Fort Wayne
Today
Sunday, March 1st, 2026
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents can visit the Fort Wayne Home & Garden Show at Memorial Coliseum today until 5 p.m. to view dozens of booths featuring spring home and garden trends; admission is $12 (or $8 for seniors and free for children) with parking at $8 per vehicle. The Journal Gazette
- ➤ Avenues Recovery alumni volunteered on Saturday and are serving today at St. Mary’s Catholic Church soup kitchen (a local community hub) as part of their recovery journey. 21Alive
- ➤ The Grand Wayne Convention Center is hosting the first-ever Indiana Plant Show this weekend from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, featuring over 100 tables of plants and houseplant vendors with general admission at $10 cash or $12 credit card + children under 16 free. 21Alive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Community Transportation Network is adding seven drivers to meet rising demand for medical rides for low-income seniors and people with disabilities — interested applicants can visit CTN’s website for details. WOWO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City Utilities will add lighting and seating to Colonial Heritage Wetlands with a $10,000 (Agile Grant) from the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne as the grant funds wiring along the walking path to extend safe evening use and provide relaxing seating for residents. Around Fort Wayne
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bellmont girls basketball clinched its first state championship with a 55-46 win over Roncalli in Class 3A on Feb. 28. Marianne Bleke led with 12 points and 12 rebounds while four teammates scored in double digits as the team will look to return to Gainbridge in 2027. 21Alive
- ➤ The Norwell Knights lost to undefeated Center Grove 56-53 in the IHSAA (Class 4A) State Championship today, finishing as runners-up in their debut season. WFFT-TV
- ➤ Fremont girls basketball lost to Borden 51-31 in their first state championship game, ending a season record of 28-3. Bellmont High School will face Roncalli at 6 p.m. in a Class 3A matchup and Norwell will play Center Grove at 8:15 p.m. in Class 4A. 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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