Good morning, Fort Wayne.

A high school musician at North Side High School received a brand-new trumpet on Thursday (a gift from Sweetwater Sound and Conn-Selmer) during a surprise organized by a family friend and band director.

The gesture honors his talent and paves the way for collegiate opportunities.

Zimmer Biomet, from Warsaw, announced on Thursday it will donate its global headquarters at 345 East Main Street to Grace College in early 2027 as it moves to 1800 West Center Street to boost STEM education.

The company will remain in the building + Plug and Play will continue operations.

Gov. Mike Braun announced that Israeli ag-biotech company IBI Ag will set up its North American headquarters in Indiana.

The facility (a new hub for field trials and regulatory work) will help local agricultural institutions collaborate on crop-protection innovation.

Documentary producer Robbie Shinder will film Memorial Park STEAM Middle School's award-winning jazz band during the academic year, following students as they practice and perform.

The film aims to showcase Fort Wayne's thriving arts scene and community support (a unique look at local talent).

Fort Wayne Philharmonic has reached a new four-year agreement to continue its concerts and music programs in the city.

The deal promises steady performances plus local arts growth over the coming years.

The University of Saint Francis will cover full tuition and fees for qualifying lower-income new students starting fall 2027.

Applicants must complete the FAFSA by April 15 (to qualify) for tuition waivers of up to $38,680.

Indiana University Fort Wayne reported record enrollment with 1,208 students for the 2026-27 academic year, including nearly 300 first-year students & a 10.7% increase from last fall.

The growth in health professions programs is expected to help ease local healthcare workforce shortages.

Study Connection celebrates 38 years of pairing students with local mentors at its annual Recognition Breakfast today at 7:30 a.m. at the Pearl Street Arts Center downtown.

The event will award tutors, students, and supporters and feature keynote speaker Gian Paul Gonzalez of Hope + Future.

The Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana will host 11th STEM Expo at Purdue Fort Wayne on Sept.

26 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Walb International Ballroom. Girls in grades K-12 (no membership required) will explore STEM activities, attend breakout sessions and hear from astronaut Dr. Sandra H. Magnus.

The Fort Wayne TinCaps lost 10-1 to the Lansing Lugnuts at Jackson Field on Wednesday as Lansing scored eight runs in the fourth inning while the TinCaps managed one run in the sixth.

Northrop’s girls flag football players said referees used insulting language during a game at Carroll High School, which made the team feel sidelined.

Community Schools are investigating the incident — parents now are calling for formal action to ensure respectful officiating in future matches.

Monarch Festival

The Little River Wetlands Project announces its annual Monarch Festival to be held on Sunday, September 20, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Eagle Marsh Nature Preserve barn, located at 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. This family-friendly event celebrates the incredible lifecycle and transformation of monarch butterflies through a variety of engaging programs and activities.