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• Man faces up to 85 years after being found guilty in card party shooting

  01-11-2024 21:01 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A man was found guilty of murder in the March shooting of another man at a card party.Friday, Jericho Simmons, was found guilty of murder in the shooting death of 29-year-old Timothy Leroy Coats while at a card party. Simmons faces 45 to 85 years in prison. ‘Someone pulled out a gun and shot him’: Cards and calm right before shooting west of Fort WayneJerico Simmons
  According to Allen County Circuit Court documents, the group had been drinking, smoking and
  
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• Owner of California shoe store says simple trick makes break-ins 'pointless'

  02-01-2025 20:41 via wane.com
  
  FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A brazen break-in at a shoe store in Fresno, California, was all for nothing after the owner was already a step ahead of the would-be thieves, he said.Locally owned DripOnDrip was boarded up Monday after what was described as a "shocking" break-in earlier in the morning."Seeing the building that you're working out of almost every day … just be damaged. It's shocking," said Roman Gonzales, the owner of the shop.(Surveillance image courtesy of Roman Gonzal
  
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• The man who died in a Las Vegas Cybertruck was shot in head before explosion, sheriff says

  02-01-2025 20:33 via wane.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (AP) — The person inside the Tesla Cybertruck that burst into flames outside President-elect Donald Trump’s Las Vegas hotel suffered a gunshot to the head before the explosion, officials said Thursday.Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill said at a news conference that a handgun was found at the feet of the man who's been identified as Matthew Livelsberger. Officials believe the shot was self-inflicted.Livelsberger served in the Green Berets, highly trained special forces who
  
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• Remains found near Michigan music fest site, 6 years after fan disappeared

  02-01-2025 17:55 via wane.com
  
  ROTHBURY, Mich. (AP) — Authorities are trying to identify human remains discovered near the site of an annual music festival in northern Michigan, the same area where a Detroit-area man disappeared while attending the event in 2018.“A positive identification of the remains cannot be made at this time pending autopsy results and further investigation,” state police said on X.Investigators were sent Monday to a wooded area near Rothbury in Oceana County, site of the popular
  
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• Cruise ship stomach bug illnesses hit 12-year high: CDC

  02-01-2025 16:33 via wane.com
  
  (The Hill) – More people experienced gastrointestinal illnesses while aboard a cruise ship in 2024 than in any other year since 2012, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).The CDC reported that there were 16 outbreaks of stomach illnesses aboard cruise ships last year, which affected 1,894 passengers and 245 crew members. The data shows that there were also 16 outbreaks of stomach bugs in 2012.Stomach illnesses plunged, however, during the COVID-19 pan
  
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• Pro Bowl rosters include Ravens, Lions, Vikings, Eagles — and no Patrick Mahomes

  02-01-2025 16:25 via wane.com
  
  (AP) — Nine Baltimore Ravens, including two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry, were selected for the Pro Bowl Games.The Detroit Lions are next with seven players and the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles each have six players on the NFC roster.Patrick Mahomes wasn’t selected to the AFC roster for the first time since becoming Kansas City’s starting quarterback in his second season. Mahomes, a three-time Super Bowl MVP and six-time Pro Bowl pick, wasn’t
  
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• Meet the Danish-Swedish farmdog, the newest breed in the American Kennel Club's lineup

  02-01-2025 14:54 via wane.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Say hello to the latest dog in the American Kennel Club's lineup of recognized breeds. Or you might say “hej.”The Danish-Swedish farmdog — yep, that's the official name — joins the pack this week. The designation makes the breed eligible to compete for many best in show trophies, and it likely augurs more widespread interest in the small, sprightly dogs. The prospect both gladdens and concerns their biggest fans.“We’re excited about it. W
  
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• 10 people shot outside New York City nightclub on New Year's Day: NYPD

