Huntington Co. to open new Boys and Girls Club in Andrews - Fort Wayne news - NewsLocker (2024)

HUNTINGTON COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — The Lions Club in Andrews Indiana will soon have a new tenant."About four, five months ago the Lions Club reached out to us offering us the use of their facility," said Ashley Allen, Director of the Huntington County Boys and Girls Club.The Huntington County Boys and Girls Club will be entering into a new partnership with the Lions Club, making it the third Boys and Girls Club location in the county.
The Lions Club has existing facilities that will support

Tracking early Monday morning thunderstorms

We wrapped up the weekend with a line of strong to severe thunderstorms passing through Sunday afternoon. The storms brought gusty winds and very heavy rainfall. Locations south of Fort Wayne saw the highest winds, with the Huntington area reporting some tree and power line damage. Here is video from Carolyn Roth halfway between Bluffton and Decatur showing the strong winds and torrential rainfall.
More storms are tracking toward our area early Monday morning. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now

Abels ascends in mixed martial arts for twin brother

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Elijah Abels got his first taste of martial arts when he took taekwondo classes alongside his twin brother, Isaiah. The twins then got into mixed martial arts at Lee Brothers MMA during their days at Snider High School.Born two minutes before Isaiah, Elijah views himself as the leader among the duo.
"He was always laid back, chilled personality," Elijah said. "He'd always follow me. He was the best brother I could ask for."Elijah's coach, Chris Lee, recalls the twins go

15 Fury Alert Day issued Monday for severe storms

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Monday has been declared a 15 Fury Alert Day, due to the potential for impactful severe thunderstorms later in the day. Remember, 15 Fury Alert Days are issued for our most impactful weather days.WANE 15 launches 15 Fury Alert Days to keep you safe in severe weatherA line of severe thunderstorms is expected to develop and track through our area Monday evening into Monday night. The precise timing of these storms is still in flux, but they are anticipated to be quite po

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Scattered rain and storms redevelop tonight

A line of strong to severe thunderstorms passed through the area this afternoon. The storms brought gusty winds and very heavy rainfall. Locations south of Fort Wayne saw the highest winds, with the Huntington area reporting some tree and power line damage. If you have photos or videos of the storms to share with us, email [emailprotected] good news is these storms have exited to the east and rain/storm chances are now low this evening. We still can't rule out a few spotty showers and storms

Tracking more rain and storms tonight

A line of strong to severe thunderstorms passed through the area this afternoon. The storms brought gusty winds and very heavy rainfall. Locations south of Fort Wayne saw the highest winds, with the Huntington area reporting some tree and power line damage. If you have photos or videos of the storms to share with us, email [emailprotected] good news is these storms have exited to the east and rain/storm chances are now low this evening. We still can't rule out a few spotty showers and storms

Afternoon storms exit and we track more tonight

A line of strong to severe thunderstorms passed through the area this afternoon. The storms brought gusty winds and very heavy rainfall. Locations south of Fort Wayne saw the highest winds, with the Huntington area reporting some tree and power line damage. If you have photos or videos of the storms to share with us, email [emailprotected] good news is these storms have exited to the east and rain/storm chances are now low as we progress into the evening. Look for temperatures to slowly rebou

Local and Indiana officials react to assassination attempt on former President Trump

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, which left two dead and two wounded, Indiana officials are sharing their thoughts.
The Allen County GOP offers its thoughts and prayers to President Donald Trump for a quick and speedy recovery. The actions occurring Saturday night were a pathetic display of civil disobedience and a threat to the freedoms for which our Country stands. No one has the right to act in such a way that inflicts harm upo

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More storms possible overnight

Isolated severe thunderstorms made their way through the area this afternoon. Now, we're anticipating what may be another line of storms overnight.High temperatures will reach the upper 80s, with very uncomfortable humidity levels in place. It's a great day to stay indoors and stay out of the rain and humidity.Overnight, another chance for showers and thunderstorms arrives as a weather system spawns off to our northwest. This overnight wave of storms heavily depends on how much energy will be le

