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Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers at the Christmas Bureau sorted donated presents inside the warehouse on Tuesday, Dec. 9 to help 370 families receive holiday gifts, as case managers prepared items for pickup. WFFT-TV
- ➤ Fort Wayne students are organizing a toy drive to help local families in need. Donations can be dropped off at participating schools and community centers this week. 21Alive
- ➤ Residents can join a free Winter Solstice Walk/Ride and campfire on Sunday, Dec. 21 at Salomon Farm Park. Hosted by DLZ and city partners, the event begins at 5:30 p.m., offering a 6.5-mi bike ride and 1.65-mi walk so participants should bring flashlights and festive lights + lanterns. WFFT-TV
- ➤ A new CitiLink bus shelter outside The League improved accessibility by providing extra space for mobility devices + clearer visual markers and real-time audible and visual passenger updates to help riders safely locate their stops. WFFT-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The East Allen County Schools board approved a $93,500 contract on Tuesday with Education Elements to address disproportionality in discipline rates among student groups. The project will begin next month + end in June, with improvements integrated into the district’s strategic plan. The Journal Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Senate Public Policy Committee voted 8-0 on Tuesday, Dec. 9 to allow Rising Star Casino to relocate from Ohio County to Fort Wayne or Allen County. Senate Bill 70 by Sen. Justin Busch will be reviewed by the House in January (this step addresses falling revenues at the location). The Journal Gazette
- ➤ City officials and Greater Fort Wayne Inc. hosted a forum on Dec. 9 at Grand Wayne Center to share details about the planned Google data center, where representatives from Google, Indiana Michigan Power & City Utilities shared presentations and collected questions by phone or on index cards. WOWO
- ➤ Indiana 211 helps Fort Wayne residents find warming centers as winter weather intensifies. Residents dial 2-1-1 or text their ZIP code to 898-211 and visit IN211.org for the latest details on safe places and operating hours. WOWO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lutheran Hospital deactivated a left ventricular assist device for 35-year-old Mitchell Evenson last month after his heart regained strength (fewer than 10 such cases have occurred), emphasizing advanced care that has added years to many lives. 21Alive
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Tales of Vicious Mockery
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Entry fee varies — Experience a laughter-filled evening with improvised D&D comedy shenanigans.
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Josh Wolf Stand-Up Comedy Show
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of laughter with acclaimed comedian Josh Wolf.
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Stuttering John Melendez Live
7-8:30 p.m. — Fort Wayne Comedy Club — Tickets available — Experience a night of comedy with former Tonight Show announcer Stuttering John.
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Melt and Manifest
4-6 p.m. — Wixporium candle bar — In-person — Let go and enjoy a fun night of candles, music, and meaning while supporting a good cause.
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Parkview Field Holiday Lights
6-7:30 p.m. — Parkview Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a dazzling display of holiday lights at Fort Wayne's iconic venue.
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Holiday Pops Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — PFW Music Center — Ticketed event — Experience festive melodies and meet real reindeer in this enchanting holiday performance.
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Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Women's Basketball vs. Aquinas Saints
7-8:30 p.m. — Hilliard Gates Sports Center, Fort Wayne, IN — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling college basketball game featuring the Mastodons against the Saints.
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Fort Wayne Komets vs. Cincinnati Cyclones
7:30-9:05 p.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — Check auction and enjoy intermission activities — Experience the thrill of hockey while supporting a good cause with a silent jersey auction and fun prizes.
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Fort Wayne Philharmonic Holiday Pops
2-5 p.m. — PFW Music Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting sounds of the season with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic's beloved Holiday Pops performance.
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Parkview Field Holiday Lights
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Parkview Field — Ticket prices may vary — Enjoy a festive evening of dazzling holiday lights at Parkview Field.
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2026 Winter Artistic Extravaganza
Unity Performing Arts Foundation will showcase all its artistic programs with performances and testimonials from youth ages 7 to 19, highlighting the impact of our leadership and arts training. Featured performances include the three-time World Champion Voices of Unity Youth Choir along with creative writing, public speaking, drama, dance, and piano programs led by our expert directors. This is your chance to see the excellence UNITY brings to young people and to learn how your child can become our next member. Visit UPAF.com or call 260-481-6719; admission is available exclusively through Eventbrite.
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