  02-01-2025 14:41 via wane.com
  
  QUEENS, N.Y. (WPIX) – At least 10 people were shot outside a Queens nightclub on New Year's Day, according to the New York City Police Department.The shooting happened around 11:20 p.m. at Amazura, located on 144th Place in Jamaica, Queens, police said. Detectives told Nexstar's WPIX that a private event was being held in an upstairs area of the club, which was at capacity with 90 people.Another 15 people were waiting in line outside when three or four men walked toward the club and fired
  
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• Man who died in Tesla Cybertruck explosion was active-duty US Army soldier, officials say

  02-01-2025 13:12 via wane.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (AP) — The person who authorities believe died in the explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck packed with firework mortars and camp fuel canisters outside President-elect Donald Trump’s Las Vegas hotel was an active-duty U.S. Army soldier, three U.S. officials told The Associated Press on Thursday.Two law enforcement officials identified the man inside the futuristic-looking pickup truck as Matthew Livelsberger. The law enforcement officials spoke to the AP on the condition of anon
  
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• Firework mortars, gas canisters stuffed inside Tesla that exploded outside Trump's Las Vegas hotel

  02-01-2025 13:12 via wane.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (AP) — Firework mortars and camp fuel canisters were found stuffed into the back of the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside President-elect Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel early Wednesday, killing a suspect inside the vehicle and sparking an intense investigation into possible terrorism.Las Vegas Metropolitan Police and Clark County Fire Department officials said that a person died inside the futuristic-looking pickup truck and seven people nearby suffered minor injuries.By lat
  
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• What is the Turo car rental app used in New Orleans, Las Vegas attacks?

  02-01-2025 12:27 via wane.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Two deadly attacks on New Year's Day involved vehicles rented through Turo, a peer-to-peer car rental app.In New Orleans, suspect Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, allegedly used a rented Ford pickup truck to drive through crowds on Bourbon Street, killing 15 people and injuring 30 others.
  Later that day in Las Vegas, an unidentified driver allegedly detonated an explosive-laden Tesla Cybertruck outside Trump International Hotel, killing one and injuring seven others.Why bollards were
  
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• What is the Turo car rental app used in New Orleans and Las Vegas attacks?

  02-01-2025 12:27 via wane.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Two deadly attacks on New Year's Day involved vehicles rented through Turo, a peer-to-peer car rental app.In New Orleans, suspect Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, allegedly used a rented Ford pickup truck to drive through crowds on Bourbon Street, killing 15 people and injuring 30 others.
  Later that day in Las Vegas, an unidentified driver allegedly detonated an explosive-laden Tesla Cybertruck outside Trump International Hotel, killing one and injuring seven others. Why bollards wer
  
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• Artlink kicks off new year with three new exhibits

  02-01-2025 11:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Regional artists gather at Artlink on Thursday to commemorate the opening of three new exhibits.New this year is a home-themed showcase, 'DWELLINGS' which depicts different nests, shelters, and burrows humans and creatures have crafted. The collection was juried by, an Assistant Professor Studio Art at the University of Saint Francis.The 2025 Midwest Regional exhibitions will display 65 artworks ranging in media. The pieces were all crafted by Midwest artists
  
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• Artlink kicks off new year with three exhibits

  02-01-2025 11:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Regional artists gather at Artlink on Thursday to commemorate the opening of three new exhibits.According to the Artlink website, the 2025 Midwest Regional exhibitions will display 65 artworks ranging in media. The pieces were all crafted by Midwest artists.A home-themed showcase, 'DWELLINGS' depicts different nests, shelters, and burrows humans and creatures have crafted.The Postcard Exhibition and Sale features several mini masterpieces which visitors can p
  
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• Measureable snowfall and temps in the deep freeze

  02-01-2025 09:58 via wane.com
  
  Temperatures will get even colder this week with more arctic air moving in tonight and Friday. This will keep us in the deep freeze this weekend.We will see some sunshine this morning with cold temperatures only topping out in the upper 20s by noon.
  It won't get much warmer this afternoon with a high in the lower 30s. Winds will gust up to 20 mph making wind chills in the teens.
  Aclipper-type system from the north moves in overnight a quick inch of snow possible in areas around Fort Wayne and so
  
