Fort Wayne
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Tuesday, March 10th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mystic Arcade has taken over the old Pier 1 Imports building on Coldwater Road near Glenbrook Square mall and has been open for three weeks. The arcade features VR attractions, racing games, and other games with play cards starting at $10. 21Alive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission approved $3.27 million to transform the 101-year-old Scottish Rite performing arts center at 431 W. Berry St into a modern 1,700-seat theater. The project—revitalizing local culture—is set to open in 2028, with City Council discussing tax abatement today at 5:30 p.m. The Journal Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne Community Schools invites families to register their children for Passport to Pre-K on Wednesday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at a local school (for children turning 4 by Aug. 1). Families who miss the event may register online. The Journal Gazette
- ➤ The Fort Wayne Community Schools board questioned spending requests on Monday but approved $4.3M for purchases including middle school furniture, technology services, and a video board for the Helen P. Brown Natatorium, while also amending a contract for additional display boards amid facility improvements. The Journal Gazette
- ➤ A local daycare owner provided an update on how cuts to childcare funding affected services yesterday. The owner said adjustments in enrollment and care are expected to follow soon. 21Alive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission will hold an investigative hearing later this month to review rising electric costs, as utility companies will present proposals on bill transparency — the hearing follows Gov. Mike Braun’s recent IURC appointments aimed at prioritizing rate payers. WFFT-TV
- ➤ The Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission approved an agreement with PB Development to draft a master plan for the North River District on Feb. 26 with the city paying $182,500 and matching Allen County funds to support up to $1.5 million in improvements (including a new 160,000 sqft fieldhouse). WFFT-TV
- ➤ Allen County emergency management officials urge residents to prepare during Indiana Severe Weather Preparedness Week 2026, from March 8 through March 14. A live tornado warning test using the Emergency Alert System is set to occur today from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. WOWO
- ➤ Fort Wayne Street Department workers will begin collecting brown biodegradable paper leaf bags placed at the curb from March 23 until April 3. Residents should use only approved bags for leaves and can call 311 for pickup within two business days. 21Alive
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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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USPA 2026 Northeast Regionals Powerlifting Competition
11 AM – 8 PM — Renegade Strength and Performance LLC — Registration required — Compete for state, national, and world records in powerlifting.
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Footloose Musical
2-6 p.m. — Arts United Center — Tickets from $101 — Experience the energy of the classic musical Footloose live in Fort Wayne.
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The Fell featuring Billy Sheehan
7 p.m. — Sweetwater — Starting at $25 — Experience the arena-sized energy of modern rock as The Fell hits the stage with Billy Sheehan.
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