Fort Wayne news

• Tracking a blast of bitterly cold arctic air

  18-01-2025 23:30 via wane.com
  
  Fort Wayne saw its warmest day of the year so far on Friday, with a high in the mid-40s! Unfortunately, the warmth was not meant to last, as a big blast of arctic air is on the way.Look for mostly cloudy skies to be in place tonight. There may be a few spotty lake effect snow showers, but do not expect much to be out there locally. Temperatures will drop into the upper teens by daybreak Sunday.Sunday will be noticeably colder, but not bitterly cold just yet. High temperatures will reach the lowe
  
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• Menendez brothers' resentencing hearing pushed to March because of Los Angeles-area wildfires

  18-01-2025 20:41 via wane.com
  
  Video shows the initial recommendation for resentencing.LOS ANGELES (AP) — A new sentencing hearing for brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez in the killing of their parents has been delayed for nearly two months because of Southern California's wildfires.Recently elected Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said in a statement Friday that the hearing planned for Jan. 30 and 31 has been pushed to March 20 and 21 because the wildfires have interfered with preparation
  
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• Eggs are about to get even more expensive, expert says. Here's how much

  18-01-2025 18:43 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Eggs are nearly 40% more expensive now than they were a year ago, the Labor Department said this week. It's about to get even worse, one expert says.
  Patrick Penfield, a professor and supply chain expert at Syracuse University's School of Management, expects egg prices could climb as much as 20% more in 2025 as the avian flu epidemic shows no signs of slowing down.
  The massive bird flu outbreak has already led to the death of more than 100 million egg-laying hens. Anytime the v
  
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• Plummeting weekend temperatures

  18-01-2025 17:40 via wane.com
  
  Fort Wayne saw its warmest day of the year so far on Friday, with a high in the mid-40s, thanks to a warm front ushering in warmer air. This does not last into the weekend, as a cold front has passed through this morning, bringing tumbling temperatures and arctic air.Temperatures are tumbling through the 30s this afternoon, and they'll continue to fall throughout the rest of the day. temps fall below freezing this afternoon, so keep an eye out for slick spots on wet roadways.Temperatures plummet
  
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• Indiana content creators react to looming TikTok ban

  18-01-2025 16:55 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS - The Supreme Court has decided to uphold the law banning TikTok in the U.S. This means the China-based company has just days to sell the app to a new owner, or the 170 million U.S. users will have to go without it.From the renegade dance to food reviews, people might be turning off the ring light on Jan. 19, as everyone's favorite app to scroll on could be banned.You may have seen Nate Spangle come across your For You Page.The full-time Indiana content creator began with a pod
  
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• Live updates: Trump inauguration weekend commences as protesters rally in Washington

  18-01-2025 16:42 via wane.com
  
  Inauguration festivities will begin in full force Saturday as President-elect Trump and his allies — and protesters — arrive in Washington head of Monday's inauguration of the 47th president of the U.S. Trump is expected to arrive at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, and he will later host a reception and fireworks display at his Virginia golf course. There will also be a Cabinet reception and dinner for Vice President-elect Vance at the National Gallery of Art on Saturday evening
  
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• Lingering snow this morning with falling temperatures

  18-01-2025 15:40 via wane.com
  
  Fort Wayne saw its warmest day of the year so far with a high in the mid-40s, thanks to a warm front ushering in warmer air. This does not last into the weekend, unfortunately, as a cold front is passing through this Saturday morning, bringing tumbling temperatures and arctic air.Temperatures this morning are tumbling through the 30s, and they'll continue to fall throughout the day. As temperatures fall below freezing this afternoon, keep an eye out for slick spots on wet roadways.Slight chances
  
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• What happens to TikTok and its users after ban starts Sunday?

