Fort Wayne Update January 7th

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— Jenny Sumangid & Jordan Bechtel
The Fort Wayne Update

Wednesday, January 7
Hi 45° Low 36° | 🌥 Mostly Cloudy, Partial Clearing
The day starts out mostly cloudy, but skies will gradually turn partly cloudy as the afternoon goes on. Temperatures will climb to around 45°F with a light west southwest breeze keeping conditions comfortable. Tonight stays partly cloudy and mild for this time of year, with lows near 36°F and lighter winds.

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Here are a few things we changed:

Former Van Halen Lead Singer Scheduled For Fort Wayne Concert In June
• The former Van Halen lead singer will perform in Fort Wayne this summer.
• The show is set for June 11 at the Foellinger Theatre.
• Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. and will be sold online and at the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department.
→ Read more from WPTA

Fort Wayne Nonprofit Urges Prevention after Rise in Child Abuse Deaths
• The Indiana Child Abuse Report for 2024 shows investigators reviewed 276 child deaths, with nearly 60 linked to abuse or neglect.
• Iris Family Support Center CEO Dee Szyndrowski said many families lack support systems and need help accessing community resources.
• Szyndrowski said prevention starts with reaching out to local programs and encouraging families to seek help without fear.
→ Read more from WPTA

Two Men Charged In Violent Robbery Outside Fort Wayne Rescue Mission
• Manford Meadows and Jeremy Dean were charged with Level 3 felony robbery after attacking a man outside the Rescue Mission early Tuesday.
• The men assaulted the victim with sticks, kicked him, and stole $20, alcohol, and a pair of Beats headphones.
• Police located the suspects with the victim’s help and confirmed the robbery with surveillance footage; the victim’s injuries were not life threatening.
→ Read more from WANE

15 Year Old Fort Wayne Boy Faces Attempted Murder Charge
• A 15 year old boy was waived to adult court on an attempted murder charge tied to a life threatening August shooting.
• He is also charged with aggravated battery and residential entry with the three felonies carrying a potential sentence of nearly 60 years.
• A second teen arrested in the case was not waived to adult court and no initial hearing date has been set.
→ Read more from WPTA

Fireworks Light Up Early Morning Sky Near Glenbrook Mall
• A fireworks display was seen near Glenbrook Square mall early Tuesday morning and was partially captured on video by a motorist.
• The video was recorded around 7 a.m. near the intersection of Clinton Street and Coliseum Boulevard and shared on Facebook.
• Police found a firework remnant near Parnell Avenue and said the reason for the display is unclear, though it may be related to Epiphany.
→ Read more from WANE

Winter Night Fun At Promenade Park
• Promenade Park is hosting Play in the Park Winter Nights every Tuesday throughout January.
• Activities include board games, group challenges, video games, trivia, murder mystery, virtual reality, and Dungeons and Dragons.
• The series is a partnership with FortLAN and is open to all ages at no cost.
→ Read more from WANE

Komets Trade Zach Jordan To Maine For Lynden McCallum
• Fort Wayne Komets traded Zach Jordan to the Maine Mariners in exchange for Lynden McCallum.
• McCallum previously played for the Komets and scored 34 points in 43 games between the regular season and playoffs.
• Jordan scored 28 points in 50 games with the Komets since joining midway through the 2024-25 season.
→ Read more from WANE

Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy Obesity Pill Hits U.S. Pharmacies
• The FDA approved the pill Dec. 22 for obesity and reducing heart attack and stroke risk.
• Pharmacies are stocking the starter dose now, with higher doses available later this week.
• The pill costs $149 monthly for starters and $299 for higher doses, with side effects similar to injections.

Why it matters here:
Locally, this could change weight loss options for residents and influence healthcare discussions with doctors and pharmacists.

→ Get the full national breakdown from our team at The Nova

Good Vibrations: The Prints of Victor Vasarley
10:00 am–6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8–$10

Paper Made II
10:00 am–6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8–$10

Mimesis: The Natural World of Glass
10:00 am–6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8–$10

It Was a Time to Sew: A Sampler of Quilts from the Collection
10:00 am–6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8–$10

Kablam!: The Impact of Cartoons and Comics on Art
10:00 am–6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8–$10

The Art Farm Holiday Pop-Up Gallery
12:00 pm–6:00 pm @ The Art Farm — Free

Wednesday Jazz Sessions: Mitch Gallagher Band
7:00 pm @ The Club Room at The Clyde — Free

Headwaters Ice Rink
4:00 pm–9:00 pm @ Headwaters Park — $7

Open Mic Night
7:00 pm @ Summit City Comedy Club — Free

Fri, Jan 9 🏒
Cincinnati vs Fort Wayne — 7:35 PM EST

Sat, Jan 10 🏒
Toledo vs Fort Wayne — 7:15 PM EST

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