themselves to blame.Expedia's annual vacation deprivation report finds the average American only receives 12 days of vacation every year, far less than many other nations. For example, workers in France receive an average of 31 days of vacation a year.
  Despite having such little time, only about half of US employees actually use all of it."This is the highest level of vacation dep
  
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• Afternoon headlines Monday, July 22

  22-07-2024 18:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your afternoon headlines for Monday, July 22.
  
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• 2 toddlers, 2 women hospitalized following crash in LaGrange County

  22-07-2024 17:13 via wane.com
  
  LAGRANGE COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) A driver and her passengers, including two toddlers, were taken to an area hospital Friday after being lodged in a vehicle following a crash in LaGrange County.According to a release from the LaGrange County Sheriff's Department, officers were dispatched to a crash just after 11:15 a.m. at the intersection of State Road 120 and County Road 100 East.
  At the scene, they discovered a Honda Pilot and a Freightliner semi without a trailer. One injured after a bump in road
  
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• Secret Service director says Trump assassination attempt was biggest agency 'failure' in decades

  22-07-2024 16:49 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The director of the Secret Service says the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump was the agency's “most significant operational failure” in decades.Director Kimberly Cheatle told lawmakers Monday during a congressional hearing: “On July 13, we failed." Cheatle says she takes full responsibility for the agency's missteps related to the attack at Trump’s Pennsylvania rally earlier this month.Cheatle was testifying Monday before a co
  
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• 100+ mph speeds, multiple agencies chase man through Whitley County and Fort Wayne city streets

  22-07-2024 16:43 via wane.com
  
  WHITLEY and ALLEN Co., Ind. (WANE) - A chase led police throughout Whitley and Allen counties, sometimes reaching speeds of over 100 miles per hour. The chase ultimately ended in the arrest of an Illinois man.The chase started Sunday morning around 8:45 a.m. on US 30 near County Road 400 West in Whitley County. An Indiana State Police Trooper attempted to pull over a driver for speeding. The driver sped off, according to ISP.The driver continued on eastbound US 30 at a high rate of speed. The dr
  
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• Partly cloudy & warmer with building humidity this week

  22-07-2024 16:36 via wane.com
  
  More sun than clouds today with warmer afternoon temperatures as highs top out in the middle 80s. Our best chance of showers or storms will be on Wednesday.
  High temperatures will be in the middle 80s this afternoonIt will be a little more muggy this afternoon and warmer with a high in the middle 80s.
  Skies will remain partly cloudy tonight with a low in the lower 60sOur best chance of any shower activity comes on WednesdayWe continue to see pretty typical July weather on Tuesday with a high in
  
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• Here's why gas prices haven't dropped in the Midwest

  22-07-2024 15:37 via wane.com
  
  (GasBuddy) The nation’s average price of gasoline has risen 1.9 cents compared to a week ago to $3.47 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 up 3.5 cents from a month ago but is 9.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 4.0 cents in the last week and stands at $3.79 per gallon—the same
  
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• WATCH: Trine men's basketball team to be recognized at White House

  22-07-2024 15:20 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (WANE) - The Trine University men's basketball team is in Washington, D.C. Monday to be honored in the nation's capital.Monday marks College Champions Day, which brings 40-45 teams together to celebrate title-winners from all NCAA divisions this past season with a ceremony and tour of the White House.The celebration follows Trine winning the Division III national title in men’s basketball in March.The ceremony is scheduled to start at 11:30 a.m. and will be livestreamed here.
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• Trine men's basketball team to be recognized at White House

  22-07-2024 15:20 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (WANE) - The Trine University men's basketball team is in Washington, D.C. Monday to be honored in the nation's capital.Monday marks College Champions Day, which brings 40-45 teams together to celebrate title-winners from all NCAA divisions this past season with a ceremony and tour of the White House.The celebration follows Trine winning the Division III national title in men’s basketball in March.The ceremony is scheduled to start at 11:30 a.m. and will be livestreamed here.
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• Trine men's basketball among teams recognized at White House

  22-07-2024 15:20 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (WANE) - The Trine University men's basketball team was honored Monday, along with other NCAA teams, in the nation's capital.Monday marks College Champions Day, which brought 40-45 teams together to celebrate title-winners from all NCAA divisions this past season with a ceremony and tour of the White House.The celebration follows Trine winning the Division III national title in men’s basketball in March.The 15-minute ceremony was livestreamed just before 11:45 a.m.
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• Morning headlines Monday, July 22

  22-07-2024 14:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your morning headlines for Monday, July 22.
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Harris visits former headquarters of Biden presidential campaign

  22-07-2024 13:59 via wane.com
  
  Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to visit what was the headquarters of President Biden's reelection campaign in Wilmington, Delaware, at approximately 3:10 p.m. ET. The visit, and any remarks she makes, will be carried live in the video player above. **As of 3:50p ET, we are still waiting on the event to begin.WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris moved swiftly to lock up Democratic delegates behind her campaign for the White House after President Joe Biden
  
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• More than a dozen ways to save money at the 2024 Indiana State Fair

