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• Week starts off sunny and very warm

  20-10-2024 22:27 via wane.com
  
  We have a nice fall evening going. Take a walk or bike ride around the neighborhood and enjoy the fall colors as our temps fall from highs in the mid-70s.The sky remains clears tonight and temps drop all the way to the low 40s by daybreak.On Monday, we'll be even warmer, with highs reaching the upper 70s and some spots may even hit 80° - that's almost 20° above our late October average high in the low 60s (84° is Monday's record high). High pressure continues to deliver a cloud-free
  
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• 2 Navy aviators declared dead after fighter jet crash in Washington state

  20-10-2024 22:06 via wane.com
  
  (AP) -- Two crew members who were missing following the crash of a fighter jet in mountainous terrain in Washington during a routine training flight have been declared dead, the U.S. Navy said Sunday.The EA-18G Growler jet from the Electronic Attack Squadron crashed east of Mount Rainier on Tuesday afternoon, according to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. Search teams, including a U.S. Navy MH-60S helicopter, launched from the air station to try to find the crew and crash sit
  
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• The Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight: How to see it

  20-10-2024 19:45 via wane.com
  
  SAVANNAH, Ga (WSAV) — All sky and space lovers are in for a treat to start the week with the 2024 October Orionid meteor shower expected to be visible over the next few days.The Orionids, which began in late September, are considered the most beautiful of the annual meteor showers. The activity typically peaks on October 20 and 21 but will be visible until November 22.The Orionids come from Halley’s Comet. This comet orbits the sun every 76 years. Dust particles explode out of the co
  
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• Disney icon to get her first-ever balloon in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

  20-10-2024 19:35 via wane.com
  
  NEW YORK (WPIX) – In a historic first, Disney's Minnie Mouse is set to grace the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the department store announced on Thursday. The beloved character will be making her debut as a character balloon."Fans of all ages will have the chance to welcome Minnie Mouse and her signature charm as she makes her debut in this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade," said Chrissy Anderson, Vice President, North America Brand Commercialization at Disney Consumer Products.Minn
  
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• Trump says he will 'do everything' at McDonalds during Pennsylvania visit

  20-10-2024 17:14 via wane.com
  
  Former President Trump quipped in a recent interview that he will "do everything" at a McDonald's during his visit to battleground Pennsylvania over the weekend."A friend of mine owns a McDonald's someplace," Trump said Friday during his in-person interview with “Fox & Friends."
  "Oh, I'm going. I'm going to do everything,” he added.Trump claimed during the interview, and on the campaign trail, that his Democratic rival, Vice President Harris, did not work at the popular food chai
  
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• Entrance ramp to I-69 set to temporarily close for repairs

  20-10-2024 17:11 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) The entrance ramp from eastbound U.S. 24/Jefferson Boulevard to southbound I-69 will close for repairs on Monday, October 21.
  Crews will be completing concrete patching and joint repair on the interstate. The closure is expected to last for approximately one week. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change.During the closure, drivers should use northbound I-69, use the State Road 14/Illinois Road exit and then re-enter the interstate heading south,
  
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• Popular Florida restaurant burns down on day it reopened after hurricane

  20-10-2024 16:48 via wane.com
  
  CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WFLA) — A popular restaurant in Cape Coral, Florida, burned down on the same day it had reopened after Hurricane Milton.The Boathouse Tiki Bar and Grill reopened on Thursday after the storm. That night, as employees were closing the restaurant, a fire broke out, according to the Cape Coral Fire Department.Everyone got out safely, but the restaurant was destroyed, officials said, noting that the thatched roof, fully restocked alcohol, and wind made the fire a challenge.
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• Juan Soto's 3-run homer in 10th sends Yankees past Guardians 5-2 and into World Series for 41st time

  20-10-2024 15:29 via wane.com
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — Juan Soto was supposed to be the difference-maker, the one who pushed the New York Yankees back to the top.
  They're one step away.
  Soto hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning and the Yankees advanced to their 41st World Series — and first in 15 years — by beating the Cleveland Guardians 5-2 in Game 5 of the AL Championship Series on Saturday night.
  Baseball’s biggest brand is going back to October’s main stage.
  Soto, who was acquired
  
