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Thursday, December 11th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A new CitiLink bus shelter outside The League improves access for riders by offering wider space for mobility devices, clear visual markers, and real-time audio and visual updates. Officials said the six-month-old shelter — a promising start — may guide future upgrades. WFFT-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A holiday event is planned for the Fort Wayne riverfront this Sunday — Dec. 14 — with festive activities to bring the community together, organizers said. 21Alive
- ➤ Artist James Lucey is set to design 'Flow' — a kinetic light sculpture inspired by local rivers — for the 77 Steps Alleyway in downtown, replacing the current artwork. The installation, funded by the Public Art Giveback Program, is scheduled for early summer 2026. WFFT-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Saint Francis will acquire Leffler Academy to boost affordable healthcare education. The academy will launch certificate programs and degrees in Fort Wayne and other local areas starting in spring 2026 (with simplified tuition options). WFFT-TV
- ➤ Lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 78 after a Tuesday hearing; the bill would require K-12 students to lock up cellphones all day + Fort Wayne schools using similar policies reported fewer behavioral issues, with a full chamber vote expected in early January. 21Alive
- ➤ Lutheran Social Services of Indiana will close the Children’s Village Early Learning Center on January 16 — Brightpoint will help families transfer childcare vouchers after state voucher suspensions prompted the decision. The center served over 1,500 families since 2006. WFFT-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officer Justin Koehl died Tuesday at Stillwater Hospice after battling a brain tumor and was surrounded by family as fellow officers praised his dedicated service in the community. 21Alive
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Senate Public Policy Committee voted 8-0 to let Rising Star Casino relocate to Allen County or Fort Wayne as part of Senate Bill 70 by Sen. Justin Busch; the bill requires a $25 million relocation fee and a $500 million investment and will be reviewed in January. WFFT-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Super Shot is hosting a drive-thru flu & COVID vaccine clinic on Monday, Dec. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1515 Hobson Road in Fort Wayne, offering vaccines for everyone aged 6 months and older with or without insurance. WFFT-TV
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A recent study found that 39.3% of homes listed for sale in Fort Wayne were built before 1925 — ranking the city ninth among U.S. markets for historic listings. WOWO
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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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Indy Fuel vs. Fort Wayne Komets
7:30-9:05 p.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — Free kids ticket with adult purchase — Experience an exciting hockey showdown with giveaways and a chance to support Goodwill.
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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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