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NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices moved higher Monday following renewed tensions in the Middle East, while U.S. stock markets declined as investors weighed weakness in technology shares and prepared for a busy week of corporate earnings reports. Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil, climbed about 4.5% to $79.41 per barrel after developments involving the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route for oil exports.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — Members of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus met with residents in Fort Wayne on Saturday for a community town hall focused on issues from the 2026 legislative session. The event was held from noon to 2 p.m. at the Allen County Public Library’s Main Branch. During the meeting, caucus members discussed legislation considered during the 2026 session of the Indiana General Assembly and heard feedback from those in attendance.

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WILLIAMS COUNTY, Ohio — A 73-year-old Bryan man was killed late Sunday night after he was struck by a commercial semi-tractor trailer on U.S. 6 in Williams County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The Defiance Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the fatal crash, which happened shortly before 11 p.m. on July 12, 2026, along U.S. 6 between County Road 9 and County Road 10 in Center Township.

LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. (WOWO): A suspect accused of shooting an Indiana State Police sergeant during a pursuit near Michigan City has been found dead, according to police. Authorities identified the suspect as 54-year-old Kevin Meyers of LaPorte. Indiana State Police said there is no longer a threat to the community. The incident began around 5:30 a.m. Friday when Indiana State Police troopers assisted authorities from Berrien County, Michigan, with a stolen vehicle pursuit that crossed into Indiana.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WOWO): A Monroe County judge has ruled a new Indiana law changing how members of the Indiana University Board of Trustees are selected is constitutional. The decision comes after alumnus Justin Vasel challenged the law, arguing it unfairly removed the long-standing system that allowed IU alumni to directly elect some members of the board. For more than a century, Indiana law required three IU trustees to be elected by university alumni.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): Fort Wayne Metals is expanding its local operations with plans to invest millions of dollars and add hundreds of jobs following its recent acquisition by New York-based investment company Axel Johnson Inc. The company says it plans to invest $18.5 million in its northeast Indiana operations and create 150 new jobs. Fort Wayne Metals manufactures precision materials used in the medical device industry and other industrial applications.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO):  Downtown Fort Wayne was filled with art and creativity over the weekend as the Fort Wayne Museum of Art’s Chalk Walk and Arts United’s heART in the Park returned. The Chalk Walk marked its 26th year, bringing together artists of all skill levels to create large-scale sidewalk artwork along Main Street. Participants used pastels to design original pieces or recreate artwork on 4-by-4-foot and 8-by-8-foot squares.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): Sunshine returns to northeast Indiana as temperatures begin to climb heading into the work week. Sunday is expected to bring mostly sunny skies with highs reaching the middle to upper 80s. A stretch of summer heat moves in Monday, with temperatures nearing 90 degrees. Highs are expected to rise into the lower to middle 90s Tuesday through at least Thursday. Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to be the hottest and most humid days, with dew points near 70 degrees.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WOWO): Argentina is heading back to the World Cup semifinals after a dramatic extra-time victory over Switzerland. Julián Alvarez scored from long range in the 112th minute to break a 1-1 tie, and Lautaro Martínez added a late goal to secure a 3-1 win for the defending champions. Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring for Argentina in the first half, finishing off a corner kick from Lionel Messi. Switzerland responded in the second half when Dan Ndoye scored to even the match.