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• Secret Service says it visited Chicago elementary school, not ICE

  24-01-2025 23:54 via wane.com
  
  (The Hill) – Chicago Public Schools officials said in a press conference Friday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents showed up at an elementary school in the city but were denied entry. But later on Friday, the Secret Service said it visited the school, not ICE.The principal of Hamline Elementary School said Friday morning that multiple ICE agents came to the school but were not allowed in by administrators. ICE and local police officials did not provide any details o
  
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• Chicago officials say ICE denied entry at elementary school

  24-01-2025 23:54 via wane.com
  
  (The Hill) – Chicago Public Schools officials said in a press conference Friday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents showed up at an elementary school in the city but were denied entry.  The principal of Hamline Elementary School said on Friday morning that multiple ICE agents came to the school but were not allowed in by administrators.  The federal agency and local police officials did not give any details on the incident. “This was not an U.S. Immig
  
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• After this cold week, higher temps are on the way next week

  24-01-2025 22:03 via wane.com
  
  There's a chill in the air tonight after a day where high temperatures managed to only reach around the 20° mark.Clouds are on the increase into Saturday with a slight chance of a few scattered snow showers during the day and into the evening. But, there will be very little, if any snow accumulation. Winds will be breezy, at times, with SW gusts up to 25 mph. Highs will be near freezing.We'll stay breezy into our Saturday night with temps falling to the upper teens as a cold front moves thro
  
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• Dunham Athleisure files lawsuit against 'The King of Donuts'

  24-01-2025 21:34 via wane.com
  
  STEUBEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — In a 20-page court document Dunham Athleisure Corporation claims that PayServ, Todd and Traci Saylor, and Heather David "engaged in a multi-million dollar fraud that resulted in a shortfall of funds at PayServ". The documents say that more than $2 million was misused by the Angola-based company.
  According to its website, PayServ assures simplifying the payroll process with comprehensive integrated solutions. The CEO and founder is Todd Saylor, who also ow
  
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• Dunham Athleisure files lawsuit agains 'The King of Donuts'

  24-01-2025 21:34 via wane.com
  
  STEUBEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — In a 20-page court document Dunham Athleisure Corporation claims that PayServ, Todd and Traci Saylor, and Heather David "engaged in a multi-million dollar fraud that resulted in a shortfall of funds at PayServ". The documents say that more than $2 million was misused by the Angola-based company.
  According to its website, PayServ assures simplifying the payroll process with comprehensive integrated solutions. The CEO and founder is Todd Saylor, who also ow
  
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• Mayor Tucker issues statement on immigration deportation, as published reports indicate ICE presence in Fort Wayne

  24-01-2025 21:14 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Friday, Mayor Sharon Tucker issued a statement regarding immigration concerns raised by city residents following nationwide reports of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) arrests.The statement issued by Mayor Tucker acknowledges the rich history of immigration in Fort Wayne. Tucker said, "As Mayor, I value and appreciate each person who calls Fort Wayne home as a contributing member of our community."In the statement, Tucker ultimately acknowledges the concern of
  
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• Indiana man accused of making threats against Trump on TikTok arrested

  24-01-2025 21:09 via wane.com
  
  GOSHEN, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana man accused of using TikTok to urge attacks on the government and death to President Donald Trump has been arrested, the FBI said.Douglas Thrams, 23, of Goshen, made a series of threats in videos posted to the social media site this week, authorities said.Thrams was in custody awaiting an appearance Monday in federal court in South Bend. He does not have an attorney yet who could respond to the charge of using interstate commerce to make threats.In one TikTok
  
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• Spirit Airlines updates dress code, tattoo policy for passengers

  24-01-2025 20:27 via wane.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Passengers flying on Spirit Airlines can now be removed from a flight if a tattoo or other "body art" is deemed "lewd, obscene, or offensive," according to the company's latest contract of carriage.The newest version of Spirit's contract of carriage, updated on Wednesday, also includes new language concerning its definition of "inadequately clothed" passengers, which now encompasses travelers wearing "see-through clothing" or showing "exposed breasts, buttocks, or othe
  
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• Remember that plan for a brewpub on Fort Wayne's riverfront? Here's what's holding it up

