Good morning, Fort Wayne.

The Fort Wayne Komets delivered stuffed animals (collected during their Teddy Bear Toss) to the youngest patients at Lutheran Hospital on Wednesday, bringing comfort and smiles to the children.

A Fort Wayne native performed the NCAA championship anthem, and his video quickly went viral online.

Local sports fans + supporters are sharing the clip to celebrate his talent.

More than 400 schools across Indiana were honored by the Department of Education at the Statehouse on Wednesday for achieving a 95 percent or higher pass rate on the 2025 IREAD assessment.

The recognition marked continued progress in literacy as 87 percent of students demonstrated reading proficiency.

Drought conditions in Fort Wayne have nearly cleared after weeks of improvement and more rain is expected soon to boost spring planting; First Alert Meteorologist Caleb Saylor said rain updates will further ease conditions in the area.

Governor Mike Braun suspended Indiana’s 7% gas tax for 30 days, expecting customers to save about 17 cents per gallon until May 8 + he urged retailers to lower prices for consumers.

Fort Wayne's Dupont Hospital is celebrating its 25th anniversary today—since opening in 2001, the facility has expanded to treat over 250,000 patients each year with 131 beds, 15 operating rooms, and a 24-hour Emergency Department.

Francine’s Friends Mobile Mammography has received a $39,999 grant from the Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust to fund about 240 mammogram screenings for women in northeast Indiana.

The mobile unit travels to 14 counties multiple days each week.

Dupont Hospital celebrated its 25th anniversary today on Fort Wayne's north side, serving more than 258,000 patients and over 2,900 babies last year (the 131-bed facility has added a cardiac catheterization lab to boost local services).

The TinCaps claimed their first home win when Rosman Verdugo hit a walk-off single that secured the victory at their local ballpark.

The win bodes well for the team's season.

The TinCaps broke a franchise record by reaching 1,783.3 full-season ticket equivalents through April 8 during Opening Week at Parkview Field in Fort Wayne.

Season ticket packages for upcoming games remain available.

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.

Fort Wayne Tincaps Baseball Game

6:59-8:05 p.m. — Parkview Field — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup featuring the Fort Wayne Tincaps against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers.