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• Here's why Fort Wayne is lowering residential speed limits

  24-07-2024 23:14 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The City of Fort Wayne is working to lower all neighborhood speed limits from 30 miles per hour to 25.WANE 15 first noted the change in a recent report about the city's bike rating.
  The bike rating is not the reason for the change, though. Traffic Engineer Philip LaBrash told WANE 15 that the official process of making the change began in 2023, but discussions began well before then. $4 million winning lottery ticket sold at Fort Wayne gas stationThe main driving force
  
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• New FWCS program aims to help substitute teachers prepare for school year

  24-07-2024 23:07 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) introduced a new program Wednesday designed to support substitute teachers during the school year with lessons and training.The program, dubbed "Substitute Institute," will provide a series of lessons for substitute teachers throughout the school years so those teachers can learn valuable skills that will also benefit students and staff."We're giving them tools so that we can better prepare them for the day they are going to spend in
  
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• Video: Smoke fills terminal at New York's JFK Airport, injuring 9

  24-07-2024 22:28 via wane.com
  
  QUEENS, N.Y. (WPIX) – At least nine people were injured after an escalator fire broke out at John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens on Wednesday.
  According to FDNY, the fire started around 7 a.m. ET, sending smoke billowing into Terminal 8.
  About 100 people were evacuated from the terminal, according to Port Authority. Video: Hydrothermal explosion sends visitors running at Yellowstone National ParkA video posted to Citizen App showed police, firefighters and ambulances surroundin
  
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• Late afternoon headlines Wednesday, July 24

  24-07-2024 22:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your late afternoon headlines for Wednesday, July 24.
  
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• Scattered rain chance continues

  24-07-2024 21:24 via wane.com
  
  A cold front moved through the region today and some areas south of Fort Wayne experienced some rain earlier today. The best rain chances tonight will be farther south of our area, as the cold front continues to move away from us. However, there is still a slight chance of a passing shower or storm through the evening. Most spots around northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio will stay rain-free.Our evening temperatures will fall out of the 80s and through the 70s. Lows by early morning will be dow
  
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• 'They lost our dog?!' Hawaiian Airlines flies dog to wrong city

  24-07-2024 19:55 via wane.com
  
  HONOLULU (KHON) -- Hawaiian Airlines is investigating how a local family's dog wound up hundreds of miles from its intended destination last week.
  Kapahulu resident Claudia Rapkoch dropped off her 7-year-old English Bulldog, Jello, at Hawaiian Airlines on July 19 to be flown to the West Coast. Her husband was waiting in Seattle to pick up Jello and drive him to their home in Butte, Montana."Their breed is such they're not supposed to fly, and most airlines don't fly them. So, we're kind of grate
  
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• Harris asks for 2024 support from women of color during an address at a historically Black sorority

  24-07-2024 19:37 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris told members of the historically Black sorority Zeta Phi Beta on Wednesday that “we are not playing around” and asked for their help in electing her president in November.
  “In this moment, I believe we face a choice between two different visions for our nation, one focused on the future, the other focused on the past," she said in a speech three days after after launching her bid for the White House. "And with your support,
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Biden will make a case for his legacy in Oval Office address

  24-07-2024 19:31 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Even though President Joe Biden won't be on the ballot this November, voters still will be weighing his legacy.As Vice President Kamala Harris moves to take his place as the Democratic standard-bearer, Biden’s accomplishments remain very much at risk should Republican Donald Trump prevail.How Biden’s single term and his decision to step aside are remembered will be intertwined with Harris’ electoral success in
  
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• 'Zombie' mortgages could cause thousands to lose their homes

  24-07-2024 19:11 via wane.com
  
  (CBS NEWS) - Potentially tens of thousands of homeowners are suddenly facing possible foreclosure, after making mortgage payments on time for years. Consumers need to be aware of so-called "zombie" mortgages.Laverne Simmons has been paying her mortgage on time for more than a decade. However, recently Simmons learned she could lose it all. She received a notice of default ten years after she received her loan modification."I haven't been late or asked for a payment arrangement or anything. So I
  
