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• Both lanes of Jefferson Blvd near Rockhill Park reopened after crash

  12-10-2024 21:25 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Fort Wayne Police Department close a stretch of Jefferson Boulevard due to a crash.
  Dispatch confirms to WANE 15 that the injuries from the crash are non-life threatening.
  No information on how many vehicles or people are involved is known at this time.FWPD sent out a public safety message asking to avoid the area of Jefferson Blvd from Lindenwood to Main Streets while crews are on the scene.As of 6:45 p.m. Google Maps is showing the roads cleared.
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• Both lanes of Jefferson Blvd closed near Rockhill Park due to crash

  12-10-2024 21:25 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Fort Wayne Police Department close a stretch of Jefferson Boulevard due to a crash.
  Dispatch confirms to WANE 15 that the injuries from the crash are non-life threatening.
  No information on how many vehicles or people are involved is known at this time.FWPD sent out a public safety message asking to avoid the area of Jefferson Blvd from Lindenwood to Main Streets while crews are on the scene.WANE 15 will provide updates as they become available.
  
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• UCLA professor says he’s homeless due to low pay

  12-10-2024 18:43 via wane.com
  
  (KTLA) -- In a now-viral TikTok video, Dr. Daniel McKeown, a professor at UCLA, claims low pay has left him homeless, shocking many of his followers."Hi everyone, my name is Daniel, and I’m an astrophysics professor at UCLA. I’m only being paid $70,000 for this academic year," McKeown says in the video. @danielastrophysics♬ original sound - Daniel McKeownMcKeown, listed as a lecturer on UCLA’s website, says he had to move out of his apartment because he could no longer af
  
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• Texas middle school cheerleaders suffer first and second degree burns after 'punishment' from coach

  12-10-2024 18:25 via wane.com
  
  LUBBOCK, Texas -- Thirteen cheerleaders at Evans Middle School in Lubbock, Texas are suffering from first and second-degree burns on their hands after they said their cheer coach made them perform “bear crawls” and “crab walks" on a hot outdoor track as punishment. The girls, who are all eighth graders and on the “red” team for the squad, told EverythingLubbock.com they were punished for performing a cheer at a football game that she didn’t want them to d
  
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• Tracking rain/storm chances into tonight

  12-10-2024 18:13 via wane.com
  
  Skies are mostly cloudy to partly cloudy across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio entering the afternoon. This is from a stationary front that is currently draped across the area.The front also spawned a few scattered showers and storms across the area late this morning. Lingering chances for rain/storms will be possible this early afternoon, before a lull in shower activity arrives, with more scattered chances this evening.
  Temperatures climb through the 60s entering the afternoon, reaching
  
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• Repeat fire in vacant house in southeast Fort Wayne

  12-10-2024 17:14 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — FWPD extinguish the second fire in four months at the same abandoned house in southeast Fort Wayne.The cause of the fire is under investigation.A little after 9 a.m. Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to an abandoned house that previously had a fire in July, according to a releaseWhen firefighters arrived on scene, at 110 W. Wildwood Avenue, they found a two-story house with light smoke showing from the front. FWFD located and extinguished the fire in the d
  
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• Wild Zoo Halloween returns to the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo

  12-10-2024 15:46 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – It's officially Spooky Season and Halloween is fast approaching which means Wild Zoo Halloween is back.Wane 15 spoke to guest experience event and sales manager, Jessica Fulk. You can watch the full interview in the video linked above.Wild Zoo Halloween is every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 27th.The event is free with a zoo membership.
  
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• The deadline is approaching for the 'Pay it Forward' scholarship

  12-10-2024 15:46 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The University of Saint Francis and WANE 15 are teaming up again this year, for the 'Pay it Forward' scholarship.One student will be awarded a full-tuition and fees scholarship to USF, and two students will win half tuition scholarships.WANE 15 spoke with the assistant director of admissions, Erika Rockey. You can watch that interview in the video above. You can click here to read the eligibility requirements and apply.
  
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• A new bakery is coming to the Summit City

  12-10-2024 15:46 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – A local baker is opening up a brand-new bakery next weekend.'Caking at Midnight' will host their grand opening next Saturday, October 19 from 10:00 am until 8:00 pm.The bakery is located at 1202 West Main Street, there will be giveaways and drawings.If you come dressed in a costume you can get a free cookie.WANE 15 spoke with co-owners Allison and Josh Lewis, you can watch that interview in the video linked above.
  
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• It's not just Fat Bear Week in Alaska. Trail cameras are also capturing wolves, moose and more

  12-10-2024 14:57 via wane.com
  
  ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Millions of people worldwide tuned in for a remote Alaska national park’s “Fat Bear Week” celebration this month, as captivating livestream camera footage caught the chubby predators chomping on salmon and fattening up for the winter.But in the vast state known for its abundant wildlife, the magical and sometimes violent world of wild animals can be found close to home.Within half a mile of a well-populated neighborhood in Anchorage, the
  
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• NAIA suspends Huntington University Cross Country teams and puts athletic director on probation

  12-10-2024 14:46 via wane.com
  
  HUNTINGTON, Ind. (WANE) — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes (NAIA) has suspended the Huntington University cross-country teams.According to the NAIA Violations Report, the Huntington University Men's and Women's Cross Country programs are suspended from postseason competition play for the 2024 NAIA National Championship.
  The NAIA also placed Huntington University under probation, through the 2026-2027 academic year. It states the probation does not deny postseason partic
  
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• What's behind the northern lights that dazzled the sky farther south than normal

