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• Police conducting homicide investigation

  05-01-2025 06:59 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) is conducting a homicide investigation after finding an unconscious person in a bathroom.According to a press release from FWPD just after 9p.m., officers responded to reports of an unconscious person inside a bathroom at Promenade Park. When officers arrived they found a person suffering from apparent stab wounds. Life saving measures were performed by police and medics on scene but the victim was pronounced dead short
  
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• States sue to stop Trump's order blocking birthright citizenship

  21-01-2025 20:07 via wane.com
  
  Attorneys general from 18 states sued Tuesday to block President Donald Trump's move to end a decades-old immigration policy known as birthright citizenship guaranteeing that U.S.-born children are citizens regardless of their parents’ status.Trump's roughly 700-word executive order, issued late Monday, amounts to a fulfillment of something he's talked about during the presidential campaign. But whether it succeeds is far from certain amid what is likely to be a lengthy lega
  
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• Pursuit near Indiana state line leads to shooting in Michigan

  21-01-2025 18:26 via wane.com
  
  STEUBEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - A Michigan man faces charges after leading police on a pursuit that escalated to a shooting near the state line Monday.Around 5 p.m., a driver was accused of failing to stop for a deputy, according to the Branch County Sheriff's Office. The man behind the wheel allegedly led police on a pursuit through Algansee Township down to Stateline Road at Kelley Road, where the sheriff's office said the car went off the road.When the deputy tried to take the driver into custo
  
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• Why Richard Allen's attorneys say conviction should be vacated in Delphi murders case

  21-01-2025 17:29 via wane.com
  
  DELPHI, Ind. – Attorneys for convicted Delphi murderer Richard Allen filed a flurry of documents this week suggesting their client’s murder conviction should be vacated.In a 24-page motion to correct errors, Allen’s defense team takes aim at the murder timeline, the validity of Allen’s safekeeping order, a purported confession from a different suspect and disputed phone evidence.On Nov. 11, a jury convicted Allen of murder in the February 2017 deaths of Abby Williams and
  
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• Driver pleads guilty in death of Auburn state trooper

  21-01-2025 17:27 via wane.com
  
  DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - The man accused of hitting and killing an Indiana State Trooper with his car in 2023 pleaded guilty nearly two years later to some of the charges he faces.Terry Sands II pleaded guilty to resisting law enforcement, a Level 2 felony, and aggravated battery, a Level 3 felony, according to DeKalb Superior Court documents filed Jan. 17.On March 3, 2023, Master Trooper James Bailey was placing stop sticks on Interstate 69 to deter Sands when the speeding driver crashed in
  
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• 5 takeaways as Trump returns to power

  21-01-2025 13:06 via wane.com
  
  (The Hill) - President Trump took office again Monday, completing a remarkable political comeback and becoming only the second person to serve nonconsecutive terms as commander in chief.Trump’s inauguration ceremony was moved indoors, to the Capitol rotunda, owing to cold temperatures in Washington. That meant he was sworn in before around 600 dignitaries rather than in front of the huge crowds that usually line the National Mall to watch outdoor inaugurations.Among those who came to the C
  
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• 15 Fury Alert Day Bitter cold continues

  21-01-2025 09:50 via wane.com
  
  Our 15-Fury Days continue with a second day of below-zero wind chills, which could be as cold as -20°. 15 Fury Alert Days issued for extreme coldA few flurries will be possible during the morning with skies becoming partly cloudy. Temperatures will decrease during the morning.Temperatures will fall to near zero by late this afternoon Why you’ll no longer see ‘Wind Chill Warnings’ this winterEven though you'll see sunshine out your window it will stay bitterly cold with dang
  
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• Ohio State wins 1st national title since 2014, outlasting Notre Dame 34-23 in CFP championship game

  21-01-2025 05:20 via wane.com
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — Instead of crying over another collapse, Ohio State can celebrate another national title after holding off a Notre Dame comeback bid Monday night to walk away with a nailbiter of a 34-23 victory over the Fighting Irish.Will Howard hit big-play receiver Jeremiah Smith for 56 yards on a late third-and-11 to lock down a game that had been a laugher, then turned into something else.Trailing 31-7, Notre Dame scored two touchdowns and two 2-point conversions to make it a
  
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• An even colder day Tuesday

  21-01-2025 04:30 via wane.com
  
  15 Fury Alert Day remains in effect for our Tuesday as wind chills continue at dangerously low levels. 15 Fury Alert Days issued for extreme coldIn addition to our 15 Fury Alert Days, a Cold Weather Advisory, issued by the National Weather Service, remains in effect until 10 AM Wednesday for this dangerous cold.A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect until 10 AM Wednesday.Why you’ll no longer see ‘Wind Chill Warnings’ this winterAfter a brief visit with below zero temperatures Mon
  
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• Inauguration Day weather history

  21-01-2025 01:52 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. and WASHINGTON, D.C. (WANE) - Monday is Inauguration Day and the cold weather in Washington, D.C. resulted in ceremonies being moved indoors this time around. WATCH LIVE: Trump signs executive orders, celebrates inaugurationSo just how cold has it been in the past on Inauguration Day? In Washington, D.C., the coldest ever Inauguration Day by average temperature was back in 1873, when the average temperature was only 12.0°. Very close behind it was 1985, with an average tempe
  
