Fort Wayne
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Saturday, November 15th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Allen County Christmas Bureau connects families in need with donors for the holiday season. Kaye Kleinschmidt, the board president, said local adopters donate gifts, clothing, food, and a $50 grocery gift card on an assigned day — the process remains entirely anonymous. WANE 15
- ➤ Humane Fort Wayne is launching its Holiday Rovernights program to help shelter dogs spend Thanksgiving in a foster home—eligible hosts will pick up a dog on November 26 and return it by November 28 at 11 a.m. with all supplies provided. 21Alive
- ➤ United Way of Allen County reached its $45,000 goal on Friday to fund local food pantries during the recent government shutdown and help families in need. The funds will soon be provided to partner agencies (Associated Churches, Community Harvest, and Miss Virginia’s) to boost food access. 21Alive
- ➤ The Parkview Field Holiday Lights event returns bigger this year with 1.5 million lights, new displays, Johnny Claus and holiday train rides—running for 44 nights from November 13 to January 3. Tickets can be bought in advance or by phone at 260-482-6400 and special nights include Family Feast Night, Paws and Claws, and Thirsty Thursday. WANE 15
- ➤ The County Line Church of God Food Pantry has eased protein shortages caused by rising egg prices by accepting donated venison through the Indiana DNR Hunt for Hunger Program—hunters with extra tags are encouraged to help as the pantry will distribute the meat next Friday. 21Alive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dude Perfect will visit Fort Wayne during the 2026 Squad Games Tour—taking over the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum on July 22, 2026 for trick shots, competitions, and family fun. 21Alive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Educators at Indiana Tech discussed artificial intelligence’s role in education on Friday—panelist Lucy Yang compared AI to a rice cooker and stressed the need for proper guidance for students to use the technology safely. The Journal Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne bus riders can now track their buses in real time thanks to a new partnership between Citilink and Systrans — the Transit app shows bus locations, arrival times, and route details — and Citilink will merge fare purchases with tracking in the future. WANE 15
- ➤ IDEM held a public hearing at Ivy Tech’s campus Thursday night to review Hatchworks LLC's permit change that would increase diesel backup generators from 36 to 179 for the Google data center at 6015 Adams Center Road. The hearing drew a large crowd as residents expressed concerns about public health, emissions, and transparency — while developers maintained that the generators would be used only in emergencies under strict operational limits. WANE 15
- ➤ Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fort Wayne–South Bend is reviewing a Civil Investigative Demand from the Indiana Attorney General’s Office delivered Thursday and has denied any ties to trafficking. The organization said it will fully cooperate with the investigation—aiming to support people in need through its social services. WOWO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Parkview Health now offers grieving parents a free 3D printed keepsake through its Forever in Your Heart program, which scans an infant's hand or footprint to create a lasting memory (the digital image can be used to remake the keepsake if needed) while planning to expand the service to include other family losses. The Journal Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Five Northeast Indiana football teams advanced to Semi-State after schools from Allen and Adams County won five regional titles Friday night—each title coming in a different IHSAA class. WFFT-TV
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Youth Orchestras Fall Concert
4-6 p.m. — PFW Music Center — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy the impressive talents of young musicians in a professional orchestra setting.
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RHCSA Exam Prep Training
Nov 17-21 — Enspire Training — $2250 — Fast-paced Linux system administration course aimed at RHCSA certification preparation.
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A Motown Christmas
7-8:30 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Cost not listed — Experience a festive show blending Motown classics with holiday favorites in a spectacular evening for the whole family.
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Gabriel Iglesias Live Performance
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Experience the laughter of one of the highest grossing comedians in the world.
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Bishop Hezekiah Walker at S.O.U.L. Fest 2025
8-9:30 p.m. — Clyde Theatre — Starting at $27 — Experience a soul-stirring celebration of faith, music, and community with renowned gospel artist Hezekiah Walker.
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Northrop Holiday Craft Bazaar
9 a.m. — Northrop High School — Free entry — Explore local crafts and enjoy delicious concessions at this festive bazaar.
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Father-Son Golf Tournament
12-6 p.m. — Urban Golf — Registration required — Bring your swing and your son for a day of friendly competition and bonding on the greens.
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emPower Breakfast Networking Event
6:40-8:40 a.m. — Fort Wayne Country Club — Networking opportunity — Connect with local entrepreneurs at this inspiring monthly breakfast gathering.
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Fort Wayne Komets vs. Kalamazoo Wings
7:30-9:05 p.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — Tickets required — Enjoy a thrilling hockey game and participate in a silent auction for game-worn jerseys.
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Festival of Gingerbread
9 a.m. – 8 p.m. — The History Center — Admission details not provided — Celebrate the holiday season with Fort Wayne's cherished gingerbread creations and festive cheer.
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