Good morning, Fort Wayne.

Today Fort Wayne hosts the free Family Festival at Memorial Coliseum from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with activities including a $1,000 Diaper Dash prize, live animal petting, bounce houses & vendor booths serving treats for all ages.

Stillwater Hospice received a $1 million gift from the Frank and Huber Family Foundation to fund its Peggy F.

Murphy Community Grief Center, while the Highway Department announced Feighner Road will close until 5 p.m. on Mar. 6 and part of Bluffton Road will close starting Monday until Apr. 24.

A $50K Powerball winning ticket sold in Fort Wayne is nearing its expiration — ticket holders are urged to check claim deadlines with lottery officials before time runs out.

Three people escaped a house fire on Fort Wayne’s northeast side early Friday morning (one re-entered briefly to grab belongings) as firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze with no injuries reported.

Hannah Dietel, a senior at the University of Saint Francis, was named Allen County’s 500 Festival Princess and will join 32 other princesses in May to visit schools, hospitals, and events that celebrate the Indy 500 race and inspire local girls.

Financial aid professionals at Ivy Tech Fort Wayne and Kosciusko County will offer free FAFSA filing help tomorrow, Feb.

22 from 2-4 p.m. at Coliseum Campus in Fort Wayne and Miller Hall in Warsaw, where students can also win one of five $1,000 prizes after completing their FAFSA.

A shortage of affordable child care is challenging Fort Wayne families as parents, educators, and employers struggle to find support, and a report published today (Feb.

21) examines these issues with further stories planned for Feb. 28.

State funding cuts and tighter voucher guidelines have forced pre-K programs to reduce enrollment and aid support in Fort Wayne.

Southwest Allen County Schools and others now see fewer students receiving full benefits, prompting changes in funding and fee adjustments.

The Indiana Senate Appropriations Committee advanced a heavily amended casino relocation bill on Thursday, paving the way for a new license in northeast Indiana while allowing Rising Star to remain open.

Lawmakers expressed concerns about excluding Wayne and Marion counties and omitting local referendum rules as debate continues over long-term fiscal impacts.

The American Red Cross is holding the Taking Chances Memorial Blood Drive in honor of Chance Young today from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the National Guard Drill Room Floor (130 W Cook Road) to help ease the severe blood shortage by accepting donations from all blood types.

Carroll High School hockey team is honoring late captain Adlee Scheerer—who died Jan.

4—by welcoming his brother Brodee to lead the team as they prepare for state finals on Feb. 28 at The Kube.

Boys basketball non-conference battles energized local teams yesterday—one Fort Wayne rivalry game swayed the SAC title race and raised stakes for schools in Northeast Indiana.

Beat Making Workshop for Girls

7-10 p.m. — Sweetwater Academy of Music & Technology — Learn to create beats using Ableton Live in a fun, supportive environment for girls aged 8 and up.

Bert Kreischer Live in Fort Wayne

7-9 p.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — Tickets available — Catch comedian Bert Kreischer for an unforgettable night of laughter.

Church and Pastoral Revival Celebration Anniversary

3-7 p.m. — Paper Mill on The Landing — Free entry — Celebrate a year of faith and community with heartfelt dinner, worship, and fellowship.

Don McMillan's Comedy Show

7-11 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — $ — Experience laughter and insights on whether AI can ever replace comedians through Don McMillan's unique blend of charts and humor.

Mechanical Mayhem

7 p.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — Check the event page for pricing — Experience thrilling monster truck races and tractor pulls in an epic motorsports showdown.

Gravel Switch Concert

7-11 p.m. — Piere's Entertainment Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heartfelt sounds of Gravel Switch live on stage with their soulful tunes.

Writers' Room

6:30-8 p.m. — Fort Wayne Improv — Free entry — A bi-weekly gathering for writers to create, share ideas, and hold each other accountable in a supportive atmosphere.

Akropolis Reed Quintet Performance

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Pearl Street Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience the sonically daring Akropolis Reed Quintet in a captivating performance of new works.

BANDemonium

8 PM — Baker Street Centre/C2G Music Hall — $10 — Enjoy an eclectic night of local music featuring Sun.Dyle, Neighborhood Strays, Sahara, and Mom Wagon.

Mojo Brookzz Comedy Show

6-10 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Tickets from $74 — Get ready for an unforgettable night filled with laughter.