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Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The YWCA Race for A Reason 5K returns soon to Fort Wayne, offering community members a fun run + a chance to support local programs. Details on registration are expected to be announced shortly. 21Alive
- ➤ Fort Wayne began a $9M project to build nearly a two-mile trail along Illinois Road and resurface the road to improve traffic flow and safety, connecting Rockhill Park to local shopping & trails; lanes will close and work will finish by fall with a public meeting today at Citizens Square. WFFT-TV
- ➤ The YWCA’s annual Race for a Reason 5K walk-run fundraiser returns on Saturday, Apr. 25 in Summit City. Early bird pricing is available until Sunday, Apr. 5. 21Alive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Maple Place homes and commercial buildings on the west side of Fairfield Avenue at Taylor Street were listed in the National Register of Historic Places on March 24, underscoring the area’s unique bungalow court design — a key example of local heritage. KPC News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne Community Schools introduced Futures on Track today at Pearl Street Arts Center to connect students with music professionals and career opportunities. Alumni Edhel Hernandez helped students create a 14-song album featuring diverse musical genres — jazz, hip-hop, R&B, bluegrass, heavy metal and folk. The Journal Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne will host a meeting on April 8 at 6 p.m. at Waynedale United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall to review plans for the Poka-Bache Connector Trail section along east Bluffton Road from Lower Huntington Road to Ferguson Road — construction is set to begin in 2028. WFFT-TV
- ➤ Indiana Family and Social Services Administration chief Mitch Roob ordered autism therapy providers to self-report potentially abusive billing practices by April 3 after a Wall Street Journal report raised concerns over high ABA therapy costs for children — a working group is set to speed up reforms in the Medicaid program. WFFT-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new report shows Indiana trails other states in routine cancer screenings and pediatric checkups. The IBHC report notes a shortage of primary care doctors and calls for expanding nurse practitioner practices and medical residencies to improve early care and lower costs. The Journal Gazette
- ➤ A new report from the Indiana Business Health Collaborative and the Fairbanks School shows Indiana lags other states in primary and preventative care, including routine cancer screenings and child checkups. Lawmakers and Gov. Braun plan to boost access by expanding nurse practitioner roles & primary care residencies. WFFT-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Purdue Fort Wayne women's basketball team advanced to the WNIT Sweet 16 at home after defeating South Alabama 77-72, led by Alana Nelson who scored 37 points with 14 coming in the fourth quarter. 21Alive
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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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North American Brass Band Championships
8 AM – 12 PM — Embassy Theatre — Check event page for pricing — Experience the thunderous power and shimmering precision of the ultimate showdown of musical mastery.
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Fort Wayne Tincaps vs. Lansing Lugnuts
1:05 – 2:05 PM — Parkview Field — Family-friendly fun — Enjoy a thrilling baseball game at the award-winning Parkview Field in Fort Wayne.
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Fort Wayne Komets vs. Toledo Walleye
5-8:05 p.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — $60 for 4 tickets — Experience a thrilling hockey game with family activities and post-game skate on the ice.
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Fort Wayne Komets vs. Toledo Walleye
7:30 p.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — Ticket availability varies — Come watch an exciting rematch between the Komets and Walleye in this rescheduled game.
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