  24-01-2025 19:53 via wane.com
  
  The video in this story is from August of 2022 when the development was first announcedFORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Back in August of 2022, The City of Fort Wayne announced that a brewpub would be built on land as part of ongoing riverfront development. More Brewing Company, which operates three establishments in the greater Chicago area had originally planned on opening its Fort Wayne location near the intersection of Clinton and 4th Street in 2024.A groundbreaking took place in October of 2023, jus
  
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• 20-year-old sentenced for crash that killed moped rider in Fort Wayne

  24-01-2025 19:06 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A man whose blood-alcohol content was twice the legal limit when he caused a fatal crash last year on Fort Wayne's east side was sentenced Friday.Conner Mullins (Courtesy Allen County Sheriff's Department)
  A judge in Allen Superior Court sentenced 20-year-old Conner Mullins to seven years in the Indiana Department of Corrections, with three of those years suspended. He was also ordered to probation, with the first year to be served on home detention.On June 11, 2024, a
  
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• New Haven Mayor gives 2024 State of the City address with milestones, goals for 2025

  24-01-2025 17:51 via wane.com
  
  NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WANE) — Mayor Steve McMichael gave his annual State of the City address on Friday at the New Haven Community Center.The speech includes last year's accomplishments and what the City of New Haven is working towards in 2025.McMichael announced in 2025, the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne is expanding into the Fitness Center at the New Haven Community Center to create the 3Rivers FCU Family YMCA. Current Fitness Center members will be able to transition into YMCA members. By April
  
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• Federal agencies begin removing DEI guidance from websites in Trump crackdown

  24-01-2025 17:32 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Several federal agencies have begun removing resources for underrepresented Americans from their webpages following President Donald Trump's executive order cracking down on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.Agencies also have been cancelling training and service contacts to comply with the order from Trump, who vowed to dismantle diversity programs across the federal government. He has called for all DEI staff to be put on paid leave and eventually be laid off.
  
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• Giant pandas make debut at National Zoo

  24-01-2025 17:06 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, officially made their debut at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. on Friday morning.“We want our message to tourists to be clear, we have world class hotels, fantastic restaurants and pandas,” D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said.The 3-year-old pandas traveled to D.C. from China in October and have been quarantining since their arrival.“I’ve been working with pandas for almost 20 years and one day I suspect I&rsqu
  
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• US home sales in 2024 fell to the lowest level in nearly 30 years as prices, and mortgages, soar

  24-01-2025 16:17 via wane.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in 2024 to a nearly 30-year low for the second time in as many years as elevated mortgage rates, rising home prices and few properties on the market freeze prospective homebuyers out of the market.The National Association of Realtors said Friday that existing U.S. home sales totaled 4.06 million last year, a 0.7% decline from 2023. That is the weakest year for home sales since 1995, echoing the full-year results
  
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• ICE agents raid NJ seafood store, detain US military veteran

  24-01-2025 15:54 via wane.com
  
  NEWARK, N.J. (WPIX) – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents raided a New Jersey seafood store on Thursday, according to Newark Mayor Ras Baraka.The store owner told Nexstar's WPIX that a U.S. military veteran was among the people detained. ‘Newark will not stand by idly’: Mayor responds after ICE raidStore owner Luis Janota said 10 or 12 ICE agents entered the retail area after receiving complaints, and were looking for documentation. They did not ask for anyone speci
  
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• Here's when the Fort Wayne RV & Camping Show returns to the Coliseum

  24-01-2025 14:25 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)For the 64th time, the Fort Wayne RV & Camping Show will take place at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum for three days.Show organizers say this year’s show features brand new 2025 units and a variety to fit every type of camping style and budget. Featured this year are seven of the region’s top dealers. On display and on sale will be a variety of lightweight to full size travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, park models and motorhomes of every s
  
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• Ohio pastor convicted in dispute over sheltering homeless vows to continue his mission

  24-01-2025 13:36 via wane.com
  
  BRYAN, Ohio (AP) — For more than a year, a pastor who opened his church around the clock to shelter and give hope to homeless people has been at odds with an Ohio city over the building housing his ministry.On Tuesday, a city judge found Pastor Chris Avell guilty of violating zoning and fire codes in a criminal case. But his battle is not over. His attorneys, who last year filed a federal lawsuit accusing the city of harassing and humiliating the church and its congrega
  
