3 killed, several wounded in shooting at grocery store in Arkansas, police say - Fort Wayne news - NewsLocker (2024)

(NEXSTAR) – Three people were killed and eight others were wounded in shooting at grocery store in south Arkansas Friday, police say.Nexstar's KARK reports two people shot were law enforcement officers who are expected to be OK. Arkansas State Police say the alleged shooter was shot by law enforcement and arrested.Arkansas Governor issues statement on deadly Mad Butcher grocery store shooting in FordyceThe shooting happened at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce, authorities say.At l

Sunscreen doesn't cause cancer, despite TikTok claims: doctors

(NewsNation) — In a startling new anti-SPF trend, influencers on social media are claiming that wearing sunscreen causes cancer rather than preventing it.
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, with the American Academy of Dermatology estimating around 20% of the population will be diagnosed with the disease in their life.Human trials to begin for new teeth regeneration drugBut social media personalities on such sites as TikTok are strongly warning their young audience

How a student gets a diploma in Indiana is changing

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) - Throw out what you know about Indiana's high schools. It is all about to change. The Indiana Department of Education is rethinking what students are learning and how they are learning it. They are getting rid of all of the current high school diploma options.Most students in Indiana earn the Core 40, Core 40 with academic honors or Core 40 with technical honors. State law outlines those will go away after 2028. That means this year's 8th graders, the class of 2029, will

Reserved hunts list to open for applications in July: DNR

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces applications for reserved hunts are to open on July 8.Hunters can only submit applications for the lists online. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 4.
All applicants need a valid hunting license for the species they hunt for that season and equipment, along with a valid email address for confirmation.Hunters are only allowed to apply for one hunt period at any of the participating areas.Hunting

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for our area

Severe Thunderstorm Warnings have been issued in our area. A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH has also been issued for our area until noon. Strong thunderstorms producing gusty winds up to 60 mph are possible.Severe Thunderstorm Watch until noon for most of our areaThunderstorms this afternoon and this eveningSkies will be partly cloudy and it will become humid with temperatures already in the lower 80s by noon. There's a chance for some late-morning showers and storms.Some areas may see heavy rainfall

Severe storms headed to the area

Severe Thunderstorm Warnings have been issued in our area. A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH has also been issued for our area until noon. Strong thunderstorms producing gusty winds up to 60 mph are possible.Severe Thunderstorm Watch until noon for most of our areaThunderstorms this afternoon and this eveningSkies will be partly cloudy and it will become humid with temperatures already in the lower 80s by noon. There's a chance for some late-morning showers and storms.Some areas may see heavy rainfall

Morning headlines Tuesday, June 25

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your morning headlines for Tuesday, June 25.

Ford recalls over 550,000 pickup trucks because transmissions can suddenly downshift to 1st gear

DETROIT (AP) — Ford is recalling more than 550,000 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the transmissions can unexpectedly downshift to first gear no matter how fast the trucks are going.The recall covers certain F-150 pickups from the 2014 model year. Ford's F-Series pickups are the top-selling vehicles in the U.S.Ford says in documents posted Tuesday by U.S. safety regulators that the downshifting can cause drivers to lose control of the trucks, increasing the risk of a crash.Documents say

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More rain threatens Midwest as flooding kills 2, causes water to surge around dam

NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. (AP) — More storms are possible in parts of the deluged Midwest, where flooding after days of heavy rains has killed at least two people, sent a river surging around a dam and forced evacuations and rescues.Severe storms were forecast for Tuesday afternoon and evening with large hail, damaging winds and even a brief tornado or two in parts of western Iowa and eastern Nebraska, according to the National Weather Service. Showers and storms are also possible in parts of

Shot in 1.6 seconds: Video raises questions about how trooper avoided charges in Black man's death

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Julian Lewis didn’t pull over for the Georgia State Patrol cruiser flashing its blue lights behind him on a rural highway. He still didn't stop after pointing a hand out the window and turning onto a darkened dirt road as the trooper sounded his siren.Five minutes into a pursuit that began over a broken taillight, the 60-year-old Black man was dead — shot in the forehead by the white trooper who fired a single bullet mere seconds after forcing Lewis to cras

Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Area

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for our area until noon. Strong thunderstorms producing gusty winds up to 60 mph are possible.Severe Thunderstorm Watch until noonThunderstorms this afternoon and this eveningSkies will be partly cloudy and it will become humid with temperatures already in the lower 80s by noon. There's a chance for some late-morning showers and storms.Some areas may see heavy rainfall over the next 36 hoursThe heat and humidity will fuel some thunderstorms this aftern

Heat humidity with strong storms possible

The heat and humidity return with a fury today with high temperatures in the 90s making it a very uncomfortable day. Showers and storms will become more likely today and tonight with heavy rainfall possible overnight.
Thunderstorms this afternoon and this eveningSkies will be partly cloudy and it will become humid with temperatures already in the lower 80s by noon. There's a chance for some late-morning showers and storms.Some areas may see heavy rainfall over the next 36 hoursThe heat and humid

Fire damages Powers Hamburgers, forces temporary closure

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Just 2 months after it reopened, Powers Hamburgers will have to close temporarily after a fire early Tuesday morning.The fire was reported shortly after midnight. Fort Wayne Fire Department crews arrived within 3 minutes and had to force their way inside through the front door. They found a small fire in the restaurant's kitchen, with smoke throughout the building. Firefighters had the fire out in less than 3 minutes and no one was hurt.The restaurant has minor fire an

Fire damages Powers Hamburgers

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- A fire early Tuesday morning damaged downtown restaurant Powers Hamburgers, 1402 S. Harrison St.The fire was reported shortly after midnight. A WANE 15 crew at the scene could see one of the restaurant's windows was broken. It's unclear whether that happened before the fire or after. An arson investigator was also at the scene.Powers Hamburgers reopened two months ago after a change in ownership. A grand opening event is scheduled for July 8th through the 13th.This is

Heritage grad Bienz qualifies for PGA event in Detroit

DETROIT, Mich. (WANE) - Heritage High School graduate Nick Bienz is an accomplished golfer, but the northeast Indiana native will do something he's never done before later this week.For the first time in his career Bienz has qualified for a PGA event, earning a spot in this week's Rocket Mortgage Classic at the Detroit Golf Club by advancing on the eighth hole a five-man playoff in the qualifier on Monday.
Nick Bienz has never played a pga tour sanctioned event. He has never played an event bigg

Tuesday severe storm potential

After so many uncomfortable evenings last week, there's a much different feel outside tonight. Temps start off in the low 80s and fall through the 70s. There's nowhere near the amount of moisture in the air, as compared to last week, and, as a result, we have a "Comfortable" level on the Muggy Meter. Tomorrow will be a different story.Humidity levels go up on Tuesday and WednesdayOvernight temperatures will drop to the mid-60s. Clouds will increase and, by morning, some scattered rain and storms

FWCS swears in new board member and finalizes Snider stadium financing

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – At Monday's meeting, the Fort Wayne Community Schools Board welcomed a new member and discussed financing of the new Snider football stadium.The FWCS Board of Trustees welcomed a new member at Monday's meeting and did some shuffling with other board members.
FWCS board swears in 4th district seat Antonette Payne.
The FWCS Board swore in new 4th district board member Antonette Payne. Payne took over the seat left vacant by now City Councilwoman Rohli Booker after t

FWCS board unanimously approves $55M loan for Snider stadium

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – At Monday's meeting, the Fort Wayne Community Schools Board welcomed a new member and approved financing of the upcoming Snider football stadium.The FWCS Board unanimously approved the financing of the new Snider Stadium alongside other improvements in the district. The cost will come as a loan of $55,650,000 from general obligation bonds and building corporation property tax first mortgage bonds.
FWCS Board President Maria Norman assures that the project will not

Wildfires occur near Monroeville Saturday

ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - The dry soils, combined with gusty winds, led to an environment conducive to wildfires this past Saturday across the area. A pair of these took place near Monroeville in Allen County.Drought concerns rising from hotter and drier patternAround 5:06 PM Saturday, the Monroeville Fire Department received a call about a field fire near the intersection of Martin Road and United States Highway 30. The fire department was on the scene six minutes later and two fires were ac

