Fort Wayne
Today
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne working parents face child care challenges as high costs and long waitlists force many to rely on programs like New Covenant Academy (the CCDF waitlist now exceeds 33,200 children). The Journal Gazette
- ➤ Fort Wayne UNITED held its Friday Tie Day kickoff at The Pearl, inviting 70 high school students from East Allen and Fort Wayne Community Schools to meet local leaders (including YMCA’s Wayne Kelly) as keynote Anthony Ponds urged them to make choices that shape their future. The Journal Gazette
- ➤ A $10,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne will fund lighting + seating upgrades at Colonial Heritage Wetlands to improve safety and year-round access for residents. 21Alive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A bill to ban cellphones, smartwatches, and gaming devices during the school day passed the Senate and is on Governor Braun’s desk for signature. Schools will still allow school-supplied devices to help focus class time. US 93.3
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Indiana DOT crews will begin a bridge deck overlay on eastbound I-469 Monday over Maplecrest Road in Allen County between mile markers 28 and 29. Two lanes remain open but eastbound traffic will temporarily shift using a median crossover while a northbound Maplecrest on-ramp closes later. WFFT-TV
- ➤ Fort Wayne’s board approved up to $1.5 million to fund master planning for the North River District (including a $182,500 payment to PB Development) to create a 160,000 sqft fieldhouse that will boost youth and adaptive sports tourism across the 29-acre site. US 93.3
- ➤ City officials said they are reviewing S.B. 285, a public camping ban sent to Governor Mike Braun after a 28 to 22 Senate vote, and noted that it will not change the current policy of issuing 72-hour clearance notices for public encampments. The Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services is working with social service agencies to open a 24/7 Homeless Services Center (as shelter beds are urgently needed). 21Alive
- ➤ Gov. Mike Braun will sign a bill that would allow a casino in Allen, DeKalb or Steuben counties if voters back it in November — the plan includes a national open bidding process managed by the Indiana Gaming Commission that could bring over $500 million in private investment. The Journal Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The PSM Baseball Classic (sponsored by Parkview Sports Medicine) returns to Parkview Field with 24 high school and college teams starting April 14 through May 13. The event pits teams from northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio against each other. 21Alive
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Don McMillan's Comedy Show
7-11 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — $ — Experience laughter and insights on whether AI can ever replace comedians through Don McMillan's unique blend of charts and humor.
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Mechanical Mayhem
7 p.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — Check the event page for pricing — Experience thrilling monster truck races and tractor pulls in an epic motorsports showdown.
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Gravel Switch Concert
7-11 p.m. — Piere's Entertainment Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heartfelt sounds of Gravel Switch live on stage with their soulful tunes.
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Writers' Room
6:30-8 p.m. — Fort Wayne Improv — Free entry — A bi-weekly gathering for writers to create, share ideas, and hold each other accountable in a supportive atmosphere.
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Akropolis Reed Quintet Performance
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Pearl Street Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience the sonically daring Akropolis Reed Quintet in a captivating performance of new works.
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BANDemonium
8 PM — Baker Street Centre/C2G Music Hall — $10 — Enjoy an eclectic night of local music featuring Sun.Dyle, Neighborhood Strays, Sahara, and Mom Wagon.
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Mojo Brookzz Comedy Show
6-10 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Tickets from $74 — Get ready for an unforgettable night filled with laughter.
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Mojo Brookzz Comedy Show
6-10 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Tickets from $74 — Experience the humor of Mojo Brookzz live on stage for a night of unforgettable laughter.
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2026 NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Quarterfinals and Semifinals
12 p.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Witness thrilling college basketball action in the heart of Fort Wayne.
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Josh Firestine Stand-Up Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Tickets required — Enjoy an evening of laughs with Tacoma's own comedic talent, Josh Firestine.
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