Fort Wayne
Today
Sunday, March 15th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Salvation Army at Southgate Plaza will permanently close on March 26 as it plans to open a new location later; details on the future site have not yet been released (information pending). WOWO
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Vera Bradley will not hold its annual outlet sale at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum this spring because the company is focusing on rebuilding its wholesale business under new leadership. It plans to reimagine the event and bring it back in 2027. WOWO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Great Train Show will run this weekend at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum + it will feature model train vendors, displays, workshops and family activities with cash-only admission of $14 on Saturday and $13 on Sunday. 21Alive
- ➤ The National Alpaca Show is running through today at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, where over 500 alpacas are competing for National Supreme Champion. The free-admission event offers vendor booths and educational displays (parking is $8 daily). 21Alive
- ➤ Fort Wayne is set to host Get Green Fest, a St. Patrick’s festival featuring local vendors, food, and music ahead of the holiday. Organizers plan community events that celebrate Irish traditions in a family-friendly setting. 21Alive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Chad Threewits from Syngenta advises local farmers to use Acuron herbicide (which offers multiple modes of action) to protect crops from tough weeds amid unpredictable spring weather. Growers are urged to begin with an effective burn down to prepare for the upcoming planting season. US 93.3
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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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Lansing Lugnuts at Fort Wayne Tincaps
6:59-8:05 p.m. — Parkview Field — Tickets required — Experience exciting family-friendly baseball action with the Fort Wayne TinCaps taking on the Lansing Lugnuts.
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