In today’s edition:

🎉 Fort Wayne nonprofit organizing parade in lieu of Three Rivers Festival

⚽ Fort Wayne FC moving up to professional soccer in 2026

🏭 Paper company to build plant in Defiance, bringing more than 400 jobs

🎳 New initiative bringing lawn bowls to northeast Indiana

🎨 Create a masterpiece at the Glass Park

🚔 Fort Wayne police investigate police shooting at intersection

Sports

🏒 Komets fall to Oilers in overtime

🥅 Carroll hockey advancing to the state finals with win over Penn

📰News

🎉 A Fort Wayne nonprofit is organizing a parade as an alternative to the canceled Three Rivers Festival. The event will feature community participation and festive activities, preserving local traditions. Read more from WANE 15 here.

⚽ Fort Wayne FC is set to transition to professional soccer status in 2026. The team’s advancement marks a significant milestone, reflecting growth and community support for local sports. The move promises enhanced competition and opportunities. Read more from WFFT here.

🏭 A paper company has announced plans to construct a new plant in Defiance, promising over 400 new jobs. The project aims to stimulate local economic growth and provide employment opportunities within the region. Read more from WANE 15 here today.

🎳 A new initiative is launching to introduce lawn bowls in northeast Indiana. The program intends to promote the sport’s growth, increase community engagement, and create recreational opportunities. The effort focuses on accessibility and participation. Read more from WFFT here.

🎨 An interactive event at Glass Park invites participants to unleash creativity and craft masterpieces. The experience offers art installations, sessions, and community engagement opportunities, fostering local artistic expression in a vibrant outdoor setting. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🚔 Fort Wayne police are investigating a shooting incident at an intersection. Authorities are gathering evidence and witness accounts to determine circumstances surrounding the event. The ongoing investigation continues with community safety in focus. Read more from WISH TV here.

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🏀🏈Sports🏒⚾

🏒 The Komets fell to the Oilers in overtime during a game marked by intense regulation action. In extra time, the Oilers scored the decisive goal, handing the Komets a challenging setback in their season. Read more from WANE here

🗓️ Fort Wayne Komets Game Schedule

Upcoming Komets Games

🥅 Carroll hockey clinched a state finals berth with a decisive win over Penn. The high school team showcased strong performance and determination throughout the game. Their victory propels them into the state championship round. Read more from WANE here

Today’s Weather Forecast.

A cool and cloudy start to the day will give way to some afternoon sunshine with a high of 51°F. Winds from the west will keep things breezy. The evening will be partly cloudy before clouds return overnight, with temperatures dropping to 32°F.

🌤 Daytime: 51°F | Partly to Mostly Cloudy

• Cloudy skies early, then clearing in the afternoon

• Wind: W at 10-15 mph

• Humidity: 76%

• Sunrise: 7:20 AM | Sunset: 6:27 PM

🌙 Nighttime: 32°F | Mostly Cloudy

• Partly cloudy in the evening, becoming cloudy overnight

• Wind: ENE at 5-10 mph

• Humidity: 84%

Tuesday, February 25

🎶 Music

• PrimeTime – The Club Room at The Clyde (6:00 PM) No cover

• The DeeBees – Club Paradise (6:30 PM) No cover

• Open Mic w/Jack Welty – Curly's Village Inn (7:00 PM - 10:00 PM) Free

• Ryn Esla (Grindcore) – Stan's Room at Piere's (8:00 PM) $10

🎨 Arts

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

• Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition – PFW Visual Arts Gallery (8:00 AM - 9:00 PM) Free

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

• 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

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

🎤 Karaoke

• O’Sullivan’s Karaoke w/Stacy Heather – O'Sullivan's (10:00 PM) Free

🎼 Classes

• Beat Making for Girls – Sweetwater Academy (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM) $10