Fort Wayne
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Sunday, April 12th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hoosier Lakes Radio Club has been chosen to provide emergency communications support at the Boston Marathon on Monday, Apr. 20. The club’s four members (Brian Sexton, Bryon Wells, Greg Shafer, and Matthew Carter) will head to Massachusetts next week to help manage safety during the event. 21Alive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Purdue University Fort Wayne announced its annual Top 50 Undergraduate Awards and introduced a new Top 10 Graduate Students honor to recognize academic excellence and community leadership. The awards dinner is scheduled for (April 24). Around Fort Wayne
- ➤ Local schools reported that over 87 percent of third-graders reached reading proficiency on the 2025 IREAD test, marking nearly a five-point improvement from last year and a return to pre-pandemic levels. WOWO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eco Fest will hold its 7th annual festival at Headwaters Park on May 17 from 12 - 5 pm. The free event offers family activities, live music, local vendors, food trucks, and nonprofit booths for the community to connect. Around Fort Wayne
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ PFW men's volleyball team swept Lewis Saturday for a ranked win on Senior Day + local fans celebrated the milestone on campus. WFFT-TV
- ➤ The Tincaps lost back-to-back games at home to the Lugnuts on Apr. 11 + the team is set to regroup for upcoming contests. 21Alive
- ➤ The Fort Wayne TinCaps lost 3-0 to the Lansing Lugnuts on Friday at Parkview Field. Kash Mayfield pitched four no-hit innings and a late run by Lansing gave the win — the loss drops the TinCaps to a 2-5 record. Around Fort Wayne
- ➤ On Military Appreciation Day, Jake Cunningham and Alex McCoy hit home runs while the Tincaps lost 12-4 to the Lansing Lugnuts in a baseball game played yesterday. WFFT-TV
- ➤ Indiana Tech softball won both games of a doubleheader against UM-Dearborn on Senior Day (Apr. 11) as the team celebrated its seniors with a strong performance. The victory boosted team spirit at the campus event. WFFT-TV
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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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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.
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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.
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Touch A Truck Event
9 AM – 12 PM — Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne — Free entry — Explore trucks and vehicles while enjoying a family-friendly atmosphere.
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Wisconsin Timber Rattlers at Fort Wayne Tincaps
1:05 – 2:05 p.m. — Parkview Field — Tickets required — Enjoy family-friendly baseball action with the Fort Wayne TinCaps at the award-winning Parkview Field.
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