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• Michigan to begin recount; legal fight moves to Pennsylvania

  05-12-2016 11:02 via wane.com
  
  Presidential candidate Jill Stein’s fight to force presidential recounts in three states focuses Monday on Pennsylvania, where her Green Party is seeking an emergency federal court order for a statewide recount, and Michigan, where a federal judge has ordered a hand recount to begin by noon.The recount is underway in Wisconsin.
  President-elect Donald Trump narrowly defeated Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton in all three states. The recounts were not expected to change enough votes to ov
  
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• A few showers Monday before we track storms

  06-05-2024 04:45 via wane.com
  
  Seasonable air looks to stick with us to begin the workweek, along with a few showers. However, we will warm up again in the middle of the week and we are tracking opportunities for strong to severe storms...After we ended our Sunday with partly cloudy skies, mostly cloudy conditions have returned. Expect this to remain the case into early Monday morning, with temperatures dropping as low as the lower 50s as you head back to work or school.We're mostly cloudy early Monday morning, with temperatu
  
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• 1 injured in shooting near Headwater's Park in downtown Fort Wayne

  06-05-2024 04:02 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – One person was injured following a shootingjust before 9:30 p.m. Sunday evening in downtown Fort Wayne.According to police dispatchers, the victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries following the shooting which happened near Headwater's Park.
  A WANE 15 crew at the scene could see officers gathered near the edge of Headwaters Park near the Lawton Park skate park on 4th Street.No other information was immediately available Three injured in Fort Wayne early morni
  
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• Clouds increase again tonight

  06-05-2024 01:45 via wane.com
  
  After a cloudy start to our Sunday, we have gradually tapped into more sunshine! It did take some time though, especially in our northern communities. Temperatures have been noticeably cooler in our far northern counties all day long, as a result. Grab a light jacket through the rest of the evening if you need it.More clouds will track in tonight though. By early Monday morning, we'll be mainly cloudy. Temperatures will dip down into the lower 50s.We turn partly cloudy this evening.More clouds r
  
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• Seasonable with some sunshine this evening

  05-05-2024 23:05 via wane.com
  
  After a cloudy start to our Sunday, we've tapped into some sunshine this afternoon! However, not everyone has been fortunate enough to see the sunshine. Here's a snapshot of our weather cameras around 5 PM Sunday. Notice how Lake James remains locked into clouds; far northern locations have been cooler today as a result.
  Look for more patches of clear sky this evening though across the area before more clouds track in tonight. By early Monday morning, we'll be mainly cloudy. Temperatures will di
  
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• Tapping into more sunshine this afternoon

  05-05-2024 22:05 via wane.com
  
  After a cloudy morning, look forward to a few more pockets of blue sky tonight!It will be a nice day overall, with skies becoming partly cloudy as the afternoon goes on. High temperatures will climb into the upper 60s.Monday brings us a slight rain/storm chance around midday, with high temperatures returning to the lower 70s once again. It will be a bit breezy though, with wind gusts up to 25 mph.Slight risk for severe weather indicated by the color yellow.
  Enjoy the relatively quiet forecast be
  
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• Graduating pro-Palestinian protesters walk out of IU Bloomington commencement

  05-05-2024 18:57 via wane.com
  
  BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — As the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues, so do protests on college campuses across the country – even during graduation ceremonies. While Saturday was a day meant for celebrating the accomplishments of IU Bloomington students, it was instead about continuing to take a stand for a handful of them who walked out of their own commencement.As graduates filed into Memorial Stadium, a plane circled overhead. Trailing behind was a Palestinian flag and the word
  
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• Wanted man barricades himself inside barn in Adams County

  05-05-2024 18:27 via wane.com
  
  ADAMS COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- A wanted man was arrested Saturday after barricading himself inside a barn for four hours in rural Adams County.According to the Adams County Sheriff's Department, Andrew D. Lengerich, 35, from rural Adams County was wanted for a Level 5 Felony charge of Intimidation. The exact charge Lengerich faces, according to Adams County Circuit Court, is Intimidation, where the suspect draws or uses a deadly weapon.In a press release from the Adams County Sheriff's Department,
  
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• Staying dry with clouds expected to decrease

  05-05-2024 17:35 via wane.com
  
  After a cloudy morning, look forward to a few more pockets of blue sky tonight!It will be a nice day overall, with mostly cloudy skies in the morning becoming partly cloudy as the afternoon goes on. In the evening, our odds are looking better at seeing some widespread sunshine! High temperatures will climb into the lower 70s.A pleasant day awaits!Monday brings us a slight rain/storm chance around midday, with high temperatures returning to the lower 70s once again. It will be a bit breezy though
  
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• Police chase reaching 100 mph ends in crash and arrest in Adams County

  05-05-2024 16:34 via wane.com
  
  ADAMS COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- A woman was arrested Saturday after fleeing from a bar and leading police on a chase in Decatur early Saturday.42-year-old, Veronica W. Conner was arrested Saturday, after fleeing the scene where police were called for a domestic disturbance leading police on a chase.In a press release from the Adams County Sheriff's Office, Decatur Police responded to Vinnie's Bar in downtown Decatur on calls of a domestic disturbance. When officers arrived on scene they had been to
  