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• Rollercoaster ride: Business owner relieved after TikTok is restored

  21-01-2025 00:49 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)— Owner of Auburn-based Bad Addiction Boutique, Jessica Slone, was relieved after access to TikTok in the U.S. was restored on Sunday.The small business owner's sales skyrocketed when a sweatshirt she was selling went viral on the social media app. She capitalized off that momentum and now 80% of her sales come from TikTok Shop. Bad Addiction Boutique now has more than 200,000 followers. So, when the app's ban was looming and finally became a reality on Saturday, Slo
  
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• Remembering the historic cold of 40 years ago

  21-01-2025 00:48 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - While we are seeing bitterly cold temperatures to start this week, it pales in comparison to what we experienced 40 years ago... Staying safe when it is bitterly cold outsideWith reliable wind chill data dating back to 1979 in Fort Wayne, the city experienced the lowest ever wind chill 40 years ago. On January 20th, 1985, the wind chill dropped to -50°. This was an extremely dangerous level of cold, as frostbite could occur in a matter of minutes.40 years ago was th
  
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• Why does Trump want to rename Denali after President McKinley?

  20-01-2025 22:55 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Among the roughly 200 executive orders President Donald Trump is expected to sign during his first day in office is a declaration to restore the name of the 25th president, William McKinley, to an Alaska mountain.Ahead of his inauguration on Monday, it was revealed that Trump would sign an order to rename Denali as Mount McKinley (and rename the Gulf of Mexico).Why does renaming an Alaskan peak rise to the top of the list of Trump's first-day priorities?It appears to be a nod t
  
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• Below zero temps tonight, even colder tomorrow

  20-01-2025 22:02 via wane.com
  
  15 Fury Alert Days remain in effect for today and tomorrow, as wind chills drop to dangerously low levels. 15 Fury Alert Days issued for extreme coldIn addition to our 15 Fury Alert Days, a Cold Weather Advisory, issued by the National Weather Service, remains in effect until 10 AM Wednesday for this dangerous cold.A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect until 10 AM Wednesday.Why you’ll no longer see ‘Wind Chill Warnings’ this winterAfter a brief visit with below-zero temperatures
  
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• Allen County districts announce synchronous and eLearning day

  20-01-2025 21:37 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- Multiple school districts in Allen County have announced closures as temperatures reach dangerous lows Monday and Tuesday.
  Northwest Allen County Schools (NACS) announced that schools in their district will be implementing a synchronous learning day on Tuesday.
  East Allen County Schools (EACS) announced they will be having an e-learning day on Tuesday, with students expected to be online by 9:45 a.m. for classes and attendance according to the district's Facebook pos
  
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• What executive orders is Trump signing on day 1 of presidency?

  20-01-2025 20:55 via wane.com
  
  (NewsNation) — President Donald Trump will put pen to paper Monday, signing an estimated 200 executive orders relating to ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs within the federal government, strictly defining two sexes and enforcing heightened border security.Trump signed a few nominations and executive orders from Capitol Hill following his inauguration. More executive orders were expected to be signed later in the day in front of a live audience at Capitol One Arena,
  
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• What executive orders did Trump sign on day 1 of presidency?

  20-01-2025 20:55 via wane.com
  
  (NewsNation) — President Donald Trump is putting pen to paper Monday, signing an estimated 200 executive orders relating to ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs within the federal government, strictly defining two sexes and enforcing heightened border security.Trump signed a few nominations and executive orders from Capitol Hill following his inauguration and then more in front of a crowd of his supporters at Capital One Arena. The first order he signed at the arena re
  
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• WATCH: Carrie Underwood sings 'America the Beautiful' a cappella after apparent tech issue at inauguration

  20-01-2025 19:19 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — It wasn't planned, necessarily, but country singer Carrie Underwood briefly stole the show at the second inauguration of President Donald Trump on Monday when an apparent technical issue led her to sing "America the Beautiful" a cappella.Underwood was introduced after Trump's speech — technically out of order — to perform the song with the Armed Forces Chorus.She arrived beside the podium and appeared to be waiting for her accompanying music. The music played briefl
  
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• Huntington home damaged in fire

  20-01-2025 19:09 via wane.com
  
  HUNTINGTON, Ind. (WANE) - A home in Huntington was damaged by a fire Monday.The Huntington City Police Department posted on Facebook warning residents to stay away from South Lafontaine Street. The fire was active around noon, and some nearby streets were shut down while crews put out the flames. It's unclear when the streets would reopen.Smoke appeared to be coming from a home in the street's 500 block, down the road from Little River.This story will be updated as we learn more.
  