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• Harlem Globetrotters kick off 2025 season in Fort Wayne

  02-01-2025 04:50 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Hundreds of people packed the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday to watch the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters take on their rivals, the Washington Generals.According to officials, their mission is to spread game and bring entertainment to the world.Fort Wayne was the very first stop of their 2025 world tour. Fans were able to witness signature spins, dunks, and slams.After Fort Wayne, the Globetrotters will continue their tour across North Amer
  
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• Tracking cold air and light snow by Thursday night

  02-01-2025 04:30 via wane.com
  
  After we wrapped up 2024 with plenty of mild air, temperatures are falling to begin the new year. It will feel more like winter for the foreseeable future...Look for skies to range from mostly clear in our southwestern communities to mostly cloudy in our northeastern communities as we get to daybreak Thursday. Temperatures will be in the low-to-mid 20s, so bundle up as you head out the door for any plans.Temperatures drop into the low-to-mid 20s by daybreak Thursday under partly cloudy skies.
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• 2024 was the warmest year ever in Fort Wayne

  02-01-2025 03:49 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -2024 is in the books and it will be a year most remembered for its warm temperatures. In fact, it was the warmest year on record in the history of Fort Wayne...With weather records dating back to 1897, Fort Wayne edged out 1921 for the warmest year ever in terms of average temperature. We ended up 3.5 degrees above our average annual temperature.Fort Wayne saw a record warm year, with the average temperature being 3.5 degrees above the average of 50.9°.
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• New Orleans barriers to prevent vehicle attacks were in the process of being replaced

  02-01-2025 00:37 via wane.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Seven years ago, New Orleans officials began installing adjustable barriers at intersections in the famed French Quarter to temporarily prevent vehicles from entering the tourist area where the narrow streets are typically teeming with pedestrians every night of the week.But the steel columns known as bollards were in the process of being replaced and were not engaged early on New Year's Day when a motorist rammed a pickup truck through a crowd of revelers, killing
  
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• 1 dead, 7 injured in Tesla fire, explosion at Las Vegas Trump International Hotel on New Year's Day

  02-01-2025 00:16 via wane.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- One person is dead and seven others are injured following the explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck at the main entrance to the Las Vegas Trump International Hotel Wednesday morning.The new year was barely eight hours old when Clark County firefighters and Las Vegas Metropolitan police responded to the explosion and fire around 8:40 a.m. in the 2000 block of Fashion Show Drive, across from Fashion Show Mall and just west of the Las Vegas Strip.Jocelyne Wildenstein, Swiss socialite
  
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• Bill drafted to add greater oversight to IEDC and 'restore trust'

  02-01-2025 00:13 via wane.com
  
  “We need the IEDC,” said State Senator Spencer Deery (R - West Lafayette). But, he adds, “If we are not able to restore the public’s trust in IEDC eventually the lawmakers who were not facilitating a growth in trust are going to be sent home.”This distrust Sen. Deery cites is why he said reform of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation is now necessary.Deery tells FOX59 he has drafted a bill that would provide state lawmakers greater oversight of the agency wh
  
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• Polar Bear Club Swimmers plunge into 2025

  01-01-2025 23:56 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Community members began their new year with an 'extra-refreshing' swim on Wednesday.The 53rd annual Polar Bear Club Swim invites club members, and willing community members, to wade into the Saint Joseph's River.Plungers hurried into the river with a wide range of outfits, everything from swim trunks to sweatshirts. Although the swimmers conquered the cold together, everyone had a different approach.Some members went in up to their ankles, while others plunge
  
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• Cold air and snow chances to begin 2025

