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• NFL Hall of Famer Steve McMichael dies at age 67

  23-04-2025 22:53 via wane.com
  
  HOMER GLEN. Ill. (WGN) — Chicago Bears great and legendary sports personality Steve "Mongo" McMichael died at age 67 on Wednesday.McMichael had recently been moved to hospice care on Wednesday, a source told Nexstar's WGN News, after being removed from a ventilator in the ICU. WGN's Jarrett Payton confirmed the passing on X, saying, "With deep sorrow, I share that Steve McMichael passed at 5:28 PM after a brave fight with #ALS, surrounded by loved ones. I’m grateful to have been
  
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• NFL Hall of Famer Steve McMichael being moved to hospice care

  23-04-2025 22:53 via wane.com
  
  CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago Bears legend Steve “Mongo” McMichael, who was previously diagnosed with ALS, is being moved to hospice care.A source told Nexstar's WGN on Wednesday that the NFL Hall of Famer is being removed from a ventilator in the ICU and transferred to a hospice care facility. Betsy Shepherd, a spokeswoman for the former Bears star, confirmed the decision in an email to the Associated Press.In January 2021, McMichael announced he was diagnosed with amyotrophic later
  
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• High temps keep climbing tomorrow

  23-04-2025 22:19 via wane.com
  
  The warmest air of the week arrives this afternoon with highs near 80. The heat will continue to build on Thursday, with cooler air returning by the weekend.
  Summertime temperatures are back todayThe atmospheric furnace gets turned up a notch this afternoon with high temperatures in the upper 70s to near 80. We could see a sprinkle or light shower close to the Michigan state line, otherwise expect more sunshine and those mild temperatures this afternoon.
  It will be another mild night with partly
  
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• INDOT reminds drivers to slow down during Work Zone Awareness Week

  23-04-2025 21:59 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)- As construction season kicks into high gear across Indiana, the state is recognizing National Work Zone Awareness Week.The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is encouraging drivers to stay alert, follow posted speed limits, and avoid distractions. Officials say four out of five people killed in work zone crashes are drivers or their passengers.While the focus this week is on education, INDOT is also launching a new enforcement initiative called “Safe Zone
  
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• High-speed pursuit of smugglers leaves 3 dead near US border

  23-04-2025 20:35 via wane.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Three people, including a police officer, are dead and at least two others injured following a high-speed Wednesday morning pursuit of an SUV carrying suspected migrant smugglers.The pursuit ended around 3 a.m. with a crash that left multiple vehicles overturned or on their side on Juan Pablo II Boulevard overlooking the Rio Grande in Juarez, Mexico.Mexico urges TV stations to stop running ‘discriminatory’ DHS ads
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• Would $5K 'baby bonus' be enough to boost US birth rate?

  23-04-2025 20:07 via wane.com
  
  (NewsNation) — President Donald Trump has backed what a published report said was a $5,000 “baby bonus” for women who give birth to help reverse a decline in the U.S. birth rate.What we know about the potential $5K baby bonusWhen asked Tuesday in the Oval Office about the possibility of providing a financial reward to women who give birth, Trump responded, “Sounds like a good idea to me.”The $5,000 “baby bonus” was first reported this week by t
  
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• Wall Street rises in a worldwide rally after Trump softens his tough talk on trade and the Fed

  23-04-2025 19:53 via wane.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rising Wednesday as a worldwide rally comes back around to Wall Street after President Donald Trump appeared to back off his criticism of the Federal Reserve and his tough talk in his trade war.The S&P 500 was 1.9% higher in afternoon trading, coming off a big gain Tuesday that more than made up for its steep loss on Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 539 points, or 1.4%, as of 12:42 p.m. Eastern
  
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• Why the Ice Bucket Challenge is back after more than a decade

  23-04-2025 18:18 via wane.com
  
  (WJW) – Has your social media feed suddenly been full of people doing the Ice Bucket Challenge? No, you didn't travel back in time 10 years — the trend is making a comeback, but this time with a new intended beneficiary.It’s been more than a decade since the viral Ice Bucket Challenge launched in an attempt to raise awareness about ALS.
  Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the br
  
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• Bishop Rhoades to hold special Mass for Pope Francis in Fort Wayne

  23-04-2025 18:02 via wane.com
  
  SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WANE) -- Bishop Kevin Rhoades of the Fort Wayne-South Bend Catholic Diocese will hold a special Mass Wednesday following the death of Pope Francis.The ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Fort Wayne. Those unable to attend can watch a livestream of the Mass. Pope Francis dies at 88Monday morning, Bishop Rhoades issued the following statement regarding the Pope's death:Today, Easter Monday, Pope Francis, reached the end of his
  
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• Bishop Rhoades holds special Mass for Pope Francis in Fort Wayne

  23-04-2025 18:02 via wane.com
  
  SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WANE) -- Bishop Kevin Rhoades of the Fort Wayne-South Bend Catholic Diocese will hold a special Mass Wednesday following the death of Pope Francis.The ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Fort Wayne. Those unable to attend can watch a livestream of the Mass in the video above or on the diocese' website. Pope Francis dies at 88Monday morning, Bishop Rhoades issued the following statement regarding the Pope's death:Today, Easte
  
