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• Six confirmed measles cases in Allen County prompts surge in vaccinations

  10-04-2025 23:51 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)  — Allen County health officials confirmed six measles cases as part of an ongoing investigation with the Indiana Department of Health.
  Three of the cases involve unvaccinated minors, while two adults have tested positive with unknown vaccination status. Officials said all patients are recovering. 5 more measles cases confirmed in Allen County; Garrett school exposedThe measles virus is highly contagious and spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes, se
  
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• Confirmed measles cases in Allen County prompt surge in vaccinations

  10-04-2025 23:51 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)  — Allen County health officials confirmed six measles cases as part of an ongoing investigation with the Indiana Department of Health.
  Three of the cases involve unvaccinated minors, while two adults have tested positive with unknown vaccination status. Officials said all patients are recovering. 5 more measles cases confirmed in Allen County; Garrett school exposedThe measles virus is highly contagious and spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes, se
  
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• Purdue map offers resources for those raising bees, specialty crops

  10-04-2025 22:55 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A website created by some of Purdue University's agricultural departments is working to increase communication between people in the industry and keep sensitive crops safe.The website, titled DriftWatch.org, is designed to be a communication tool between growers of specialty crops and pesticide applicators. Specialty crops can include a variety of plants and other resources such as honeybees and fish farms:
  Christmas treesGreenhousesVegetablesFruit treesGrapesHerbsCert
  
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• Helicopter crashes in New York City's Hudson River; sources say 6 dead

  10-04-2025 22:06 via wane.com
  
  NEW YORK (WPIX) – Multiple people are reportedly dead after a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River off Manhattan on Thursday.
  Sources told Nexstar's WPIX and the Associated Press that six people died in the crash. Two people briefed on the rescue efforts told The New York Times that three children and two adults had been pulled from the water, but their conditions were unknown.
  Authorities have not yet provided any information regarding how many people may have been on board or their c
  
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• Helicopter crashes in New York City's Hudson River; 6 dead

  10-04-2025 22:06 via wane.com
  
  NEW YORK (PIX11) – Six people, including three children, died after a helicopter crashed in the Hudson River near the New Jersey coastline Thursday afternoon, authorities said.A Bell 206 helicopter belonging to a tour company crashed in the water near Jersey City and Hoboken around 3:15 p.m., according to NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch.The helicopter crashed around 15 minutes after it took off from the Downtown Skyport in Lower Manhattan, authorities said.All six people on board the helic
  
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• Helicopter crashes in Hudson River in New York City

  10-04-2025 22:06 via wane.com
  
  NEW YORK (WPIX) – A helicopter has crashed into the Hudson River off Manhattan, the New York Police Department has confirmed."Expect emergency vehicles and traffic delays in the surrounding areas," the NYPD said in a post on X.Videos posted to social media show showed the aircraft mostly submerged, upside down in the water. Police were seen nearby with police helicopters overhead.The fire department said it had units on scene performing rescue operations.The rescue craft were near a site c
  
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• 'Better than 48 hours ago': Columbia City mayor reacts to property tax relief bill changes

  10-04-2025 21:10 via wane.com
  
  COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. (WANE)— The Indiana House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 1 Wednesday, a bill that Columbia City Mayor Ryan Daniel described as a "double-edged sword."Wednesday's passage came after the property tax bill's second reading in the House. The bill passed a third reading on Thursday. That means it will be sent back to the Senate, the "House of Origin."If the Senate approves of the amendments made in the House, the bill would be sent to Gov. Mike Braun for his signature
  
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• 'Better than 48 hours ago': Columbia City mayor reacts to latest version of property tax relief bill

  10-04-2025 21:10 via wane.com
  
  COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. (WANE)— The Indiana House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 1 Wednesday, a bill that Columbia City Mayor Ryan Daniel described as a "double-edged sword."Wednesday's passage came after the property tax bill's second reading in the House. The bill needs to pass a third reading to be sent back to the Senate, the "House of Origin."If the Senate approves of the amendments made in the House, the bill would be sent to Gov. Mike Braun for his signature. The version passed W
  
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• USDA partners with Indiana agriculture department for 17 grant projects

  10-04-2025 19:11 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS -- Officials with the U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced that it has partnered with the Indiana State Department of Agriculture to award more than $6 million in grants.
  According to a news release, $6,714,042 in grants will be awarded for 17 projects through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program. Officials said that the projects aim to "build resilience across the middle of the supply chain while strengthening local and regional food systems."“Indian
  
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• Investment group Bain Capital seeks ownership stake in Lincoln Financial

  10-04-2025 18:39 via wane.com
  
  RADNOR, Penn. (WANE) A global investment firm is looking to acquire a 9.9 percent ownership stake in Lincoln Financial, which got its start in Fort Wayne.Bain Capital and Lincoln on Wednesday announced plans for a long-term strategic partnership, which includes the ownership stake which includes an $825 million investment.
  According to a press release announcing the partnership, Lincoln and Bain Capital have agreed to enter into a 10-year, non-exclusive strategic investment management relationsh
  
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• Sunshine coming on Friday

  10-04-2025 16:55 via wane.com
  
  A warm front moving across the region has struggled to reach as far north as northeast Indiana and NW Ohio. As a result, high temps in most places have only been in the 40s with the few 50s experienced relegated to spots farther south of Fort Wayne, like Hartford City. In Indianapolis today, highs reached the low-to-mid-60s, much warmer than here.Our evening temps will fall through the 40s and keep dropping until we reach near the freezing mark for our overnight low temperatures. The evening is
  
