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Tuesday, March 31st, 2026
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local advocates in Fort Wayne launched a street team on Monday, Mar. 30 to prevent youth violence and support at-risk youth — the initiative aims to strengthen community safety. 21Alive
- ➤ The Filling Station Youth Center in Butler is celebrating 31 years of ministry by honoring its volunteers at its 31st annual Volunteer Appreciation and Fire and Safety meeting *including founding and apprentice members who have kept the service strong*. The event highlights the center’s longstanding community commitment. KPC News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Soybean growers in the region are planting early this spring and will rely on herbicides like Kyber Pro & Sonic Boom, as advised by Corteva Agriscience’s Crop Protection Lead Dr. Eric Scherder, to secure up to 6–8 weeks of residual weed control. US 93.3
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the national average gas price has climbed to $4.01 a gallon while Fort Wayne averages $3.56, based on reports from AAA and GasBuddy. The rise follows weeks of increases spurred by global oil market pressures amid tensions in Iran. US 93.3
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Allen County commissioners approved tax breaks for SDI LaFarga LLC’s $31 million copper expansion at Dawkins & Ryan roads on Friday. The tax break will save $3 million in property taxes over 10 years, add 12 jobs, and now awaits final approval by the New Haven Common Council in April. The Journal Gazette
- ➤ The Indiana Department of Transportation announced that, starting Monday, April 6, the off-ramp from eastbound I-469 to Bluffton Road will close for bridge construction over Harbor Ditch, and drivers will detour via Exit 9 (Winchester Road) until the end of May. 21Alive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A national food recalls analysis finds Indiana residents have been impacted by 718 recalls since 2021 + it ranks states by the share of recalls over the past five years. KPC News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The TinCaps will begin their 2026 campaign on the road on April 3 — their home opener will feature Jonathan Mathews’ first game managing at Parkview Field since the 2023 postseason. 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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