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Monday, April 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Indiana State Police said a suspect fired shots at officers after a long chase from Allen County to Whitley County (no injuries have been reported) as the area remains shut down for an ongoing investigation. 21Alive
- ➤ A 26-year-old Fort Wayne man, identified as Lantz Garrett, barricaded himself in a home near the Clyde Theatre at 6 a.m. Sunday and threatened to shoot police with explosives—officers tried negotiating for hours but when he refused, they used chemical irritants to force him out—and he was taken into custody at Allen County Jail where he now faces charges for burglary and drug possession. 21Alive
- ➤ Fort Wayne Police reported a truck left the roadway on the city’s northeast side overnight Saturday near the 5200 block of St. Joe Road around 2 a.m. and hit a utility pole, killing the driver—crash reconstruction experts are gathering evidence to determine what caused the crash. 21Alive
- ➤ Two men died after a residential shooting on the 1600 block of Hinton Drive, police said—officers pursued a suspect vehicle across Allen and Whitley counties that crashed near State Road 9 and 100 East, after which the suspect was shot dead. The Journal Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jason Matthew Costello—a Fort Wayne sixth grade social studies teacher at Blackhawk Middle School—was nominated for Teacher Honor Roll for his kind and understanding approach that helps students overcome challenges. The Journal Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Fort Wayne will open applications for its Curb Appeal program Tuesday, April 22 at 9 a.m. Eligible homeowners can get up to $2,500 to repair their property exteriors if they pay at least 20% of the cost with about 125 projects approved on a first-come, first-served basis—applications close Friday at 5 p.m. 21Alive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ With spring travel busy, the American Red Cross is asking residents to donate blood during National Volunteer Month in April to keep hospitals stocked, with type O blood and platelets especially needed. In Fort Wayne, a donation event is scheduled today at the Blood Donation Center from 12:30 p.m.—7 p.m., and donors can earn an exclusive T-shirt plus entries to win cash prizes or a trip when donating in May. WOWO
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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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