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• At least 7 dead after ferry dock gangway collapses on Georgia's Sapelo Island

  20-10-2024 13:59 via wane.com
  
  SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Authorities said at least seven people were killed Saturday when part of a ferry dock collapsed on Georgia's Sapelo Island, where crowds had gathered for a fall celebration by the island's tiny Gullah-Geechee community of Black slave descendants.Eight people were taken to hospitals, at least six of them with critical injuries, and crews from the U.S. Coast Guard, the McIntosh County Fire Department, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and others were searching
  
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• October warmth continues to start the new week

  20-10-2024 13:08 via wane.com
  
  High pressure sits off to our east for our Sunday. This allows us to tap into warmer air from the south and continue to see plenty of sunshine. A beautiful day to enjoy some NFL football with friends!
  We are chilly this morning under clear skies, with temperatures in the upper 30s as of 6 AM. Have that extra layer handy to keep yourself warm heading out the door this morning. Temperatures rise back up past 8 AM towards the low-50s by 10 AM.Temperatures rise under sunny skies this Sunday. Reachin
  
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• Start holiday shopping at the Handmade Homemade Sale

  20-10-2024 10:54 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Early birds who want to get a jump on seasonal shopping are welcomed to the Handmade Homemade Sale on Sunday.Deanna Harris is the Lead Program Coordinator for Salomon Farm Park. She said the 25 vendors are bringing hand crafted pieces made with "lots of love" that could be given holiday gifts.Local crafters, bakers and artisans will gather at Salomon Farm Park with "unique" and "creative" gifts, according to Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation's website. Items fo
  
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• Start holiday shopping at Handmade Homemade Sale

  20-10-2024 10:54 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Early birds who want to get a jump on seasonal shopping are welcomed to the Handmade Homemade Sale on Sunday.Local crafters, bakers and artisans gather at Salomon Farm Park with "unique" and "creative" gifts, according to Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation's website. Items for sale include jewelry, Christmas ornaments and soaps.The Handmade Homemade Sale runs from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday located at Salomon Farm Park's Wolf Family Learning Center and Old Barn. T
  
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• Rock & Roll Hall of Fame turns up starpower to induct Cher, Foreigner, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy and more

  20-10-2024 06:47 via wane.com
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — Hollywood stars Julia Roberts and Zendaya bookended Saturday’s inductions into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, giving a little stardust to an eclectic lineup that included pop icon Cher, heavy metal’s Ozzy Osbourne, hip-hop soul queen Mary J. Blige, soft rockers Foreigner and 83-year-old soul icon Dionne Warwick.
  It was a five-hour-plus show that also honored hip-hop trailblazers A Tribe Called Quest, punk pioneers the MC5, the effortless dance music of Kool
  
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• Shooting reported on northeast side of Fort Wayne

  20-10-2024 05:18 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Police were called out around 10:30 Saturday night on reports of a shooting on Manistee Drive, which is off Reed Road between Saint Joe Center Road and Stellhorn Road on Fort Wayne's northeast side.The shooting report was confirmed by dispatchers.No information about injuries or suspects has been release yet.WANE 15 has a crew on the scene working to learn more.This story will be updated.
  
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• One FWCS student dead, 10 injured after shooting at high school party on Fort Wayne's northeast side

  20-10-2024 05:18 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- One person is dead and multiple people are injured after a shooting on the city's northeast side.
  Fort Wayne Police responded to reports of a shooting around 10:30 Saturday night on Manistee Drive, which is near Reed Road between Saint Joe Center Road and Stellhorn Road.According to police, multiple calls were made about shots being fired in that area and people were fleeing in all directions.
  FWPD arrived at the chaotic scene as injured victims began arriving at local
  
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• One dead, multiple injured in shooting on city's northeast side

