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• Morning headlines Wednesday, April 17

  17-04-2024 14:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your morning headlines for Wednesday, April 17.
  
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• US drug control agency will move to reclassify marijuana: AP sources

  30-04-2024 19:29 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, The Associated Press has learned, a historic shift to generations of American drug policy that could have wide ripple-effects across the country.The DEA’s proposal, which still must be reviewed by the White House Office of Management and Budget, would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse
  
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• 24-hour access available for YMCA members in June

  30-04-2024 19:21 via wane.com
  
  WHITLEY COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - The YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne announced they will be offering members 24-hour access to the Whitley County Family YMCA in June.
  As a member with 24-hour access, you will be able to use the Wellness Center at the Y around the clock, according to the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne's website.
  Starting now, you can get soft-launch access in early June, your first month free, and a special 24-hour Y t-shirt for only $10, if you sign up here.
  The YMCA of Great Fort Wayne adv
  
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• Afternoon headlines Tuesday, April 30

  30-04-2024 18:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your afternoon headlines for Tuesday, April 30.
  
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• How much are you spending on subscriptions?

  30-04-2024 17:12 via wane.com
  
  (CBS) - A new report finds the average American is spending more than $1,000 a year on subscriptions, everything from streaming channels to shopping sites to gym memberships. Many people are spending so much because of rising costs and often forgetting they even have the service in the first place.A CNET survey found 67% of adults have seen one or more of their subscriptions increase in the last year. The survey also found nearly half of US adults have signed up for a free trial and then forgott
  
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• 120 mph roller coaster set to thrill riders at Cedar Point starting Saturday

  30-04-2024 15:41 via wane.com
  
  SANDUSKY, Ohio (WANE) Roller Coaster enthusiasts rejoice!Top Thrill 2, billed as the world’s tallest and fastest triple-launch strata coaster, will open to the public on Cedar Point’s opening day, Saturday, May 4. The “strata” coaster, known as any roller coaster eclipsing a height of 400 feet, was first pioneered by Cedar Point in 2003. The new and reimagined Top Thrill 2 dominates the park’s skyline with not one, but two 420-foot-tall track towers, putting riders
  
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• 5 die in 'Harry Potter Castle' attack

  30-04-2024 14:47 via wane.com
  
  ODESA, Ukraine (WANE via STORYFUL) - At least five people were killed, officials said, in a Russian attack on Odesa that left a landmark building known as the “Harry Potter Castle” damaged on Monday, April 29.The governor of Odesa Oblast, Oleh Kiper, said on Tuesday morning that at least five people died as result of the attack, and that 23 people were being treated. U.S. Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson keynote speaker for GOP dinnerKiper said that eight p
  
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• Morning headlines Tuesday, April 30

  30-04-2024 14:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your morning headlines for Tuesday, April 30.
  
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• Delphi prosecutor seeks to have 'Odinism' murder theory, other topics barred from upcoming trial

  30-04-2024 14:15 via wane.com
  
  CARROLL COUNTY, Ind. – Prosecutors in the Delphi murder trial are asking the court to prevent the defense from presenting its alternative murder theory in court.In a motion in limine, filed Monday, Carroll County Prosecutor Nick McLeland asked Special Judge Fran Gull to bar Richard Allen’s attorneys from mentioning the theory or anything “not supported by admissible evidence.”The request applies to jury selection, opening arguments, presentation of evidence at trial, and
  
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• Meet Indiana's $44 million lottery winner, sort of

  30-04-2024 13:09 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE) The winner of the second biggest Hoosier Lotto® jackpot in history claimed their prize Monday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Despite the fact the winner's name has not been released, the Hoosier Lottery did share quite a bit of information about the person.
  The winner, a long-time resident of the west-side of Indianapolis who has been playing the Hoosier Lottery for more than 30 years, claimed the prize as Lucky 22 Enterprises, LLC.Because 44 is one of the winn
  
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• WATCH LIVE: New poll shows Trump ahead of Biden in seven key swing states

  30-04-2024 13:00 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Former President Donald Trump maintains a lead over President Biden in multiple key swing states, according to a new poll from Emerson College Polling and The Hill.Voters favored the leading Republican candidate – who is currently balancing court and rally appearances – over Biden in Arizona (48% to 44%), Georgia (47% to 44%), Michigan (45% to 44%), Nevada (45% to 44%), North Carolina (47% to 42%), Pennsylvania (47% to 45%) and Wisconsin (47% to 45%).The poll, which
  
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• New poll shows Trump ahead of Biden in seven key swing states

