In today’s edition:

🏡 The Elex Welcoming Residents in July

💔 Romance Scam: Woman Lost $26K to Lover Claiming to Be Indiana Businessman

🏊 Fort Wayne Unveils $54 Million Plan to Host Olympic Trials Competition Pool

🚨 Gutting Community: Lawmakers Advance Bill

🎓 Financial Aid Professionals to Assist FAFSA Applicants on Ivy Tech Campuses

🧬 Indiana State Police Use Genealogy DNA to Solve 1986 LaGrange County Rape Case

🚑 City Council Approves $1M for Ambulance Services as TRAA Works to Stabilize

🚻 The Portland Loo: $280,000 Bathroom Set for Downtown Fort Wayne

🔍 FWPD Searching for Missing 12-Year-Old Last Seen in Southwest Fort Wayne

Sports

🏒 Komets Add Defenseman Ryan Orgel

🏀 Indiana Tops No. 11 Michigan State

📰News

🏡 The Elex Welcoming Residents in July
Set to welcome residents in July, The Elex offers modern living and community amenities designed for modern lifestyles. Prospective tenants are encouraged to explore available units. Read more from WFFT here.

💔 Romance Scam: Woman Lost $26K to Lover Claiming to Be Indiana Businessman
A woman in Indiana lost $26,000 after engaging in a romance scam with an individual falsely claiming to be a businessman. Authorities are reviewing details of the fraudulent relationship and funds transferred during the scam. Read more from WCPO here.

🏊 Fort Wayne Unveils $54 Million Plan to Host Olympic Trials Competition Pool
Fort Wayne has announced a $54 million plan to construct an Olympic trials competition pool. The project aims to provide aquatic facilities and boost engagement. Officials detail plans for design and construction phases. Read more from SwimSwam here.

🚨 Gutting Community: Lawmakers Advance Bill
Lawmakers have advanced a controversial bill that some describe as gutting communities, as it could lead to the closure of 20 schools across Indiana. Despite concerns from community members, the proposal is now moving forward. Read more from Yahoo here.

🎓 Financial Aid Professionals to Assist FAFSA Applicants on Ivy Tech Campuses
Financial aid professionals will assist FAFSA applicants on Ivy Tech campuses. The initiative streamlines the application process, ensuring students receive guidance during enrollment. Officials expect improved outcomes and simplified processes. Additional help is offered onsite. Read more from Wowo here.

🧬 Indiana State Police Use Genealogy DNA to Solve 1986 LaGrange County Rape Case
Indiana state police have employed genealogy DNA techniques to solve a rape case dating back to 1986 in LaGrange County. The investigation utilized modern forensic methods to successfully identify the perpetrator, reopening cold case procedures. Read more from Bloomingtonian here.

🚑 City Council Approves $1M for Ambulance Services as TRAA Works to Stabilize
The City Council has approved $1 million to enhance ambulance services, while TRAA works toward stabilization efforts. The funding will support emergency response improvements and address community needs, with officials emphasizing accountability and service reliability. Read more from WANE here.

🚻 The Portland Loo: $280,000 Bathroom Set for Downtown Fort Wayne
Downtown Fort Wayne is set to receive The Portland Loo, a $280,000 bathroom installation project aimed at improving public restroom facilities. Community impact and usage plans are under review. Officials expect enhanced safety and accessibility. Read more from WANE here.

🔍 FWPD Searching for Missing 12-Year-Old Last Seen in Southwest Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Police Department is searching for a missing 12-year-old last seen in southwest Fort Wayne. Authorities are conducting investigations and following leads to locate the child. Community members are urged to report any sightings. Read more from WANE here.

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🏀🏈Sports🏒⚾

🏒 Komets Add Defenseman Ryan Orgel
Team officials announced Monday that the Komets signed promising defenseman Ryan Orgel. His acquisition bolsters the blue-line and improves defensive performance ahead of the season. Local fans eagerly anticipate his immediate impact on the ice. Read more from WANE here.

🗓️ Fort Wayne Komets Game Schedule

Upcoming Komets Games

February 14 – 7:35 PM EST
Cincinnati Cyclones @ Fort Wayne Komets (Home)

February 15 – 7:00 PM EST
Fort Wayne Komets vs. Kalamazoo Wings (Away)

February 16 – 5:00 PM EST
Kalamazoo Wings @ Fort Wayne Komets (Home)

🏀 Indiana Tops No. 11 Michigan State
Indiana secured a narrow victory over No. 11 Michigan State, finishing 71-67 in a competitive game. The matchup showcased strong offensive and defensive efforts by both teams. Indiana’s win overall boosts team confidence this season. Read more from WANE here.

Today’s Weather Forecast.

❄️ Thursday, Feb. 13 – Chilly & Blustery! ❄️

🌡 High: 27°F | Low: 6°F
💨 Winds: W 15-25 mph (gusts over 40 mph!)
🌅 Sunrise: 7:36 AM | 🌇 Sunset: 6:13 PM

Morning: A few scattered flurries, but mostly cloudy and cold.
Afternoon: Winds pick up expect a bone-chilling breeze!
Evening: Skies clear up, but temps plummet into the single digits.

🚨 Heads Up! Wind chills will make it feel even colder, so dress warm and brace for serious winter vibes. Stay cozy, Fort Wayne! 🔥☕

Thursday, February 13

🎶 Live Music

• Joe Justice – Oak Street Health (Free) (1:00 PM)

• Adrienne Frailey – Sylvan Cellars (No Cover) (6:00 PM)

• FW Philharmonic: Carnival of the Animals – Wells County Public Library (Free) (7:00 PM)

• The Cold Hearts (Country) – The Club Room at The Clyde (No Cover) (7:00 PM)

• Bandemonium (Rock/Metal) – Baker Street Centre ($10) (7:00 PM)

• Tronic Thursdays (Electronic) – O'Sullivan's (No Cover) (10:00 PM)

🎨 Art

• Annual Fine Art Competition – Clark Gallery, Honeywell Center (Free)

• Margaret Bohls: Italian Studies – PFW Visual Arts Gallery (Free)

• The United States Colored Troops – ACPL Rolland Center for Lincoln Research (Free)

• Hubble and Webb Space Telescopes – Science Central ($10–$12)

• Posthumous Exhibition Honoring Sarah Creason – The Orchard Gallery (Free)

• Movement: Black Art in Focus – FW Museum of Art ($5–$10)

• The Mexican Portfolios – FW Museum of Art ($8–$10)

• Lauren Gerig: Verdue – Artlink (Free)

• Phoebe Scott: Embodied – Artlink (Free)

• In the Wild – Artlink (Free)

• Floor is Lava – Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory ($1–$7)

📚 Classes

• All Things Hearts – Historic Swinney Homestead ($20)

• Drawing Elements II: Pen & Ink – Artlink ($160)

🎭 Theatre

• Love Notes (Ballet) – Eagles Theatre ($20) (7:00 PM)

• The All New Wizard of Oz on Ice – Honeywell Center ($19–$39) (7:00 PM)

⛸️ Recreation

• Headwaters Park Ice Skating – Headwaters Park ($6) (4:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

🎤 Trivia & Karaoke

• RuPaul’s Drag Race Trivia – Summit City Comedy Club (Free) (7:00 PM)

• Downtown Bar Karaoke – Downtown Bar (Free) (8:00 PM)