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• I-69 northbound near Auburn Road seeing slowdowns and standstills

  15-05-2024 23:09 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)— The Indiana Department of Transportation, INDOT, is showing three-lane slowdowns on I-69 northbound near the 469 exit.It is unsure what is causing the traffic delay, but traffic is backed up from the 469 exit to the Lima Road exit. It is advised to seek an alternate route if traveling northbound. The Coldwater area is seeing slowdowns as a result of those seeking an alternate route.INDOT cameras show traffic at a three-lane slowdown, 05/15/2024INDOT cameras sh
  
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• Illinois winner of $552M Mega Millions jackpot comes forward to claim prize

  10-06-2024 20:18 via wane.com
  
  CHICAGO (WGN) — The Illinois iLottery winner of the $552 million Mega Millions jackpot has come forward.The winner, who is confirmed to be from the Chicagoland area, has chosen to remain anonymous.According to the Illinois Lottery, the "MEGA Millionaire" hit the jackpot while playing the game online, making this the largest prize won through iLottery in U.S. history.“I was scrolling through my emails when I saw one from the Illinois Lottery saying to check my numbers because I won a
  
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• Ex Columbia City parks director sentenced to work release over baseball card purchases

  10-06-2024 20:11 via wane.com
  
  WHITLEY COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - Columbia City's former parks director was sentenced Monday following a 2023 investigation into “suspicious financial activity” involving baseball cards.According to the Whitley County Prosecutor, Mark Green was sentenced to a year of work release and two years of probation afterward. Green was also ordered to pay $275,628 in damages, $175,000 of which has already been paid.Green, 52, had been the parks director for 20 years when he was fired in
  
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• Ramp closures continue on I-69; US 30 traffic affected

  10-06-2024 18:41 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Work along I-69 will continue to plague drivers. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced additional closures to exit ramps starting June 11.Starting on Tuesday, June 11, two I-69 exit ramps are expected to close for two weeks, as part of ongoing interstate construction. Concrete patching, joint repairs and resurfacing will be completed for both U.S. 30 exit ramps.
  According to INDOT, all work is weather-dependent.The eastbound U.S. 30/Goshen Road exit
  
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• I-69 exit ramps near US 30 to close for 2 weeks

  10-06-2024 18:41 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Drivers are to access recommended detours for two ramp closures as construction continues on Interstate 69.Staring on Tuesday, two I-69 exit ramps are expected to close for two weeks, as part of ongoing interstate construction. Concrete patching, joint repairs and resurfacing will be completed for both U.S. 30 exit ramps.
  According to INDOT, all work is weather-dependent.The eastbound U.S. 30/Goshen Road exit ramp to northbound I-69, is one closure. An additional closure
  
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• Woman accused of stabbing and killing toddler in Ohio in court

  10-06-2024 18:14 via wane.com
  
  CUYAHOGA CO., Ohio (WOIO) - The woman accused of stabbing three-year-old Julian Wood to death in the parking lot of the North Olmsted Giant Eagle store, appeared in Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Monday.Bionca Ellis initially refused to lift her head during the video hearing or answer the judge’s questions about whether or not she had seen the indictment. Judge Nancy Margaret Russo then ordered an attorney with the public defender’s office to go to the jail and read Ellis the
  
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• Afternoon headlines Monday, June 10

  10-06-2024 18:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your afternoon headlines for Monday, June 10.
  
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• WATCH: Bodycam footage of Scottie Scheffler's arrest

  10-06-2024 17:09 via wane.com
  
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WANE via STORYFUL) - Newly released bodycam footage revealed new details in the arrest of golf’s No 1 player, Scottie Scheffler, after an investigation found three officers involved failed to activate their cameras.The Louisville Metro Police Department on June 7 released hours of body camera footage showing Scheffer’s arrest as he was en route to the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in May.Guardian US deputy sport editor Bryan Arm
  
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• Clouds clear this afternoon with hot temps coming later this week

  10-06-2024 17:02 via wane.com
  
  Very cool temperatures will start our week with partly cloudy skies, but hot temperatures are coming by the middle of the week when we'll see highs in the 90s.
  High of 70 this afternoonThis afternoon skies will bring very cool temperatures for this time of year when our normal temperature should be close to 80. Skies will be partly cloudy with a high near 70 and less windy than yesterday.
  More sunshine on Tuesday and WednesdayOvernight temperatures will be very cool for this time of year when we
  
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• How to find affordable home insurance

  10-06-2024 17:01 via wane.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, Calif. (CBS NEWS) - Home insurance rates have skyrocketed in the past few years. People living in areas at higher risk of fires and hurricanes are being hit the hardest.Like most Americans, Gauruv Bhardwaj is dealing with inflation. That includes the insurance on his 1600-square-foot house.
  Nationwide, home insurance rates are up nearly 38% since 2019, according to Lending Tree. But it's much more in some states.Bhardwaj lives in southern California where his rates skyrocketed 200%"
  
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• Tornado Alley is shifting and expanding

