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Allen County Extension Homemakers is showing its support for a local charity.

DETAILS: https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/10/22/allen-county-extension-homemakers-collecting-donations-babys-closet/
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is asking Hoosiers to assist in reporting sightings of Mediterranean geckos.

DETAILS: https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/10/22/dnr-asking-hoosiers-report-sightings-mediterranean-geckos-indiana/
The Agriculture Department will reopen about 2,100 county offices all across the country Thursday, despite the ongoing government shutdown, to help farmers and ranchers get access to $3 billion of aid from existing programs.
USDA is reopening some 2,100 offices to help farmers access $3B in aid despite the ongoing shutdown
The Agriculture Department will reopen about 2,100 county offices all across the country Thursday.
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In the midst of a federal government shutdown, the U.S. government’s gross national debt surpassed $38 trillion Wednesday, a record number that highlights the accelerating accumulation of debt on America’s balance sheet.
US hits $38 trillion in debt, after the fastest accumulation of $1 trillion outside of the pandemic
The U.S. government's gross national debt has surpassed $38 trillion during the federal shutdown, marking a record high.
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President Donald Trump’s administration announced Wednesday new “massive sanctions” against Russia’s oil industry that are aimed at moving Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table and bringing an end to Moscow’s brutal war on Ukraine.
Trump levies new sanctions on Russian oil giants in a push on Putin to end Ukraine war
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Trump administration is preparing to announce increased sanctions on Russia.
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The youngest candidate in Wisconsin’s gubernatorial race is a 22-year-old college student who said he wants to represent people tired of career politicians.

>>> https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/10/22/this-22-year-old-college-student-is-running-governor/
Check out who takes home the cheap championship belt and where you can find the best deal on Halloween candy in this week's 21Investigates: Grocery Tracker
21Investigates: Grocery Tracker
Prices on the 10 most common grocery items from three Fort Wayne stores, plus a look at Halloween candy prices as well.
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A 24-year-old Fort Wayne woman was sentenced Wednesday in connection with a life-threatening shooting at a motel on Coliseum Boulevard last year.

REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/10/22/woman-sentenced-life-threatening-2024-shooting-fort-wayne-motel/
The Deck at the Gas House’s ‘Fall Festival’ returns this Saturday.

READ MORE HERE: https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/10/22/decks-fall-festival-returns-fort-wayne-this-saturday/
Felony charges were filed this week against a 37-year-old man accused in an hours-long standoff and police-action shooting in North Manchester in December.

REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/10/22/man-facing-felony-charges-december-hours-long-standoff-police-action-shooting-north-manchester/ 
Wind gusts remain the story today with max gusts expected near 35mph. How long will gusty conditions last? More here.
First Alert Forecast: Another gusty day as temperatures drop
Tracking another gusty day
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The sold-out event, part of the group’s “American Comeback Tour,” drew thousands to hear Braun and former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, who headlined following founder Charlie Kirk’s assassination last month.
Braun rallies students at packed Turning Point USA event at Indiana University
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun provided the warmup for the Turning Point USA event Tuesday evening at the Indiana University auditorium.
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It will be a cool, cloudy, and windy day! The farther north you live, you could even see a few rain showers as well.

MORE: https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/10/22/first-alert-forecast-dropping-50s-next-few-days/