Good morning, Fort Wayne.

Downtown Fort Wayne businesses are set to join the returning Fort Wayne in Bloom: Window Decorating Contest with plans for a Mother’s Day special display, Kim McCutchan of Downtown Fort Wayne Business Services said.

Local residents can vote for their favorite window display on the Downtown Fort Wayne website.

Yesterday, the Bohemian Bloom Market returned to Fort Wayne at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.—70 hand-picked boho-inspired vendors offered a free, family-friendly shopping experience—and residents enjoyed a diverse range of unique goods.

The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a shooting on the east side after officers responded to reports on the 2100 block of Hobson Road shortly after 1 a.m. and details remain unclear.

Record Store Day brought thousands of vinyl buyers to local record stores as Welcome Back Records saw 70 people waiting overnight and made over 200 sales.

Wooden Nickle Music had 500 customers who bought new and used records — showing how local music fans support their shops.

Indiana high school seniors have until April 15 to file the FAFSA application for federal aid, but only 46% had applied as of April 11.

The state’s goal is to reach 60%—applications after the priority deadline may miss key state aid—so students are urged to act soon.

The City of Fort Wayne Department of Neighborhoods started the 2025 season of the FORT-ify Neighborhood Accelerator program on Saturday at Bridge of Grace Ministries—neighborhood leaders from the North Highlands and Hamilton associations joined a workshop held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The program offers monthly in-person workshops, mentoring and networking to help jump-start local neighborhood associations.

An investigation is underway after Larry Lewis, a 62-year-old man from Haviland, Ohio, died while sedated during a procedure on March 13 at a local dentistry facility—emergency personnel attempted life-saving measures until he was transported and he was pronounced dead on March 26—with an autopsy completed that did not release the cause or manner of death.

A new Francine’s Friends Mobile Mammography Coach now offers advanced 3D mammography services with online appointment scheduling for women 40 and older — it accepts many insurance plans and provides funding for those with limited resources — walk-ins are available based on appointment space.

The measles outbreak now has more than 700 cases in the U.S. with a total of 712 cases in 25 states—six cases are in Allen County.

Health official Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Gaines County to comfort the family of an 8-year-old girl who died and said the MMR vaccine is the best way to stop the virus.

2025 Marquee Gala with Reeve Carney

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Fundraising event — Enjoy cocktails, gourmet food, and a dazzling performance by Broadway star Reeve Carney.

Theo Von: Return Of The Rat

7-11 p.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of humorous storytelling and engaging anecdotes from popular podcaster Theo Von.

Fort Wayne Half and Full Marathon

4-10 a.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — Cost info not specified — Experience a well-supported race with Boston Qualifying certification opportunities.

Python for Scientists Training/Class

Apr 28 – May 2 — Im-Power Healthcare, LLC — $2090 — Enhance your Python skills tailored for scientific applications in this intensive training course.

Dayton Dragons at Fort Wayne Tincaps

6:35-6:45 p.m. — Parkview Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling night of baseball with family entertainment at the award-winning Parkview Field.

Steve Rannazzisi Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Steve Rannazzisi, known for his engaging performances.

Bouquets and Bubbly

7-10 p.m. — Visions Event Hall — Celebrate Mother's Day with beautiful bouquets and sparkling drinks in a festive atmosphere.

Dayton Dragons at Fort Wayne Tincaps

6:35 PM — Parkview Field — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling baseball game with family-friendly entertainment in a beautiful setting.

Ecstatic Dance Experience

6-8 p.m. — Fort Wayne Dance Collective — Sliding Scale Ticket — Engage in a therapeutic freeform dance journey with a vibrant community atmosphere.

Chelcie Lynn Comedy Show

7-10 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket pricing varies — Enjoy a night of laughter with one of Variety’s Top 10 Comics To Watch.