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Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Fort Wayne business is building a free pool to honor 11-year-old Dominic Durnell’s Make-A-Wish after he was diagnosed with cancer in January. The pool will have a waterslide + a basketball hoop + LED lights and is set to break ground later in May so Dominic can enjoy time with his friends and family. 21Alive
- ➤ Tulips are in full bloom at Foster Park as spring brightens the area — park officials say the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department is using new garden designs and labels to help visitors identify various tulip types. 21Alive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man aged 21 admitted he had always wanted to kill someone and fired shots inside a Kroger on May 23rd before fleeing and pleading guilty to three counts of attempted murder—resulting in a 33-year prison sentence. WOWO
- ➤ Fort Wayne's 52-year-old Jesse Lee Allen Jr. died of aortic dissection at Allen County Jail on Friday at 3:45 a.m.—first responders tried to save him before officials confirmed the death was from natural causes. The Journal Gazette
- ➤ On Monday, a 29-year-old Fort Wayne man was sentenced to 150 years in prison for the fatal shooting on Christmas Eve 2023 near Tillman Park — he faced charges for murder, attempted murder, criminal recklessness, and a gun enhancement. 21Alive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 500 sixth graders from Fort Wayne Community Schools participated in a pilot healthcare program at the Parkview Mirro Center today (9:20 a.m. to 12:40 p.m.) where students practiced skills in multiple fields (biomedical science, nursing, imaging, surgery, and sports medicine). WANE 15
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker announced Monday morning that more than $166,000 in grants will support improvement projects in 35 neighborhoods across the Summit City. Neighborhood leaders will use the funds for installations like playground equipment, street trees and crosswalks — all based on community input. 21Alive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The TinCaps took a 7 to 0 lead on Saturday, April 26 at Jackson Field but the Lansing Lugnuts rallied late to win 9 to 7 — Fort Wayne built early momentum with key runs. Lansing scored four runs in both the fourth and fifth innings plus one in the sixth — which ultimately shifted the game's outcome. Around Fort Wayne
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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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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.
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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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Disabilities Expo
10 AM – 3 PM — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — Free parking — Discover resources and enjoy a day of adaptive sports, entertainment, and community support.
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Brit Floyd Concert in Fort Wayne
4:00 – 10:30 PM — Foellinger Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the epic sounds of Pink Floyd, from 'The Piper at the Gates of Dawn' to 'The Division Bell'.
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Fort Wayne Tincaps vs. West Michigan Whitecaps
6:35-10:35 p.m. — Parkview Field — Family-friendly entertainment — Enjoy a thrilling night of baseball at the award-winning Parkview Field.
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