Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of April.
Good morning, Fort Wayne.
Volunteers in Fort Wayne are invited to join the Great American Cleanup on April 30 as the city provides garbage bags — gloves and T-shirts to help clear litter along roadsides, parks and trails.
The event follows previous efforts where over 3,700 locals cleaned more than 109,600 pounds of debris from community spaces.
On Friday morning, at 3:48 a.m., Allen County Jail officers found an unresponsive inmate who was pronounced dead at the scene, and Indiana State Police are assisting in the investigation.
Fort Wayne police are still seeking Isaiah Wilson, 26, in connection with the murder of Kamari Daquan Taylor, 23, who was fatally shot early April 13 near Monroe and Wayne streets—Crimestoppers is offering up to $5,000 for information that leads to his arrest.
The 20-year-old who livestreamed an attack at a Kroger in Georgetown Square was sentenced Friday to 33 years in prison with seven years probation per count after pleading guilty to three counts of attempted murder—he fired six shots but did not injure anyone.
After 107 days, the legislative session ended early Friday at the Statehouse.
Lawmakers rushed many bills—covering school accountability, chronic absenteeism and energy rules—toward Gov. Mike Braun’s review.
Fort Wayne officials and community members gathered on Friday at Kettler Park for an Arbor Day celebration that featured a proclamation by Mayor Sharon Tucker, who declared April 25 as Arbor Day+ and an awards presentation recognizing the city as Tree City USA for 35 straight years and as a Growth Award honoree for 20 straight years. A tree planting took place and tree seedlings were offered to residents in a project run with Trees Indiana+ that showed the city's strong effort to care for its urban forest.
The City of Fort Wayne Public Works Department announced intermittent closures on Lima Road starting Tuesday, April 29 for drainage repair at the intersection with Progress Road, and drivers should take the detour via Coliseum Boulevard + Executive Boulevard through Friday, May 2.
At Turnstone’s Athletic Center, 400 athletes competed in the NWB Women’s and Military Championship with games starting Friday morning – championship matches will be held Sunday afternoon.
This marks the second year Turnstone hosted the event and features noted Paralympians such as Josie Aslakson and Kaitlyn Eaton.
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.
Cinderella at the Embassy
6-7:30 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a charming ballet featuring over 100 local dancers performing the beloved fairy tale, followed by contemporary works.
Parkview Sports Medicine Baseball Classic
4:30-8:30 p.m. — Parkview Field — Lowest Price Guaranteed — Enjoy an exciting baseball event with affordable tickets at Parkview Field.
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