In today’s edition:

🌨️What Was That Sound? Not Frost Quakes! 

🦠Allen County Department of Health Urges Residents to Take Action to Stop the Spread of Flu 

🩸TRAA Partners with American Red Cross to Roll Out Blood on Board 

🚔Two Arrested After Traffic Stop Uncovers Stolen Handgun, Suspected Narcotics

🏙️Residents Encouraged to Visit Southeast Strategy Update Page on Engage Fort Wayne Website 

⚖️Man Receives Prison Sentence for Killing 19-Year-Old in 2023, Putting Body in Maumee 

Sports

🏈Purdue stays at No. 7 in latest AP poll 

👋IUS Woodson officially stepping down at end of season 

📰News

🌨️ What Was That Sound? Not Frost Quakes!
Residents across Fort Wayne reported a mysterious sound. Officials confirmed that the noise was not caused by frost quakes. The investigation ruled out frost quakes as the source, prompting further review of natural explanations. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🦠 Allen County Department of Health Urges Residents to Take Action to Stop the Spread of Flu
The Allen County Department of Health is advising residents to take preventive measures to reduce flu transmission. Officials emphasize vaccination, proper hygiene, and staying home when ill. Authorities encourage community efforts to minimize flu spread. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🩸 TRAA Partners with American Red Cross to Roll Out Blood on Board
TRAA has joined forces with the American Red Cross to introduce Blood on Board services. The collaboration focuses on increasing blood donations and enhancing emergency response. Officials state the partnership will benefit local community health initiatives. Read more from WFFT here.

🚔 Two Arrested After Traffic Stop Uncovers Stolen Handgun, Suspected Narcotics
A routine traffic stop led officers to discover a stolen handgun and suspected narcotics, resulting in the arrest of two individuals. Items were seized and the investigation continues. Read more from WFFT here.

🏙️ Residents Encouraged to Visit Southeast Strategy Update Page on Engage Fort Wayne Website
City officials urge residents to visit the Southeast Strategy update page on the Engage Fort Wayne website for current information. The initiative promotes community engagement and offers updates on local development strategies. Read more from the City of Fort Wayne here.

⚖️ Man Receives Prison Sentence for Killing 19-Year-Old in 2023, Putting Body in Maumee
Dimitrius Walker, 22, was sentenced to 76 years for murdering Austin Seiman, 19, in September 2023. Prosecutors say Walker and an accomplice attacked Seiman before shooting him. His body was later found in the Maumee River. Read more from WFFT here.

The Update’s Community Showcase and Classifieds

If you have an event or story you'd like us to cover, or a classified. Please reach us by email here. Or message us on Instagram.

Love staying in the know? Spread the word, Share the update with friends!

🏀🏈Sports🏒⚾

🏈 Purdue stays at No. 7 in latest AP poll
Purdue remained at No. 7 in the latest AP poll, holding its ranking unchanged from previous standings. The update reflects the team’s steady performance. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🗓️ Fort Wayne Komets Game Schedule

Upcoming Komets Games

February 14 – 7:35 PM EST
Cincinnati Cyclones @ Fort Wayne Komets (Home)

February 15 – 7:00 PM EST
Fort Wayne Komets vs. Kalamazoo Wings (Away)

February 16 – 5:00 PM EST
Kalamazoo Wings @ Fort Wayne Komets (Home)

👋 IUS Woodson officially stepping down at end of season
IUS Woodson officially announced he will step down at season’s end. The move represents a planned transition. Read more from WANE 15 here.

Today’s Weather Forecast.

🌥 Tuesday, Feb 11 Weather Report 

Good morning, Fort Wayne! It’s going to be a mostly cloudy day with a high of 33°F. Expect overcast skies with a light ENE breeze at 8 mph, making it feel even chillier.

🌅 Sunrise: 7:39 AM
🌇 Sunset: 6:10 PM

🌙 Tonight: Temperatures dip to 19°F, with mostly cloudy skies and an ENE wind at 11 mph. A great excuse to stay in!

Stay cozy, Fort Wayne!

Tuesday, February 11

🎶 Live Music

• Joe Justice – Golden Years Homestead (1 PM, Free)

• Chris Worth – StoryPoint Senior Living (3 PM, Free)

• Acoustic Jam – Sweetwater Sound (5 PM, Free)

• Carolyn & Dave Martin – The Club Room at The Clyde (6 PM, No cover)

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

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

🎨 Art

• Annual Fine Art Competition – Honeywell Center, Wabash (8 AM - 5 PM, Free)

• Margaret Bohls: Italian Studies – PFW Visual Arts Gallery (8 AM - 9 PM, Free)

• The United States Colored Troops – ACPL Rolland Center (9 AM - 9 PM, Free)

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

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

• The Mexican Portfolios – Fort Wayne Museum of Art (10 AM - 6 PM, $8-$10)

• Sarah Creason Posthumous Exhibition – The Orchard Gallery (10 AM - 6 PM, Free)

🎉 Festivals

• National Be Elec-trific Day at Electric Works – Union Street Market (11 AM - 1 PM, Free)

🎸 Markets

• Breedlove Guitars: NAMM at Sweetwater – Sweetwater Sound (7 PM - 9 PM, Free)