  30-04-2024 13:00 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Former President Donald Trump maintains a lead over President Biden in multiple key swing states, according to a new poll from Emerson College Polling and The Hill.Voters favored the leading Republican candidate – who is currently balancing court and rally appearances – over Biden in Arizona (48% to 44%), Georgia (47% to 44%), Michigan (45% to 44%), Nevada (45% to 44%), North Carolina (47% to 42%), Pennsylvania (47% to 45%) and Wisconsin (47% to 45%).The poll, which
  
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• More summer-like temperatures are on the way

  30-04-2024 09:47 via wane.com
  
  After more rainfall yesterday we'll dry out today and our summer preview will resume especially Thursday and Friday as temperatures will be in the upper 70s and the lower 80s.
  It will become partly cloudy early this morning and mostly sunny by late this morning with temperatures in the upper 60s by noon, April 2024 is Fort Wayne's rainiest on recordSunshine will be abundant this afternoon with temperatures in the lower 70s which is still above where it should be this time of year.High temperatur
  
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• Fort Wayne business collecting thousands of solar eclipse glasses for reuse

  30-04-2024 05:03 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Are you still looking to donate or recycle your solar eclipse glasses? One Fort Wayne business is still collecting them through this Saturday, May 4th.You can bring them to Vessel Refillery FW, located at 10376 Leo Road, Suite G, Fort Wayne, IN 46825. A map of this location can be found below.The business is partnering with Astronomers Without Borders to donate the glasses for future reuse and redistribution. Owner of Vessel Refillery Heather Eracleous had the idea know
  
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• Tracking more warmth this week

  30-04-2024 04:47 via wane.com
  
  Now that we've achieved the wettest April on record in Fort Wayne, the rain is heading out of the picture and a dry Tuesday is ahead. Clouds are decreasing, too. April 2024 is Fort Wayne's rainiest on recordMorning temps fall to the mid-50s at our coolest pointTuesday morning low temps are in the 50s.By late afternoon, temps will be in the low 70s with a light northwesterly breeze.Tuesday afternoon conditions are pleasant. Highs will be in the 70s.Winds become southwesterly on Wednesday, sending
  
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• NWS reports death related to Winchester tornado

  30-04-2024 03:02 via wane.com
  
  WINCHESTER, Ind. -- Officials with the Indianapolis office of the National Weather Service announced on Monday that one person has died after sustaining injuries in relation to mid-March's tornado.
  One of the victims of the Winchester tornado on March 14 died "with injuries sustained from the tornado as a contributing factor to the death," according to the National Weather Service.
  Two tornados were reported on March 14, one an EF-2 through Delaware County and Selma and another an EF-3 through R
  
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• IU faculty rallies to call for university president's dismissal after Dunn Meadow police action

  30-04-2024 02:58 via wane.com
  
  BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- A rally held by Indiana University faculty and attended by more than 200people demanded the dismissal of IU President Pamela Whitten after her call for state police action to clear Dunn Meadow of pro-Palestinian protestors last week led to more than 50 arrests.”We’re here to let you know that Pamela Whitten hasn’t accomplished anything, for you or IU,” announced IU Political Science Professor Abdulkader Sinno to the IU Board of Trustees from the steps
  
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• New April rainfall record set

  30-04-2024 02:23 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Thanks to our Monday rainfall, we've set a new record in the Fort Wayne record books for the highest amount of rain in April. The city's weather records date back to 1897.As of 8 PM, we have picked up 7.35" inches of precipitation since April 1. Our previous record for wettest April was in 1944, when 7.19 inches of rain fell. Tracking rain tonight and more warm daysA new April rainfall record has been set in Fort Wayne.
  Here's an updated look at our April 2024 precipita
  
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• Tracking rain tonight and more warm days

  29-04-2024 22:16 via wane.com
  
  With a cold front moving through the region, additional periods of rain and t-storms will fall tonight, but taper off by morning.While rainfall totals will be light, less than a half-inch in most spots, Fort Wayne has the potential to pick up just enough rain to make this Fort Wayne's wettest April on record. Our rain total this month, so far, is 6.93". The highest April rain total is just 0.26" higher at 7.19" (1944).Most areas will see light rainfall totals under 1/2" through tonightBy sunrise
  
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• IU offers concessions in wake of arrests at Dunn Meadow protests

  29-04-2024 22:09 via wane.com
  
  BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- In the wake of two Indiana State Police sweeps of pro-Palestinian protestors in Dunn Meadow on Indiana University’s Bloomington campus, President Pamela Whitten issued a statement defending law enforcement action but offering concessions to demonstrators including the partial rollback of recently enacted restrictions on the placing of tents in the traditional free speech zone.More than fifty demonstrators were arrested, many complaining that their tents, personal items
  
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• Late afternoon headlines Monday, April 29

  29-04-2024 22:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your late afternoon headlines for Monday, April 29.
  