Chalk Walk awards postponed due to rain

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Artists were braving the weather Sunday as they worked to finish their Chalk Walk installations and with the rain Fort Wayne Museum of Art wants to honor their hard work.In a Facebook post from the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, they announced they will be holding off on announcing winners until July 15 at 12 p.m. to give artists the chance to show off their work.
In the post, the Museum of Art said, "We are giving chalkers the chance to send us photos of their work through

Strong to severe storms impacting the area

After beginning our day with a few thunderstorms, we're continuing to track a few severe thunderstorms in the area.A line of strong to severe thunderstorms continues to push through. This system continues to bring us very strong and gusty winds up to 70 mph in some locations. We're seeing very heavy downpours with this system as well. A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH is in effect until 7 this evening. Please be sure that you have a way to receive your weather alerts on either your mobile device or te

Firefighter identified as victim of Trump assassination attempt

This is a breaking news story. Refresh for updates.Download our NewsNation appfor 24/7 fact-based unbiased coverage.(NewsNation) — Firefighter Corey Comperatore has now been identified as the person who was killed during the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump Saturday.
Comperatore, 50, was shielding his family from the bullets before he was struck, according to his sister, Dawn, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said at a news conference Sunday.
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FWPD searching for individual responsible for shooting and injuring a woman early Sunday

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Fort Wayne Police are looking for the person responsible for shooting a woman after a disturbance broke out early Sunday morning.Just after midnight Sunday, Fort Wayne Police Officers responded to the 4600 block of Glenmary Dr. after shots rang out following a disturbance.
A woman was outside when the disturbance broke out in which shots were fired according to FWPD Public Information Officer Christopher Felton. The woman was struck by a bullet and transported to the h

Best contraption wins at Science Central's annual Egg Drop

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Science Central's 24th annual Egg Drop will take place Sunday, with eggs tumbling Humpty-Dumpty style off Science Central's roof.The competition challenges entrants to create a device that protects their egg from a fall off the roof, with the person in each age group with the lightest-weight device that protects their egg from the fall declared the winner. Other prizes awarded include for the most scientific device, the most creative device, the most devastating crash

Tracking strong to severe storm potential this afternoon

After beginning our day with a few thunderstorms, we're continuing to monitor for the potential to see another line of storms in the afternoon.As fresh weather data continues to pour in, a second wave of showers and storms looks to enter the area this afternoon. This will bring us the opportunity to see strong to severe storms in the area with our main threat being damaging winds. High temperatures will reach the upper 80s, with very uncomfortable humidity levels in place.
Current data suggests

THROWBACK: Three Rivers Festival celebrates 50 years

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- As the festival celebrates its 55 year, WANE 15 wanted to look back on how the festival has changed over the years.
The video above shows 50 years of the Three Rivers Festival, celebrated back in 2018.

Stormy start, high humidity on the way

We began the day with heavy rain and thunderstorms, but that's not all that we're tracking for the end of the weekend.Continue to keep an eye on the radar before you head out the door. Temperatures are warm, in the lower 70s. You may want to stick the umbrella in the car just to be safe.For now, things are shaping up to remain on the dry side for us after this morning's storms have passed. However, we will continue to watch for the potential for showers and storms to redevelop. High temperatures

What we know about the 20-year-old suspect in Trump rally shooting

(The Hill) -- The FBI has identified a suspect in the Saturday shooting at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.The FBI, in a statement obtained by The Hill, said 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, is the suspect involved in the incident.“The FBI has identified Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, as the subject involved in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on July 13, in Butler, Pennsy

New details emerge about 20-year-old suspect in Trump rally shooting

(The Hill) -- The FBI has identified a suspect in the Saturday shooting at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.The FBI, in a statement obtained by The Hill, said 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, is the suspect involved in the incident.“The FBI has identified Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, as the subject involved in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on July 13, in Butler, Pennsy

