Thursday, January 1
Hi 22° Low 16° | ❄️ Cloudy, AM Flurries Possible
Cloudy skies will stick around with a chance for lingering flurries or light snow showers in the morning. The afternoon stays cold with a high near 22°F and W winds around 10 to 15 mph. Tonight will be mostly cloudy and quiet, with temperatures dropping to around 16°F and light winds.

🦁 Fort Wayne Zoo director reflects on 2025 big moments

🐝 Bee-hind the ‘Protect Pollinators’ license plate coming in 2026

🚓 ISP: I-69 pursuit in Steuben County leads to arrest, felony charges

🎰 Anonymous Group Ramps Up Opposition to Fort Wayne Casino Plans

🚗 Zeigler Auto Group celebrates its 50th anniversary with over 50K items collected during its 7th Annual Holiday Food Drive for local charities

🏒 ‘It wouldn’t be the same’: FW Komets fans relieved their NYE tradition lives on

🦁 Fort Wayne Zoo director reflects on 2025 big moments
2025 brought new animals, exhibits, and milestone events to the Fort Wayne Zoo. Director Rick Schuiteman reflects on the zoo’s 60th birthday, Glo Wild lantern displays, Coastal Cove’s opening, new animal arrivals, Wild Lights, and the 100th Wild on WANE story, plus upcoming closures and reopening dates.
Read more from WANE 15 here.

🐝‘Protect Pollinators’ license plate coming in 2026
Hoosiers united to bring a new specialty license plate to Indiana BMVs in 2026 supporting pollinator conservation. Auburn native Lisa Conrad led the five-year effort, securing approval after collecting more than double the required signatures. Each plate funds conservation, native gardens, and education statewide.
Read more from WANE 15 here.

🚓 ISP: I-69 pursuit in Steuben County leads to arrest
Indiana State Police arrested a Fort Wayne man after a high-speed pursuit on I-69 in Steuben County. The chase ended when the vehicle became stuck in a creek after exiting the interstate. Authorities recovered a handgun, and the driver faces felony and misdemeanor charges.
Read more from WANE 15 here.

🎰 Anonymous Group Ramps Up Opposition to Fort Wayne Casino Plans
Debate over a proposed Fort Wayne casino is intensifying as anonymous group Save Fort Wayne campaigns against it. Two bills, SB 70 and HB 1038, offer different casino paths for Allen County. Supporters cite revenue and jobs, while opponents raise social and economic concerns.
Read more from Action Network here.

🚗 Zeigler Auto Group celebrates its 50th anniversary with over 50K items collected for local charities
Zeigler Auto Group marked its 50th anniversary by collecting 51,260 food items during its seventh annual holiday food drive. Dealerships across four states supported local food banks, with Mercedes-Benz of Hoffman Estates leading contributions in the friendly competition.
Read more from CBT News here.

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🏒 FW Komets fans NYE tradition lives on
Fort Wayne Komets fans celebrated keeping their New Year’s Eve tradition alive after an ECHL labor agreement allowed the game to proceed. The sold-out matchup drew 10,006 fans despite recent postponed games. Bloomington defeated Fort Wayne 4–3.
Read more from WANE 15 here.

Fri, Jan 2 🏒
Kansas City vs Fort Wayne — 8:05 PM EST

Sat, Jan 3 🏒
Kansas City vs Fort Wayne — 7:05 PM EST