Good morning, Fort Wayne.

Two Fort Wayne men have been charged with murder, felony murder and robbery for the shooting death of a 36-year-old victim on Aug.

3, 2017—Carlos D. Ellis was arrested on Monday while police continue to search for Tavon M. Underwood.

A weekend shooting on Sunday at 1:15 a.m. on the 2100 block of Hobson Road in Fort Wayne left one person dead — a man found with a fatal gunshot wound — and another critically injured after he went to a hospital.

The Northwest Allen County Schools board approved Monday a request for seven new staff positions to ease class sizes and prepare for Willow Creek Middle School, which will open in fall 2026, as the district faced a $2 million funding loss over the next three years–a shortfall linked to property tax changes. Superintendent Wayne Barker added that a planned referendum this fall will support a new career and technical education center, a move backed by a state senate amendment.

A Paulding County man suffered cardiac arrest during a sedation dental procedure on March 13—he died 13 days later and his death is under investigation by local and state authorities.

GiveHear, a local nonprofit established in 2011 to remove cost as a barrier to hearing care, has helped 3,000 patients through its clinic and community outreach — its office is on West Main Street in downtown Fort Wayne — and will share more details after the Positively Fort Wayne segment airs on WANE15’s First News today.

Registration opened Monday for free summer session swim, golf and tennis lessons taught by Lifetime Sports Academy with City of Fort Wayne Parks.

The lessons for ages (7 to 17) start on June 2 for swimming and on July 18 for golf and tennis with no maximum participant limit.

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.