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• Shoppers rush to complete last minute Christmas shopping

  24-12-2024 23:49 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The clock is ticking for last minute holiday shopping as many stores are slashing prices for one last blowout sale.Scott Hoffman, Store Director at Meijer on Dupont Road says Christmas is the busiest holiday for the store. This year was especially challenging as they were compressed due their being one less week this year between Thanksgiving and Christmas.Hoffman credits his team of dedicated employees that work nonstop to ensure shoppers have everything the
  
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• Cloudy evening before Christmas rain showers

  24-12-2024 22:20 via wane.com
  
  The weather system that brought us some cold rain yesterday has departed and we've been left with cloudy skies in place all day long today.Look for more gloomy skies this evening into tonight, with temperatures staying in the 30s. We'll drop as low as around the freezing mark in Fort Wayne.Our next weather system will arrive around daybreak Christmas morning. Look for a few showers throughout the day, but do not anticipate a washout by any means. High temperatures will top out in the upper 30s,
  
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• Mega Millions: Jackpot now over $1 billion

  24-12-2024 20:14 via wane.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Hang onto those stocking-stuffer lottery tickets.The Mega Millions jackpot has surpassed $1 billion after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Christmas Eve. That means the estimated jackpot for Friday's drawing is $1.15 billion, potentially the fifth-largest jackpot in the game's history. These are the best, worst states to win the lottery inOverall it's been an unlucky year for lottery players. The Mega Millions jackpot has only been won three times, the fe
  
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• Mega Millions jackpot hits $1 billion for Christmas Eve drawing

  24-12-2024 20:14 via wane.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Feeling lucky this Christmas? The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to $1 billion.The grand prize for Tuesday night's Christmas Eve drawing has crossed the billion-dollar mark for only the seventh time in the game's history, according to the lottery. The cash option is $448.8 million and the winning numbers will be announced at 11 p.m. ET.If someone wins, it would be the largest Mega Millions prize ever in December and only the second win on Christmas Eve.These are the best, w
  
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• Mega Millions: Here are the winning numbers for the $1B jackpot

  24-12-2024 20:14 via wane.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Feeling lucky this Christmas? The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to $1 billion.Winning numbers for the Dec 24 jackpot are: 38, 45, 14, 46 and 11. The Mega ball number is 3. Tuesday's Megaplier is 3X.The grand prize for Tuesday night's Christmas Eve drawing has crossed the billion-dollar mark for only the seventh time in the game's history, according to the lottery. The cash option is $448.8 million.If someone wins, it would be the largest Mega Millions prize ever
  
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• Saipan fugitive, who fled Fort Wayne from sex crimes, sentenced a total of 59 years

  24-12-2024 18:14 via wane.com
  
  Video above shows Dewey awaiting extradition to be prosecuted in IndianaFORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Saipan fugitive who fled Fort Wayne to avoid prosecution for rape, sexual assault with children, and various drug charges has been sentenced for his remaining charges.Charles Dewey III was arrested on December 9, 2020, and left the United States after posting bond.RELATED: Fugitive from Fort Wayne appears in court 7,000 miles away in case involving rape, sexual assault of children, and drugsWh
  
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• Saipan fugitive, who fled Fort Wayne from sex crimes, sentenced 59 total years

  24-12-2024 18:14 via wane.com
  
  Video above shows Dewey awaiting extradition to be prosecuted in IndianaFORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Saipan fugitive who fled Fort Wayne to avoid prosecution for rape, sexual assault with children, and various drug charges has been sentenced for his remaining charges.Charles Dewey III was arrested on December 9, 2020, and left the United States after posting bond.RELATED: Fugitive from Fort Wayne appears in court 7,000 miles away in case involving rape, sexual assault of children, and drugsWh
  
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• Braun appoints 20 to state agencies, departments before inauguration

  24-12-2024 17:47 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS -- In preparation for his official inauguration next month, the office of Indiana Governor-elect Mike Braun recently announced 20 appointments to various state agencies and departments.According to a news release from Braun's office, Braun's new appointments include:Steve Russo, Executive Director of the Indiana Public Retirement SystemHolly Lambert, Insurance CommissionerLindsay Hyer, Executive Director of the Professional Licensing AgencyThomas Fite, Director of the Department of
  