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• Mizpah Shrine Circus comes to town for its 78th year

  24-01-2025 11:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Mizpah Shrine Circus celebrates its 78th year by bringing classic acts back to the Memorial Coliseum, starting Friday.
  Performances will include three rings of entertainment and feature entertainment like White and Gold tigers, Mongolian Strong Man, Tulga, Horsemanship by Erika Zerbini, Tarzan Zerbini Elephants, the Wheel of Death, The Flying Trapeze and Here Comes the Clowns.Visitors can also ride the ponies and elephants before and after each show in the Cir
  
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• Chilly end of the work week with big thaw on the way

  24-01-2025 09:45 via wane.com
  
  The good news is that we'll see sunshine the bad news is that it will be colder to end our workweek. Warmer temperatures are just around the corner with highs in the middle 30s Saturday. A much more substantial warming trend is in store next week.
  A cold end-of-the-weekMake sure you put that extra layer on the kids this morning with temperatures just in the teens by lunchtime. Wind chills will be below zero at times.Wind chills will be below zero through the middle of the morning
  The sunshine wi
  
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• Snow showers end, sunshine on the way

  24-01-2025 04:15 via wane.com
  
  Our temperatures are falling to the upper single digits by daybreak and, with our westerly winds blowing in between 5 and 15 mph, our Friday morning wind chill values will be in the single digits below 0°.Friday's winds become southwesterly and the clouds clear to make it a mostly sunny day. The southwesterly winds end the lake effect flow from the NW, so no Friday snowflakes are in the forecast. Highs will be near 20°.Over the weekend, Saturday's outlook has the potential for temps risi
  
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• FWPD Detective surpasses $2 million worth of recovered property

  24-01-2025 03:48 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Fort Wayne Police Department is celebrating after Detective Joseph Lyon informed staff that he had surpassed the $2 million mark in property recovered within the Property Crimes Division.Beginning with the Pawn Detail in 2011, Det. Lyon started his career in the division. The Pawn Detail is a specialized, stand-alone unit within the Property Crimes Division of the Investigative Support Division. It is solely operated by Det. Lyon.By Jan. 22, 2018, he reached h
  
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• Resale prices for iPhones 'with TikTok installed' soar up to $50,000

  24-01-2025 02:02 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – TikTok is no longer available in the App Store as of Thursday, however there's still a way to get back on the platform – for a price.EBay sellers are hoping to cash in on the TikTok crackdown, listing phones with the embattled social app already installed for tens of thousands of dollars.One seller listed an iPhone 8 Plus "with TikTok" for $1,200. Nearly a dozen people had added the phone – which was first released in 2017 – to their watchlist by Thursday afte
  
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• 'We believe that all students should be able to learn without being afraid': Fort Wayne Community Schools issues letter to immigrant families

  24-01-2025 01:42 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS)issued a letter to parents Thursday afternoon reassuring them they would stay committed to not sharing parents' or students' immigration status.
  This comes after the Trump administration rescinded policies against arrests in “sensitive locations”, following the nine executive orders signed regarding border-related policies. One of the policies signed, attempted to end birthright citizenship but was stopped by a federal jud
  
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• Public Safety alert issued for 11-year-old missing girl

  24-01-2025 01:19 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- An 11-year-old girl is missing according to a Public Safety Alert issued Thursday night.A Public Safety Alert was issued looking for 11-year-old Rajah Haley, who is described as a black female with puffy hair in a bun. She was last seen wearing a grey shirt, grey sweatpants and black and white shoes.
  No exact location was given for where she could be.If you've seen Haley, contact the Fort Wayne Police Department at 260 449 7486.A previous alert was sent out for Haley o
  
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• Immigration notice/ICE bill passes out of Indiana House Committee

  24-01-2025 00:53 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS — Dozens of protestors gathered at the Indiana Statehouse Thursday and called on lawmakers to reconsider an immigration notice bill that’s now one step closer to passing out of the Indiana House.”It’s invoking fear in our community,” Carolina Castoreno with the Indiana Latino Democratic Caucus (INDLC) said. ”There are so many people who will be affected by a bill like this simply based on racial profiling.”If HB 1393 becomes law, s
  
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