Fort Wayne
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Sunday, April 5th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chicking will hold its grand opening on Saturday at 1357 West Hamilton Road South, serving halal fried and grilled chicken, burgers, pizza, wraps and salads from 1 to 8 p.m. Combo meals are offered at $6.99 as the restaurant introduces its international quick service model to the southwest side. 21Alive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Middle Waves Music Festival and Indiana Tech will present local bands Los Electro and The Indigo Society on April 30 at the Embassy Theatre; tickets (general admission is $10, $5 for students) go on sale Friday, April 3 at 10 a.m. Around Fort Wayne
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local nonprofit Eco Fest debuted new website features including a directory for local eco-friendly businesses & an events calendar to highlight sustainable events ahead of Earth Day. The update lets community members search and connect with vendors and events that promote sustainability. Around Fort Wayne
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Allen County Highway Department warns residents that a logjam is blocking Cedar Creek at Hursh Road in Leo-Cedarville, so the community is asked to avoid the area until the logs clear. WOWO
- ➤ The Economic Development Commission meeting will be held on April 16 at 11:00 a.m. at Citizens Square conference Room 340 where the agenda includes reviewing the $8,150,000 bond application from Areno Residential Investments, LLC & related reports. Around Fort Wayne
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Due to inclement weather, the TinCaps game against the Great Lakes Loons was postponed and will now be part of a split doubleheader on Sunday, Apr. 5 with the first game set for 12:05 p.m. at Great Lakes. Around Fort Wayne
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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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Ahren Belisle Live Comedy Show
6-9 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Check venue for price — Experience the unique humor of Ahren Belisle, a comedian with a powerful story.
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Fort Wayne Tincaps vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
6:35-7:35 p.m. — Parkview Field — Family-friendly — Enjoy an exciting evening of baseball under the lights at the award-winning Parkview Field.
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