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• Driver dead after crashing into gate of White House complex: police

  05-05-2024 15:42 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A driver died after a vehicle crashed into an outer perimeter gate of the White House complex, and the incident late Saturday was being investigated as a traffic crash, police said. President Joe Biden was spending the weekend in Delaware, and the Secret Service said there was no threat to the White House.The male driver, who was not immediately identified, was found dead in the vehicle following the crash shortly before 10:30 p.m., according to a Secret Service statement
  
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• Dry today with clouds expected to decrease this afternoon

  05-05-2024 15:32 via wane.com
  
  Things are shaping up to be dry across northeast Indiana and northwestern Ohio today after a cold front pushed through the area overnight.It will be a nice day overall, with mostly cloudy skies in the morning becoming partly cloudy as the afternoon goes on. In the evening, our odds are looking better at seeing some widespread sunshine! High temperatures will climb into the lower 70s.A pleasant day awaits!Monday brings us a slight rain/storm chance around midday, with high temperatures returning
  
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• DORA officially launches in parts of downtown Fort Wayne

  05-05-2024 14:45 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Designated Outdoor Drinking Area (DORA) kicks off Sunday and just in time for a holiday.As those throughout Fort Wayne celebrate Cinco de Mayo, those 21+ are invited to head to parts of downtown Fort Wayne to enjoy an alcoholic beverage within the DORA boundary.
  Participating DORA vendors will use specific cups from 7 a.m. to 3 a.m., following the hours of drinking laws in Indiana. There will be clear signs marking that you are entering or leaving a DORA boundary.
  
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• Quiet under mostly cloudy skies

  05-05-2024 11:25 via wane.com
  
  Things are shaping up to be dry across northeast Indiana and northwestern Ohio today after a cold front pushed through the area overnight.We begin the day with mostly cloudy skies and temperatures hovering in the lower 60s.It will be a nice day overall, with mostly cloudy skies in the morning becoming partly cloudy as the afternoon goes on. In the evening, our odds are looking better at seeing some widespread sunshine! High temperatures will climb into the lower 70s.A pleasant day awaits!Monday
  
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• Three injured in overnight Fort Wayne shootings, may be connected

  05-05-2024 09:59 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Three people are injured following shootings that happened early Sunday morning in Fort Wayne, according to Fort Wayne Police.One person is in life-threatening condition and two others are in non-life threatening condition.Police said that officers were originally dispatched to two Fort Wayne hospitals just after 3:00 a.m. where the apparent victims arrived to be treated. They were not transported by medics. Even though three victims arrived at two different hospitals,
  
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• Three injured in Fort Wayne early morning shootings, may be connected

  05-05-2024 09:59 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Three people are injured following shootings that happened early Sunday morning in Fort Wayne.One person is in life-threatening condition and two others are in non-life-threatening condition following shootings that may be connected according to the Fort Wayne Police.
  According to a press release from the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD), officers were originally dispatched to two Fort Wayne hospitals just after 3:00 a.m. where three separate individuals were being t
  
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• One injured in early morning shooting

  05-05-2024 09:59 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - One person is injured following a shooting that happened on Fort Wayne's north side; it happened near the intersection of North Clinton St. and East Washington Center Rd. Information is currently limited. Fort Wayne Dispatch confirmed the shooting at approximately 3:35 a.m. Sunday morning. The condition of the person injured is yet unknown.
  This is a developing story; it will be updated with the latest information as it becomes available.
  
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• 3 injured in Fort Wayne early-morning shootings, may be connected

  05-05-2024 09:59 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Three people are injured following shootings that happened early Sunday morning in Fort Wayne.One person is in life-threatening condition and two others are in non-life-threatening condition following shootings that may be connected according to the Fort Wayne Police.
  According to a press release from the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD), officers were originally dispatched to two Fort Wayne hospitals just after 3:00 a.m. where three separate individuals were being t
  
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• A bit cooler and pretty quiet to start the week

  05-05-2024 04:30 via wane.com
  
  After some summer-like days, we're set to be a bit cooler to begin the new week. We'll also be relatively quiet until the middle of the week.An overnight cold front will depart eastward before daybreak Sunday and take any rain chances with it. Temperatures will be around the 60 degree mark to start the day under mostly cloudy skies.Temperatures dip down to around 60 degrees before daybreak Sunday under mostly cloudy skies.
  We'll enjoy a dry end to the weekend! It will be a nice day overall, with
  
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• Tracking spotty rain/storms tonight

  05-05-2024 01:45 via wane.com
  
  It continues to feel like summer across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio! Grab some ice cream and enjoy the summer-like air through the rest of our Saturday.A few showers and storms located to the southeast of Fort Wayne will dissipate as the evening goes on. After that, we'll track a few more spotty showers/storms tonight after midnight, along a decaying line of showers/storms. Western areas stand the best chance to pick up some rain overnight before the line dissipates. Low temperatures wi
  
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• Warm with a few pop-up evening showers/storms

