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• Fort Wayne's super weather history for the big game

  07-02-2025 23:55 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Super Bowl LIX is just around the corner! The Philadelphia Eagles are set to square off against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. The Eagles are looking for their second Vince Lombardi Trophy while the Chiefs are looking to become the first team to capture three in a row. How does the NFL pick its Super Bowl cities?The weather for the big game looks good in New Orleans! The city will host the Super Bowl for the 11th time, matching Miami for the most ever. While the game
  
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• A mix of wintry weather coming Saturday

  07-02-2025 22:56 via wane.com
  
  After some moments of sunshine this afternoon and high temperatures around 30°, our sky becomes mostly cloudy and temps fall to the mid-20s by morning.Our next system bringing wintry precipitation moves in tomorrow. Even though its arrival is just hours away, there is still a lot of uncertainty as to how the precipitation will be spread across the area. This is because the temperature change in the atmosphere from slightly colder northern spots to slightly warmer southern locations will mean
  
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• 'It highlights the human aspect of the Palestinian struggle': Cinema Center hosts Oscar shortlisted film 'From Ground Zero'

  07-02-2025 22:28 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Cinema Center hosted a screening of "From Ground Zero", a collection of 22 Palestinian films Friday.The films were made in Gaza by Palestinian filmmakers over the past year, shedding light on the Palestinian experience during the Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip.The screening event is in partnership with the Indiana Center for Middle East Peace (ICMEP). "It’s heart rendering and heartbreaking," said ICMEP board member, Ahmed Abdelmageed. "It’s an
  
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• Cinema Center hosts screening of Oscar shortlisted film 'From Ground Zero'

  07-02-2025 22:28 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Cinema Center is hosting a screening of "From Ground Zero", a collection of 22 Palestinian films on Friday.The films were made in Gaza by Palestinian filmmakers over the past year, shedding light on the Palestinian experience during the Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip."From Ground Zero" has been shortlisted for this year’s Academy Awards in the category for Best International Feature. It is also Palestine's official entry to the Academy Awards. The scr
  
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• IU's Woodson officially stepping down at end of season

  07-02-2025 22:04 via wane.com
  
  BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WANE) - Indiana University head men's basketball coach Mike Woodson is officially stepping down as the end of the 2024-25 season according to a press release from the school's athletic director Scott Dolson.National reports surfaced on Thursday evening that Woodson was considering retirement.The Hoosiers are in the midst of a slump that includes six losses in their last seven games. Despite major additions to their roster in the off-season, the Hoosiers are 14-9 overall this s
  
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• Fort Wayne lights up red for National Wear Red Day

  07-02-2025 21:57 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)-- In a vibrant display of community, spirit, and commitment to heart health, the MLK Bridge and the Lincoln Tower were lit red Friday night as part of this year's National Wear Red Day celebration.
  The event, which marks the kickoff of American Heart Month, comes as a reminder that heart disease remains the nation's leading cause of death.Local leaders joined by a group of dedicated volunteers on the MLK Bridge came together to share why women's heart health deserves spec
  
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• How a truck inspection in Illinois led to a massive cocaine bust and arrests in New Haven

  07-02-2025 20:32 via wane.com
  
  NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WANE) When Illinois State Police stopped a a semi for a federal motor carrier inspection on February 4, an investigation began that resulted in the discovery of more than 1,300 pounds of cocaine headed to Indiana. That investigation ended early the following morning at a New Haven truck stop according to details included in documents filed Thursday in U.S. District Court.
  The traffic stopWhen Illinois State Police made contact with the driver and sole person in the semi to be in
  
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• Man allegedly threatens Michael Jordan, Beyonce and Evansville Police officers during arrest

  07-02-2025 20:28 via wane.com
  
  HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - An Evansville man was arrested on several charges after he allegedlyattacked another man and made a series of bizarre threats to arresting officers while under the influence of alcohol.According to an affidavit, authorities were dispatched to reports of an assault in progress in the 2400 block of New York Avenue on Thursday, after a caller reported that Marcus Williams, 47, had weapons and had hit the caller in the head. During the call, dispatch reported hearing a male v
  
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• Trader Joe's sets purchase limit on eggs nationwide

  07-02-2025 19:50 via wane.com
  
  PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Trader Joe’s patrons nationwide have taken to social media to comment on a new policy that limits the amount of eggs shoppers can buy.The company told Nexstar's KOIN that limits are currently in place at all of its U.S. locations. Waffle House adding surcharge for every egg ordered“Due to ongoing issues with the supply of eggs, we are currently limiting egg purchases to one dozen per customer, per day, in all Trader Joe’s stores across the country,
  
