Fort Wayne Update February 17th

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The Fort Wayne Update

Tuesday, February 17
Hi – 57° Low – 47° | ☁️ Cloudy → 🌙 Cloudy
Tuesday keeps the clouds overhead all day with a high of 57°F and steady S winds at 10–15 mph—perfect weather for cozy indoor activities or a brisk walk with a jacket. Overnight, temperatures dip to 47°F with continued cloudy skies and S winds at 10–20 mph, making for a calm, overcast night.

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House Heavily Damaged After Fire In South Fort Wayne
• A fire broke out around 2:30 p.m. Sunday at a home near the 400 block of Fairfax Avenue
• Fire crews arrived within minutes and brought the flames under control in about 20 minutes
• No one was inside the home at the time, and the cause remains under investigation
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Mental Health Crisis Leads To SWAT Standoff At Fort Wayne Home
• Police responded around 10:30 a.m. to a report of an armed person in a mental health crisis on Baer Road
• The situation led to a three-hour standoff involving the Emergency Services Team, Crisis Response Team, and Air Support Unit
• The individual surrendered after phone contact with crisis responders and was taken to a hospital for evaluation
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Motorcycle Crash On US 30 Prompts Lane Closure On Fort Wayne’s West Side
• A motorcycle crash occurred around 10:45 a.m. near the US 30 and Flaugh Road intersection
• The adult female rider suffered non life threatening injuries
• Westbound US 30 was reduced to one lane while crews worked to clear the scene
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I-69 Crash Causing Traffic Delays Near Goshen Road Exit
• A crash occurred near the 310-mile marker on I-69 in Fort Wayne Monday afternoon
• One northbound lane is closed due to the incident
• It is unclear if anyone was injured in the collision
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Indiana Vintage Market Returns To Fort Wayne
• The market returned to the Grand Wayne Convention Center, marking its 25th event and multiple stops in Fort Wayne
• Over 45 vendors offered vintage clothing, home goods, vinyl, toys, sports memorabilia, and other collectibles
• The next Indiana Vintage Market will be held in South Bend on March 1
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Lutheran Hospital Is Helping Change The First-Time Birth Experience By Reducing C-Sections
• Lutheran Hospital reduced its C-section rate from 23.1% in 2024 to 16.5% in 2025, a 29% decrease for first-time births
• Techniques like peanut balls, natural labor positions, wireless monitors, and labor pools are used to support vaginal births
• The hospital’s Nurse Navigator program and coordinated teamwork provide guidance and support for mothers throughout pregnancy and delivery
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‘Cheer For All’: Fort Wayne High School Student Creates Cheer Team For Disabled Students
• Senior Lily Meyer started a new cheer team at Homestead High School called ‘Champions Cheer’ for athletes with disabilities
• The team performed its first-ever halftime routine on senior night after months of planning and approvals
• Meyer hopes the program will inspire other Fort Wayne high schools to create inclusive cheer opportunities
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Partial Government Shutdown Continues as Dispute Over Immigration Oversight Stalls Deal
• A funding lapse for the Department of Homeland Security began Saturday after Democrats and the White House failed to reach an agreement.
• Democrats want new rules for immigration officers including clearer identification, body cameras, and warrant requirements for private property arrests.
• About 90% of DHS employees must keep working without pay while agencies like TSA, FEMA, and the Coast Guard remain affected.

Why it matters here:
Government shutdowns can disrupt travel, emergency coordination, and federal services that local communities rely on every day.

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Annual Fine Art Competition
8:00 am–5:00 pm @ Clark Gallery at Honeywell Center — Free

Not Talking Out of School: The Hector & Carol Garcia Retrospective
8:00 am–9:00 pm @ PFW Visual Arts Building — Free

Portraits of Lives Affected by Incarceration
9:00 am–9:00 pm @ ACPL Jeffrey R. Krull Gallery — Free

Art From the Heart
10:00 am–6:00 pm @ Orchard Gallery of Fine Art — Free

Fiber Collage & Functional Works
10:00 am–6:00 pm @ Orchard Gallery of Fine Art — Free

A Life Reflected in Glass
10:00 am–6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8–$10

The Spellbound Spirit: Photographs by Kirsty Mitchell
10:00 am–6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8–$10

Creative Resistance
12:00 pm–5:00 pm @ First Presbyterian Gallery — Free

Todd Harrold Band (Jazz)
6:00 pm @ Mad Anthony Brewing Co. — No cover

OK, Boomer (Variety)
6:00 pm @ The Club Room at The Clyde — Free

Latch String Open Mic w/Chris Hambrick
10:00 pm @ Latch String Bar & Grill — Free

Protest Art Contest
6:00 pm–8:00 pm @ 2Toms Brewing Company — Free

Country Heritage Singo: Songs From Movies
6:00 pm @ Country Heritage Winery — Free

O’Sullivan’s Karaoke
10:00 pm @ O’Sullivan’s — Free

Wed, Feb 18th 🏒
Fort Wayne @ Norfolk Admirals — 7:05 PM EST

Fri, Feb 20th 🏒
Fort Wayne @ Norfolk Admirals — 7:05 PM EST

Sat, Feb 21st 🏒
Fort Wayne @ Norfolk Admirals — 7:05 PM EST

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