  18-01-2025 15:05 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – The Supreme Court Friday decided to uphold a law that bans TikTok starting on Sunday, unless the social media app is sold off by its Chinese parent company.
  Several parties have expressed interest in buying the popular platform, but the parent company ByteDance has repeatedly said it does not plan to sell. Unless something changes at the eleventh hour, the ban appears set to take effect on Jan. 19.
  But the app won't suddenly disappear from your phone, and using it won't la
  
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• Family self-evacuates in early morning fire

  18-01-2025 13:37 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- Early Saturday morning a family self-evacuated from a home after a fire broke out in northern Allen County.
  Dispatch confirmed with WANE 15 that a structure fire was called out in the 11500 block of Ballycastle Place. The fire was called out just after 2 a.m.WANE 15 crew at the scene were told by firefighters that one adult and four children self-evacuated. No one was injured in the fire.
  The fire was out just before 3:30 a.m. according to firefighters at the scene.T
  
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• Veterans cook up pancake and sausage breakfast to benefit local charities

  18-01-2025 13:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Veterans are piling pancakes sky high at their community breakfast on Saturday.The Marine Corps League Pancake and Sausage Breakfast runs every third Saturday of the month, held by local detachment 1453.According to its website, the league donates proceeds raised through its fundraisers to local charities. These include Toys for Tots Fort Wayne and Whitley County, Shepherd's House and Veteran's National Memorial Shrine and Museum.The league's recent Facebook
  
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• Rain/Snow showers this morning with falling temperatures

  18-01-2025 12:26 via wane.com
  
  Fort Wayne saw its warmest day of the year so far with a high in the mid-40s, thanks to a warm front ushering in warmer air. This does not last into the weekend, unfortunately, as a cold front is passing through this Saturday morning, bringing tumbling temperatures and arctic air.Temperatures this morning are in the upper 30s to lower 40s across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. With the areas of continuing rain, dropping temperatures may result in brief moments of snow, but will not accumul
  
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• Early morning rain then snow, temps start falling

  18-01-2025 04:27 via wane.com
  
  The warmest conditions of the week occurred Friday afternoon with high temperatures rising all the way to the mid-40s. But, this warm-up is very short-lived. Starting Saturday morning and continuing through the day, and through Sunday, too, our temps will gradually decrease.Rain is making its move through the region during the early morning and the rain continues until around 5 am. At this point, we'll start to see the rainfall changeover to snowfall. Periods of snow showers will continue to be
  
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• Checking in on 'The Road to One Million'

  18-01-2025 02:56 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- When it launched in 2016, The Road to One Million was a lofty goal to grow the population of northeast Indiana, which would allow the economy to grow, too.In 2025, the phrase is almost never used by local economic developers - a victim, it would seem, of its own success."It's ingrained," said Stephane Frijia, President and CEO of the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership. "It has established that northeast Indiana and Fort Wayne are a region that wants to grow."Among
  
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• "Golden cage": Local immigrants fear deportation and consider self deportation

  18-01-2025 00:59 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) --- Aaron Robles came to this country from Mexico when he was a year old.Now 33, he owns four businesses, pays plenty of taxes and has DACA status.He feels relatively secure in Fort Wayne where he is married to a woman who emigrated from Colombia. His parents received permanent status after 17 years of residency.He’s been taking the pulse of the Latino community in Fort Wayne, along with Steve Corona, executive director of Latinos Count, because of incoming presid
  
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• Fort Wayne dog rescue connecting pups to foster homes

  18-01-2025 00:51 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Heartland Cavalier Connection Inc. opened its hypothetical doors in December. The nonprofit rescue doesn't have a building, it puts dogs in foster homes until they find a "fur-ever" family.According to the Heartland Cavalier Connection website, the mission of the Fort Wayne-based rescue is to strive to provide compassionate care, foster lifelong connections, and educate the community about responsible pet ownership.Heartland Cavalier Connection only takes in
  
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• Staying safe when it is bitterly cold outside

  18-01-2025 00:31 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Bitterly cold temperatures are on the way to northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. 15 Fury Alert Days are in place for Monday and Tuesday next week, as wind chills drop to dangerously low levels. 15 Fury Alert Days issued for extreme coldYou will want to make plans to limit your time outdoors. Dress in multiple layers, drip your faucets at home, and check on your neighbors.Here are some tips to stay safe during bitter cold weather.
  Breaking down further how you should d
  
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• How to prepare your car and home for extreme cold weather

  18-01-2025 00:10 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)-- As temperatures dip next week prompting Monday and Tuesday's 15 Fury Alert Days, the brutal cold is expected to have a significant impact on both our homes and cars.
  From burst pipes to dead car batteries, the cold can lead to costly and inconvenient problems.
  By taking some simple precautions now, you can avoid the worst of it and stay safe and comfortable.One of the first things to check is your car’s battery & engine. Experts advise to give your car at leas
  
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