Fort Wayne Update February 26th

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Thursday, February 26
Hi – 39° Low – 22° | ☁️ Chance Rain/Snow → 🌙 Partly Cloudy
Expect a mostly cloudy day with highs near 39°F and a 40% chance of rain or snow. WNW winds at 10–20 mph will add a brisk feel to the day, so bundle up if you’re heading out. Overnight, skies will partly clear with lows around 22°F and lighter W winds at 5–10 mph—perfect for a crisp winter night under the stars.

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Fort Wayne Council Sets Rules and Fines for E-Bicycles
• E-bicycles are now defined into three classes based on motor use and speed limits, and other powered vehicles have size and power restrictions.
• Riders must yield to slower users, give an audible signal before passing, and park in designated areas on trails or sidewalks.
• Violations carry fines ranging from $15 to $2,500 and may include vehicle impoundment.
→ Read more from WANE

Disney On Ice Brings ‘Frozen & Encanto’ to Fort Wayne
• Performances will take place March 7 and 8 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum with three showtimes each day.
• The show features characters from Frozen and Encanto, including Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Mirabel, and the Madrigal family.
• Tickets are available online or at the Coliseum box office, with optional character meet and greet experiences.
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Memorial Coliseum Warns of Heavy Traffic During Busy Event Weekend
• Drivers should expect delays near the Coliseum from Feb. 26 through Feb. 28 due to multiple events.
• The Home and Garden Show runs Thursday through Sunday, with comedian Bert Kreischer performing Thursday night.
• Fort Wayne Komets games are scheduled Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., adding to evening traffic.
→ Read more from WPTA

Indiana Michigan Power Announces Rate Reduction and Customer Benefits Plan
• I&M will file to lower base rates, the largest portion of most customer bills.
• The plan includes a Benefits Bank to help stabilize rates and protect against future increases.
• Investments in modern infrastructure aim to improve grid reliability, building on a 32% improvement over the past five years.
→ Read more from WISH

Fort Wayne City Utilities Wins Gold at International Water Tasting
• Fort Wayne placed first in the municipal water category at the Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting competition.
• Over 100 entries from five continents were judged on appearance, aroma, taste, mouthfeel, and aftertaste.
• City Utilities has placed in the top five previously, but 2026 marks its first Gold Medal win.
→ Read more from WANE

Fort Wayne Intern Receives Verizon Scholarship from House Democrats
• Melisa Mendez, a senior at Indiana University Bloomington, received the 2026 Verizon Scholarship.
• One legislative intern per chamber is selected each year for the award recognizing work ethic and public service.
• The scholarship helps cover undergraduate and graduate expenses and was presented on the House floor Feb. 16.
→ Read more from WPTA

Firefighters Respond to Blaze at Abandoned Southeast Fort Wayne Home
• The fire occurred near Smith Street and Creighton Avenue in southeast Fort Wayne.
• The house was abandoned, and no one was inside during the fire.
• The cause of the fire is unknown, and the home sustained moderate damage.
→ Read more from WANE

Pedestrian Killed in Southeast Fort Wayne Crash
• The crash occurred just before 10:45 p.m. at S. Anthony Blvd. and Eckart St. Tuesday night.
• The male pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, and the driver was uninjured.
• The driver remained on scene and is cooperating as authorities continue investigating.
→ Read more from WANE

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Trump Administration Weighs Requiring Banks to Verify Customers’ Citizenship
• The administration is considering an executive order that could require banks to collect and verify citizenship documents from current and future customers.
• Banks currently follow anti-money-laundering rules but do not gather or confirm citizenship information.
• Industry sources say the proposal would be unworkable and fear it could involve banks in immigration enforcement efforts.

Why it matters here:
Any new banking requirement could affect how millions of customers open and maintain accounts, potentially adding new documentation steps and compliance costs.

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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 | The Orchard Gallery of Fine Art — Free

Fiber Collage & Functional Works
10:00 am – 6:00 pm | The 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

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

Fort Wayne Philharmonic: Coffee Concert w/Metropolis Symphony
11:00 am | PFW Auer Performance Hall — $28

Birdy Gosser
6:00 pm | Chance Bar — Free

Country Heritage Open Mic w/Chris Hambrick
6:00 pm | Country Heritage Winery — Free

Joe Hess Band
7:00 pm | The Club Room at The Clyde — Free

Punching Lucky w/Schlumpty Dumpty, The Strolls
7:00 pm | Fort Wayne Guitar Exchange — $8

Dave Pagan’s Love Jams
8:00 pm | Wrigley Field Bar & Grill — No cover

Wooli
9:00 pm | Piere's — $33.94–$97.41

William Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew: The March for the Vote
8:00 pm | PFW Williams Theatre — $6.50–$17.50

Fort Wayne Home & Garden Show
11:00 am – 8:00 pm | Memorial Coliseum — $8–$12

Sketchbook Class for Kids
4:45 pm | Fort Wayne School of Art — $165

Drawing Elements
6:00 pm – 7:45 pm | Artlink — $160

Bert Kreischer
7:00 pm | Memorial Coliseum

Duncan Trussell
7:00 pm | Summit City Comedy Club — $30.29–$41.29

Hellcat Trivia
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Chapman's Brewing at Electric Works — Free

Deer Park Karaoke
9:00 pm | Deer Park Irish Pub — Free

Bootlegger’s Saloon Karaoke w/ KC Ramone
9:00 pm | Bootlegger's Saloon — Free

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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