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• Marion police arrest man accused of shooting, killing 17-year-old

  23-04-2025 17:33 via wane.com
  
  MARION, Ind. -- Police have arrested a man accused of shooting and killing a 17-year-old during a reported drug deal in Marion Monday night.Officers with the Marion Police Department were called around 6:50 p.m. to the 1500 block of S. Western Avenue after the Grant County Central Dispatch received reports that a person was possibly shot in the area.
  MPD said officers arrived on the scene and found a 17-year-old victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. Officers immediately began to as
  
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• Guess the Colts' 2025 schedule for a chance to win $1M

  23-04-2025 15:28 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS – Guessing the Indianapolis Colts’ schedule could net you a cool million dollars.The team’s annual schedule-guessing contest has returned for 2025. “Blue’s Million Dollar Schedule Challenge” started April 23 and runs through 11:59 p.m. on April 30.The concept is simple: take the Colts’ 2025 opponents and create an 18-week schedule that includes the bye week. If you nail the dates and opponents, the $1 million is yours.Well, unless multiple p
  
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• Bill heading for Indiana Governor Mike Braun's desk would raise speed limit on Interstate 465

  23-04-2025 13:46 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS — Anyone who has ever driven on Interstate 465 knows all too well that the 55 mph speed limit is often seen as more of a suggestion."To be honest it kind of feels like a race track," one driver told FOX59/CBS4 in an interview. "Feels like the Indy 500 sometimes, you know?"Some drivers told FOX59/CBS4 the left lane of the interstate can often put IndyCar to shame."We are going the speed limit and everyone is just passing by so quickly," Tanya Cervantes said. "We’re going
  
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• St. Peter's Basilica opens for the public to pay their respects to Pope Francis before funeral

  23-04-2025 12:34 via wane.com
  
  VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican opened St. Peter’s Basilica to the general public Wednesday to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, with thousands of people filling the central aisle and Swiss Guards standing at attention.Francis’ body will lie in state in the basilica until Saturday’s funeral and burial.Francis died on Monday at age 88.Earlier, the bells of St. Peter’s tolled as his body was transferred from the Vatican hotel where he lived into
  
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• Honor Flight Northeast Indiana marks milestone 50th flight

  23-04-2025 11:05 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Honor Flight Northeast Indiana takes to the skies for its monumental 50th flight. The veterans from World War II and all wars after flew directly from Fort Wayne to Washington, D.C. for a day trip in the nation's capital. Once they arrive in D.C., the local veterans will stop at the WWII Memorial. Before flying back to Summit City, the group will stop at as many memorials as possible. The public is invited to welcome the veterans home on Wednesday, April
  
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• Summer-like temps arrive today

  23-04-2025 09:47 via wane.com
  
  The warmest air of the week arrives this afternoon with highs near 80. The heat will continue to build on Thursday, with cooler air returning by the weekend.
  Temperatures will warm up quickly this morning to about 70 by noon with a few clouds, especially north of Fort Wayne.Summertime temperatures are back todayThe atmospheric furnace gets turned up a notch this afternoon with high temperatures in the upper 70s to near 80.It will be another mild night with partly cloudy skies and lows only falli
  
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• Growing 'smartly': FW City Council expands, progresses All in Allen Comprehensive Plan

  23-04-2025 05:43 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Fort Wayne neighborhoods shared the spotlight at Tuesday's city council meeting.Council members unanimously approved the expansion of the 'All In Allen Comprehensive Plan' to include plans for East Central and Northwest neighborhoods, as well as 10 ordinances rezoning many Waynedale neighborhoods."This is an exciting time for our city," Councilwomen at-large Michelle Chambers said. "I think this is a good representation to see things rolling out with the commitment that c
  
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• Gov. Mike Braun visits Allen County for GOP Lincoln Day Dinner

  23-04-2025 04:41 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Allen County GOP held its annual Lincoln Day Dinner on Tuesday and hosted Indiana Gov. Mike Braun as the keynote speaker.The Lincoln Day Dinner is a celebration of the Republican Party, serving as a networking and fundraising event. This is a nationwide tradition named after Abraham Lincoln, the first elected president of the Republican Party.The event started with a VIP reception with Braun, along with dinner and remarks from various speakers such as Indiana
  
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• Warm-up continues Wednesday

  23-04-2025 04:09 via wane.com
  
  Warmer air is the theme of the week from here on out. High temperatures are forecasted to be at, or above average, every day from now through the weekend with signs pointing to even more warm late April/early May days coming next week. Hold off on planting despite warm April daysFor Wednesday's early morning hours, our temps drop down to 50° under a partly cloudy sky.Wednesday morning's temps start off around 50° and slightly higher.A warm front, that's positioned near the Michigan state
  
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• Hold off on planting despite warm April days

  23-04-2025 00:14 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Despite the growing season officially getting underway and our warm weather pattern, it is advised you still wait to begin your spring planting... 2025 growing season officially declaredThis is because our average last freeze in the spring does not come until later this week on April 25th. Our last frost date then comes on May 6th, which is when temperatures drop to between 33 degrees and 36 degrees.Here are our average last spring frost and freeze dates in Fort Wayne.
  
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