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• Coroner rules deaths of 3 Wolcottville girls as homicides

  07-02-2025 18:47 via wane.com
  
  In this video from September 2024, neighbors react to the deaths of a Wolcottville family.WOLCOTTVILLE, Ind. (WANE) – Friday, the Noble County Coroner confirmed the cause of death for three young girls and their mother, who were all found dead in their Wolcottville home nearly five months ago.On Sept. 17, 2024, what started as a welfare check evolved into a death investigation, and details have been scarce since then. The community raised thousands of dollars for the family of the chi
  
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• ISP: Semi driver dies after crash on I-69 in Huntington County

  07-02-2025 18:19 via wane.com
  
  HUNTINGTON COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - The driver of a semi-truck died Friday morning after a crash on Interstate 69.Indiana State Police confirmed a semi went off the northbound side of the highway near the Markle exit shortly before 6:30 a.m. Investigators are working to learn what led to the crash.
  No other vehicles were involved.
  
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• 2 dead after crash in northeast Allen County

  07-02-2025 17:51 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - Two people died Friday morning after a crash on the county's northeast side, the Allen County Sheriff's Department confirmed.The crash happened around 11:30 a.m. near the intersection of State Road 37 and Barnett Road in rural Milan Township between Harlan and Fort Wayne.It's unclear what led to the collision or how many people were involved.WANE 15 has a crew at the scene to learn more.
  
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• Louisiana woman arrested following death of Kansas City reporter covering Super Bowl LIX

  07-02-2025 17:06 via wane.com
  
  KENNER, La. (WGNO) — A Louisiana woman has been arrested after the death of a Kansas City reporter who was visiting New Orleans to cover Super Bowl LIX.Danette Colbert, of Slidell, was arrested Friday after an investigation revealed she was reportedly using reporter Adan Manzano's credit cards at multiple stores in the New Orleans area, according to the Kenner Police Department.Officers also said security cameras captured Colbert with Manzano on Wednesday morning, then leaving his hotel ro
  
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• Southwest Allen County Schools superintendent taking new role after one year on the job

  07-02-2025 17:03 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Dr. Kent DeKoninck took over as the superintendent of Southwest Allen County Schools (SACS) on July 1, 2024. One year later he'll be taking a different position with the school district.SACS announced Friday morning that DeKoninck will step down on June 30, 2025 to take the position of Chief Administrative Officer.
  SACS Superintendent Kent DeKoninck (Photo provided by Southwest Allen County Schools)
  The SACS School Board of Trustees has tabbed Dr. Joshua St. John, who is
  
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• A mother and daughter were killed in tornadoes that struck eastern Tennessee

  07-02-2025 16:35 via wane.com
  
  WARTBURG, Tenn. (AP) — Two people were killed in eastern Tennessee when two tornadoes moved through the region, local officials said Friday.A mother and daughter from the same household were killed when the storm passed through the Deer Lodge and Sunbright areas of Morgan County on Thursday night, according to a social media post by the county emergency management agency.Three other injuries were also reported, officials said.Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers were on site Friday morning he
  
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• 2 dead, 3 injured in weather event with 'possible tornado,' officials in Tennessee say

  07-02-2025 16:35 via wane.com
  
  WARTBURG, Tenn. (AP) — Two people were killed in eastern Tennessee when severe storms with a possible tornado moved through the region.Local officials announced Friday morning that a mother and daughter from the same household were killed when the storm passed through the Deer Lodge and Sunbright areas of Morgan County on Thursday night.That is according to a social media post by the county emergency management agency. Three other injuries were also reported, officials said.Tennessee Highw
  
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• What is influenza A, the type of flu making people so sick right now?

  07-02-2025 15:57 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – The flu is spreading far and wide across the U.S. – and influenza A is largely to blame. Of all the flu tests reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention since the start of flu season last fall, about 97% have turned up positive for influenza A.Influenza A is further divided into subtypes. You may have heard of H1N1 or H3N2 – those are the two dominant types of influenza A circulating right now, according to the CDC.
  "Influenza A typically causes wors
  
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• Meet the woman keeping the adorable pups happy at this year's 'Puppy Bowl'

  07-02-2025 13:41 via wane.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — If you tune into the “Puppy Bowl” on Sunday, you'll likely see a key person's influence — even if you don't actually see her.Victoria Schade is a dog trainer and novelist who's the show’s lead puppy trainer and wrangler. She's the one making sure the shelter pups have a conflict-free contest and that they're captured at their most adorable — all from off-camera.It is Schade who gets the puppies to look up during the “The Star-Spangled Ban
  
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• Be Our Guest - Back 40 Junction in Decatur

  07-02-2025 12:33 via wane.com
  
  Be Our Guest is back! This time the two-for-one deal features an iconic restaurant in Decatur; the Back 40 Junction. Click here to get the deal.
  