  01-01-2025 22:30 via wane.com
  
  After we wrapped up 2024 with plenty of mild air, temperatures are falling to begin the new year. Get ready for it to feel more like winter for the foreseeable future...Look for scattered lake effect snow showers to gradually taper off as we progress throughout the evening. Watch out for a few slick spots on the roads, but travel impacts look minimal. By midnight, we're drying out and we'll see some decrease in the clouds. Our southwest communities are likely to tap into clearing skies more than
  
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• Sugar Bowl CFP quarterfinal between Georgia and Notre Dame postponed after deadly truck attack

  01-01-2025 20:32 via wane.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame has been postponed after a truck plowed into a New Year’s crowd about a mile away early Wednesday, killing at least 10 people.The game, originally scheduled for Wednesday night at the 70,000-seat Superdome, has been pushed back 24 hours to Thursday night.“For now, that's the plan,” Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley said.The Superdome was on lockdown for security sweeps
  
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• Broccoli sold at Walmart stores in 20 states could cause sickness: FDA

  01-01-2025 18:54 via wane.com
  
  (WJW) - A fresh vegetables and salad company has issued a precautionary advisory for some washed and ready-to-eat broccoli florets distributed at Walmart stores in 20 states.According to the U.S Food and Drug Administration, the voluntary advisory issued by Braga Fresh applies to a single production lot of washed and ready-to-eat 12 oz. bags of Marketside Broccoli Florets and is due to the possibility that the produce could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. According to the
  
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• What's changing for USPS in 2025?

  01-01-2025 16:38 via wane.com
  
  (NewsNation) — The U.S. Postal Service is planning to raise shipping prices in early 2025 while keeping the cost of first-class stamps unchanged.The proposed price hikes, which would take effect Jan. 19, include a 3.2% increase for Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express services. USPS Ground Advantage rates would rise by 3.9%, while Parcel Select services would see the steepest increase at 9.2%.The price adjustments were approved by the USPS Board of Governors and have been filed with the
  
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• What we know about the vehicle attack on New Year's Day in New Orleans

  01-01-2025 14:23 via wane.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Investigators now believe the driver who barreled through a crowd of New Year’s Day revelers in New Orleans acted alone and found he posted several videos on social media pledging his support for the Islamic State group, the FBI said Thursday.The FBI called Wednesday's attack, which left 14 victims dead, an act of terrorism. The driver, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a U.S. citizen from Texas, also died in a shootout with police.Investigators found guns and wha
  
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• US Army veteran who killed 15 in New Orleans attack was inspired by the Islamic State group

  01-01-2025 14:23 via wane.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A U.S. Army veteran who drove a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year’s revelers in New Orleans, killing 15 people, had posted videos to social media hours before the carnage saying he was inspired by the Islamic State group and expressing a desire to kill, the president said.The FBI said it was investigating early Wednesday’s attack in which the driver steered around a police blockade and slammed into revelers before being shot dead by police as a terrorist
  
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• New Orleans plans to reopen Bourbon Street as FBI seeks clues about truck attack that killed 15

  01-01-2025 14:23 via wane.com
  
  UPDATE - News Conference Scheduled for 11 a.m. - WATCH it live in this story
  The FBI will provide an investigative update on the Bourbon Street attack that occurred on January 1, 2025. Expected attendees include FBI New Orleans Assistant Special Agent in Charge Alethea Duncan, Deputy Assistant Director Christopher Raia of the Counterterrorism Division, U.S. Attorney Duane Evans of the Eastern District of Louisiana, New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick, and other local, state, and f
  
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• FBI now says the New Orleans truck attacker acted alone in an 'act of terrorism'

  01-01-2025 14:23 via wane.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The FBI now says the New Orleans truck attacker acted alone in an “act of terrorism” when he drove a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year’s revelers early Wednesday, killing 15 people. The driver had posted videos on social media hours before the carnage saying he was inspired by the Islamic State group and expressing a desire to kill, President Joe Biden said.The FBI identified the driver as 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabba
  
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