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Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Delaney Atkinson from Fort Wayne Animal Care & control introduced Tempo, an Australian Shepherd mix seeking a loving home, and local families can inquire about adoption at the shelter. WFFT-TV
- ➤ The John Chapman Kiwanis Foundation will host the 12th Annual Kiwanis ChocolateFest on Friday, Feb. 13 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Ceruti’s Diamond Room to raise funds for Riley Hospital and children’s charities across Allen County. Around Fort Wayne
- ➤ Humane Fort Wayne will host its first-ever job fair tomorrow from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the new Sharon Bodenhafer Critter Center (901 Leesburg Rd), where animal lovers can interview for veterinary and care positions. US 93.3
- ➤ The 31st annual ‘Battle of the Badges’ kicked off in Allen County on Monday, showcasing local agency skills in a friendly competition. Local teams engaged in this time-honored event that highlights department pride. 21Alive
- ➤ After an anti-Semitic attack in Sydney during Hanukkah, Rabbi Meir Bargeron said Temple Achduth Vesholom is increasing security at weekly services by having armed officers present and is discussing additional measures to protect the community. WFFT-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne Chabad hosted a Chanukah event Monday, Dec. 15 — a gathering with menorah lightings and prayers that offered hope amid recent challenges — uniting community members during the holiday season. 21Alive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Mike Braun signed an executive order today — waiving driver hour limits for propane deliveries during extreme cold — to speed up fuel shipments, with the waiver in effect until Dec. 20 statewide. WOWO
- ➤ Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation reported that $3 million was invested in its 2025 capital improvement program, finishing over 90 park projects (30 more than in 2024). The program includes playground and park facility upgrades, and the agency will spend $4 million on new projects in 2026. 21Alive
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Steelworkers are preparing to install a structural steel beam for the top floor (four-story building) at the southwest corner of 9th and Main. This installation is part of The Auburn project that will soon advance local real estate development. KPC News
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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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Parkview Field Holiday Lights
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. — Parkview Field — Ticket prices vary — Experience a delightful holiday lights show at Parkview Field.
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Parkview Field Holiday Lights
6-7:30 p.m. — Parkview Field — Free entry — Experience a magical walk-thru of brilliant holiday light displays synchronized to festive music.
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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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