Good morning, Fort Wayne.

Residents and local groups met at Lafayette Meadows Elementary School Tuesday to express concerns about a new quarry planned near US 24, IU Health Hospital, and nearby homes — a petition now has almost 6,000 signatures toward a needed 15,000.

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation is offering 200 free tree seedlings for Arbor Day 2026 in partnership with Trees Indiana via a simple phone registration.

Call 260 427 6000 during business hours until April 22 and pick up your seedling on April 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Franklin School Park (1903 St. Mary's Avenue).

Airports now incorporate local restaurants and chef-led concepts — transforming preflight time into a full dining experience that replaces last-minute sandwiches.

Today, downtown Fort Wayne hosts the North American Brass Band Championships, running until April 11 + 1,500 performers from the United States and Canada compete at venues including the Grand Wayne Convention Center, Embassy Theatre, and Pearl Street Arts Center.

Community groups provide instruments and rehearsal space for the bands.

Visit Fort Wayne won a state tourism award after hosting the International Jewish Genealogical Society's Annual Conference from Aug.

10-14, 2025; the event at the Allen County Public Library's Genealogy Center brought hundreds to our area and generated an estimated $621,000 in economic impact.

Visit Fort Wayne won two awards from the Indiana Tourism Association for events that brought nearly $2 million to the local economy.

The awards honor a conference in August + the World ParaVolley Sitting Volleyball World Cup in October, which added hotel nights and an economic boost to Allen County.

Fort Wayne Community Schools is hosting 6th grade orientation events (at 11 middle schools and the Virtual Academy) beginning April 7, where families can tour schools, meet teachers, and register for the upcoming school year.

The Fort Wayne Fire Department deployed HAAS Alert’s Safety Cloud — a digital system that sends real-time alerts via navigation apps, vehicle dashboards, and commercial networks to warn drivers when emergency vehicles approach.

The system was launched on April 7 to help protect responders and motorists.

Gov. Braun suspended Indiana’s 7% gas tax on Wednesday for 30 days to ease high prices as local gas hit $4.18 per gallon — lawmakers urge retailers to pass on savings while the state monitors price protections.

Indiana nursing homes still await hundreds of millions in delayed Medicaid supplemental payments as CMS has yet to approve the new payment method submitted in mid-2025 — state officials are working with federal partners to resolve the issue and ease cash flow pressures for smaller providers.

A new report finds that Indiana hospitals lost $717 million in 2025 due to denied and delayed insurance claims, forcing providers to spend extra resources on appeals (and pushing higher patient costs).

The analysis shows nearly 13 percent of claims were initially denied and payments averaged 46 days.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Grow & Socialize: Men's Series Event

6-8 p.m. — The Ari Creative Event Studio — Limited spots available — Connect with local male entrepreneurs in a strategic networking environment.