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Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne woman Amy Warren has launched Friends of Cuba to raise funds for Cuban families facing shortages and blackouts amid economic and political pressures — donors can email “AID” to support direct delivery of essential supplies. 21Alive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Allen County reached $4.08 a gallon on Monday after a brief pause. Nationwide averages climbed to $4.14 as global oil tensions drive up costs, which may lead to higher fuel prices locally. US 93.3
- ➤ The Volunteer Center presented a symbolic $4M check representing 122,580 volunteer hours to the City of Fort Wayne today in celebration of National Volunteer Month, connecting volunteers to 148 local non-profits. This contribution highlights the economic impact of community volunteer efforts. WFFT-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Allen County Public Library and Purdue Fort Wayne have partnered to offer bilingual story times (English/Spanish) for children. Sessions will take place at the library (for families) and are scheduled to begin this month. 21Alive
- ➤ Carroll High School sophomore Arha Kureti + three other Allen County students will compete at the International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix from May 9 to May 15. Their success at the Hoosier Science and Engineering Fair earned them the international trip, local education leaders said. The Journal Gazette
- ➤ Trine University students from the TAO chapter took top awards at the national conference held March 8-13 in Bloomington, Minn. The team earned first place in the upper division for crime scene investigation. KPC News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne Police remind residents that electric two-wheel vehicles qualify as e-bikes only when they have pedals, a motor producing 750 watts or less and a top assisted speed of 28 mph. Vehicles that do not meet the criteria are treated as motorcycles and must be registered and operated by a licensed driver. WOWO
- ➤ The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission held a public listening session in Fort Wayne on Monday to review rising electric and gas utility costs, as local residents described confusing fees and billing practices. The commission said it will use feedback from statewide sessions to consider changes to pricing and billing. WOWO
- ➤ The Fort Wayne Fire Department debuted a new alert system to warn drivers and protect crews (launched yesterday) to boost safety on local roads. 21Alive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Matthew 25 Health and Care will invest about $15 million in a new, 32,000 sqft Beacon Street facility to expand services for uninsured, low-income adults. Construction will start by Dec. 31 + it will open in July 2028. The Journal Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Fort Wayne TinCaps opening day brought a packed Parkview Field and nearby venues, boosting downtown business and tourism. Local business owners expect the positive momentum to continue in the coming months — spurring more visits in the area. WFFT-TV
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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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Pauly Shore Live
7-10 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedy icon Pauly Shore who shot to fame in the 90s with his unique style.
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