Fort Wayne
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Saturday, March 14th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At Wednesday’s Women’s Fund Luncheon at Parkview Mirro Center, speakers shared a survey showing less than 10% of Allen County employers met pay standards for women, and urged improved wages to boost economic security. The Journal Gazette
- ➤ Five Northeast Indiana basketball teams won on Friday to advance to the NAIA second round action today, while a flood warning remains in effect for the Saint Joseph River near Newville where moderate flooding is expected until early Thursday morning. WFFT-TV
- ➤ Today, strong wind gusts up to 60 mph have left over 27,000 customers without power in Fort Wayne as tree limbs damage lines. Approximately 850 restoration crews are working safely and will resume repairs when conditions improve. WOWO
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Salvation Army will close its Southgate Plaza thrift store on March 26 + plans to open a new location soon in Fort Wayne, though details have not been shared. WFFT-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Trine University Choir and First Wayne Street Sanctuary Choir will perform 'Songs to Soothe the Soul,' a free concert celebrating choral music by noted female composers on Sunday, March 22 at 2:30 p.m. at First Wayne Street United Methodist Church at 300 E. Wayne St. — an event for locals. KPC News
- ➤ FAME festival will celebrate its 40th anniversary in Fort Wayne with a series of music and art events designed to engage local residents, and details on the schedule will be shared soon. 21Alive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Several local students earned a spot on the president’s list for the fall 2025 term at the University of Saint Francis. KPC News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Strong wind gusts of 40-60 mph knocked out power for over 7,000 I&M customers around 8:30 a.m. today as wet ground raised the risk of falling trees and limbs; the company said crews will restore power carefully as gusts continue. The Journal Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne's Department of Neighborhoods earned three planning awards from the Indiana Chapter of the American Planning Association. Michael Terronez received an Outstanding Young Planner award while the Packard 2030 plan and the High Street CPTED project were recognized for implementation (adding praise under Mayor Tucker). WFFT-TV
- ➤ Construction crews will resume improvements on Paulding Road on Monday, Mar. 16, replacing pavement between Fairfield and Hoagland Avenues and upgrading traffic signals at Paulding and Calhoun while adding medians, landscaping & sidewalks with completion expected mid-July. Drivers should follow posted detours and lane restrictions. WFFT-TV
- ➤ Crews are repairing potholes and ask residents in Fort Wayne to report them online or by calling 311. The department will respond within eight business hours and use a temporary cold patch until warmer weather allows an asphalt seal. 21Alive
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Delaney Atkinson from Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control shared details about Squeaks, an adoptable rabbit for residents seeking a new pet (adoption is open) (inquiries can be made at the shelter). WFFT-TV
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A historic depot that houses PufferBelly Junction Ice Cream will be moved to a new downtown parking lot along the riverfront this year for utility line work as part of riverfront redevelopment (a $1.3 million contract was approved), and officials say the shop will reopen next year at the new site. The Journal Gazette
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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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Spring Craft Bazaar at Allen County Fairgrounds
9 a.m.-2 p.m. — Allen County Fairgrounds — Free entry — Experience unique finds from over 90 local vendors with food, raffles, and more.
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Iowa Heartlanders at Fort Wayne Komets
7:30-8:35 p.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — Kids seat free with adult ticket — Enjoy a thrilling hockey match featuring the Heartlanders and Komets.
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Komets Superhero Night
7:30-10:35 p.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — Free capes for kids — Celebrate Superhero Night with meet and greets, mental health awareness, and fun contests.
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Musical Mornings with Freimann Quartet
10 a.m. — Crescendo Coffee And More — Free entry — Experience a delightful morning of live music with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic at your local coffee shop.
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