  10-06-2024 15:51 via wane.com
  
  SUNBRIGHT, Tenn. (CBS NEWS) - The number of tornadoes continues to cause concerns. More than 500 have been spotted in the US since April. And there's new evidence that Tornado Allye may be expanding beyond the Midwest.On April 2, 204, an EF-1 tornado slived the roof off a funeral home in Sunbright, Tennessee. Noah and Lexi Hamby were next door outside. Noah was carrying their 4-year-old and Lexi had their baby in her arms."It literally swooped me up off my feet with the baby in my hands. He had
  
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• Hawaii police urge beachgoers to take valuables into the ocean

  10-06-2024 15:01 via wane.com
  
  HONOLULU, Hawaii (KGMB) - Honolulu police are urging beachgoers to help deter thefts by removing the opportunity. The new strategy is raising some eyebrows.If you head to a Honolulu beach, the Honolulu Police Department is telling visitors to not leave valuables unattended on the beach. Instead, they're telling people to put them in a waterproof bag and take them with them into the water. Why Hawaii loves Spam, and Spam loves HawaiiHPD made the announcement on its Instagram page. It was quickly
  
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• Morning headlines Monday, June 10

  10-06-2024 14:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your morning headlines for Monday, June 10.
  
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• Woman charged with murder in southeast Fort Wayne stabbing

  10-06-2024 10:19 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A woman faces a murder charge in the stabbing of a man Monday morning in southeast Fort Wayne.Fort Wayne police are investigating the fatal stabbing in the 1400 block of Fletcher Ave. near Luther St.Yvonne Broadnax
  According to police, officers responded to a report of an unresponsive man shortly after 2 a.m. Monday. They located the victim, suffering from a stab wound. Medics arrived and performed life-saving measures, but were not able to revive him.Police say a femal
  
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• Suspect in custody after fatal stabbing on Fletcher Ave.

  10-06-2024 10:19 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Fort Wayne police are investigating a fatal stabbing in the 1400 block of Fletcher Ave. near Luther St.According to police, officers responded to a report of an unresponsive male shortly after 2 a.m. Monday. They located the victim, suffering from a stab wound. Medics arrived and performed life-saving measures, but were not able to revive him.Police say a female suspect was arrested a short distance away. She's been identified as Yvonne Boradnox, who had an outstanding
  
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• FWPD investigating fatal stabbing on Fletcher Ave.

  10-06-2024 10:19 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Fort Wayne police are investigating a fatal stabbing in the 1400 block of Fletcher Ave. near Luther St.According to police, officers responded to a report of an unresponsive male shortly after 2 a.m. Monday. They located the victim, suffering from a stab wound. Medics arrived and performed life-saving measures, but were not able to revive him.Police say a female suspect was arrested a short distance away. She's in custody, with charges pending. The relationship between
  
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• FWPD investigating death on Fletcher Ave.

  10-06-2024 10:19 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Fort Wayne police are investigating a death early Monday morning in the 1400 block of Fletcher Ave.According to police, officers responded to a report of an unresponsive party shortly after 2 a.m. Medics arrived and were not able to revive the person.Police say a suspect was arrested about a block away. The relationship between the two is unknown at this time.This is a breaking news story that will be updated.
  
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• Cool start to the workweek with a heatwave on the way

  10-06-2024 10:14 via wane.com
  
  Very cool temperatures will start our week with partly cloudy skies, but hot temperatures are coming by the middle of the week when we'll see highs in the 90s.
  It will be comfortable and cool this morning with temperatures up to 60 by noon.
  High of 70 this afternoonThis afternoon skies will bring very cool temperatures for this time of year when our normal temperature should be close to 80. Skies will be partly cloudy with a high near 70 and less windy than yesterday.
  More sunshine on Tuesday an
  
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• Kid composter helps the environment thrive and is Positively Fort Wayne

  10-06-2024 10:09 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Walter Majewski's love for the environment began at just 3 years old when he took an interest in the garbage and recycling trucks that would pass through his neighborhood. He would chase the trucks on their routes and even became familiar with some of the drivers.Now 10 years old, Walter's passion has grown and evolved to include composting. He began the practice a few years ago after he got connected with Dirt Wain, a Fort Wayne company dedicated to composting and othe
  
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• Cool start to the workweek is ahead

  10-06-2024 03:45 via wane.com
  
  It was a beautiful end to the weekend across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio! We saw temperatures close to seasonable levels, sunshine, and a nice breeze on Sunday. The air will stay cool and comfortable on Monday, but we will be heating up again soon.Look for clouds to increase before daybreak Monday, with temperatures dipping into the low-to-mid 50s. We'll be mostly cloudy by the time you head out the door to get the new workweek started.Skies become mostly cloudy by daybreak Monday, with
  
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• Tracking more clouds to move in later tonight

  10-06-2024 01:15 via wane.com
  
  After some showers passed through late Saturday into the overnight hours, we have been enjoying a beautiful Sunday across the area! It has continued to stay breezy though, with top gusts around the 30 mph mark.Winds will continue to decrease as we progress throughout the evening. You can then look forward to quiet night, with low temperatures dipping into the low-to-mid 50s. Most of the night will feature just a few clouds until skies become mostly cloudy by daybreak Monday.We're mostly clear by
  