  20-10-2024 05:18 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- One person is dead and multiple are injured after a shooting on the city's northeast side. Fort Wayne Police responded to reports of a shooting on Manistee Drive around 10:30 Saturday night, which is off Reed Road between Saint Joe Center Road and Stellhorn Road on Fort Wayne's northeast side.According to police multiple calls were made about shots being fired in that area and people were fleeing in all directions. FWPD arrived at the chaotic scene as injured victims b
  
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• One dead, 10 injured after shooting at party on Fort Wayne's northeast side

  20-10-2024 05:18 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- One person is dead and multiple people are injured after a shooting on the city's northeast side.
  Fort Wayne Police responded to reports of a shooting on Manistee Drive around 10:30 Saturday night, which is off Reed Road between Saint Joe Center Road and Stellhorn Road.According to police, multiple calls were made about shots being fired in that area and people were fleeing in all directions.
  FWPD arrived at the chaotic scene as injured victims began arriving at local
  
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• One dead, 10 injured after shooting at high school party on Fort Wayne's northeast side

  20-10-2024 05:18 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- One person is dead and multiple people are injured after a shooting on the city's northeast side.
  Fort Wayne Police responded to reports of a shooting around 10:30 Saturday night on Manistee Drive, which is near Reed Road between Saint Joe Center Road and Stellhorn Road.According to police, multiple calls were made about shots being fired in that area and people were fleeing in all directions.
  FWPD arrived at the chaotic scene as injured victims began arriving at local
  
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• Chaos ensues after shots fired at party on Fort Wayne's northeast side, one dead and 10 injured

  20-10-2024 05:18 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- One person is dead and multiple are injured after a shooting on the city's northeast side. Fort Wayne Police responded to reports of a shooting on Manistee Drive around 10:30 Saturday night, which is off Reed Road between Saint Joe Center Road and Stellhorn Road.According to police multiple calls were made about shots being fired in that area and people were fleeing in all directions. FWPD arrived at the chaotic scene as injured victims began arriving at local hospital
  
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• Autopsy confirms identity of party shooting victim as North Side High School student

  20-10-2024 05:18 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The person killed during a shooting at a party Saturday night in Fort Wayne where 10 other people were hurt has been identified.The Allen County Coroner's Office confirms that Willie Venzell Ivy III, 17, died from a gunshot wound to the chest. Ivy was a student at North Side High School.
  The shooting took place 10:30 p.m. at a home Manistee Drive, which is near Reed Road between Saint Joe Center Road and Stellhorn Road.According to police, multiple calls were made abou
  
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• Whitley County hosts first annual Skeleton Festival

  20-10-2024 04:52 via wane.com
  
  COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. (WANE) — Skeletons took over downtown Columbia City today at the Whitley County Skeleton Festival.The festival featured over 50 vendors, a street festival, chili cook off, raffles, a live band and more.Prizes were given out to businesses and residents for the best decorated skeleton in town.Proceeds from the event went to benefit the 88 Foundation, a non-profit organization raising awareness to the issue of teen suicide.The 88 Foundation is locally run by Columbia
  
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• High temps keep rising

  20-10-2024 04:44 via wane.com
  
  An area of high pressure continues to influence our weather this weekend and that means more sunshine is on the way. Southwesterly winds continue to send in warmer than average air for the next couple of days.By early morning, we'll be down in the upper 30s, just a little too high for frost to become a big issue.Abundant sunshine remains in the forecast for our Sunday. You can expect highs climbing all the way to the mid-70s in the afternoon.On Monday, we'll see the warmest day of this stretch w
  
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• Police officer helped steal thousands in Crime Stoppers rewards

  20-10-2024 01:24 via wane.com
  
  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — A police officer helped steal Crime Stoppers reward money totaling more than $18,000.That officer pleaded guilty to the crime this summer, but it's been kept under wraps — that's until WREG Investigators uncovered federal records.According to the federal court records, since 2018, Arica Hutchison was one of two officers assigned to sort through Crime Stoppers tips and then give that information to the investigators. That investigator documents the usefuln
  
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