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• Colder temps are here with wintry mix over the weekend

  07-02-2025 09:39 via wane.com
  
  Sub-freezing temperatures and scattered snow showers will be prominent features for the next week in a typical February forecast over the next 10 days.
  Sub-freezing afternoon temperatures todayEven with morning sunshine, temperatures won't make it out of the 20s this morning.
  Clouds will increase overnight as temperatures top out in the lower 30s this afternoon.
  Sleet, freezing rain, and snow showers are all possible on Saturday afternoonSkies remain cloudy overnight and it will be cold with low
  
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• Senate approves renaming of SR 114 to honor fallen hero

  07-02-2025 04:55 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The Senate unanimously passed a resolution that would dedicate a portion of State Road 114 to fallen U.S. Marine Captain on Tuesday.The resolution was authored by State Senator Justin Busch R/FW. A one-mile stretch of State Road 114 along the Whitley-Huntington County line would be renamed "Captain Matthew Tomkiewicz Memorial Mile."Captain Tomkiewicz embodied what it meant to be truly selfless," Busch said. "This dedication serves as a lasting tribute to his coura
  
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• Temps below freezing, some icy patches possible

  07-02-2025 04:10 via wane.com
  
  Continue to use caution as you drive during the early morning and be careful when walking on sidewalks or through parking lots. With our temps below freezing, Thursday's wet pavement is freezing back into icy patches in some spots.Gusty moments keep going during the early morning and clouds decrease. We become mostly clear and temps tumble down to the low 20s by daybreak.As we approach morning, the amount of clouds in the sky will start to increase and we'll become mostly cloudy soon after sunri
  
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• Bipartisan bill could end surprise medical billing for thousands of Hoosiers

  07-02-2025 02:33 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Senate Health and Provider Services Committee took testimony on a bill that would end surprise medical billing for many Hoosiers on Wednesday.”I’m happy that anyone’s working on anything to do with medical bills,” said Joyce Fleck, a resident of Jasper.”I have to wonder how much longer my sister could have lived if her energy hadn’t been drained dealing with this medical debt,” Fleck said to the committee.Fleck said her sister Ja
  
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• Plainfield family grieves after car crash kills baby, leaves toddler suffering from burns

  07-02-2025 01:03 via wane.com
  
  PLAINFIELD, Ind. -- A mother is mourning after her family was ripped apart Wednesday in a fiery Plainfield car crash.Plainfield Police say an Avon police officer was attempting to pull over a grey car near the intersection of U.S. 40 and Ronald Reagan Parkway. Witnesses said the speeding car drove into the intersection, colliding with another car and sending it flipping down the road and up into flames.”There's no words to describe it," said one witness who was working nearby. "It was in f
  
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• Temps drop below freezing tonight, some icy patches possible

  07-02-2025 00:46 via wane.com
  
  While daytime pavement conditions became wet, instead of icy, in many spots, our highest temps today were only around freezing. So, ice never completely disappeared in all areas and, as temps fall this evening, the wet pavement is freezing back up. Continue to use caution as you drive tonight and be careful when walking on sidewalks or through parking lots.Breezy moments keep going tonight and clouds will decrease. We become mostly clear tonight and temps tumble down to the low 20s by morning. T
  
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• Temps below freezing tonight, some icy patches possible

  07-02-2025 00:46 via wane.com
  
  While daytime pavement conditions became wet, instead of icy, in many spots, our highest temps today were only around freezing. So, ice never completely disappeared in all areas and, as temps fall this evening, the wet pavement is freezing back up. Continue to use caution as you drive tonight and be careful when walking on sidewalks or through parking lots.Breezy moments keep going tonight and clouds will decrease. We become mostly clear tonight and temps tumble down to the low 20s by morning. T
  
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• 'We understand it's a little bit harsh': City officials ask property owners to clear sidewalks or face fines

  07-02-2025 00:12 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)-- In the wake of Wednesday night's freezing rain, the sidewalk outside was more like an ice rink.City officials are enforcing an ordinance that requires property owners to clear their sidewalks of ice and snow by 9 a.m. each day. The measure, they say, is intended to prevent slip-and-fall injuries and ensure public safety during harsh winter conditions."We're all residents here, and we all need to be neighborly with each other," said Nick Jerrall, the city's Director of R
  
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