Fort Wayne Update January 12th

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The Fort Wayne Update

Monday, January 12
Hi 39° Low 30° | 🌤️ Partly Sunny, Chilly and Breezy
Expect a cold but partly sunny day with a mix of clouds and sunshine throughout the afternoon. Gusty west southwest winds will make it feel colder at times, especially during the afternoon hours. Tonight turns partly cloudy and cold, with temperatures dropping to around 30°F as winds ease slightly.

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Protesters March Downtown Fort Wayne over ICE Shooting
• More than 100 people gathered at the Allen County Courthouse and marched to the Federal Courthouse on South Harrison Street.
• Demonstrators called for ICE to be defunded or abolished and urged action from Senators Jim Banks and Todd Young.
• Protesters left messages at the courthouse expressing frustration with the Trump administration and support for ICE.
→ Read more from WPTA

Singer-Songwriter Concert Series Coming to Wunderkammer
• Five Nashville-based singer songwriters will perform as part of the “Songs in the City” series.
• The concerts run from January 21 through February 27 at Wunderkammer and are sponsored by WBOI.
• Doors open at 7 p.m., music starts at 7:30 p.m., and tickets cost $21.
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High School Students Race to Build Robot in 72-hour Challenge at Electric Works
• Local high school students are working with college mentors during a three day robotics marathon at Electric Works.
• The challenge is hosted by Fort Wayne nonprofit BioNanomics and requires teams to design and build a 120 pound robot.
• Participants began Saturday afternoon and have until noon Tuesday to complete the robot.
→ Read more from WPTA

Midwest Recreation Expo Now Underway In Fort Wayne
• The Midwest Recreation Expo is happening at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum alongside the Midwest Motorcycle and Powersports Expo.
• The event features boats, RVs, ATVs, bikes, and other motorized vehicles and runs through Sunday.
• Admission is $15 for adults and free for children under 16, with tickets granting access to both expos.
→ Read more from WPTA

City Of Fort Wayne Invites Neighborhood Leaders To Attend Workshops For Improvement Grant Program
• The city is hosting workshops in January to help neighborhood leaders learn about the neighborhood improvement grant application process.
• Grants of up to $5,000 are available, with Arts United offering matching grants for public art projects.
• Applications open January 20 at 8 a.m. and close March 13 at 5 p.m.
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Fort Wayne Grads March With IU Band In Peach Bowl
• North Side High School alumni Russo Johnstone and Diego Williams will perform with Indiana University’s Marching Hundred during Friday night’s Peach Bowl against Oregon.
• Both credit their Fort Wayne high school band experience for preparing them for university-level performances.
• The Peach Bowl kicks off at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN.
→ Read more from WPTA

Allen County Commissioner Richard Beck Announces Retirement
• Richard Beck, 73, will retire at the end of his second term as 3rd District Commissioner in December.
• Beck cited spending more time with family, grandkids, and his farm as priorities for retirement.
• First elected in 2018, Beck has also served in the Allen County Sheriff Reserve, worked in banking, and contributed to nonprofit boards.
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Rally House sees record IU merchandise sales during Hoosiers postseason run
• The retailer broke its all time online sales record after a major sports weekend in December.
• Company officials say Indiana’s Peach Bowl appearance has driven strong demand from in state and out of state fans.
• Rally House has extended store hours, replenished inventory, and plans to release new merchandise tied to the game outcome.
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Two Injured in Early Morning Shooting at Fort Wayne Club
• Police responded around 2 a.m. to reports of shots fired at Showgirl III on Coliseum Boulevard.
• One man was found at the scene with non life threatening gunshot wounds and another arrived at a hospital shortly after with similar injuries.
• Witnesses told police an altercation between the two men led to the shooting, which remains under investigation.
→ Read more from WANE

Trump Pushes One-Year 10% Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates
• The plan could save U.S. credit card holders tens of billions of dollars by limiting interest to 10% for one year.
• Banks warn the cap may restrict credit access for high-risk borrowers and push consumers toward high-cost alternatives.
• Trump’s announcement did not specify if the cap would come through executive order or Congress, with legislation aimed for Jan. 20, 2027.

Why it matters here:
Local consumers could see lower credit card costs if implemented, but access to credit for some residents might be limited.

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

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

Zumba in the Park
10:30 am @ Promenade Park Pavilion — Free

Wed, Jan 14 🏒
Indy vs Fort Wayne — 7:35 PM EST

Fri, Jan 16 🏒
Bloomington vs Fort Wayne — 7:35 PM EST

Sat, Jan 17 🏒
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