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Under the Constitution, public health and safety is primarily the domain of state and local officials and it was not clear what, if any, authorities President Trump could use to overrule their decisions.
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A southern Indiana man who helped organize recent protests in seeking answers to his brother’s police-action shooting death has been fatally shot, authorities said.
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BTS member V is a fan of Lizzo and the feeling seems mutual
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Blackhawk Christian junior basketball standout @calebfurst has committed to @BoilerBall . #FOX55Sports
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Game of the Week this Friday is @BishopDwengerHS vs. @SniderFB . Retweet for Bishop Dwenger. Favorite for Snider. http://t.co/iy229HVi54
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. @ManchesterUniv announced they will donate personal protective equipment to Parkview Health and waive the enrollment deposit for incoming undergraduate students this fall in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A national organization paid off ISP Master Trooper James Bailey's mortgage Tuesday, and his family says they're thankful to remain in the home where they made memories with Bailey.
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East Noble senior Nick Munson ran for 302 yards and five touchdowns, and also hauled in 25 receptions for 355 yards and three touchdowns as a senior for the Knights, helping them to a 6-3 record as a team.
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Goshen Hospital said from April 1 -Sept. 30 a sterilization technician failed to complete one crucial step in the sterilizing process of surgical equipment.
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With the 2021-22 IHSAA calendar year officially wrapped up, the FOX 55 Sports team brings you their Top 10 high school teams from the past school year.
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Chris Hood, all 6-foot-8 & 320 pounds of him, announced he will play his college football at Ball State. As a junior at East Noble, Hood earned All-Conference and All-State honors while leading his Knights to a sectional championship.
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HAVING SOME FUN: A Fort Wayne police officer does a #TikTok dance with some children in #FortWayne . Video courtesy of Angel Fink.
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Fort Wayne Say Hello to Your 2015 Indiana Mr. Basketball CALEB 'BIGGIE' SWANIGAN @Biggs_Swanigan Congratulations http://t.co/WIclSv1Kv9
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Bellmont volleyball downed New Prairie to advance to the 3A volleyball state championship, while Fairfield fell in the 2A semi-state championship to Wapahani.
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Owen Willard was a big reason the Eastside Blazers secured their spot in the 2A title game, going 4-5 with two RBI at the plate and pitching a complete game, allowing a run on two hits, while striking out nine.
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Dr. Thema Bryant, the APA's president, assembled an advisory panel to review the scientific literature on social media use and formulate recommendations for healthy adolescent use, according to an APA news release.
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. @FWKomets  forward Shawn Szydlowski's message to the fans "We finally did it baby, we finally did it!"
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. @TrineThunderFB EYEING MIAA THREE-PEAT IN 2019 #FOX55Sports
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The Trine University softball team will play host to Case Western Reserve University during the 2022 NCAA Division III Softball Championship Angola, Ind. Super Regional beginning Friday.
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University of Saint Francis fifth year guard Antwaan Cushingberry has further etched his name in to Cougar lore, breaking the men's basketball all-time scoring record.
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Over the past two seasons, Brody Glenn helped the Bishop Luers Knights to 18 wins, an SAC title, two sectionals, a regional and a Class 2A state runner-up finish.
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The Warsaw Tigers kick off our 2021 FOX 55 Countdown to Kickoff as we get set for the 2021 Indiana High School football season.
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Saturday it’s a huge Big Ten battle as Cade McNamara and Blake Corum lead Michigan’s electric offense against Graham Mertz and the Badgers. It all starts with the Big Noon Saturday game of the week: Michigan-Wisconsin, only on @FOX55FortWayne
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Democrat Sharetta Smith succeeds retiring eight-term Mayor David Berger, who’s led the city since 1989. She most recently served as his chief of staff.
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2015 Indiana Mr. Basketball CALEB 'BIGGIE' SWANIGAN @Biggs_Swanigan and His Beautiful Prom Date @ChristinaWFFT http://t.co/DgB97AdVrX
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The Indiana Tech men's lacrosse team is gearing up for the 2022 NAIA National Invitational.
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The Thunder completed an improbable comeback in their quarterfinal matchup thanks to some late-game heroics from Trine's Cortez Garland. Now, fans don't have to travel far to cheer on the Thunder, with Fort Wayne's Coliseum hosting the Final Four.
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Former Homestead star basketball player Luke Goode says he's ready for a bigger roll with Illinois as a sophomore.
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VIDEO: Hear from Eastside’s head coach as he reflects on the season @EastsideBlazers
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The San Diego Padres announced that outfielder Robert Hassell III is moving up to High-A Fort Wayne. Hassell is the No. 3 prospect in San Diego’s organization. He’s also rated as the 47th best prospect in all of baseball.
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Brennen Kitchen helped lead the Eastside softball team to the IHSAA Class 2A state title during his first season as the team's head coach.
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The family of Carroll High School quarterback Owen Scheele confirms he has died after a brief battle with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia.. Story by @JPrinceFOX55 :
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Hear from @FWKomets forward Anthony Nellis on how the team was able to overcome adversity while they were sidlined for 8 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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On Saturday afternoon, the No. 24 University of Saint Francis Cougars traveled to Wichita, Kansas to battle the No. 22 Benedictine College Ravens in the opening round of the 2020-21 NAIA Men's Basketball National Championship Tournament and won 73-65.
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A season to remember for @HHSSpartansFB senior and new @gvsufootball commit @_jakearch_ #FOX55Sports 9⃣ interceptions 1⃣8⃣ total TDs 9⃣3⃣4⃣ total yards (offense) 1⃣1⃣8⃣9⃣ all-purpose yards SAC & sectional title
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The manager of former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s surprising 2020 presidential campaign now faces the daunting task of rebuilding the Indiana Democratic Party.
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WFFT FOX 55 Fort Wayne
9 years
Top WR In The State Austin Mack @Austin_Mack10 Talks "THE DECISION" NOTRE DAME,TENNESSEE,MICHIGAN & OHIO STATE 10:30 http://t.co/iCfwq1SnFh
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Top WR In The State Austin Mack @Austin_Mack10 Talks "THE DECISION" NOTRE DAME,TENNESSEE,MICHIGAN & OHIO STATE 10:30 http://t.co/iRfkAFljyn
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3 years
East Noble senior Brayden Risedorph signed his letter of intent to play baseball at Indiana on Wednesday.
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4 years
Former Canterbury and Churubusco standout basketball player Jalen Paul is helping lead the charge to bring basketball back to the University of Michigan-Dearborn after the school announced the cancellation of the 2020-21 season.
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The Eastside softball team defeated North Newton in the Class 2A North Semi-State at Warsaw 5-3 to clinch a berth in the Class 2A state championship game.
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The No. 11-ranked Indiana Tech women’s basketball team fell to their crosstown rivals and No. 13-ranked University of Saint Francis, 61-60, Tuesday afternoon.
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High School Volleyball: @bellmontvb1 Squaws Ready for Semi-State #FOX55Sports
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7 years
The women of @TheOrville are pretty amazing. Take a look. Tune into @WFFTLocal this Thursday at 9pm.
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. @beccaa_buchs and @abbybuchs help @TaylorU_WBB / @taylortrojans stay unbeaten with victory over Saint Francis. #FOX55Sports
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Purdue Fort Wayne men's basketball coach Jon Coffman kicked off his annual kids camp at the Hilliard Gates Sports Center.
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Rachel Holsinger uses a wheelchair and is nonverbal, and she relies on teammate Landon Armstrong to push her in the 100-meter sprint. With a recent IHSAA rule change, that is no longer allowed at unified track meets.
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The Adams Central Jets will visit North Judson in the Class 1A north semi-state tonight. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT.
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Six area boys (Dalton Wasson, Heritage; Luke Siren, Northrop; Brennen Weigert, Homestead; Owen Willard, Eastside; Sam Gladd, Columbia City; Brayden Risedorph, East Noble) got a chance to compete in the 2022 IIHSBCA North/South All-Stars series.
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Lafayette Meadows Elementary School teachers joined forces to create a musical parody to the popular 2006 song 'Cupid Shuffle' by R&B vocalist Cupid. They called it the 'Six Foot Shuffle.'
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BREAKING: Blackhawk Christian's star player Caleb Furst was selected as this year's Mr. Basketball by the Indianapolis Star today. #FOX55Sports #TheLockerRoom
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Former Bishop Dwenger football star @HaydenEllinger announced his commitment to Purdue on Sunday. #FOX55Sports
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19-year old Diquan Meriwether was killed Tuesday afternoon. His friends and family say it'll be his infectious personality and smile they'll miss most.
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The No. 6 seed Purdue Fort Wayne men's volleyball team is set to travel to Muncie for the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association Championship match against No. 1 seed Ball State on Saturday at 7 p.m..
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Auston Robertson Top 3: Michigan, MSU & ND Talks Mom, Motivation & Decision @auston_robertsn http://t.co/SZzbWEXbaC http://t.co/woxUzmlLvK
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Columbia City cruises to a 5-0 win over Garrett. Senior goalkeeper (Columbia City) Bailey Shidler finished the match setting a new school record in career saves.