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• Vice President Kamala Harris visits Indiana to address historically Black sorority as campaign hopes to win women of color

  24-07-2024 18:33 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in Indiana haven't backed a Democratic presidential candidate in nearly 16 years. But Vice President Kamala Harris visited the solidly Republican state on Wednesday and will speak to a constituency she hopes will turn out for her in massive numbers in November: women of color.
  Just three days after launching her bid for the White House following President Joe Biden's departure from the race, Harris will address the biennial gathering of the historically Black soror
  
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• Recall issued for produce items sold in 18 states including Indiana amid listeria concerns

  24-07-2024 18:29 via wane.com
  
  (WJW) - A previously-issued recall for cucumbers sold at select Walmart stores has been expanded to include even more produce sold at Aldi, Walmart, Kroger, and more grocery stores across multiple states.Earlier this month, Ohio-based company, Wiers Farm Inc. voluntarily recalled some whole and bagged salad cucumbers sold at select Walmarts in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio "out of an abundance of caution." Officials believed the cucumbers may have been contaminated with listeria monocytogenes
  
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• WATCH: Country music star wishes Kendallville girl 'Happy Birthday' on stage

  24-07-2024 18:14 via wane.com
  
  *Video in the video player above shows the entire interaction from the concertFORT LORAMIE, Ohio (WANE) — Country music star Lainey Wilson made a Kendallville girl's birthday extra special at her most recent performance.
  Wilson is an American country music singer, songwriter and actress. The 32-year-old starred as Abby in the hit Paramount series "Yellowstone." Wilson has four albums, with one coming out in August, and recently won the 2024 Grammy Award for Best Country Album with her albu
  
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• Afternoon headlines Wednesday, July 24

  24-07-2024 18:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your afternoon headlines for Wednesday, July 24.
  
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• $4 million winning lottery ticket sold at Fort Wayne gas station

  24-07-2024 17:56 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A winning Mega Millions ticket worth $4 million in Tuesday's drawing was sold at a Fort Wayne gas station.
  The winning ticket was sold at Lassus Bros. Oil #32, which is located at 12010 U.S. Highway 24 West on Jefferson Boulevard. The winning numbers in the Tuesday night drawing are 3-9-14-26-51 with a Mega Ball of 21. One ticket matched all five white balls with a 4x Megaplier.Players can check their tickets with the free Hoosier Lottery Mobile App, which can be downl
  
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• Scattered showers and storms this afternoon

  24-07-2024 17:09 via wane.com
  
  Showers and storms are possible this afternoon, with cooler temperatures over the next few days. Then a big July warm-up is on the way.
  Scattered showers and storms are possible this afternoonDew points will be in the upper 60s which will make it feel uncomfortable
  A weak weather system will bring more scattered storms into the area through late in the afternoon.
  Humidity will be higher today and through the early part of Thursday before becoming comfortableIt will be cooler by this evening as s
  
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• Harvester Homecoming Museum planned for New Haven

  24-07-2024 16:55 via wane.com
  
  NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WANE) -- What started as a conversation over a cup of coffee has become a $12 million capital campaign for a future Harvester Homecoming Museum in New Haven.The announcement was made Wednesday at the Fields of Grace sports development.New Haven Mayor Steve McMichael called the museum a "cultural anchor" that would enhance the massive sports complex, which has a planned opening in 2026.Harvester Homecoming, the annual celebration of the International Harvester vehicles and the pe
  
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• Terminal at New York's JFK Airport briefly evacuated because of escalator fire

  24-07-2024 16:46 via wane.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — A terminal at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport was briefly evacuated because an escalator was on fire. The Fire Department of New York says the fire at JFK’s Terminal 8 was reported at around 7 a.m. Wednesday.
  A spokesperson for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey says four people were treated for injuries that were not life-threatening.
  The spokesperson says terminal operations resumed by 8:15 a.m. and the cause of the fire is under in
  
