In today’s edition:

🚑 81-Year-Old Homeless Man Rescued, Moved into Apartment
🚗 Fort Wayne Opens Avenue of Autos
💼 Vera Bradley Lays Off Workers
🕵️ Body Found Along St. Joseph River
📊 WSJ Housing Market Report Released
🚔 Fort Wayne Police Investigate Shooting
🎡 Three Rivers Festival Faces Financial Deadlines
🏡 January 2025 Housing Market Rankings
🛸 Hundreds of Drone Sightings Reported
🚶 Pedestrian Killed in Fort Wayne Crash
✊ Protest Draws Large Crowd at Allen County Courthouse

Sports

🏒 Komets Aim to Extend Home Winning Streak
🏀 Mastodons Secure 14th Consecutive Victory

📰News

🚑 81-Year-Old Homeless Man Rescued, Moved into Apartment

An 81-year-old homeless man was rescued from freezing temperatures by Fort Wayne police and firefighters. Within days, he was placed into a new apartment with assistance from local organizations. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🚗 Fort Wayne Opens Avenue of Autos

City officials celebrated the completion of the Avenue of Autos, a roadway improvement project aimed at enhancing traffic flow near multiple dealerships. A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the occasion. Read more from WFFT here.

💼 Vera Bradley Lays Off Workers

Vera Bradley has laid off an unspecified number of employees as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce costs. The company cited a need for operational efficiency amid changing market conditions. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🕵️ Body Found Along St. Joseph River

Authorities are investigating after a body was discovered along the St. Joseph River. Police have not released details on the victim’s identity or cause of death. Read more from WANE 15 here.

📊 WSJ Housing Market Report Released

The latest housing market report by WSJ and Realtor.com ranks U.S. cities based on housing affordability and demand. The report highlights regional trends affecting homebuyers. Read more from SmartBrief here.

🛡️ Fort Wayne Police Investigate Shooting

Police are investigating a shooting on Fort Wayne’s southern edge. The incident left at least one person injured, with no suspects currently in custody. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🎡 Three Rivers Festival Faces Financial Deadlines

Organizers of the Three Rivers Festival are facing tight deadlines to secure funding amid financial concerns. The festival’s future remains uncertain as planning efforts continue. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🏡 January 2025 Housing Market Rankings

A new ranking of the U.S. housing market places affordability and market demand at the forefront. The analysis offers insights for buyers and sellers navigating the current market. Fort Wayne made the list! Read more from Realtor.com here.

🛸 Hundreds of Drone Sightings Reported

Northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio have reported hundreds of drone sightings in recent months. Officials are investigating whether these drones pose any security or privacy risks. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🚶 Pedestrian Killed in Fort Wayne Crash

A pedestrian was struck and killed near the intersection of State Boulevard and Hobson Road. Fort Wayne police are investigating the cause of the accident. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🌟 Protest Draws Large Crowd at Allen County Courthouse

A large crowd gathered at the Allen County Courthouse for a protest. Demonstrators voiced concerns over various social issues, though no arrests were reported. Read more from WANE 15 here.

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🏀🏈Sports🏒⚾

🏒 Komets Aim to Extend Home Winning Streak
The Fort Wayne Komets look to stay hot at home this weekend after recent strong performances. The team aims to continue its momentum in front of home fans. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🗓️ Fort Wayne Komets Game Schedule

Upcoming Komets Games

Friday, January 31, 2025 🏒 Komets @ Toledo Walleye 🕒 7:15 PM | 📍 Huntington Center
Saturday, February 1, 2025 🌴 Luau Night: Nailers @ Komets 🕒 7:35 PM | 📍 Memorial Coliseum
Sunday, February 2, 2025 ⛸️ Fuel @ Komets (Post-Game Skate) 🕒 5:00 PM | 📍 Memorial Coliseum

🏀 Mastodons Secure 14th Consecutive Victory
Purdue Fort Wayne men’s basketball extended its winning streak to 14 games with a victory over Robert Morris. Jalon Pipkins led the team in scoring as the Mastodons continued their dominant season. Read more from WANE 15 here.

Weather Report

🌧️ Friday Weather Update – January 31

Daytime: 🌧️ 44°F – A steady morning rain turns to showers in the afternoon. Expect about a quarter-inch of rainfall. Winds NE at 10-15 mph. (Chance of rain: 90%)

Evening: ☁️🌙 26°F – Cloudy early, then clearing up overnight. Winds NNE at 10-15 mph.

🌅 Sunrise: 7:51 AM | 🌇 Sunset: 5:56 PM

Heads up: Bring the raincoat! But by late evening, the skies should start clearing up.

Friday, January 31 Events

🎶 Music

• Dave Van Dyke (Singer-songwriter) – Sweetwater Sound (Free)

• James Baker Trio (Jazz) – Ruth's Chris Steak House (No cover)

• Aleena York Duo (Jazz) – Club Soda (No cover)

• Matt Sturm (Variety) – Mad Anthony Brewing Co. (No cover)

• Joel Young Band (Variety) – American Legion Post 241 (No cover)

• Fort Wayne Philharmonic: The Romance of Brahms, Part 2 – PFW Auer Performance Hall ($23-$81)

• Casual Friday (Variety) – The Club Room at The Clyde (No cover)

• Sunglasses at Night (80s) – American Legion Post 47 (No cover)

• The Hubie Ashcraft Band (Country) – Mitchell’s ($5)

• Faye (Variety) – Deer Park Irish Pub (No cover)

• LiveWire (Rock) – Latch String Bar & Grill (No cover)

• Todd Harrold & Eric Clancy (Jazz) – O’Sullivan’s (No cover)

• Polo Urias w/La Reunion Nortena, Keith Neito, Retro (Latin) – Piere’s ($60)

🎭 Art

• Margaret Bohls: Italian Studies – PFW Visual Arts Gallery (Free)

• The United States Colored Troops – ACPL Rolland Center (Free)

• Floor is Lava – Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory ($5-$7)

• Metropolis: Modernity in the Making – Fort Wayne Museum of Art ($8-$10)

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

• 2025 Midwest Regional Exhibition – Artlink (Free)

• Postcard Exhibition & Sale – Artlink (Free)

• DWELLINGS – Artlink (Free)

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

• Vivian Maier: The Color Work – Garrett Museum of Art ($5)

🛍️ Markets

• Fort Wayne RV & Camping Show – Memorial Coliseum ($3-$12)

🎭 Theater

• The Last Quiz Night on Earth – Arena Dinner Theatre

• 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche – First Presbyterian Theater ($20-$24)

😂 Comedy

• Dave Smith – Summit City Comedy Club ($24-$32)

⛸️ Sports & Recreation

• Headwaters Park Ice Skating – Headwaters Park ($6)

🎤 Karaoke, DJs & Trivia

• Dicky’s Wild Hare Karaoke – Dicky’s Wild Hare (Free)

• Karaoke w/Jill Devine – Thirty3 (Free)