FBI identifies suspect in Trump rally shooting

(The Hill) -- The FBI has identified a suspect in the Saturday shooting at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Butler, Pa.The FBI, in a statement obtained by The Hill, said 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, is the suspect involved in the incident.“The FBI has identified Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, as the subject involved in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on July 13, in Butler, Pennsylvania. Th

FBI identifies 20-year-old suspect in Trump rally shooting

(The Hill) -- The FBI has identified a suspect in the Saturday shooting at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.The FBI, in a statement obtained by The Hill, said 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, is the suspect involved in the incident.“The FBI has identified Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, as the subject involved in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on July 13, in Butler, Pennsy

Trump is wounded but 'fine' after apparent assassination attempt; suspect had bomb-making materials

BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — On the heels of an apparent attempt to kill him, former President Donald Trump called Sunday for unity and resilience as shocked leaders across the political divide recoiled from the shooting that left him wounded but “fine” and the gunman and a rallygoer dead.The presumptive Republican presidential nominee said the upper part of his right ear was pierced in the shooting. His aides said he was in “great spirits” and doing well.“I knew immedi

Showers and thunderstorms bring heavy rain and lightning

We're beginning our day with showers and storms in the area...Strong thunderstorms continue to push through this morning bringing us quite the lightning show. Heavy rain and gusty winds are possible, too. Continue to keep an eye on the radar before you head out the door. Temperatures are warm, in the lower 70s.For now, things are shaping up to remain on the dry side for us after this morning's storms have passed. However, we will continue to watch for the potential for showers and storms to rede

Trump injured but 'fine' after attempted assassination at rally, shooter and one attendee are dead

BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump was the target of an assassination attempt Saturday at a Pennsylvania rally, days before he was to accept the Republican nomination for a third time. A barrage of gunfire set off panic, and a bloodied Trump, who said he was shot in the ear, was surrounded by Secret Service and hurried to his SUV as he pumped his fist in a show of defiance.
Trump’s campaign said the presumptive GOP nominee was doing “fine” after the shooting

Trump rally shooting is being investigated as an assassination attempt, officials say

BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump was the target of an apparent assassination attempt Saturday at a Pennsylvania rally and said afterward that he was shot in the ear. The barrage of gunfire set off panic among thousands of attendees and a dramatic scene in which a bloodied Trump was surrounded by Secret Service and then escorted to his SUV as he pumped his first in a show of defiance.Trump’s campaign said the presumptive GOP nominee was doing “fine” after the shooting, whic

Tracking very muggy air and storm chances Sunday

It was a toasty and humid Saturday across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. We stayed dry throughout the day, but this is not likely to be the case in the coming days...A slight rain/storm chance exists around daybreak Sunday, as we track a decaying line of storms to our northwest. The chance remains for these storms to hold together into our area, so keep an eye on the radar if you are heading out early in the morning. Overall the confidence in storms occurring is quite low and temperatures

Shooting at Trump rally is being investigated as assassination attempt, AP sources say

BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — The shooting at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania is being investigated as an attempted assassination of the former president and presumptive Republican nominee, law enforcement officials say.
Two officials spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the ongoing investigation.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump's campaign said in a statement that the former president w

Trump 'fine' after shooting at rally, campaign says. Prosecutor says gunman and 1 attendee are dead

BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump's campaign said in a statement that the former president was “fine” after a shooting at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. A local prosecutor says the suspected gunman and at least one attendee are dead.“President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act,” spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement. “He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More det

Trump is fine, campaign says, after being whisked off stage following apparent gunfire at rally

BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump's campaign said in a statement that he was “fine” after being whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd.“President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act,” spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement. “He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More details will follow.”
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Tracking a slight storm chance tonight

After some patches of fog early this morning, the weather was beautiful for this morning's Three Rivers Festival Parade! We hope you didn't mind the humidity too much, as it was warm and mostly sunny all throughout the parade! Thank you to everyone who came out to downtown Fort Wayne.We'll stay toasty this evening and we'll also stay dry. Make sure you stay cool and hydrated if you have outdoor plans to end the day.By tonight though, there is the slight chance for showers and thunderstorms, as w