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Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 23-year-old Fort Wayne man, Kamari Daquan Taylor, was fatally shot Sunday near East Wayne and South Monroe streets at about 5:40 a.m.—police are searching for 26-year-old Isaiah Wilson as a suspect in what is the county's 12th homicide this year. The Journal Gazette
- ➤ Security camera footage from about 1:50 a.m. on Sunday showed 23-year-old Kamari Daquan Taylor speaking before a man chased him and shot him at point-blank range, and police are asking the public to help locate 26-year-old suspect Isaiah J. Wilson, a 6ft 3in Black man with long locs and a Family tattoo. 21Alive
- ➤ On April 13, police responded to a shooting on Hobson Road that left one man dead and another in life-threatening condition; on April 14, they arrested 33-year-old (Shontrel Bright) in the 1900 block on charges of Murder and Attempted Murder. Around Fort Wayne
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eco Fest has compiled a list of Earth Day events in Northeast Indiana from April 19 to April 27 that includes a grafting workshop, science celebration, community cleanups and a screening in Fort Wayne and surrounding areas—some events are free while others require a fee—giving residents several options for environmental action. Around Fort Wayne
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker announced that city controller Garry Morr will retire on May 2 after serving since April 2018; former controller Pat Roller will return on May 5 to manage city finances. The Journal Gazette
- ➤ City Controller Garry Morr will retire on May 2 after 7 years of service, and Mayor Sharon Tucker announced that former controller Pat Roller will take over on May 5 to continue efforts to keep taxes low and strengthen the city's finances. Morr's career included key roles in finance that helped shape Fort Wayne’s fiscal strategy. 21Alive
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bouquets and Bubbly
7-10 p.m. — Visions Event Hall — Celebrate Mother's Day with beautiful bouquets and sparkling drinks in a festive atmosphere.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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