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• Hurshtown Reservoir set to open for 2024 season

  29-04-2024 21:11 via wane.com
  
  GRABILL, Ind. (WANE) -- Hurshtown Reservoir is set to open for the 2024 season Wednesday, May 1.Despite being located just outside Grabill, the reservoir is owned by Fort Wayne City Utilities and maintained by Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation.Built in 1969, the reservoir's original purpose was to provide the City of Fort Wayne with water during a drought.Hurshtown Reservoir consists of 260 acres and contains 1.8 billion gallons of water that is pumped in from the St. Joseph River, according to Fo
  
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• Driver arrested after Decatur pursuit that continued even after crash

  29-04-2024 21:00 via wane.com
  
  DECATUR, Ind. (WANE) - A man was arrested after leading police on a chase through Decatur that persisted even after he crashed into a pole early Saturday morning.Around 1 a.m., the Adams County Sheriff's Office assisted Decatur Police with reports of an "unwanted party" in the form of a vehicle parked on the street, according to a release from the sheriff's office. A deputy at the scene had a brief conversation with the driver, according to the release, but the 22-year-old then drove away.Identi
  
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• 4 officers killed, 4 wounded in shootout at North Carolina home: police

  29-04-2024 20:58 via wane.com
  
  CHARLOTTE (WJZY) — Four law enforcement officers were killed in a shootout that erupted when a U.S. Marshals Task Force tried to serve a warrant at a North Carolina home on Monday. Four other officers were wounded, and a suspect is also dead.
  A wanted man shot at officers Monday afternoon as they approached a suburban home in Charlotte, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CPMD).
  Members of the task force returned fire, striking the suspect in front of the home. His na
  
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• Less alcohol, or none at all, is one path to better health

  29-04-2024 20:30 via wane.com
  
  It’s wine time. Beer Thirty. Happy hour. Five o’clock somewhere.Maybe it's also time to rethink drinking?Moderate drinking was once thought to have benefits for the heart, but better research methods have thrown cold water on that.“Drinking less is a great way to be healthier,” said Dr. Timothy Naimi, who directs the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research at the University of Victoria in British Columbia.ARE DRINKING GUIDELINES CHANGING?
  Guidelines vary a lot from
  
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• Woman avoids time behind bars in 2023 hit-and-run that injured couple on motorcycle

  29-04-2024 20:26 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A Fort Wayne woman was sentenced Monday for her role in a 2023 hit-and-run that severely injured a husband and wife on a motorcycle.Tessa Creager, also known as Tessa Miller, was sentenced to four years, the first six months of which are to be served at Residential Services, an alternative to incarceration through Allen County Community Corrections. After that, she's ordered to be on home detention and will have a three-year license suspension.Creager faced two counts o
  
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• Drinking alcohol outside begins soon in downtown Fort Wayne

  29-04-2024 18:57 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Designated Outdoor Drinking Area (DORA) is about to kick off, and just in time for a holiday. The DORA location is specific locations within downtown Fort Wayne.DORA will take effect on Sunday, May 5 in areas near The Landing, north to Promenade Park, and south to Parkview Field. It also includes the surrounding streets.DORA-MAPDownloadParticipating DORA vendors will use specific cups. There will be clear signs marking that you are entering or leaving a DORA boundar
  
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• Court docs: Woman charged with stealing Parkview Police SUV likens chase to Grand Theft Auto

  29-04-2024 18:47 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Allen Superior Court documents reveal what led to a high-speed chase Friday night in a stolen Parkview Police vehicle, and how the suspect reacted when she was caught.In the aftermath of the chase, the suspect is accused of telling an officer "I GTA-d that ****", according to court documents.A Parkview Police officer at the Randallia hospital said it all started when the woman - who will not be named in this story due to circumstances around the case - was put in the pa
  
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• On the Road: Full circle moment within South Bend Police Department

  29-04-2024 18:27 via wane.com
  
  SOUTH BEND, Ind. (CBS) - Two police officers, one retired and one a rookie, have an incredible connection. The connection also goes beyond the badge.Retired South Bend lieutenant Gene Eyster can't drive past an apartment complex without reliving a specific day."That was one of the strangest calls I think I've ever had. 'We have a found baby in a box.' Yeah, you always wonder - what happened," said Eyster.A newborn was found in a common hallway. That was 24 years ago, just before Christmas. For G
  
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• Afternoon headlines Monday, April 29

  29-04-2024 18:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your afternoon headlines for Monday, April 29.
  
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