  04-05-2024 23:45 via wane.com
  
  It continues to feel like summer across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio! Grab some ice cream and enjoy the summer-like air through the rest of our Saturday.Keep in mind though a few spotty pop-up showers and storms are in the forecast this evening, primarily to the southeast of Fort Wayne. A few more spotty storms look to track in tonight after midnight, along a decaying line of showers/storms. Western areas stand the best chance to pick up some rain overnight. Low temperatures will only di
  
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• Chips and noodles for fentanyl: 2 Allen County Jail inmates charged in overdose death of a fellow inmate

  04-05-2024 22:20 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- Authorities charged two men each with a Level 1 Felony in the death of an Allen County Jail inmate in February of this year.According to a probable cause filed with the Allen County Courts, Brian Boggs and Taylor Hunt are both being charged with Dealing with a Controlled Substance Resulting in Death, a Level 1 Felony.
  Photo of Taylor Hunt courtesy of the Allen County Sheriff's Department.Photo of Brian Boggs courtesy of the Allen County Sheriff's Department.
  Earlier
  
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• Suspect at large following shooting at Glenbrook Square Mall in Fort Wayne

  04-05-2024 20:57 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Fort Wayne Police Department says a man is in custody and a suspect is at large following a shooting at the Glenbrook Square Mall Saturday afternoon.FWPD public information officer Sgt. Juat Gutierrez said a shooting occurred just after 2:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon.Brandon D. Key Jr., 22, was arrested and faces these preliminary charges: a level 6 felony of criminal recklessness, a level 6 felony of intimidation, and a misdemeanor of resisting law enforcement.The F
  
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• Suspect at large following shooting at Glenbrook Square Mall

  04-05-2024 20:57 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Fort Wayne Police Department says a man is in custody and a suspect is at large following a shooting at the Glenbrook Square Mall Saturday afternoon.FWPD public information officer Sgt. Juat Gutierrez said a shooting occurred just after 2:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon.Brandon D. Key Jr., 22, was arrested and faces these preliminary charges: a level 6 felony of criminal recklessness, a level 6 felony of intimidation, and a misdemeanor of resisting law enforcement.The F
  
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• Fort Wayne Police Department investigates shooting at Glenbrook Square Mall

  04-05-2024 20:57 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a shooting at the Glenbrook Square Mall Saturday afternoon.Dispatch confirmed with WANE 15 that the FWPD is investigating a shooting that occurred just after 2:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon.A WANE 15 crew member is at the scene and will provide updates as they become available.
  This is a developing story.
  
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• 1 dead after SUV left roadway striking a tree

  04-05-2024 20:10 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- One is dead after a car left the roadway striking a tree Saturday morning.
  According to a press release from the Allen County Sheriff's Department, at approximately 9:18 a.m. officers for the Allen County Sheriff's Department were called out to the area of U.S. 33, south of Felger Road. The calls were in response to a single-vehicle crash with injuries.When officers arrived on scene they found an SUV had left the road for unknown reasons and struck a tree, according
  
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• The Deck sets opening day for 2024 season

  04-05-2024 19:42 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A summer favorite is set to return in just over a week, marking the beginning of downtown Fort Wayne's summer fun.
  Saturday a source at the Deck, a part of Don Hall's restaurants, confirmed that they will be opening for their 2024 season May 14, with weather permitting.
  Located along the St. Marys River by Headwaters Park, The Deck offers a variety of food along with a full bar in an outdoor setting.The Deck teased their upcoming summer season earlier this ye
  
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• 'Total loss'; Ohio animal rescue hopes to rebuild after devastating fire

  04-05-2024 18:27 via wane.com
  
  PAULDING COUNTY, Ohio (WANE) -- An Ohio animal rescue is forced to rebuild after a devastating fire early Saturday morning.JAR, or Justice Animal Rescue, located in Grover Hills, Ohio suffered a devastating loss Saturday morning when they woke up to find their rescue facility in flames.
  According to a Facebook post from JAR, Justice Animal Rescue, at 4:45 a.m. Saturday, owners called 911 when they woke up to find the rescue in flames. "Unfortunately by the time the fire department arrived on sce
  
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• Scattered clouds with a slight rain chance

  04-05-2024 17:12 via wane.com
  
  Today's forecast features the slight chance for a pop-up shower or storm.
  Highs today will climb up into the mid-70s bringing us yet another above average day! Enjoy the warmth!There's a slight chance for an additional shower or storm early on Sunday morning, but our odds are looking much better on Sunday to stay dry for the majority of the day. Overall, our rain chances shouldn't hinder your weekend plans, just take the umbrella should you need it!Due to the scattered nature of the rain over th
  
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• Few clouds with a slight rain chance

  04-05-2024 17:12 via wane.com
  
  Today's forecast features the slight chance for a pop-up shower or storm.
  Highs today will climb up into the mid-70s bringing us yet another above average day! Enjoy the warmth!Slight rain/storm chance this afternoonThere's a slight chance for an additional shower or storm early on Sunday morning, but our odds are looking much better on Sunday to stay dry for the majority of the day. Overall, our rain chances shouldn't hinder your weekend plans, just take the umbrella should you need it!Due to t
  
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