  12-10-2024 13:58 via wane.com
  
  Another in a series of unusually strong solar storms hitting Earth produced stunning skies full of pinks, purples, greens and blues farther south than normal, including into parts of Germany, the United Kingdom, New England and New York City.“It was a pretty extensive display yet again,” said Shawn Dahl, a space weather forecaster at the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center. He said the center has gotten reports of northern
  
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• Venice Beach home buried in sand after Milton

  12-10-2024 13:51 via wane.com
  
  VENICE, Fla. (WFLA) -- While most people are dealing with water in their homes, some homeowners are battling an inundation of sand.WFLA's Allyson Henning sent in some amazing shots that show sand nearly to the roof of a home. The inside of the structure has sand throughout. Hurricane Milton damage widespread across City of VeniceThe sand is high enough to push furniture halfway up a doorway nearly hitting the ceiling. You can see that video in the player above.
  Many residents are are returning h
  
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• Hot-air balloon strikes and collapses radio tower in Albuquerque during festival

  12-10-2024 13:49 via wane.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A hot-air balloon struck and collapsed a radio tower Friday in Albuquerque, New Mexico, during the city's famous festival — the second time in 20 years that a balloon has come into contact with that tower.There were no reports of injuries, said Kevin Carhart, a spokesperson for the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office. The balloon, which had three people on board, landed safely in a field after it struck the tower.This image made from a video pr
  
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• Scattered rain chances throughout the weekend

  12-10-2024 12:43 via wane.com
  
  Skies are mostly cloudy across the region this morning, thanks to a frontal boundary that has set up across the area. We are dry though, and will stay dry for the morning, with a few chances for some showers this afternoon. Most will be dry during the day.
  Temperatures this morning are rising from the mid-50s, and will reach the 60° mark by 10 AM and still seeing mostly cloudy skies then. A jacket or sweatshirt is not needed this morning.High temperatures across the area will vary based on l
  
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• Temperatures cool this weekend with some rain

  12-10-2024 04:15 via wane.com
  
  What a wonderful night for viewing the northern lights it was Thursday night! Skies were clear and we enjoyed a great display! Thank you to everyone who sent in their pictures of the vivid colors in the sky! Northern lights around northeast Indiana and northwest OhioIf you are on the hunt for the northern lights again overnight, unfortunately, the odds are very low you'll be able to see anything. The geomagnetic storm has subsided, plus a good amount of cloud cover in the sky will inhibit any vi
  
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• Clouds increase tonight before weekend rain chances

  12-10-2024 03:00 via wane.com
  
  What a wonderful night for viewing the northern lights last night! Skies were clear and we enjoyed a great display! Thank you to everyone who sent in their pictures of the vivid colors in the sky! Northern lights around northeast Indiana and northwest OhioWe enjoyed a summer-like day today, with temperatures climbing as high as the lower 80s in some parts of the area this afternoon.Look for partly cloudy skies tonight, with low temperatures dropping into the low-to-mid 50s. If you're looking for
  
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• Kentucky woman arrested after dismembered body parts found 'cooked' inside oven

  12-10-2024 02:43 via wane.com
  
  Editor’s note: Details of the story may be disturbing to some readers.Robertson County, Ky. (FOX 56) — Court documents have revealed grisly details of what troopers discovered in a Kentucky home. Kentucky State Police said troopers reported to a home in Robertson County on Wednesday after two men reported finding a dismembered body behind the property.According to an arrest citation, the men were there to work on a building for the owner, but no one came to the door when they knocked
  
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• 'Serious injury' crash on IN Toll Road, east of Angola

  12-10-2024 00:40 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Indiana State Police are working a three-vehicle "serious injury" crash at the westbound 146 mile marker, which is just east of the I-69 interchange.Initial reports from Indiana State Police indicate the crash involved two semi's and a passenger vehicle.
  Westbound lanes are shut down for an undetermined amount of time.This is a developing story and will be updated.
  
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• One dead after semi crash on IN Toll Road, east of Angola

  12-10-2024 00:40 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Indiana State Police (ISP) said one person was dead after two tractor/trailers crashed on the Indiana Toll Road east of Angola Friday afternoon around 5:15.A pickup truck was also involved in the crash, which shut down the westbound lanes of I 80/90 near the 146.6 mile marker for five hours.According to an ISP release, a 2020 Freightliner semi was traveling west approaching traffic that had been slowed by a previous, unrelated car fire.The Freightliner failed to slow d
  
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• Fatal crash on IN Toll Road, east of Angola

  12-10-2024 00:40 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Indiana State Police (ISP) said one person was dead after two tractor/trailers crashed on the Indiana Toll Road east of Angola Friday afternoon around 5:15.A pickup truck was also involved in the crash, which shut down the westbound lanes of I 80/90 near the 146.6 mile marker for five hours.According to an ISP release, a 2020 Freightliner semi was traveling west approaching traffic that had been slowed by a previous, unrelated car fire.The Freightliner failed to slow d
  
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• Man in custody after 3-hour standoff on Poinsette Dr.

  12-10-2024 00:11 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A man was taken into custody around 8 Friday night after a three hour standoff in the 2700 block of Poinsette Drive, which connects State Blvd. and Goshen Road.FWPD were originally called to a domestic situation around 5 p.m. that police say "escalated."Police made contact with the man and he started to make threats.He went back into the house and refused to come out.After several unsuccessful attempts were made by telephone to have him exit, the Crisis Response T
  
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• Heavy police presence on Fort Wayne's northwest side

  12-10-2024 00:11 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Police are asking residents to avoid the area of 2700 block of Poinsette Dr, which connects State Blvd. and Goshen Road.Fort Wayne police said they were originally called to a domestic situation that has since escalated.They are asking residents to avoid the area while officers work to resolve the situation.WANE 15 has a crew on scene working to learn more information.
  
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