Fort Wayne Update February 19th

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The Fort Wayne Update

Thursday, February 19
Hi – 59° Low – 36° | 🌤 Few Showers Late → 🌙 Rain
Thursday brings a mix of clouds and sunshine with a high around 59°F and SW winds at 10–15 mph—perfect for a midday stroll. Late in the day and into the night, rain moves in with an 80% chance of showers and about a quarter-inch of accumulation. Overnight lows drop to 36°F under mostly cloudy skies with SSW winds at 10–15 mph.

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Fort Wayne’s Google Data Center Launches Website
• Google launched a website providing information about its Fort Wayne data center, including myths, facts, and community benefits.
• The site follows a public forum where residents asked questions and raised concerns about the data center.
• The homepage features a bird’s-eye view of downtown Fort Wayne and answers FAQs about the project.
• The Fort Wayne Google data center website is available online, here.
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Ivy Tech Fort Wayne Offers Free Heart and Blood Pressure Screenings
• Event will be held Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Room CC1662B on the Coliseum Campus.
• Students nearing completion of the EKG Technical Certificate will provide free 12-lead EKGs.
• Blood pressure checks will also be available, and participants can take EKG results to their doctor.
• To schedule an appointment, call Gresla at 260-480- 2092 or email [email protected].
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Fort Wayne City Council Eyes Security Pay Raise, Tests New Public Comment Time
• Public comment at City Council meetings has moved to the first and third Tuesdays, before final votes, instead of at the end of longer meetings.
• The new schedule allows citizens to address specific bills and shortens longer meeting days.
• Council also discussed and recommended pay raises for security officers at Citizens Square and the Public Safety Academy.
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City of Fort Wayne Hosts First Open House for Waynedale 2040 Plan
• Residents gave input on priorities such as sidewalks, connectivity, and neighborhood safety during the first of two open houses.
• Department of Neighborhoods officials say over 800 people have already participated through surveys and events.
• The second open house is Thursday, 5–7 p.m., at the Allen County Public Library Waynedale Branch.
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Mild Weather Causes Potholes Across Fort Wayne
• Rapid temperature changes have caused water in roads to freeze and melt, creating potholes around the city.
• City crews are working long hours to fill potholes, but fixes may reopen after rain.
• Residents can report city potholes by calling 311 and state road potholes via INDOT4U.com or 855-463-6848.
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Judge Approves Gag Order in Bishop Luers Lawsuit
• Protective order prevents plaintiffs and defendants from making public statements not already released or authorized by the court.
• Lawsuit alleges students at Bishop Luers School shared or sold sexually exploitative videos and photos of classmates.
• Emergency Protective Order was filed after a judge denied the school’s request to reveal the identities of the girls involved.
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Be a ‘Game Changer’ for Big Brothers Big Sisters
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana is hosting its annual Bowl For Kids’ Sake fundraiser, themed “Game Changers” this year.
• Teams of five can register for free; each member is asked to raise $100 ($500 per team). Options also include Kids’ Champs ($5,000) or Super Teams ($2,500).
• All proceeds support one-on-one mentorship for local kids, with over 300 currently on waitlists across 10 counties.
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$50,000 Powerball Ticket Sold in Fort Wayne Nearing Expiration
• Winning ticket was purchased at Lassus Handy Dandy on Coldwater Road for the Sept. 6 drawing.
• The Powerball Double Play numbers for that drawing were 11-23-44-61-62 with a Powerball of 17.
• Ticket must be claimed by 4:30 p.m. on March 5 at the Hoosier Lottery Prize Payment office in Indianapolis.
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18-Year-Old Arrested Following String Of Robberies At Fort Wayne Businesses
• Officers identified 18-year-old Riyana Harris as the suspect in multiple thefts, including an armed robbery at Khai’s Fusion on Feb. 4.
• Police recovered a large quantity of stolen merchandise from her vehicle, including clothing, dog treats, and Valentine’s Day items.
• Harris was booked into Allen County Jail facing criminal trespassing and felony armed robbery charges, while a juvenile in the vehicle faces unrelated theft charges.
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Some States Reject Trump’s Expansion of Local Immigration Enforcement
• Maryland and several other Democratic-led states have banned local law enforcement from participating in ICE’s 287(g) program.
• Trump’s administration has expanded the program from 135 agreements to over 1,400 across 41 states and territories, including street-level arrests.
• Republican sheriffs warn limiting cooperation could increase federal ICE presence and complicate local law enforcement efforts.

Why it matters here:
State decisions on federal immigration programs can directly affect local policing, community safety, and how residents experience enforcement in daily life.

→ Get the full national breakdown from our team at The Nova

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

Living in Theory
10:00 am–8:00 pm @ Artlink — Free

Between Light & Shadow
10:00 am–8:00 pm @ Artlink — Free

Sticking Together
10:00 am–8:00 pm @ Artlink — Free

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

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

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

For the Love of Art
12:00 pm–5:00 pm @ Ruth Koomler Art Gallery — Free

The Hubie Ashcraft Trio (Country)
6:00 pm @ Lakers Landing — No cover

Country Heritage Open Mic w/Chris Hambrick (Variety)
6:00 pm @ Country Heritage Winery — Free

Old Pup w/Thumbrider, Fresh Tar (Folk)
6:00 pm @ The Brass Rail — $10

Indy Annies (Country)
7:00 pm @ The Club Room at The Clyde — Free

Sweetwater Jazz Jam (Jazz)
7:00 pm–8:30 pm @ Sweetwater Sound — Free

Britain’s Finest: The Beatles Experience (Tribute)
7:00 pm @ Sweetwater Sound — $33.15–$53.75

Honeywell Arts Academy Concert Series w/Super Group (Acoustic)
7:30 pm @ Eagles Theatre — $25

Meaghan Farrell (Americana)
7:30 pm @ Wunderkammer Company — $20

Gaudete Brass (Chamber)
7:30 pm @ PFW Rhinehart Recital Hall — Free

Dave Pagan’s Love Jams (Variety)
8:00 pm @ Wrigley Field Bar & Grill — No cover

Tronic Thursdays (Electronic)
10:00 pm @ O’Sullivan’s — No cover

Weekly Crochet Class
9:00 am–10:30 am @ Fort Wayne School of Art — $140

Headwaters Ice Rink
4:00 pm–9:00 pm @ Headwaters Park — $7

Emo Philips
7:00 pm @ Summit City Comedy Club — $28.29–$38.99

Chapman’s Brewing Bingo
6:00 pm–8:00 pm @ Chapman’s Brewing at Electric Works — Free

Latch String Karaoke
10:00 pm @ Latch String Bar & Grill — Free

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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