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• Back-to-school giveaway guide: where to get free supplies

  24-07-2024 16:16 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — With the school year approaching, area organizations are holding events to give supplies away. Below is a guide to when and where students can get free school supplies.
  *Note this is not a comprehensive listJULY EVENTSOn July 24, Bowen Center is holding a back-to-school free supplies giveaway at 5 p.m. 600 backpacks will be given away at Rudisill Plaza, 201 E Rudisill Blvd.Also on Thursday, local businesses are teaming up to give away backpacks and school supplies
  
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• 'Protecting children, preparing parents': SCAN Duck Race

  24-07-2024 15:35 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The 36th annual SCAN Duck Race is making a splash in St Mary's River this Saturday to raise funds for their mission in stopping child abuse and neglect.Whitney Craig, marketing and communications director for SCAN, said through holding this event year, the organization is able to reach 41 counties with valuable resources for families experiencing distress."We support more than 45,000 individuals as we walk alongside them to provide counseling, home visits," Craig
  
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• "We wanted to stay in Fort Wayne," K&K Insurance moving to Electric Works

  24-07-2024 15:13 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) A company founded in Fort Wayne in 1952 will be moving from its current location on Fort Wayne's west side to a location near downtown.K&K Insurance will occupy a spot in Electric Works. The company is currently located just southwest of the I-69/Illinois Road interchange. The press release issued by Electric Works did not indicate when the move would take place.
  K&K Insurance specializes in providing coverage and claims resolution for sports, leisure, motorsports
  
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• K&K Insurance moving to Electric Works

  24-07-2024 15:13 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) A company founded in Fort Wayne in 1952 will be moving from its current location on Fort Wayne's west side to a location near downtown.K&K Insurance will occupy a spot in Electric Works. The company is currently located just southwest of the I-69/Illinois Road interchange. The press release issued by Electric Works did not indicate when the move would take place.
  K&K Insurance specializes in providing coverage and claims resolution for sports, leisure, motorsports
  
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• Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at Social Justice Town Hall in Indianapolis

  24-07-2024 15:06 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Vice President, and presumptive 2024 Democratic nominee, Kamala Harris will speak in Indianapolis on Wednesday as part of the Social Justice Town Hall hosted by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. at the Indiana Convention Center.Indianapolis road closures expected for Vice President Kamala Harris visitHarris' remarks are expected to begin at 12:45 p.m. EST and will be live streamed in this story.
  "As the President and CEO of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., I am honored and grate
  
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• Coroner identifies man who died in west Allen County crash

  24-07-2024 14:53 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Allen County Coroner has identified the driver who died a day after a crash on the county's west side.The man was identified as Channgduand Ryan Menorath, 39, from Fort Wayne.The Allen County Sheriff's Department 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.Sgt. Adam Griffith confirmed the crash led to critical,
  
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• Morning headlines Wednesday, July 24

  24-07-2024 14:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your morning headlines for Wednesday, July 24.
  
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• Harris will address a historically Black sorority as her campaign hopes to win women of color

  24-07-2024 12:53 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in Indiana haven't backed a Democratic presidential candidate in nearly 16 years. But when Vice President Kamala Harris heads to the solidly Republican state on Wednesday, she'll speak to a constituency she hopes will turn out for her in massive numbers in November: women of color.Just three days after launching her bid for the White House following President Joe Biden's departure from the race, Harris will address the biennial gathering of the historically Black s
  
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• Harris visits Indiana to address historically Black sorority as campaign hopes to win women of color

  24-07-2024 12:53 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in Indiana haven't backed a Democratic presidential candidate in nearly 16 years. But Vice President Kamala Harris visited the solidly Republican state on Wednesday and will speak to a constituency she hopes will turn out for her in massive numbers in November: women of color.Just three days after launching her bid for the White House following President Joe Biden's departure from the race, Harris will address the biennial gathering of the histo
  
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• Harris to address historically Black sorority as her campaign hopes to win women of color