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• Egg prices increase to record high despite Trump's predictions and bird flu outbreak slowing

  10-04-2025 15:22 via wane.com
  
  U.S. egg prices increased again last month to reach a new record-high of $6.23 per dozen despite President Donald Trump’s predictions, a drop in wholesale prices and no egg farms having bird flu outbreaks.The increase reported Thursday in the Consumer Price Index means consumers and businesses that rely on eggs should not anticipate immediate relief. Demand for eggs is typically elevated until after Easter, which falls on April 20.Industry experts were expecting the index to reflect a drop
  
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• Ballerina Ksenia Karelina freed from Russian custody in prisoner exchange

  10-04-2025 15:00 via wane.com
  
  (The Hill) – Ksenia Karelina, a U.S.-Russian dual national who was detained last year on treason charges, was released from Russia in the latest prisoner exchange, according to the State Department.“American Ksenia Karelina is on a plane back home to the United States. She was wrongfully detained by Russia for over a year and President Trump secured her release," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement Thursday on social platform X."@POTUS will continue to work for the rel
  
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• Cousins Maine Lobster returns to Fort Wayne, this time on the northeast side

  10-04-2025 14:58 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A food truck renowned for its indulgent lobster dishes will be parked in northeast Fort Wayne on Thursday.Cousins Maine Lobster is serving up seafood in the parking lot of Menard's on Meijer Drive throughout the day before getting back on the road.Since the business’ stint on Shark Tank a decade ago, it has opened multiple restaurants and many more food trucks, which are on the road traveling the country. On Thursday’s stop, a Nashville-based
  
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• Global shares jump following historic gains on Wall St after Trump paused most of his tariffs

  10-04-2025 14:11 via wane.com
  
  TOKYO (AP) — World markets soared on Thursday, with Japan’s benchmark jumping more than 9% as investors welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to put his latest tariff hikes on hold for 90 days, though he excluded China from the reprieve.In early trading, Germany’s DAX initially gained more than 8%. By midmorning, they were up 5.3% at 20,720.86, while France's CAC 40 in Paris gained 5% to 7,204.23. Britain's FTSE 100 surged 4.0% to 7,983.37.Chinese shares saw mor
  
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• Trump lets the water flow — again — as he reverses Biden rule restricting showerheads

  10-04-2025 13:39 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has long complained about modern rules that limit water flow for showerheads, making it harder for him to wash his "beautiful hair.''In his first term, Trump directed that restrictions on showerheads be loosened, an action that former President Joe Biden reversed.Now Trump is going to let the water flow — again.An executive order he signed Wednesday calls for an immediate end to water conservation standards that restrict th
  
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• Traffic moving again on I-469 in southern Allen County

  10-04-2025 12:46 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Westbound traffic on I-469 was stalled for a couple hours Thursday morning between State Road 1 and Winchester Road in southern Allen County after a semi reportedly stalled in the road.No other information is available, however As of 9 a.m., Google Traffic showed westbound traffic flowing again after being shown as closed.
  No other information was available.
  
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• Stalled semi disrupts traffic on I-469 in southern Allen County

  10-04-2025 12:46 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Westbound traffic on I-469 is stalled between State Road 1 and Winchester Road in southern Allen County. A semi reportedly stalled in the road.
  No other information is available, however Google Traffic shows traffic slowed or stopped for nearly a mile.A detour has been set up diverting traffic off at Winchester Road.
  
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• Slight warm-up today, warmer weekend temps

  10-04-2025 09:56 via wane.com
  
  A gradual warm-up will begin this afternoon, even with the absence of sunshine, temperatures will be around 50 this afternoon. We'll have to wait until the weekend for April temperatures to return.
  There will be some areas of patchy dense fog this morning, skies will remain mostly cloudy, and temperatures will only rise into the lower 40s by noon.
  Skies will be mostly cloudy this afternoon, even with warmer temperaturesIt will be warmer this afternoon with high temperatures around 50.
  Skies rema
  
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• 'Sharpen the pencil': State Sen. Travis Holdman supports Senate Bill 1 amid municipal outcry

  10-04-2025 03:05 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — As Senate Bill 1 continues to cause statewide discourse, State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) believes they have "landed in a good spot" with it.This bill would provide nearly $1.4 billion in property tax relief over the next three years, translating to roughly $300 per year for the average homeowner.Holdman, one of the bill's three main authors, said nearly two-thirds of homeowners will see a decrease in their 2026 property taxes."The reason we're doing that is b
  
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• Commissioner Ron Turpin tours Allen County meetings for 'listening tour'

  10-04-2025 01:27 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Ron Turpin joined the Allen County Board of Commissioners this year. Early on in his term, you won't just find him on the fourth floor of Citizens Square at his desk.The first-term commissioner's goal is to visit all of the different municipalities in the county, which meant a visit to Fort Wayne City Council Tuesday evening."We have 20 townships and a number of municipalities," Turpin said. "It really is a privilege to go throughout the county and really (number
  
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• 'Cut upon cut upon cut': Allen County Public Library concerned property tax bill made it through House committee

  10-04-2025 00:33 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)— After the Indiana House Ways and Means Committee passed the amended property tax relief bill on Monday, a number of Fort Wayne politicians and organizations have expressed their concern about the bill's progress through the statehouse.Leaders at the Allen County Public Library have been vocal about the bill since the first version was introduced earlier in the session. Their original concern was about total funding cuts to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL
  
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