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Saturday, December 13th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Two local community members were honored by the Allen County Board of Commissioners at a New Haven ceremony this week as they received the Linda and Jerry Vandeveer Impact Award and the inaugural Public Safety Scholarship (recognizing their commitment to service). WFFT-TV
- ➤ Fort Wayne residents enjoy festive weekend events as Santa’s reindeer meet & greet runs at Jefferson Point until Dec. 20 and family shows of A Christmas Carol and A Christmas Story play at Salomon Farm Park. Komet hockey has a 7:30 p.m. Neon Night today. WOWO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Google's Fort Wayne project (Project Zodiac) is developing on a 900-acre site near Adams Center following rezoning and significant tax incentives. The company seeks to use diesel backup generators which has raised local concern over pollution despite a $1.2 million wetland conservation investment. WFFT-TV
- ➤ The Fort Wayne Street Department will resume leaf collection in central neighborhoods on Tuesday, Dec. 16 to complete the first round and will begin service in south neighborhoods on Dec. 22 if weather permits; additional rounds are set for early January. Around Fort Wayne
- ➤ West Central Fire Protection District is facing rising equipment costs and delays, as Chief Gale Stelzer II said the district must spend $1.3 million on a new Harris engine (scheduled for delivery in February or March instead of the originally planned Oct/Nov). The Journal Gazette
- ➤ At a forum held at the Grand Wayne Convention Center about Google's new $2 billion data center, over 200 residents expressed frustration when lengthy presentations left only 30 minutes for public questions, and officials promised future sessions to address community concerns. WFFT-TV
- ➤ Indiana lawmakers advanced SB 70 on Dec. 10 to relocate the Rising Sun casino to Fort Wayne or another Allen County site — pending approval. The bill would impose a $25m fee, require a $500m investment, and direct wagering taxes to mental health and addiction services effective July 1. WFFT-TV
- ➤ The Fort Wayne Street Department will resume leaf collection in central neighborhoods on Tuesday, Dec. 16, with the first round ending by Dec. 19 and the second in south neighborhoods starting Dec. 22 (weather permitting). Residents must rake leaves to the park strip by 7:00 a.m. on pickup day. WFFT-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Donors can support local first responders by joining the 31st Annual Allen County Battle of the Badges blood drive from Dec. 15 to 20 at the Red Cross Donation Center and Lutheran Hospital Blood Donation Center; eligible donors will receive an exclusive T-shirt (fwbattle) while supplies last. US 93.3
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Matthew Brown scored less than five minutes into the Komets game against the Kansas City Mavericks on Dec. 12 — sparking over 3,000 stuffed toys tossed from the stands onto the ice. WFFT-TV
- ➤ Northeast Indiana hosted 29 high school basketball games under the IHSAA boys — girls schedule Friday night, giving local fans a packed doubleheader of hoops action. WFFT-TV
- ➤ Eva Hallman, a 22-year-old Butler University senior, became the first woman to handle play-by-play broadcasting for the Indy Fuel, fulfilling her lifelong love for hockey that started in Fort Wayne rinks. She now calls games with veteran broadcaster Andrew Smith — paving the way for women in sports broadcasting. WOWO
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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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Stand-Up Comedy with Tyler Fischer
7-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket info available — Experience the rising star of stand-up comedy in an intimate setting.
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Fort Wayne Komets vs. Kalamazoo Wings
5:00-6:35 p.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — Free tickets for 'A' students — Celebrate Report Card Night with a free ticket and post-game skate on the ice!
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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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