Fort Wayne Update January 9th

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The Fort Wayne Update

Friday, January 9
Hi 50° Low 35° | 🌧 Scattered Showers, Rain Early
Expect a mostly cloudy day with occasional rain showers and temperatures topping out near 50°F. South southwest winds will keep it breezy and damp through the afternoon. Rain showers linger into the evening before easing later at night as temperatures drop to the mid 30s.

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Calhoun Street To Close Monday For Christmas Tree Removal
• Calhoun Street will be closed in downtown Fort Wayne on Monday, January 12.
• The closure will affect the section between East Berry Street and East Wayne Street.
• City officials said the closure is expected to last through the end of the day.
→ Read more from WPTA

Historic Craigville Depot Could Be Relocated Again
• The Fort Wayne Plan Commission will review a proposal to move the 1879 Craigville Depot as part of downtown riverfront redevelopment.
• Plans call for relocating the depot about a block and a half northeast near the Schaab Metal Building without changing its architecture.
• The proposal also includes new parking, a pavilion, trail connections, and safety reviews before a January 12 public discussion.
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Lutheran Social Services Of Indiana Receives Grant To Support Teen Parent Program
• Lutheran Social Services of Indiana received a $5,000 grant from the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation.
• The funding will support the Education Creates Hope and Opportunity program for teen parents and their children.
• The program focuses on improving health, wellness, and life skills to support better outcomes for families.
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Fort Wayne To Host More NCAA Division III Basketball Than Ever Before
• The NCAA Division III men’s basketball tournament will return to Fort Wayne in March with an expanded field.
• Quarterfinals and semifinals will be held at the Coliseum with twice as many teams as previous tournaments.
• Officials said tickets for the tournament will go on sale Friday.
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Parkview Implements Visitor Restrictions Amid Rise In Respiratory Illnesses
• Parkview Health enacted temporary visitor restrictions due to increased emergency room and clinic visits for respiratory issues.
• Restrictions include no visitors age 12 or younger, a limit of two visitors per patient, and encouragement for visitors to wear masks.
• Health officials said the measures aim to limit the spread of flu and COVID 19 as respiratory illness activity rises statewide.
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FWPD Investigating After Man Critically Hurt In Shooting
• Police responded to a shooting around 8:30 a.m. at a home in the 1100 block of Franklin Avenue near Bloomingdale Park.
• A man was taken to the hospital in life threatening condition, according to Fort Wayne police.
• Investigators said there is no known threat to the public as detectives collect evidence and interview witnesses.
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Yoga On The Riverfront Returns To Promenade Park Sunday
• Riverfront Fort Wayne will host a free Yoga on the Riverfront class at Promenade Park.
• The event runs from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday.
• The class will be taught by Chelsea Vona through a partnership with Discover Yoga and mats will be provided while supplies last.
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Fort Wayne TinCaps Now Hiring For 2026 Seasonal Positions
• The Fort Wayne TinCaps are hiring hundreds of part time seasonal employees ahead of Opening Day on April 7.
• Available roles include food and beverage, general ballpark jobs, and specialty positions like video production and mascot performer.
• Applicants must be at least 16 years old, with some roles requiring additional age or permit requirements.
• Those interested can apply online here.
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Fort Wayne Police Chief Steps Down As New Chief Is Sworn In
• Scott Caudill stepped down as Fort Wayne Police Department chief on Thursday.
• P.J. Smith was sworn in as the new chief after more than four decades with the department.
• City officials said no additional details about the leadership change will be released until Monday.
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xAI’s Grok Chatbot Faces International Investigations over Nonconsensual Sexual Images
• Grok was used to create explicit images of real people, including women, without their consent.
• Researchers found minors in 2% of sampled images, prompting child sexual abuse material concerns.
• Regulators in Europe, India, and Malaysia launched probes amid weak enforcement and staff departures at xAI.

Why it matters here:
Local users of X could encounter or be affected by unsafe AI content, highlighting the need for digital safety awareness.

→ 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

Midwest Regional
10:00 am–6:00 pm @ Artlink — Free

Storied: Narrative Art
10:00 am–6:00 pm @ Artlink — Free

Postcard Exhibition & Sale
10:00 am–6:00 pm @ Artlink — Free

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

Passage
5:00 pm–8:00 pm @ Garrett Museum of Art — Free

Joe Justice
12:00 pm–8:00 pm @ Memorial Coliseum — $15

Alicia Pyle
6:30 pm @ Club Soda — Free

Chris Worth
6:30 pm @ Club Paradise — Free

The DeeBees
7:00 pm @ American Legion Post 241 — Free

Motor Folkers
7:00 pm @ Barrel & Blaze — Free

Todd Harrold & Eric Clancy
7:00 pm @ Sylvan Cellars — Free

Classic Albums Live: Led Zeppelin II
7:30 pm @ Eagles Theatre — $42–$72

Island Vibe
7:30 pm @ Howie’s on Hamilton — Free

Friday Night Vibes: Sunglasses at Night
8:00 pm @ The Club Room at The Clyde — Free

Cicadas
8:30 pm @ Deer Park Irish Pub — Free

Birdie’s Rooftop Karaoke w/ DJ Trend
8:00 pm–11:00 pm @ Birdie’s Rooftop Bar — Free

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

Watercolor Classes
9:00 am–11:00 am @ Fort Wayne School of Art — $200

Arnez J
7:00 pm & 9:45 pm @ Summit City Comedy Club — $33.99–$44.99

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

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

Sun, Jan 11 🏒
Toledo vs Fort Wayne — 5:05 PM EST

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