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• Walmart illegally opened bank accounts for 1 million drivers, lawsuit alleges

  24-12-2024 16:50 via wane.com
  
  BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is suing Walmart and fintech company Branch Messenger for allegedly forcing more than one million delivery workers to use expensive deposit accounts to access their paychecks.CFPB said in a news release on Monday that the companies opened deposit accounts for Walmart drivers with their personal information, including their social security numbers, without authorization.“Walmart made false promises, illegally ope
  
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• American Airlines technical issue, bad weather leads to flight delays

  24-12-2024 16:43 via wane.com
  
  (NewsNation) — American Airlines experienced system-wide technical difficulties that briefly grounded flights around the country Tuesday, just as passengers tried to reach their holiday destinations.The carrier lifted the order after initially issuing a statement saying it was working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible and apologized for any inconvenience travelers may experience.The ground order lasted about an hour and stemmed from a vendor technology issue. The technology affec
  
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• American Airlines lifts ground stop order after technical issue

  24-12-2024 16:43 via wane.com
  
  (NewsNation) — American Airlines experienced system-wide technical difficulties that grounded flights around the country Tuesday, just as passengers try to reach their holiday destinations.The carrier lifted the order after initially issuing a statement saying it was working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible and apologized for any inconvenience travelers may experience.The airline said Tuesday morning that the ground order lasted about an hour after a vendor technology issue brie
  
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• FAA halts all American Airlines flights in the US after airline reports technical issues systemwide

  24-12-2024 14:05 via wane.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) -- The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered all American Airlines flights grounded in the U.S. after the carrier reported a technical issue affecting its entire system with millions traveling for the holiday.In social media replies to frustrated travelers, the airline said: “Our team is currently working to rectify this. Your continued patience is appreciated.”The company has not issued a press release explaining the issue and an email was not immediately returne
  
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• Overcast today, rain showers for Christmas

  24-12-2024 10:27 via wane.com
  
  The weather system that brought us some cold rain yesterday has now departed, and even though a cold front moved through, our temperatures don't cool down. In fact, we'll see the opposite trend for the remainder of this week, as we enter an active weather pattern.This morning, the skies are gloomy and overcast. Although there is a bit of a chill out there, temperatures are relatively mild in the mid-to-upper 30s across the area.
  For Christmas Eve today, we will be free of any rain or snow chance
  
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• Cloudy Christmas Eve before showers return

  24-12-2024 04:30 via wane.com
  
  A weather system moved through on Monday, bringing light rain showers to northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio.
  Rain has now come to an end as this system has departed. Look for overcast skies to be in place as you head out the door early Christmas Eve morning. Temperatures will generally be hovering in the md-30s.Temperatures stay in the 30s early Tuesday under overcast skies.
  We stay cloudy all day along on Tuesday (Christmas Eve), which means you will not need the umbrella for your holiday pla
  
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• 'This cannot continue to happen': Shots fired inside Castleton Square Mall, no injuries

  24-12-2024 03:39 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis metro police are investigating after several shots were fired inside Castleton Square Mall Monday night.Officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were dispatched around 8:29 p.m. to 6020 E. 82 Street after receiving multiple calls that shots had been fired in the area.IMPD PIO Tommy Thompson confirmed that off-duty officers working for Simon Mall properties immediately responded to help mall security contain the incident.
  Thompson confirmed that m
  
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• 'This cannot continue to happen': Shots fired inside Castleton Square Mall, 1 injured

  24-12-2024 03:39 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis metro police are investigating after several shots were fired inside Castleton Square Mall Monday night, leaving one person injured.Officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were dispatched around 8:29 p.m. to 6020 E. 82 Street after receiving multiple calls that shots had been fired in the area.IMPD PIO Tommy Thompson said off-duty officers working for Simon Mall properties immediately responded to help mall security contain the incident.
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• IMPD: Shots fired inside Castleton Square Mall, no injuries