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• LOOK: Fort Wayne Swimmers take on Stadium Splash at Lucas Oil Stadium

  09-06-2024 22:58 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE) — The Fort Wayne Swim Club competed in the 2024 Stadium Splash, bringing home some medals.
  The purpose of a Stadium Spash is to eliminate issues for meet operations prior to the trials. It also gives swimmers a chance to test the facilities and have an opportunity to improve their times. Swimmers must have also qualified for the event.
  According to Fort Wayne Swim Club Owner/Coach John Gibson, two swimmers won their event and one set a national qualifying time.Kat
  
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• Fort Wayne Swimmers take on Stadium Splash at Lucas Oil Stadium

  09-06-2024 22:58 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE) — The Fort Wayne Swim Club competed in the 2024 Stadium Splash, bringing home some medals.
  The purpose of a Stadium Spash is to eliminate issues for meet operations prior to the trials. It also gives swimmers a chance to test the facilities and have an opportunity to improve their times. Swimmers must have also qualified for the event.
  According to Fort Wayne Swim Club Owner/Coach John Gibson, two swimmers won their event and one set a national qualifying time.Kat
  
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• Becoming less breezy this evening

  09-06-2024 22:30 via wane.com
  
  After some showers passed through late Saturday into the overnight hours, we have been enjoying a beautiful Sunday across the area! It has continued to stay breezy though, with top gusts around the 30 mph mark.Winds will decrease as we progress throughout the evening. You can then look forward to quiet night, with low temperatures dipping into the low-to-mid 50s. Most of the night will feature just a few clouds until skies become mostly cloudy by daybreak Monday.A cold front slides through on Mo
  
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• Caitlin Clark not on Olympic team: 'Hopefully one day I can be there'

  09-06-2024 21:43 via wane.com
  
  (AP) — Caitlin Clark hopes to play for the U.S. Olympic team one day. It just won't be in Paris next month.The Indiana Fever rookie confirmed on Sunday that she isn't on the roster for this year's Olympics.“I think it just gives you something to work for,” Clark told reporters after practice. “It’s a dream. Hopefully one day I can be there. I think it’s just a little more motivation. You remember that. Hopefully when four years comes back around, I can be ther
  
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• Indiana woman arrested for auto theft

  09-06-2024 20:44 via wane.com
  
  MUNCIE, Ind. (WANE) -- An Indiana woman was arrested early Sunday morning for auto theft after officers from the Muncie Police Department located her driving a stolen vehicle near Madison Avenue and Main Street in Muncie, IN, according to an Indiana State Police press release.Erika L. Shukla, 28, of Muncie was arrested and charged with auto theft and a warrant for arrest for felony burglary, misdemeanor invasion of privacy and misdemeanor criminal mischief. Upon the arrest and investigation, off
  
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• Auburn teen organist heading to the Ivy Leagues this summer

  09-06-2024 19:50 via wane.com
  
  AUBURN, Ind. (WANE) — When you think of someone who plays the organ, you may think of an 80-year-old hunchback man in a church. Well, that is not the case for this Auburn teen.Gabriel Ackerman spoke to WANE 15's Eva Hallman about his experience playing the organ and his musical journey, see the interview in the video player above.
  Ackerman graduated from DeKalb High School just last week. In just a few weeks he heads to Connecticut for the Yale Organ Academy. Aside from the Organ he plays
  
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• Juneteenth Fort Wayne hosts inaugural Little Miss Juneteenth Pageant

  09-06-2024 19:09 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Juneteenth Fort Wayne, a grassroots organization that aims to engage the community through education and social conduct, hosted their inaugural Little Miss Juneteenth pageant Saturday, giving young Black girls aged 8 to 16 a chance to showcase their artistic talents.The pageant featured performances from Boss Lady Dance Company, Fort Wayne's first decorated majorette team, and Purple Diamonds, a nonprofit that aims to break the cycle of poverty by providing resources t
  
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• Freedom Riders host fundraiser for veterans

  09-06-2024 18:28 via wane.com
  
  Video above shows how the holiday of Veterans Day began.FORT WAYNE, Ind. -- The Fort Wayne-based Chapter 1 of The Freedom Riders of Indiana hosted a family-friendly motorcycle event and fundraiser to raise money for veterans in the community on Sunday.The group will donate a portion of the money raised to Shepherd's House, a homeless shelter for veterans in Fort Wayne that recently lost United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) funding.Shepherd’s House finds new funding after losin
  
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• Friends and family host fundraiser to offset hospital costs for girl after open heart surgery

  09-06-2024 17:58 via wane.com
  
  HUNTINGTON, Ind. (WANE) -- Family and friends gathered at West Park Skate Center Saturday night to help raise funds for an 11-year-old who was recently diagnosed with a congenital heart disease.Avery, an energetic girl who loves life was diagnosed with Anomalous Coronary Artery Disease, a form of congenital heart disease. The disease, which affects less than 1% of the population, is a condition in which one of the two coronary arteries arises from an uncommon place on the aorta according to the
  
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