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Thursday, April 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Honor Flight Northeast Indiana completed its historic 50th flight to Washington, D.C. on April 23rd—84 veterans, including 67 from the Vietnam War, 2 from the Korean War, 14 from the Cold War and 1 from Lebanon/Grenada, were transported home as community members gathered at Fort Wayne International Airport at 8:00 p.m. to honor their service. US 93.3
- ➤ Volunteer Center will host its annual Get Connected Volunteer Expo today from 3:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m. at Glenbrook Square Mall at 4201 Coldwater Road in the lower level near the food court, where 45 local groups will share volunteer opportunities and new features such as a scavenger hunt and gift card drawings every half hour. US 93.3
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On April 20th, a shooting on the 1600 block of Hinton Drive in Fort Wayne left 46-year-old Jeremiah Donald Lothamer dead—he is the 13th homicide in Allen County for 2025 and the investigation is ongoing. Around Fort Wayne
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new report from the American Lung Association shows air quality in Fort Wayne dropped from a B in 2024 to a D in 2025 – local monitors recorded more high pollution days and experts urge residents to check alerts and use air purifiers on unhealthy days. 21Alive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Fort Wayne Trails will present Mayor Sharon Tucker and the City of Fort Wayne a check for $157,000 to support the final 0.75-mile section of the Hanna Street Trail from Wallace to Berry streets, creating a continuous link between Tillman Park and Downtown. US 93.3
- ➤ Mayor Sharon Tucker celebrated her first year in office by reviewing key achievements such as increased police and fire staffing, neighborhood improvements, and downtown projects including mixed-use and affordable housing developments. She outlined future plans that include building a $50M fieldhouse, creating a Mental Health Commission and studying retail corridor opportunities — steps aimed at boosting Fort Wayne's growth. The Journal Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On April 21, the Allen County Department of Health confirmed two additional measles cases, bringing the county’s total to eight. One patient is an unvaccinated minor and the other an adult with unknown vaccination status — all are recovering. Around Fort Wayne
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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