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• Biden pardons family members in final minutes of presidency

  20-01-2025 17:56 via wane.com
  
  President Biden announced pardons for members of his family in the last minutes of his presidency, a shocking development as President-elect Trump’s inauguration is already underway.The blanket pardons were granted to his brother, James Biden; Sara Jones Biden, his sister-in-law; his sister, Valerie Biden Owens; John T. Owens, his brother-in-law; and Francis Biden, Biden’s other brother.“My family has been subjected to unrelenting attacks and threats, motivated solely
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Trump to sign executive orders in front of supporters at Capital One Arena

  20-01-2025 15:05 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – On a frigid holiday Monday in Washington, D.C., Donald Trump took the oath of office for a second time to become the 47th president of the United States.Trump walked into the Capitol alongside President Joe Biden. They were followed by former presidents, Trump's cabinet nominees, senators, Supreme Court justices, and tech CEOs.The cold weather forecast Monday prompted the main ceremony to be moved inside the Capitol Rotunda. The last time the swearing-in was moved indoors
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Trump to be sworn in as 47th president

  20-01-2025 15:05 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – On a frigid holiday Monday in Washington, D.C., Donald Trump will take the oath of office for a second time to become the 47th president of the United States.The weather was expected to be so cold on Monday that the main ceremony was to be moved inside the Capitol Rotunda. The last time the swearing-in was moved indoors was in 1985 when President Ronald Reagan began his second term. Monday’s forecast calls for the lowest Inauguration Day temperatures since that day.T
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Trump to attend inauguration luncheon

  20-01-2025 15:05 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – On a frigid holiday Monday in Washington, D.C., Donald Trump took the oath of office for a second time to become the 47th president of the United States.Trump walked into the Capitol alongside President Joe Biden. They were followed by former presidents, Trump's cabinet nominees, senators, Supreme Court justices, and tech CEOs.The cold weather forecast Monday prompted the main ceremony to be moved inside the Capitol Rotunda. The last time the swearing-in was moved indoors
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Trump sworn in as 47th president

  20-01-2025 15:05 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – On a frigid holiday Monday in Washington, D.C., Donald Trump took the oath of office for a second time to become the 47th president of the United States.Just before 11 a.m., Trump walked into the Capitol alongside President Joe Biden. They were followed by former presidents, Trump's cabinet nominees, senators, Supreme Court justices, and tech CEOs.
  The cold weather forecast Monday prompted the main ceremony to be moved inside the Capitol Rotunda. The last time the swearing-in&n
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Trump supporters celebrate inauguration at Capitol One Arena

  20-01-2025 15:05 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – On a frigid holiday Monday in Washington, D.C., Donald Trump took the oath of office for a second time to become the 47th president of the United States.Trump walked into the Capitol alongside President Joe Biden. They were followed by former presidents, Trump's cabinet nominees, senators, Supreme Court justices, and tech CEOs.The cold weather forecast Monday prompted the main ceremony to be moved inside the Capitol Rotunda. The last time the swearing-in was moved indoors
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks to supporters after inauguration

  20-01-2025 15:05 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – On a frigid holiday Monday in Washington, D.C., Donald Trump took the oath of office for a second time to become the 47th president of the United States.Trump walked into the Capitol alongside President Joe Biden. They were followed by former presidents, Trump's cabinet nominees, senators, Supreme Court justices, and tech CEOs.The cold weather forecast Monday prompted the main ceremony to be moved inside the Capitol Rotunda. The last time the swearing-in was moved indoors
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Trump signs executive orders, celebrates inauguration

  20-01-2025 15:05 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – On a frigid holiday Monday in Washington, D.C., Donald Trump took the oath of office for a second time to become the 47th president of the United States.Trump walked into the Capitol alongside President Joe Biden. They were followed by former presidents, Trump's cabinet nominees, senators, Supreme Court justices, and tech CEOs.The cold weather forecast Monday prompted the main ceremony to be moved inside the Capitol Rotunda. The last time the swearing-in was moved indoors
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Trump signs appointments from Capitol

  20-01-2025 15:05 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – On a frigid holiday Monday in Washington, D.C., Donald Trump took the oath of office for a second time to become the 47th president of the United States.Trump walked into the Capitol alongside President Joe Biden. They were followed by former presidents, Trump's cabinet nominees, senators, Supreme Court justices, and tech CEOs.The cold weather forecast Monday prompted the main ceremony to be moved inside the Capitol Rotunda. The last time the swearing-in was moved indoors
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Trump participates in military honors ceremony after inauguration

  20-01-2025 15:05 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – On a frigid holiday Monday in Washington, D.C., Donald Trump took the oath of office for a second time to become the 47th president of the United States.Trump walked into the Capitol alongside President Joe Biden. They were followed by former presidents, Trump's cabinet nominees, senators, Supreme Court justices, and tech CEOs.The cold weather forecast Monday prompted the main ceremony to be moved inside the Capitol Rotunda. The last time the swearing-in was moved indoors
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Trump on his way to parade at Capitol One Arena

  20-01-2025 15:05 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – On a frigid holiday Monday in Washington, D.C., Donald Trump took the oath of office for a second time to become the 47th president of the United States.Trump walked into the Capitol alongside President Joe Biden. They were followed by former presidents, Trump's cabinet nominees, senators, Supreme Court justices, and tech CEOs.The cold weather forecast Monday prompted the main ceremony to be moved inside the Capitol Rotunda. The last time the swearing-in was moved indoors
  
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