Tuesday, October 14

Hi – 77° Low – 53° | 🌤️ Mostly Sunny → 🌙 Mostly Clear
A few clouds early, otherwise mostly sunny with a pleasant high near 77°F and a light NNE breeze around 8 mph. Tonight stays mostly clear and calm with a low near 53°F under a waning crescent moon.

🐾 Dingo at Fort Wayne Zoo passes away

🏦Federal shutdown could hurt government services like WIC, SNAP in Indiana

🚔 Police chase, standoff in downtown Fort Wayne ends near Allen County Jail

🎃 Enjoy the sights of October at the Botanical Conservatory

✂️ Mayor Tucker cuts ribbon on Meridian Health Clinic

🌲 Gene Stratton-Porter site to receive national forest designation

🍎 Salary bump contract for FWCS teachers presented to Board of Trustees

🏒 Komets turn attention to regular season

🐾 Dingo at Fort Wayne Zoo passes away
Naya, a 15-year-old dingo who had lived at the Fort Wayne Zoo since 2010, has died. Known for her kind and curious nature, Naya raised seven pups in 2012 and educated visitors about her species. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🏦Federal shutdown could hurt government services like WIC, SNAP in Indiana
A federal shutdown could impact Indiana families relying on WIC and SNAP. About 157,000 Hoosiers depend on WIC, while SNAP remains temporarily funded. State officials say services continue for now, but advocates warn of food insecurity risks. Read more from WTHI-TV here.

🚔 Police chase, standoff in downtown Fort Wayne ends near Allen County Jail
A downtown Fort Wayne police chase ended in a standoff near the Allen County Jail after a suspect fled from officers Monday morning. The man, found armed, was later taken into custody and hospitalized in life-threatening condition. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🎃 Enjoy the sights of October at the Botanical Conservatory
The Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory’s “Pumpkin Path” features pumpkins, fall décor, and photo ops through October 26. Saturday’s Rocky Horror Picture Show includes a costume contest, Fright Night Market, and a 9:15 p.m. screening. Admission is $10. Read more from WANE 15 here.

✂️ Mayor Tucker cuts ribbon on Meridian Health Clinic
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker joined partners to open the new Meridian Health Clinic at 2020 McKinnie Ave. The 9,800-square-foot facility offers comprehensive medical and mental health services as part of the $70 million Village Premier development. Read more from WOWO here.

🌲 Gene Stratton-Porter site to receive national forest designation
The Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site in Rome City will join the Old-Growth Forest Network, recognizing its preserved Wildflower Woods forest. A public ceremony Saturday celebrates the designation honoring Stratton-Porter’s conservation legacy and Indiana’s natural heritage. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🍎 Salary bump contract for FWCS teachers presented to Board of Trustees
A new Fort Wayne Community Schools contract proposes teacher pay increases from $50,000 to $83,547, with a 2% raise and step increase in 2025–26. It also boosts event pay and classroom coverage compensation. Read more from WANE 15 here.

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🏒 Komets turn attention to regular season
After a 6-2 exhibition loss to the Iowa Heartlanders, the Fort Wayne Komets are preparing for their regular season opener Friday at the Indy Fuel. Roster moves include trades, releases, and new defensive additions. Read more from WANE 15 here.