Monday, December 29
Hi 27° Low 17° | ❄️ Few Snow Showers, Cloudy at Night
The day will be cold and windy with a high of 27°F. Expect gusty W winds at 25 to 35 mph, with occasional gusts over 45 mph, and a few snow showers are likely, accumulating 0.5 to 1.5 inches. Tonight, skies remain cloudy with a low near 17°F and WNW winds at 20 to 30 mph, occasionally gusting over 40 mph.

👰 Bridal Spectacular Offers 2026 Wedding Planning

🎭 Fort Wayne Youtheatre Prepares For New Season

❄️ L4L Community Studios To Host First Polar Plunge

⛺ City Issues Notice For Homeless Encampment Cleanup

🚧 Fort Wayne Plans Major Goshen Road Upgrades

🏒 ECHL Reach Tentative Deal For Komets Return

👰The 2026 Bridal Spectacular is scheduled for Sunday, January 4, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. This event provides couples the opportunity to meet with various vendors to plan their weddings and beyond. Pre-registration is currently open, and tickets will be available for $10 at the door. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🎭 Fort Wayne Youtheatre is preparing for its upcoming season of performances and educational programs. The organization is currently organizing auditions, workshops, and its next semester of classes for students. Those interested in participating can find registration information for all activities on the Fort Wayne Youtheatre website. Read more from WANE 15 here.

❄️ L4L Community Studios in Huntington is hosting its inaugural Polar Plunge on Thursday, January 1, to benefit the nonprofit organization. The event serves as a fundraiser to support the studio's community initiatives. Registration for the plunge is currently open and costs $26 per person. Read more from WANE 15 here.

⛺The City of Fort Wayne issued a 72-hour notice for the cleanup of a homeless encampment that overflowed onto the Rivergreenway Trail beneath the Veterans Memorial Bridge. While the official notice was posted Friday morning with cleanup set for Monday, many materials had already been removed and cleanup efforts were visible by Christmas Day. The Fort Wayne Police Department is monitoring the site on Spy Run Avenue as the city addresses trail accessibility. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🚧 Fort Wayne is planning significant improvements for Goshen Road between Cambridge Boulevard and West Coliseum Boulevard, including road widening and a new roundabout at Butler and Harris roads. The multi-phase project will feature ADA-compliant pedestrian facilities, street lighting, urban landscaping, and stormwater drainage upgrades. While design work wraps up this year, Phase II construction is slated for 2028-29, with the entire project expected to be completed in the early to mid-2030s. Read more from WFFT here.

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🏒The Professional Hockey Players’ Association and the ECHL have reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement, potentially ending the labor dispute that led to several game postponements. While the deal awaits formal ratification, players are expected to report to their teams in good faith to resume the season. The Fort Wayne Komets are scheduled to return to the ice on December 31 against the Bloomington Bison, though the game against Kalamazoo remains postponed. Tickets for postponed games will be honored at rescheduled dates or can be exchanged at the Coliseum Ticket Office. Read more from WANE 15 here.