  24-12-2024 03:39 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis metro police are investigating after shots were fired inside Castleton Square Mall Monday night.Officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were dispatched around 8:29 p.m. to 6020 E. 82 Street after receiving multiple calls that shots had been fired in the area.In a post on the social media platform X, IMPD confirmed the public can expect a large police presence for several more hours in the area. IMPD added that all shoppers have been vacated from
  
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• Local faith leader reacts to Biden commuting the death sentences of federal inmates

  24-12-2024 03:38 via wane.com
  
  TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) -- President Biden has announced he's commuting the death sentences of 37 federal inmates, 33 of whom are currently housed in the federal prison in Terre Haute according to the Bureau of Prisons Inmate Tracker. The decision leaves only three people on federal death row.
  The federal prison in Terre Haute is the only federal death row in the country and the only federal prison with an execution chamber.
  Image of the Federal Prison in Terre Haute, Indiana.
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• 'It really is an honor to my wife': Tyeger's Pizza Parlour serves final pizza's before Christmas

  24-12-2024 03:02 via wane.com
  
  BLUFFTON, Ind. (WANE) -- Tyeger's Pizza Parlour will be serving its final pizza before Christmas as a way to thank the community and honor Tyeger Walton's late wife, Amy.
  In an initial post on the pizza parlours Facebook page, Walton announced that he was unsure what the future holds for Tyeger's Pizza Parlour.
  "The brain, heart and soul of Tyeger's, my wife Amy, suffered a spontaneous brain bleed last Friday night. She has been in the ICU in Ft. Wayne since then. We appreciate the messages of s
  
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• 2 car crash ties up traffic on Goshen Road

  24-12-2024 01:41 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Goshen Road is shut down to through traffic following a crash that occurred Monday night.Dispatch confirmed with WANE 15 that the Fort Wayne Police Department was called out to a crash with injuries just before 7 p.m. at Harris Road and Goshen Road. It is unclear the extent of the injuries.WANE 15 crew at the scene saw two cars, one appearing to rear-end the other. Multiple police vehicles, an ambulance and a fire truck were also at the scene.Officers at the scene are
  
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• Crash stalls traffic on Bluffton Road

  24-12-2024 01:12 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A crash on Bluffton Road caused a tie-up in traffic Monday evening.Photo of the traffic map after the crash on Bluffton Road as of 7 p.m.
  The crash occurred at Bluffton and Winters Road near the General Mills manufacturer.
  According to dispatch, the crash was called out just after 6 p.m. It is unclear at this time whether there are any injuries, or how many vehicles were involved in the crash.The crash has caused the area to be backed up from Winters Road to Pleasant C
  
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• Victim's father angered at 'despicable' timing of death sentence commutation

  24-12-2024 00:45 via wane.com
  
  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A Michigan man said he doesn't disagree with President Joe Biden's decision to commute the death sentence of his daughter's killer. However, the father of 1997 murder victim Rachel Timmerman, whose infant daughter was never found, said he's angry it couldn't wait until after the holidays."We thought the timing was despicable," Tim Timmerman told Nexstar's WOOD-TV on Monday, the day after learning Marvin Gabrion's death sentence had been commuted."I offered to s
  
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• Where is Santa? How to track his Christmas 2024 journey

  24-12-2024 00:24 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — The stockings have been hung by the chimney with care, and St. Nicholas will soon be there. Unlike Christmases of yore, you no longer have to listen for a clatter on your lawn to know Santa Claus has arrived — there's a tracker for that.
  The North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, is again tracking Santa and his eight tiny reindeer as they make their trek around the world this Christmas.The organization — a joint effort between the U.S. and Canada &mdash
  
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• Bill Clinton admitted to hospital with fever

  24-12-2024 00:22 via wane.com
  
  (The Hill) – Former President Bill Clinton was admitted to a Washington hospital on Monday with a fever, his spokesperson said on social media.“President Clinton was admitted to Georgetown University Medical Center this afternoon for testing and observation after developing a fever,” Angel Ureña said on X around 5 p.m. EST.“He remains in good spirits and deeply appreciates the excellent care he is receiving,” Ureña said.Clinton spent several weeks this
  
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