In today’s edition:

🦒 Inside Coastal Cove at Fort Wayne Zoo

🔥 No Injuries in Northeast Fort Wayne Fire

📞 Fort Wayne, Allen County to Revamp 911 Service

💸 Fort Wayne on Verge of Finishing Funding for Longest In-Trail With Nearly $1M

🏎️ Proposed Racetrack Receives Backlash from Community

🍰 Moo Over Mooving: Plant Gluten-Based Dessert Shop to Summit City

Sports

🏀 Indiana Hires Darian Devries as New Head Coach

📰News

🦒Inside Coastal Cove at Fort Wayne Zoo
An exclusive tour inside the Coastal Cove at Fort Wayne Zoo reveals exhibits and innovative animal habitats with interactive displays designed to enhance wildlife education. Zoo officials emphasize ongoing improvements. Read more from WANE 15 here

🔥 No Injuries in Northeast Fort Wayne Fire
A fire incident occurred in northeast Fort Wayne with no reported injuries. Emergency services responded promptly and ensured public safety. Read more from WANE 15 here

📞 Fort Wayne, Allen County to Revamp 911 Service
Fort Wayne and Allen County officials announced plans to overhaul the 911 emergency service system. The revamp aims to enhance response efficiency, modernize technology, and improve public safety protocols.Read more from WANE 15 here

💸 Fort Wayne on Verge of Finishing Funding for Longest In-Trail With Nearly $1M
Fort Wayne nears completion of funding for its longest in-trail project, with nearly $1 million raised. The initiative promises to enhance recreational infrastructure and community connectivity. Read more from WANE 15 here

🏎️ Proposed Racetrack Receives Backlash from Community
A proposed racetrack project has sparked community backlash, with local residents voicing concerns over environmental impact and noise. Developers face opposition as plans move forward. Public meetings and comments highlight divided opinions. Read more from WANE 15 here

🍰 Moo Over Mooving: Plant Based Dessert Shop to Summit City
A plant-based dessert shop specializing in gluten-based treats is set to open in Summit City. The innovative concept features unique recipes and a focus on quality ingredients. Local entrepreneurs express excitement over the venture. Read more from WANE 15 here

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🏀🏈Sports🏒⚾

🏀Indiana Hires Darian Devries as New Head Coach
Indiana hires Darian Devries as its head coach, departing West Virginia immediately. The decision signals a promising new chapter for the team as the coaching transition begins. Local officials remain optimistic about his leadership capabilities. Read more from WFFT here

🗓️ Fort Wayne Komets Game Schedule

Upcoming Komets Games

• 📅 March 21-23, 2025 | 🆚 Iowa Heartlanders | 📍 Xtream Arena, Coralville, IA

  • Friday, March 21 – 🕗 8:00 PM EDT

  • Saturday, March 22 – 🕖 7:00 PM EDT

  • Sunday, March 23 – 🕓 4:00 PM EDT

Today’s Weather Forecast.

• Daytime Forecast:

  Today is shaping up to be a cloudy day with gusty winds making their presence felt, especially during the afternoon. Temperatures will peak at 41°F, so it's a bit on the cool side. The wind will be coming from the northwest at 20–30 MPH, with gusts occasionally reaching over 40 MPH.

  Key Details:

  • High Temperature: 41°F

  • Wind: Northwest at 20–30 MPH, gusting up to 40 MPH

  • Sunrise: 7:43 AM

  • Sunset: 7:53 PM

  Nighttime Forecast:

  As the sun sets, the skies will clear up, leading to a crisp, clear night with temperatures dipping down to 28°F. The winds will begin to calm down after a breezy afternoon, with winds shifting to WNW at 15–25 MPH, tapering to light winds after midnight.

  Key Details:

  • Low Temperature: 28°F

  • Wind: WNW at 15–25 MPH, decreasing to light winds

Thursday, March 20

🎶 Music

• Fort Wayne Philharmonic Wayne Street Strings: Music From the Holocaust – USF Rolland Art Center, 10 AM (Free)

• Chris Hambrick – Chance Bar, 6 PM (Free)

• Trixter w/Pretty Boy Floyd, Christian Shields – Piere’s, 6:30 PM ($18–$75)

• Jazz Jam – Sweetwater Sound, 7 PM (Free)

• Hank & My Honky Tonk Heroes – Eagles Theatre, 7 PM ($25)

• RAIN (Beatles Tribute) – Honeywell Center, 7 PM ($39–$79)

• Twangton Paramours – South Whitley Community Public Library, 7 PM (Free)

• StraitJack – The Club Room at The Clyde, 7 PM (No cover)

• PFW Faculty & Student Chamber Recital – PFW Rhinehart Recital Hall, 7:30 PM ($5–$8)

• Tronic Thursdays (Electronic Music) – O’Sullivan’s, 10 PM (No cover)

🎨 Art & Exhibits

• Violins & Hope: From the Holocaust to Symphony Hall – USF Rolland Art Center, 9 AM–7 PM (Free)

• The United States Colored Troops – ACPL Rolland Center, 9 AM–9 PM (Free)

• Hubble & Webb Space Telescopes: New Views of the Universe – Science Central, 10 AM–4 PM ($10–$12)

• Floor is Lava – Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 10 AM–8 PM ($1–$7)

• Better Together – Ruth Koomler Art Gallery, 12 PM–5 PM (Free)

• The Gardener – Kinhouse Gallery, 12 PM–5 PM (Free)

• Chiaroscuro: The Art of Light and Shadow – The Garden, 6 PM–8 PM (Free)

🎭 Theatre

• The Secret Garden: The Musical – Blackhawk Christian School, 7 PM ($12–$15)

🤣 Comedy

• Ahren Belisle w/Martin Phillips, Heath Cordes – Summit City Comedy Club, 7 PM ($25–$30)

🌍 Gatherings

• Trailerscope Experience (UFO & Alien Club Meeting) – TekVenture Makerspace, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM (Free)

• Jewish-Catholic Prayer Service – St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 7 PM (Free)

🎤 Karaoke, DJs & Trivia

• Downtown Bar Karaoke – Downtown Bar, 8 PM (Free)