Olympic Swim Trial pools now headed to Fort Wayne, the Cayman Islands

INDIANAPOLIS -- After dozens of swims and world and American records - Lucas Oil Stadium's time as a world-class natatorium is finished.
The process of breaking down the two Olympic-sized pools in Lucas Oil began as soon as the final races and ceremonies ended Sunday night.
John Ireland, the Chief Technical Officer with Myrtha Pools, said the plug was pulled on the warm up pool first. It'll take about 10 to 14 hours for it to drain. After it's finished, the competition pool will start draining o

Industrial warehouse becomes new home for training academy

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Monday, Pro Standard Basketball Academy found its new home in an old industrial warehouse to be a safe haven for players who love the game.
The basketball academy, which used to operate out of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, earned its much-needed upgrade to a 4,700-square-foot renovated warehouse located at 2320 Pennsylvania Street.
"I want anyone from any walk of life to be able to come into my gym and have a great workout, learn, and build community," Brandon Evans,

A chance for two rounds of severe storms Tuesday

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Live Doppler 15 Fury Storm Team is watching out for two potential rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms on Tuesday. Damaging winds is our main concern. Click the link below for more detailed forecast information.Comfy evening, storm chance TuesdayThe first chance comes in the morning from around 6 AM to noon. We have medium confidence in these storms developing and being severe. A second chance looks to come during the evening into the overnight hours. However,

Indiana Destination Department Corporation releases solar eclipse impact on Indiana economy

INDIANAPOLIS (WANE) The Indiana Destination Department Corporation (IDDC) released the economic impact that followed the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
A study from Rockport Analytics highlights several economic factors benefitted in Indiana from the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse.
According to Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, "Indiana was a prime destination for the 2024 total solar eclipse. Every part of our state experienced 100% or 90% totality, allowing everyone to witness this incredible event."The eco

Late afternoon headlines Monday, June 24

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your late afternoon headlines for Monday, June 24.

'Born for the court, adopted by the streets:' Converse All Star shoes and the Indiana man behind them

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- As with anything that lives to be more than 100 years old, the Converse "Chuck Taylor" All Star sneakers have grown and changed since its inception in 1917.However, just like its design, the sneaker's popularity has endured despite going from nearly having a monopoly in the world of basketball to being a staple of celebrity and casual footwear.While the Converse All Star is much more likely to be seen worn by Justin Bieber than LeBron James in 2024, the shoe owes its s

'Born for the court, adopted by the streets:' Converse All Star shoes and the Hoosier behind them

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- As with anything that lives to be more than 100 years old, the Converse "Chuck Taylor" All Star sneakers have grown and changed since its inception in 1917.However, just like its design, the sneaker's popularity has endured despite going from nearly having a monopoly in the world of basketball to being a staple of celebrity and casual footwear.While the Converse All Star is much more likely to be seen worn by Justin Bieber than LeBron James in 2024, the shoe owes its s

Coroner IDs man shot by Fort Wayne Police officer during traffic stop

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Allen County Coroner has named the man who was shot and killed by a Fort Wayne Police officer Saturday.The coroner identified the man as Linzell Parhm, 22, of Fort Wayne.Viral video shows Fort Wayne Police Department traffic stop shootingAccording to FWPD, an officer conducted a traffic stop around 10:30 p.m. at the intersection of Hurd and John streets on the city's southeast side.
“Actions from the occupants inside the vehicle caused the officer to discharg

Comfy evening, storm chance tomorrow

After so many uncomfortable evenings last week, get ready for a much different feel outside tonight. Temps start off in the low 80s and fall through the 70s. There's nowhere near the amount of moisture in the air this week, as compared to last week, and, as a result, we have a "Comfortable" level on the Muggy Meter.Humidity levels go up on Tuesday and WednesdayOvernight temperatures will drop to the mid-60s. Clouds will increase and, by morning, some scattered rain and storms will be possible, i

Afternoon headlines Monday, June 24

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Here are your afternoon headlines for Monday, June 24.

Evansville named the rudest Midwest city in new study

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - People in the Midwest are often stereotyped as being overly polite, but a new study suggests that people in Evansville may be more ill-mannered than most.Best Betting Michigan conducted a study of 2,000 midwesterners to rank the Midwest in terms of politeness. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the most polite and 10 being the rudest, Evansville scored a rating of 5.82.Floodwaters inundate the Midwest as scorching temperatures continue across the countryThe study also n