In today’s edition:

🎤 Over 200 Area Students Gather in Song at The Circle, the State with Song Festival

🐍 Find Over 100 Species at the FW Indiana Reptile Show

🐾 Fort Wayne Zoo Looking to Fill 150 Seasonal Positions with Upcoming Job Fair

🚨 Snowmobile Crash Leaves Two Dead in Churubusco

🍸 Step Back in Time at the Auburn Cord-Duesenberg Museum’s Bootleggers Ball

🏗️ Mayor Tucker Announces Major Redevelopment Project for the North River Site

Sports

🏊 Carroll Swimming Finishes Second at State; Wawasee’s Mishler Makes History

🏒 Komets Open Weekend with 5-4 Win Over Cyclones

📰News

🎤 Over 200 Area Students Gather in Song at The Circle, the State with Song Festival
Over 200 area students gathered at The Circle for The State with Song Festival, uniting through music and performance. The event showcased community spirit with many students in attendance. Read more from WANE 15 here

🐍 Find Over 100 Species at the FW Indiana Reptile Show
Discover over 100 reptile species at the FW Indiana Reptile Show. The event features diverse reptilian exhibits for enthusiasts and families alike, highlighting both local and exotic species. Read more from WANE 15 here

🐾 Fort Wayne Zoo Looking to Fill 150 Seasonal Positions with Upcoming Job Fair
The Fort Wayne Zoo is hosting a job fair to fill 150 seasonal positions. The event aims to recruit candidates for various roles, supporting zoo operations and enhancing visitor experiences. Read more from WANE 15 here

🚨 Snowmobile Crash Leaves Two Dead in Churubusco
A snowmobile crash in Churubusco has resulted in two fatalities. The incident is under investigation, with authorities examining the crash details. Read more from WANE 15 here

🍸 Step Back in Time at the Auburn Cord-Duesenberg Museum’s Bootleggers Ball
Experience a step back in time at Auburn Cord-Duesenberg Museum’s Bootleggers Ball. The event features vintage memorabilia and historical exhibits, celebrating the era of prohibition-era bootleggers. Read more from WANE 15 here

🏗️ Mayor Tucker Announces Major Redevelopment Project for the North River Site
Mayor Tucker has announced a major redevelopment project for the North River site. The project aims to revitalize the area with new infrastructure and community spaces, reflecting a bold vision for the future. Read more from WANE 15 here

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🏀🏈Sports🏒⚾

🏒 Komets Open Weekend with 5-4 Win Over Cyclones
The Komets edged Cincinnati 5-4, with goals from Volcan, Aleardi, Gorniak, McManus, and Stefan. Goalie Brett Brochu made 27 saves. Read more from WANE 15 here

🗓️ Fort Wayne Komets Game Schedule

Komets Upcoming 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

🏊 Carroll Swimming Finishes Second at State; Wawasee’s Mishler Makes History
Wawasee’s Julie Mishler won two individual state titles in sprint freestyle, setting a state record with a 47.88 in prelims. Carroll’s Jordyn Glassley won the 200 IM, helping Carroll finish second overall. Read more from WANE 15 here

Today’s Weather Forecast.

Monday, February 17

❄️ Bundle up, Fort Wayne! Today is a frigid one. Expect partly sunny skies in the morning before clouds roll in during the afternoon. A few flurries or snow showers might make an appearance. High: 14°F with west winds at 10–20 mph.

🌅 Sunrise: 7:31 AM | Sunset: 6:17 PM
🌡 Humidity: 78% | UV Index: Low

🌙 Tonight: Cloudy skies dominate as temps drop to a bone-chilling 4°F. Winds shift WNW at 5–10 mph, keeping things brisk.

🔥 Stay warm and watch for slick spots on the roads!

Monday, February 17

🎶 Music

• 12:00 PM | Maia Wachter (Harp) – Sweetwater Sound (Free Admission)

• 6:30 PM | Open Mic Night – Sweetwater Sound (Free Admission)

• 7:00 PM | G-Money & Special Guests (Blues) – The Club Room at The Clyde (No Cover)

🎨 Art & Exhibits

• 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Annual Fine Art Competition – Clark Gallery, Honeywell Center (Free Admission)

• 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM | The United States Colored Troops – ACPL Rolland Center for Lincoln Research (Free Admission)

• 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Posthumous Exhibition Honoring Sarah Creason – The Orchard Gallery of Fine Art (Free Admission)

🎤 Trivia & Entertainment

• 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Wrigley Team Trivia Night – Wrigley Field Bar & Grill (Free)