  24-07-2024 12:53 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in Indiana haven't backed a Democratic presidential candidate in nearly 16 years. But when Vice President Kamala Harris heads to the solidly Republican state on Wednesday, she'll speak to a constituency she hopes will turn out for her in massive numbers in November: women of color.Just three days after launching her bid for the White House following President Joe Biden's departure from the race, Harris will address the biennial gathering of the historical
  
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• February AT&T outage blocked 92 million calls and 25,000 calls to 911

  24-07-2024 12:36 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON D.C. (WJET/WFXP) — The Federal Communication Commission has released its report detailing its findings over the massive AT&T outage that began at 2:45 a.m. on February 22, 2024.The outage affected over 125 million devices, blocked 92 million voice calls, and prevented more than 25,000 calls to Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs or 911 call centers). The 'sunny day' outage lasted at least 12 hours before service was fully restored. During this time, all voice and 5G data s
  
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• Scattered showers and storms are possible today

  24-07-2024 11:51 via wane.com
  
  Showers and storms are possible, especially this afternoon, with cooler temperatures over the next few days. Then a big July warm-up is on the way.
  Skies will be partly cloudy with an isolated shower or storm possible. It will warm up quickly to the upper 70s by noon.Scattered showers and storms are possible this afternoonDew points will be in the upper 60s which will make it feel uncomfortable
  A weak weather system will bring more scattered storms into the area through late in the afternoon.
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• Showers and storms possible today

  24-07-2024 09:38 via wane.com
  
  Showers and storms are possible, especially this afternoon, with cooler temperatures over the next few days. Then a big July warm-up is on the way.
  Skies will be partly cloudy with an isolated shower or storm possible. It will warm up quickly to the upper 70s by noon.Scattered showers and storms are possible this afternoonDew points will be in the upper 60s which will make it feel uncomfortable
  A weak weather system will bring more scattered storms into the area through late in the afternoon.
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• Paddlers practice Tuesday for the 2024 Fort Wayne Dragon Boat Races

  24-07-2024 05:04 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Paddlers met at Guldlin Park in Fort Wayne Tuesday evening to practice for the upcoming Fort Wayne Dragon Boat Races.The 2024 edition of the dragon boat races is set for Friday, August 2nd, and Saturday, August 3rd, at Promenade Park. The event is a celebration of Chinese culture. Taiwan nighttime dragon boat racing puts a modern twist on an ancient traditionFriday evening from 5 PM to 10 PM you can enjoy Chinese performances and family-friendly activities provided by t
  
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• Cold front moves through, brings rain/storm chances

  24-07-2024 04:57 via wane.com
  
  A cold front is on the approach and we have had some scattered rain and storms in advance of it. The chance at some additional scattered rain/storms continues through the early morning.
  High temps rose into the mid-80s Tuesday. Our readings are now falling into the mid-60s during the early morning hours.A warm evening in the 70s is followed by mid-60s early tomorrow morningWednesday starts off with lots of sunshine, but with the front making its move through from afternoon into evening, clouds w
  
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• EACS approves new Leo Intermediate School, new building for Southwick Elementary School

  24-07-2024 02:47 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- A multitude of changes will be coming to East Allen County Schools (EACS) after the school board voted to approve additions and renovations to a vast majority of the schools within the district.Among the first projects the district plans to move forward following the school board's unanimous approval include a brand new Leo Intermediate School and a new building for Southwick Elementary School.The new building for Southwick Elementary School would help address what E
  
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• Sunday was the hottest day on Earth in all recorded history

  24-07-2024 00:21 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — On Sunday, the Earth sizzled to the hottest day ever measured by humans, yet another heat record shattered in the past couple of years, according to the European climate service Copernicus Tuesday.Copernicus' preliminary data shows that the global average temperature Sunday was 17.09 degrees Celsius (62.76 degrees Fahrenheit), beating the record set just last year on July 6, 2023 by .01 degrees Celsius (.02 degrees Fahrenheit). Both Sunday's mark and last y
  
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