Fort Wayne
Today
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ WOWO is hosting the 4th Annual Penny Pitch ‘N’ Putt Golf Outing on Thursday, June 25 at Noble Hawk Golf Course with a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start; registration is $100 per golfer (or $400 per foursome) and proceeds will support the upcoming Penny Pitch charity recipient celebrating its 79th anniversary. WOWO
- ➤ The City of Fort Wayne will host a 4th of July Parade at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 4 to honor the nation's 250th anniversary along a route that starts at Creighton Avenue and ends at Main Street. Spots remain open for volunteers and local participants at this family event. US 93.3
- ➤ The Volunteer Center will host its annual Volunteer Expo this week + local organizations will share volunteer opportunities for residents. 21Alive
- ➤ Flooding and riverbank erosion have closed the Rivergreenway-Maumee trail — the city is rerouting it north to the former Lakeside Golf Course area with construction starting this spring and reopening planned for fall 2027. WFFT-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne-based Steel Dynamics reported record first-quarter profits as steel shipments reached new heights & steel prices increased, fueling a 6% profit boost in overall performance. WFFT-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Fort Wayne Police Department’s Victim Assistance program hosted its annual candlelight vigil — a key event during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week — where families honored lives lost to crime and community leaders offered messages of support. 21Alive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Northwest Allen County Schools’ fundraising arm nearly reached its $75,000 goal and formed a 15-member board in the past two months. Board members from various sectors have begun meetings to set priorities that support student success and community needs. The Journal Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne is asking residents and businesses to help design a master plan for nearly 9 miles of southwest streets through the Southeast Corridors Planning Project. The city will gather input via a survey and design workshop (May 2-5) as part of funding from the DOT RAISE program. WFFT-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ After detecting an infected white-tailed deer in Noble County this week, Indiana DNR expanded the chronic wasting disease area for the 2025-26 hunting season. The new zone covers LaGrange, Steuben, DeKalb, Noble, Allen, and Whitley counties, and officials urge hunters to submit samples. WFFT-TV
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A historic downtown site is getting a fresh start as The Landing Exchange begins building 40 mixed-income apartments & 5,000 sqft of commercial space on S. Harrison St. in the revitalized district, with construction slated for completion in late 2027. US 93.3
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Fort Wayne TinCaps beat the Lake County Captains 9-6 on Sunday, April 19 thanks to a seventh inning rally with key hits from Jonathan Vastine, Lamar King Jr., and Kavares Tears; the team will face Wisconsin today (6:35 p.m.). Around Fort Wayne
- ➤ Fort Wayne FC is finalizing its new stadium ahead of its May 2 home opener — local fans eagerly await the match as the team completes final preparations. 21Alive
- ➤ Fort Wayne TinCaps host Family Feast Night tonight at 6:35 p.m., then Paws and Claws on Wednesday with pet perks, Thirsty Thursday specials on Thursday, Military Appreciation Day on Saturday with complimentary tickets, and Postgame Autographs Sunday with a wearable blanket giveaway—plus a bonus kids' event after every game. Around Fort Wayne
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Pauly Shore Live
7-10 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedy icon Pauly Shore who shot to fame in the 90s with his unique style.
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Grow & Socialize: Men's Series Event
6-8 p.m. — The Ari Creative Event Studio — Limited spots available — Connect with local male entrepreneurs in a strategic networking environment.
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Fort Wayne Tincaps Baseball Game
6:59-8:05 p.m. — Parkview Field — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup featuring the Fort Wayne Tincaps against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers.
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Touch A Truck Event
9 AM – 12 PM — Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne — Free entry — Explore trucks and vehicles while enjoying a family-friendly atmosphere.
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Wisconsin Timber Rattlers at Fort Wayne Tincaps
1:05 – 2:05 p.m. — Parkview Field — Tickets required — Enjoy family-friendly baseball action with the Fort Wayne TinCaps at the award-winning Parkview Field.
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Locked In Tour with Julia Leahy and Connor Willey
7-10 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — $10+ — Experience the comedic brilliance of two of the greatest minds of our generation.
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Marlon Wayans Stand-Up Comedy
9:45 p.m.–12:45 a.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with the talented Marlon Wayans, known for his hilarious stand-up performances and films.
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Marlon Wayans Stand-Up Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with acclaimed comedian Marlon Wayans who has grossed over a billion at the box office.
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Chase the Shadow Free Fun Run
12-2 p.m. — West Swinney Park Disc Golf Course — Free entry — A fun 5k run/open event for all fitness levels aiming to finish before The Shadow.
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Project Ballet: The Wizard of Oz
6-9 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Buy Tickets — Enjoy a captivating performance of the beloved Wizard of Oz with over 100 local dancers on stage.
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