In today’s edition:

🚔 Warsaw Woman Arrested for Battery & Resisting Officers
🏪 Walgreens Announces Closure of Fort Wayne Store
🥗 Currito Expanding Nationwide with Nine New Deals
🍽️ Fort Wayne Food Tours Highlight Local Eats & History
📄 Ivy Tech Hosting FAFSA Assistance Event This Sunday
🏛️ Mayor Sharon Tucker to Deliver State of the City Address
🤝 Handing Out Hope: Resource Fair Offers Local Support
🎻 Historic Violin Event Returns to Fort Wayne
🎣 Ice Fishing Demonstration at Pokagon State Park
🔫 Court Docs: Man Shot Victim Over ‘Snitching’ Accusation

Sports

🏀Michigan State Hands Purdue Third Consecutive Loss

📰News

🚔 Warsaw Woman Arrested for Battery & Resisting Officers
Warsaw police arrested a woman following an incident in which she allegedly assaulted a man and resisted officers. Local authorities report she now faces multiple charges of domestic battery and obstructing law enforcement. Read more from Ink Free News here.

🏪 Walgreens Announces Closure of Fort Wayne Store
Walgreens has recently informed customers through mailed letters that two of its Fort Wayne stores will close, One of the stores is located at 2410 N. Coliseum the other is located at 10170 Maysville Road. The company has provided no additional specific reasons for the decision. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🥗 Currito Expanding Nationwide with Nine New Deals
Currito, a fast-casual restaurant chain, is currently experiencing rapid growth by successfully securing nine new development deals across the United States in 2024. The company plans further expansion in 2025, signaling significant national progress. Read more from PR Newswire here.

🍽️ Fort Wayne Food Tours Highlight Local Eats & History
Fort Wayne Food Tours presents a unique culinary journey that artfully pairs local cuisine with the rich historical tapestry of downtown Fort Wayne. Enthusiastic participants explore several acclaimed restaurants while discovering the city’s storied past. Read more from WFFT here.

📄 Ivy Tech Hosting FAFSA Assistance Event This Sunday
Ivy Tech Fort Wayne is hosting an event this Sunday to assist students with filing FAFSA forms and completing financial aid applications. Experts will be available to answer questions and offer guidance during the session. Read more from WFFT here.

🏛️ Mayor Sharon Tucker to Deliver State of the City Address
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker will deliver the annual State of the City address, outlining recent achievements and significant future community goals. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🤝 Handing Out Hope: Resource Fair Offers Local Support
A local resource fair in Fort Wayne is set to connect residents with essential services, peer support, and various community resources. Organizers aim to provide comprehensive, targeted assistance to individuals and families facing challenges. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🎻 Historic Violin Event Returns to Fort Wayne
A historic violin event returns to Fort Wayne, offering a rare opportunity for attendees to experience unique antique instruments. The event celebrates a captivating musical heritage and invites enthusiasts to explore these remarkable violins. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🎣 Ice Fishing Demonstration at Pokagon State Park
Pokagon State Park is set to host an ice fishing demonstration, showcasing techniques and best practices for winter fishing enthusiasts. The event aims to educate participants on safety and effective methods in cold-weather conditions. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🔫 Court Docs: Man Shot Victim Over ‘Snitching’ Accusation
Court documents indicate that a man allegedly shot a victim in the neck following accusations of snitching. The assailant now faces multiple felony charges as the investigation continues. Authorities are reviewing further evidence and statements. Read more from WFFT here.

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🏀🏈Sports🏒⚾

🏀 Michigan State Hands Purdue Third Consecutive Loss
No. 14 Michigan State defeated No. 13 Purdue 75-66 in a Big Ten matchup. Jase Richardson led with 12 points, while Frankie Fidler added 11. Purdue's Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 24 points. This marks Purdue's third straight loss. 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

Today’s Weather Forecast.

🌤️ Thursday, February 20 Weather Report

🌡️ Daytime: 24°F | Cloudy with a chance of flurries. Breezy with west winds at 10-20 mph.
🌙 Night: 14°F | Cloudy and very cold. Winds from the WNW at 10-20 mph.

• ☀️ Sunrise: 7:27 AM

• 🌅 Sunset: 6:21 PM

• 💨 Wind: WNW 13 MPH (night) | W 16 MPH (day)

• 💧 Humidity: 78% (day) | 83% (night)

• 🧥 Dress warm—wind chills will make it feel even colder!

Thursday, February 20

🎵 Music

• Fort Wayne Philharmonic: Wayne Street Strings – Union Street Market (12 PM, Free)

• Ross Kinsey – American Legion Post 409 (6 PM, No Cover)

• Jazz Jam – Sweetwater Sound (7 PM, Free)

• The Barricade Boys (Broadway Hits) – Honeywell Center (7 PM, $39-$69)

• Indy Annies (Country) – The Club Room at The Clyde (7 PM, No Cover)

• Bandemonium w/The Peffercorns, Controller, Tuesday Atlas – Baker Street Centre (7 PM, $10)

• The Ike Reilly Assassination (Rock) – The Brass Rail (7:30 PM, $13-$15)

• PFW Bands Concert w/Matthew Giallongo – PFW Auer Performance Hall (7:30 PM, $5-$8)

• Tronic Thursdays (Electronic) – O'Sullivan’s (10 PM, No Cover)

🎨 Art & Exhibits

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

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

• Hubble & Webb Space Telescopes – Science Central (10 AM - 4 PM, $10-$12)

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

• Movement: Black Art in Focus – Fort Wayne Museum of Art (10 AM - 8 PM, $5-$10)

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

• Lauren Gerig: Verdue – Artlink (10 AM - 8 PM, Free)

• Phoebe Scott: Embodied – Artlink (10 AM - 8 PM, Free)

• In the Wild – Artlink (10 AM - 8 PM, Free)

• Floor is Lava – Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory (10 AM - 8 PM, $1-$7)

• Lost: An Exploration of Absence and Discovery – The Garden (6 PM - 8 PM, Free)

⛸️ Sports & Recreation

• Headwaters Park Ice Skating – Headwaters Park (4 PM - 9 PM, $6)

🎤 Comedy & Speakers

• Jeremiah Watkins (Comedy) – Summit City Comedy Club (7 PM, $22-$30)

• Soundtrack of Silence (Speakers & Authors) – Don Wolf Conference Center (6:30 PM - 8 PM, $35)

🎤 Karaoke & DJs

• Downtown Bar Karaoke – Downtown Bar (8 PM, Free)