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"My passion and enthusiasm moving forward to leading DeKalb Eastern Community Schools will be unmatched. I consider DeKalb Eastern to be home and cannot put into words the excitement I feel," Abbott told FOX 55 on Tuesday.
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Tonight's game of the week features the South Adams Starfires and the Adams Central Flying Jets as they square-off with a regional championship on the line. #FOX55Sports @SA_Athletics @ACJetsAthletics
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In case you somehow missed it, here's a recap of what was an unforgettable night in The Jungle, narrarted by the voice of the Komets, Shane Albahrani.
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DeKalb senior baseball player Bryce Dobson signed his letter of intent to continue his baseball career at Glen Oaks Community College on Monday.
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The Leo softball team took down DeKalb 21-1 in five innings to claim their second straight NE8 conference title on Monday.
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NEW TALENT: Everyone, meet @JeremyFOX55 . He will be a reporter for FOX 55.
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Reigning High-A Central Pitcher of the Week Danny Denz joins Petar Hood and Mike Maahs in this week's TinChattin'.
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More than two months later, it is still unclear if the agencies involved are investigating individual and systemic mistakes in the response the school massacre in Uvalde, Texas.
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D.J. McCall was the Horizon League Defensive Player of the Year his senior season with the Jaguars.
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2 years
For the first time since 1995, a Northeast Indiana Club Volleyball team has won a national title.
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Please join us in welcoming new anchor Barrett Tryon to the FOX 55 News team! Barrett will be co-anchoring the 5, 6, and 10 p.m. shows weeknights with Terra Brantley. Tune in tonight!
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tart your guessing on the 2-night Season Premiere of #TheMaskedSinger , beginning tonight at 8 on @FOX55FortWayne !
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Happy Holidays!
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The Eastside softball team is ready for a showdown with North Posey in the Class 2A state softball championship on Saturday.
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9 years
Homestead Spartans 4A State Championship Musical Tribute and Highlights http://t.co/mete9JVufw @Spartytweets @SpartansHHS @HHSspartans
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Both @INTechMBB and @INTechWBB swept Rochester at the Schaefer Center on Wednesday night. #FOX55Sports
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After playing just five games last season with no playoffs, the Trine football team is eager to kick off a full 10-game slate this fall.
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The Blazers finished the season 26-7, capturing an NECC title, a sectional championship, and the program's first-ever regional and semi-state titles.
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This week, Homestead baseball player Eli MacDonald makes his way into the spotlight. #FOX55Sports
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6 years
BREAKING: Police have made an arrest in the April Tinsley case from 1988.
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9 years
"The Decision" Homestead STAR BEN SKOWRONEK @BSkowronek10 Top Colleges IOWA,NORTHWESTERN,PURDUE,& IU PART 1of 2 1030 http://t.co/gXVZCsipSG
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She offered him clothes, food, and money, he told CNN, and in exchange, he would go out and find other migrants to serve as passengers on flights to Massachusetts.
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For 97 years, the chimes serenaded Manchester University students on their way to 8 a.m. classes & sounded again at the dinner hour. It also rang out at commencement, weddings, memorial services & special gatherings such as homecoming and alumni events.
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The former North Side star chose the University of Indianapolis Greyhounds over an offer from Western Michigan.
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Whitko Community Schools is opening the pocket book to celebrate teachers. Whitko announced all faculty and staff have earned a $1,000 bonus for their hard work throughout this past school year.
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ICYMI: On Thursday morning a chain of chaotic events in Wabash left a 10-year-old boy fighting for his life, a police officer shot and a community hurting.
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Kendall may not be able to meet every veteran and service dog right away, though she hopes to connect with them in the future. She’s just looking for a way to help her Churubusco community.
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The University of Saint Francis Cougars faced off against the Goshen College Maple Leafs Saturday afternoon, and stormed back to win 100-85 after trailing 17-0 to start the game.
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Three of the seven senior Homestead baseball players signed to continue their athletic careers at Manchester University.
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The Purdue Fort Wayne women's basketball team and head coach Maria Marchesano hosted their first kid's camp this week.
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One run would be enough as sophomore Adrienne Rosey continues her amazing season in the circle with a three-hit shutout victory over visiting Case Western Reserve University in the opening game of the 2022 D-III Softball Championship Angola Super Regional.
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The Indiana High School Baseball Coaches Association dropped this year's all-state baseball lineups.
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