Fort Wayne Update February 23rd

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The Fort Wayne Update

Monday, February 23
Hi – 30° Low – 18° | ☁️ Mostly Cloudy → 🌙 Mostly Cloudy
A chilly and gray day ahead with mostly cloudy skies sticking around from morning through sunset. Temperatures struggle to climb, topping out near 30°F while brisk NW winds add an extra bite to the air. By nighttime, clouds linger and it stays cold with lows dropping to around 18°F, so it’s a good evening to bundle up and stay cozy indoors.

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Months-Long Lane Restriction Scheduled on Sherman Boulevard
• Northbound lane of Sherman Boulevard between High Street and Third Street will close starting Feb. 24.
• Crews will be installing a water main, with flaggers and a flashing traffic signal in place.
• The lane restriction is expected to continue through April 30.
→ Read more from WPTA

FWFD Investigating Two Fires on Northeast Side
• Firefighters responded to an automotive repair shop on St. Joe Center Road Saturday night, causing moderate fire and water damage.
• A house on Antebellum Boulevard caught fire early Sunday, resulting in heavy smoke damage and minor fire and water damage.
• One person was rescued from the house, one dog died, and another dog survived; both fires are under investigation.
→ Read more from WPTA

USA vs Canada Ice Hockey Watch Parties Draw Crowds in Fort Wayne
• Local businesses hosted early-morning watch parties for the USA vs. Canada ice hockey game during the 2026 Winter Games in Milan.
• Fans gathered at Shady Nook and Wrigley Field Bar & Grill, braving snow to watch the game on TVs throughout the venues.
• Team USA won 2-1 in overtime with Jack Hughes scoring the gold-winning goal, securing their first men’s Olympic hockey title since 1980.
→ Read more from WANE

Boy in Life-Threatening Condition After Fort Wayne Shooting
• A boy was found with gunshot wounds outside a home on Tanbark Lane near Maplecrest Road around 8:30 p.m. Saturday.
• He was transported to the hospital in life-threatening condition.
• Fort Wayne Police say the shooting is under investigation.
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New Haven High School Students Walk Out Over Immigration Enforcement
• Dozens of students left class around 2 p.m. Friday to protest federal immigration enforcement tactics.
• Participants marched through downtown New Haven with handmade signs and chants showing solidarity with immigrant families.
• The walkout was student‑organized via social media and follows a similar protest earlier this month by Fort Wayne area students.
→ Read more from WANE

Turnstone Hosting 2026 Jr. Wheelchair Basketball Midwest Championships
• Turnstone Center will host the championships Saturday and Sunday at 3320 North Clinton Street in Fort Wayne.
• Varsity and prep teams from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, and Ohio will compete for national-level bids.
• Championship games for both divisions will be held Sunday afternoon after morning matches starting at 8 a.m.
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Fort Wayne Home and Garden Show Returns to Memorial Coliseum
• The 2026 show runs February 26 to March 1 at Memorial Coliseum.
• General admission tickets are priced at $12.
• Show owner Becky Williamson shared details about this year’s event in a WANE 15 interview.
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Allen County Woman Named 2026 500 Festival Princess
• Hannah Dietel from Woodburn will serve as Allen County’s 500 Festival Princess at the Indianapolis 500.
• Dietel is a senior at the University of Saint Francis studying health and exercise science and aims to become a childbirth professional.
• The program has 33 princesses visiting schools, hospitals, and events statewide, reaching over 50,000 people in May.
→ Read more from WPTA

Local Tattoo Shop Hosts ‘Artists Against ICE’ Fundraiser
• Whole Heart Tattoo hosted the event featuring local bands and a raffle to raise money for immigration services.
• Funds benefited the National Immigration Justice Center, Midwest Immigration Bond Fund, and Amani Family Services.
• The event drew large crowds, with local organizations like Food Not Bombs and Generation Action Fuerza Unida also participating.
→ Read more from WANE

Former Purdue and NFL Wide Receiver Rondale Moore Dies at 25
• Rondale Moore was found dead in a garage in New Albany, Indiana, with investigators believing it was a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
• Moore starred at Purdue University, earning All-American honors, Big Ten Freshman of the Year, and the Paul Hornung Award before playing three NFL seasons with the Arizona Cardinals and later signing with the Minnesota Vikings.
• Tributes have poured in from Purdue, NFL teams, coaches, and teammates, highlighting his talent, work ethic, and impact on the community.
→ Read more from WPTA

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DHS Reverses Decision to Suspend TSA PreCheck Amid Partial Shutdowns
• The agency initially announced a temporary halt to TSA PreCheck and Global Entry but later allowed the programs to continue on a case-by-case basis.
• Programs are funded by user fees and help millions of travelers move through airport security and customs more efficiently.
• About 63,000 TSA agents continue working without pay, while DHS suspends congressional escort services to focus staff on critical airport operations.

Why it matters here:
Keeping trusted traveler programs operational prevents major disruptions for local travelers and airports during government funding gaps.

→ 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 – 6:00 pm @ ACPL Jeffrey R. Krull Gallery — Free

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

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

Monday Blues Jam Sessions
7:00 pm @ The Club Room at The Clyde — Free

The Barrel Room Open Mic w/Chris Hambrick
7:00 pm @ The Barrel Room at The Fairfield — Free

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

Wed, Feb 25th 🏒
Fort Wayne @ Wheeling Nailers — 7:10 PM EST

Fri, Feb 27th 🏒
Komets Fight Cancer | Cincinnati Cyclones @ Fort Wayne— 7:35 PM EST

Sat, Feb 28th 🏒
Blackout Night | Wheeling Nailers @ Fort Wayne Komets— 7:35 PM EST

Sun, Mar 1st 🏒
Fort Wayne @ Wheeling Nailers — 4:10 PM EST

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