Fort Wayne
Today
Sunday, March 29th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Fort Wayne Zoo has launched its Spring Preview that began Mar. 28 and runs until Apr. 5, giving visitors a chance to see otters and lynx (among other animals) from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Tickets are available online. WOWO
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Big Apple Pizza will open a second location at the old Tim Hortons building on Union Chapel and Coldwater no later than July. The company is hiring for its new spot while keeping its downtown restaurant open and planning a possible third location. WOWO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The History Center hosts the George R. Mather Sunday Lecture Series on Sunday, Apr. 12 at 2 p.m., where Randolph Harter will present Robison Park: Fort Wayne’s Pleasure Resort to share rare images and stories about the park that operated until 1919. Admission is free. Around Fort Wayne
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 300 Indiana National Guard soldiers and airmen returned home after a December 2025 deployment in Washington, D.C.; Governor Mike Braun announced Friday that the mission helped lower crime in the capital. 21Alive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Parke Heritage won the Class 2A Boys Basketball State Championship game by scoring with eight seconds left to overcome Westview on March 28 — the dramatic finish thrilled local fans. WFFT-TV
- ➤ Indianapolis Cathedral defeated New Haven 71-61 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Mar. 28 to win the Class 2A boys basketball state championship. WFFT-TV
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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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Gary Owen: No Hard Feelings Tour
8-11 PM — Embassy Theatre — Tickets from $49 — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Gary Owen as part of his tour.
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Forever K-Pop Concert
7-9 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Ticket prices vary — A spectacular K-Pop celebration featuring electrifying performances of hits from BTS, BlackPink, and more.
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