Good morning, Fort Wayne.

Honor Flight Northeast Indiana will celebrate its 50th flight on April 23 by flying 84 veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials honoring their service, and the flight—sponsored by Phil’s One Stop which raised over $500,000—will mark a milestone as the organization has flown 3,817 veterans so far.

Indiana State Police solved a more than 50-year-old cold case when detectives used new DNA work and forensic genealogy to identify Fred Allen Lienemann—who was killed in 1985—as the man linked to the shooting death of Phyllis Bailer on July 7 while she was driving with her daughter.

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation has partnered with Trees Indiana to offer free tree seedlings for Arbor Day with over 150 seedlings available on a first-come, first-served basis until April 23.

Residents will pick them up (Eastern White Pine, Red Oak, and American Plum) on April 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Kettler Park on the south side.

Indiana forecast data shows revenue for the next budget cycle will drop by $2 billion and the current cycle is short by $400 million, which may force lawmakers to make tough spending cuts + consider adjustments to state taxes.

Lawmakers will work to draft a balanced biennial budget that protects public services + plans measures including a potential $2 per pack cigarette tax increase to help bridge the gap.

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.