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• Sheriff: Boy shoots sister in video game controller dispute

  19-03-2018 09:22 via wane.com
  MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (AP) – Authorities in Mississippi say a 9-year-old boy has shot his 13-year-old sister in the head and wounded her after an argument over a video game controller.
  Monroe County Sheriff Cecil Cantrell told local news outlets that the girl wouldn’t give up the video game controller when her brother wanted it on Saturday. He says the boy shot the girl in the back of the head and that the bullet entered her brain.
  The girl was rushed to Le Bonheur’s Children&rs
  
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• 71-year-old injured after motorcycle hits deer in northern Indiana

  30-04-2024 23:03 via wane.com
  
  MARSHALL COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - A 71-year-old man was flown to a hospital after the motorcycle he was riding hit a deer early Tuesday morning in Marshall County.According to a release from Indiana State Police, troopers responded to a crash around 5:40 a.m. on Nutmeg Road.Officers determined the man from Culver was riding a Harley Davidson near 16th Road when he collided with the deer, causing the bike to slide. ISP noted in the release he was not wearing a helmet.The man was flown to a Fort Wayn
  
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• 2 killed in plane crash in Elkhart County

  30-04-2024 22:50 via wane.com
  
  ELKHART, Ind. — Two people were killed in a plane crash Tuesday in Elkhart County, according to the Elkhart County Sheriff's Office.The plane crash was reported around 2:20 p.m. in the 5200 block of County Road 21 in Bristol.In a news release, the Elkhart County Sheriff's Office said two people were on the airplane and died.
  Their identities haven't been released.Several agencies are investigating and assisting, including the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation
  
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• Plenty more warm days to come

  30-04-2024 22:31 via wane.com
  
  Unlike last night, we have no rain to worry about tonight. Conditions remain dry and our sky goes from being mostly clear to partly cloudy. April 2024 is Fort Wayne's rainiest on recordTemperatures start off in the low 70s this evening and gradually fall. By early morning, we'll be in the mid-50s.We get some warmer air moving in tomorrow, along with some sunshine, and high temperatures climb to the upper 70s in the late afternoon.Temps climb even more on Thursday with highs reaching 80°.
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• Late afternoon headlines Tuesday, April 30

  30-04-2024 22:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your late afternoon headlines for Tuesday, April 30.
  
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• Fort Wayne couple wanted for trafficking charges in 2022 case with teen boys

  30-04-2024 21:40 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A man and woman from Fort Wayne are wanted for human trafficking charges that stem from a 2022 case involving teenage boys, the Allen County Sheriff's Department announced Tuesday.The sheriff's department posted on Facebook that Stephanie N. Followell, 41, faces two counts of sexual misconduct with a minor, along with incest, promoting human trafficking, and possession of child pornography. Kirk W. Depoister, 49, is wanted for one count each of child exploitation a
  
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• Trek/Tread the Trails is back Tuesday evening

  30-04-2024 21:39 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - It is that time of the year already! As we wrap up the month of April Tuesday, it is time of another season of Trek the Trails and Tread the Trails! Trek the Trails is a great way to see Fort WayneBoth programs are free and you are able to explore the over 140 miles of trails within the Greater Fort Wayne Trail Network. All ages and skill levels are welcome, but individuals are responsible for their own safety at all trail events.Tuesday evening's kickoff event begins a
  
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• Allen County Public Library adds StoryScape learning space to Pontiac branch

  30-04-2024 21:39 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) held a grand opening ceremony at its Pontiac branch Tuesday to celebrate the library's newest StoryScape early learning center.StoryScape is a learning space that aims to utilize library materials and hands-on tools to encourage children to read, sing, write, talk and play."Children learn about the world through play, and StoryScape is custom-designed to connect that love of play with reading and exploration," said ACPL Youth Serv
  
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• Deputies stake out funeral to nab wanted Muncie man, court docs reveal

  30-04-2024 20:41 via wane.com
  
  MUNCIE, Ind. — A Muncie man with outstanding warrants is back in police custody after sheriff's deputies staked out a funeral and pounced on the wanted man.
  Nathaniel D. Franklin, 23, was arrested on Monday after a short foot pursuit broke out outside the funeral service.
  Court records show that Franklin had an outstanding warrant for auto theft. Now he faces additional preliminary charges of resisting arrest and dealing in a narcotic drug.Arrest made in deadly carjacking on Indy’s n
  
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• US to require automatic emergency braking on new vehicles in 5 years and set performance standards

  30-04-2024 20:39 via wane.com
  
  DETROIT (AP) — In the not-too-distant future, automatic emergency braking will have to come standard on all new passenger vehicles in the United States, a requirement that the government says will save hundreds of lives and prevent thousands of injuries every year.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration unveiled the final version of the new regulation on Monday and called it the most significant safety rule in the past two decades. It's designed to prevent many rear-end and pede
  
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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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• 24-hour access available for Whitley County 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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• IHSAA approves boys volleyball, girls wrestling

  29-04-2024 22:39 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE) - The IHSAA has approved boys volleyball and girls wrestling for full recognition it announced Monday starting with the 2024-25 school year.Details are still forthcoming, but the move elevates those two sports from "emerging sports" status to full-fledged sponsored sports. They were both designated as emerging sports in 2022, but have seen significant growth since then according to the IHSAA.The IHSAA will now hold a sanctioned state tournament for both sports, with gir
  
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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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