  22-07-2024 13:59 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana State Fair is almost here—and you’ll find several ways to save some cash if you plan on going.They include everything from a $5 menu to $2 Tuesdays and discounted advance tickets. The fair runs from Aug. 2 through Aug. 18. It's closed on Mondays.Below are more than a dozen save a few bucks this year.Advance ticketsGetting your tickets to the fair before Aug. 1 at 11:59 p.m. is one of the best ways to save big. Advance tickets are 20% off the gate pric
  
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• Harris claims most of the delegates she needs for the nomination, sets new fundraising record

  22-07-2024 13:59 via wane.com
  
  WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris won the backing of more than half the Democratic delegates she needs to become her party's nominee and set a new fundraising record Monday in her first 24 hours as a presidential candidate, as top Democrats rallied to her in their bid to defeat Republican Donald Trump.Aiming to put weeks of intraparty drama over President Joe Biden’s prospects behind them, prominent Democratic elected officials, party leaders and politica
  
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• Delta Air Lines says cancellations continue as it tries to restore operations after tech outage

  22-07-2024 13:13 via wane.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Airlines, including Delta Air Lines, continued to struggle to restore operations two days after a faulty software update caused technological havoc worldwide and resulted in several carriers grounding flights.Total cancellations within, into or out of the U.S. on Sunday clocked in at 1,461, according to the latest data from FlightAware. Delta and United Airlines topped the cancellations.Delta Chief Executive Ed Bastian said in a message to customers Sunday that flight cance
  
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• An early shower possible with afternoon sunshine

  22-07-2024 12:23 via wane.com
  
  Some scattered showers are possible through the morning with more sunshine through late morning and afternoon. Humidity and temperatures will gradually increase today as well.
  A few morning showers are possible
  A few isolated or scattered showers are possible this morning. Otherwise, by noon, we'll see more sunshine and lunchtime temperatures in the middle to upper 70s.High temperatures will be in the middle 80s this afternoonIt will be a little more muggy this afternoon and warmer with a high i
  
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• Prayers answered: Nonprofit celebrates Grand Opening!

  22-07-2024 10:27 via wane.com
  
  Cross Border Partners Thrift Store celebrated their grand opening Saturday at their new location at 929 North Coliseum Boulevard.The celebration was more than year in the making. Positively Fort Wayne featured the non-profit Christian organization in a two-part special report last summer when they were desperately in need of a new building after outgrowing their old location on Newaygo Drive.The uncertainly of the past year created tense days for the dedicated volunteers who have kept the operat
  
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• Some early showers with afternoon sunshine

  22-07-2024 10:00 via wane.com
  
  Some scattered showers are possible through the morning with more sunshine through late morning and afternoon. Humidity and temperatures will gradually increase today as well.
  A few morning showers are possible
  A few isolated or scattered showers are possible this morning. Otherwise, by noon, we'll see more sunshine and lunchtime temperatures in the middle to upper 70s.High temperatures will be in the middle 80s this afternoonIt will be a little more muggy this afternoon and warmer with a high i
  
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• Isolated rain and storms return on Monday

  22-07-2024 04:15 via wane.com
  
  We continue to experience comfortable humidity levels and near to below average temperatures across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. We are avoiding the high heat and humidity that can occur in July around here, for now...Look for mostly cloudy skies as you head out the door early Monday morning. The humidity will be low, but there may be some patches of fog around a few stray rain showers. Temperatures will be in the mid-60s to get the day started.Temperatures fall into the 60s by daybreak
  
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• Tracking clouds and the chance for patchy fog

  22-07-2024 01:15 via wane.com
  
  We continue to experience comfortable humidity levels and near to below average temperatures across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. We are avoiding the high heat and humidity that can occur in July around here...Look for low humidity and mostly cloudy skies to continue on into tonight. Enjoy the weather for your outdoor plans to wrap up the weekend. Low temperatures will reach down into the mid-60s. Some patches of fog look to develop later in the night, so keep this in mind for your early
  
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• Local and Indiana officials react to President Joe Biden dropping out of 2024 election

  22-07-2024 00:24 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Following President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 election, local and Indiana leaders share their reactions.
  We want to thank President Biden for his long service to our country and the exceptional job he has done as president. President Biden led our country out of the worst pandemic in 100 years, reignited American manufacturing and infrastructure growth, brought unemployment to a 40-year low, and oversaw record job growth in Indiana and across the countr
  
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• PFW's Mike Wolf analyzes election concerns after President Joe Biden withdraws from election

  22-07-2024 00:17 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — With only months till the 2024 presidential election, President Joe Biden has stepped down from the race, but what does that mean?Mike Wolf Chair and Professor of Political Science at Purdue Fort Wayne spoke with WANE 15 to break down what is to happen in this unprecedented move by Joe Biden to drop out of the race.The last time this happened was in 1968 when Lyndon B. Johnson announced he would not be speaking for a second full term mid-election."It really opens
  
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• PFW's Mike Wolf analyses election concerns after President Joe Biden withdraws from election

  22-07-2024 00:17 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — With only months till the 2024 presidential election, President Joe Biden has stepped down from the race, but what does that mean?Mike Wolf Chair and Professor of Political Science at Purdue Fort Wayne spoke with WANE 15 to break down what is to happen in this unprecedented move by Joe Biden to drop out of the race.The last time this happened was in 1968 when Lyndon B. Johnson announced he would not be speaking for a second full term mid-election."It really opens
  
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