In today’s edition:

🚒 Fort Wayne Fire Department Prepares for Frigid Temperatures

🚨 Wanted: Wells County Man Allegedly Cut Off His Ankle Monitor

🎉 Big Fort Fest Planned for TRFS Timeslot in Headwaters Park

🐾 Huntington Police Department Making Headway in Re-establishing K-9 Program

🍲 A Soup-er Idea: Habitat for Humanity's Soup Bowl Still Satisfies After 20 Years

🍪 Community Invited to Support Local Troops During National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend

🪧 Dozens Gather for Protests Against Trump Administration on Presidents Day

🏗️ The New Allen County Jail Construction Goes On as Scheduled Despite Weather Challenges

Sports

🏒 Komets complete weekend sweep with shutout win

🏀 Purdue drops to No. 13 after back-to-back losses

📰News

🚒 Fort Wayne Fire Department Prepares for Frigid Temperatures
The Fort Wayne Fire Department is preparing for upcoming frigid temperatures by implementing safety protocols and performing equipment checks. Firefighters are coordinating emergency strategies to effectively protect residents and property during extreme weather. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🚨 Wanted: Wells County Man Allegedly Cut Off His Ankle Monitor
A Wells County man is sought by authorities after allegedly cutting off his ankle monitor. Law enforcement is investigating the incident and urges community members to share information that may lead to his capture. Read more from WFFT here.

🎉 Big Fort Fest Planned for TRFS Timeslot in Headwaters Park
Big Fort Fest is scheduled during TRFS’s timeslot at Headwaters Park, offering entertainment and community engagement. The event features music, food, and activities that celebrate local culture and unite families across the region. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🐾 Huntington Police Department Making Headway in Re-establishing K-9 Program
The Huntington Police Department is advancing efforts to re-establish its K-9 program by updating training protocols and resource allocation. The initiative aims to enhance public safety and community engagement while restoring trusted police-dog partnerships. Read more from WFFT here.

🍲 A Soup-er Idea: Habitat for Humanity's Soup Bowl Still Satisfies After 20 Years
Habitat for Humanity’s Soup Bowl continuously celebrates 20 years of community participation. The event features a range of soup recipes, live demonstrations, and family activities, reinforcing a tradition of culinary creativity and engagement. Read more from Daily Journal here.

🍪 Community Invited to Support Local Troops During National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend
The community is invited to support local troops during National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend. Organizers encourage participation through special events and fundraisers designed to honor service members while enjoying cookie offerings and community spirit. Read more from WFFT here.

🪧 Dozens Gather for Protests Against Trump Administration on Presidents Day
Dozens actively gathered on Presidents Day to protest against the Trump administration. Demonstrators voiced strong concerns over federal policies and demanded accountability, uniting diverse groups in a clear call for political change and reform. Read more from WFFT here.

🏗️ The New Allen County Jail Construction Goes On as Scheduled Despite Weather Challenges
Construction of the new Allen County Jail continues as scheduled despite weather challenges. Engineers and contractors are committed to the project timeline while implementing measures to ensure worker safety and progress during adverse conditions. Read more from WFFT here.

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🏀🏈Sports🏒⚾

🏒 Komets complete weekend sweep with shutout win
The Fort Wayne Komets capped off a successful weekend with a 5-0 shutout against Kalamazoo. Securing the team’s second win in two nights. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🗓️ Fort Wayne Komets Game Schedule

Upcoming Komets Games

Feb 19 | 7:00 PM – Fort Wayne @ Indy
Feb 21 | 7:35 PM – Reading @ Fort Wayne
Feb 22 | 7:35 PM – Reading @ Fort Wayne
Feb 23 | 5:00 PM – Tulsa @ Fort Wayne

🏀 Purdue drops to No. 13 after back-to-back losses
Purdue men’s basketball fell six spots in the latest AP Poll to No. 13 after losses to Wisconson and Michigan. The Boilermakers look to bounce back in their next matchup. Read more from WANE 15 here.

Today’s Weather Forecast.

🌡️ High: 16°F
🌡️ Low: 8°F

💨 Wind: WNW at 8 MPH (Day) | NNW at 5 MPH (Night)
💧 Humidity: 75% (Day) | 83% (Night)
☀️ Sunrise: 7:30 AM | 🌅 Sunset: 6:19 PM

What to Expect:
Bundle up! It’s very cold with cloudy skies all day and night. Winds are light, but the chill will be real. 🥶

Tuesday, February 18

🎶 Music

• Joe Justice – Park Place Senior Living (2 PM, Free)

• Todd Harrold Band (Jazz) – The Club Room at The Clyde (6 PM, No Cover)

• Songwriter Open Mic Night – Sweetwater Sound (6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Free)

• Open Mic w/ Jack Welty – Curly’s Village Inn (7 PM - 10 PM, Free)

🎨 Art & Exhibits

• Annual Fine Art Competition – Clark Gallery, Honeywell Center (8 AM - 5 PM, Free)

• The United States Colored Troops Exhibit – ACPL Rolland Center for Lincoln Research (9 AM - 9 PM, Free)

• Floor is Lava Exhibit – Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory (10 AM - 5 PM, $5-$7)

• Movement: Black Art in Focus – Fort Wayne Museum of Art (10 AM - 6 PM, $8-$10)

• The Mexican Portfolios – Fort Wayne Museum of Art (10 AM - 6 PM, $8-$10)

• Posthumous Exhibition Honoring Sarah Creason – The Orchard Gallery of Fine Art (10 AM - 6 PM, Free)

🎭 Theatre

• Hadestown (Broadway at The Embassy) – Embassy Theatre (7:30 PM, $35-$75)

🎤 Karaoke

• O’Sullivan’s Karaoke w/ Stacy Heather – O’Sullivan’s (10 PM, Free)