In today’s edition:

🌐 Amani Family Resources Launches Immigration Assistance Program

⚖️ Man Sentenced for Shooting Girlfriend in the Leg

🏥 Lutheran Health Physician’s Office Taking Shape off Illinois Road

🚧 East Allen County Road Closing for Two Weeks

💉 Super Shot Providing Free Vaccines Amid High-Level Flu Transmissions

🍽️ More Places to Eat Around the Summit City

🏠 New Neighbors of North River Fieldhouse Weigh In

🎭 How the Arts United Center is Becoming More Accessible in 2025

Sports

🏒 Keppen Leads Komets to Overtime Win Against Indy

📰News

🌐 Amani Family Resources Launches Immigration Assistance Program
Amani Family Resources has initiated an immigration assistance program aimed at offering guidance and support to community members. The program focuses on navigating immigration processes efficiently and responsibly. Read more from WANE 15 here.

⚖️ Man Sentenced for Shooting Girlfriend in the Leg
A local man was sentenced to five years for shooting his girlfriend in the thigh during an argument. He was convicted of domestic battery and criminal recklessness but found not guilty of attempted murder Read more from WFFT here.

🏥 Lutheran Health Physician’s Office Taking Shape off Illinois Road
The new Lutheran Health physician’s office is progressing off Illinois Road. The project development includes plans for enhanced patient services and modern medical facilities tailored to community needs. Read more from WFFT here.

🚧 East Allen County Road Closing for Two Weeks
East Allen County officials announce that a key road will be closed for two weeks. The closure is planned to facilitate essential maintenance and safety improvements, affecting local travel routines. Read more from WFFT here.

💉 Super Shot Providing Free Vaccines Amid High-Level Flu Transmissions
In response to high flu transmission levels, Super Shot is offering free vaccines to community members. This initiative aims to boost public health by increasing accessibility to immunizations during peak flu periods. Read more from WFFT here.

🍽️ More Places to Eat Around the Summit City
New dining spots have emerged around the Summit City area, offering residents a variety of culinary experiences. The update highlights fresh options that promise to enrich local food culture. Read more from WANE here.

🏠 New Neighbors of North River Fieldhouse Weigh In
The North River Fieldhouse welcomes new neighbors, who share their thoughts on the facility’s impact on the community. The feedback underscores positive local sentiments and community engagement. Read more from WANE here.

🎭 How the Arts United Center is Becoming More Accessible in 2025
The Arts United Center is undergoing changes to enhance accessibility in 2025. Improvements focus on inclusive facilities and programming, ensuring a broader audience can experience its cultural offerings. Read more from WANE here.

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🏀🏈Sports🏒⚾

🏒 Keppen Leads Komets to Overtime Win Against Indy
In a thrilling matchup, Keppen guided the Komets to an overtime victory against Indy. The game highlighted key moments and showcased decisive play that secured the win. Read more from WANE here.

🗓️ Fort Wayne Komets Game Schedule

Upcoming Komets Games
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.

🌤️ Friday Weather Report – Feb 21

🌡️ High: 28°F | Low: 13°F

🌅 Sunrise: 7:25 AM | 🌇 Sunset: 6:22 PM
🌙 Moon Phase: Waning Crescent (Moonrise: 2:48 AM | Moonset: 11:31 AM)

📍 Today’s Forecast:
Early clouds will make way for sunshine later in the day. Expect a chilly high of 28°F with a light west wind at 8 MPH. UV index is moderate, so if you're outdoors, some sun protection wouldn’t hurt!

🌙 Tonight:
Partly cloudy skies with a frigid low of 13°F. Winds shift southwest at 7 MPH, making it feel even colder. Humidity will creep up to 84%, but no snow in sight.

Tuesday, February 21

Music

• The Rangers (Country) – Sweetwater Sound (12:00 PM) (Free)

• Joe Justice (Variety) – StoryPoint Fort Wayne West (2:00 PM) (Free)

• James Baker Trio (Jazz) – Ruth’s Chris Steak House (6:30 PM) (No Cover)

• Carolyn Martin Duo (Variety) – Club Soda (6:30 PM) (No Cover)

• Acoustic Rush (Acoustic) – Two-EE’s Winery (6:30 PM) (No Cover)

• Split Parasite w/The Part You Left Out, Neighborhood Strays (Rock) – Busco Beans (7:00 PM) ($5)

• The Wingmen (Classic Rock) – Sylvan Cellars (8:00 PM) (No Cover)

• Star69 (90s Rock) – Mitchell’s (8:00 PM) ($5)

• Nathan VanHorn (Folk) – Deer Park Irish Pub (8:30 PM) (No Cover)

• #IYKYK (Rock) – K-ville Pub (9:00 PM) (No Cover)

Art

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

• The United States Colored Troops – ACPL Rolland Center for Lincoln Research (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) (Free)

• Hubble and Webb Space Telescopes: New Views of the Universe – Science Central (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM) ($10–$12)

• Floor is Lava – Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM) ($5–$7)

• Movement: Black Art in Focus – Fort Wayne Museum of Art (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM) ($8–$10)

• The Mexican Portfolios in the Print and Drawing Study Center – Fort Wayne Museum of Art (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM) ($8–$10)

• Lauren Gerig: Verdue – Artlink (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM) (Free)

• Phoebe Scott: Embodied – Artlink (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM) (Free)

• In the Wild – Artlink (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM) (Free)

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

• Vivian Maier: The Color Work – Garrett Museum of Art (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM) ($5)

Comedy

• Jeremiah Watkins – Summit City Comedy Club (7:00 PM) ($22–$30)

Sports

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

• PFW vs. Oakland – Gates Sports Center (7:00 PM)

• Komets vs. Reading (Fight Cancer Night) – Memorial Coliseum (7:35 PM) ($10–$32)

Theater

• Something Happened in Our Town – First Presbyterian Theater (7:00 PM) ($10–$16)

• Purlie – PPG ArtsLab (7:30 PM) ($20–$30)

• John Proctor is the Villain – PFW Williams Theatre (8:00 PM) ($5–$18)

Classes

• Drum Recording Workshop w/Casey Cooper, Shawn Dealey (Day 1) – Sweetwater Studios (1:00 PM - 5:00 PM) ($199)

Speakers

• Dr. Benjamin Dattilo: Our Mastodon + Stargazing – PFW Walb Student Union (7:00 PM - 10:00 PM) (Free)

Karaoke

• Dicky’s Wild Hare Karaoke – Dicky's Wild Hare (9:00 PM) (Free)