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Thursday, May 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control is joining the national 'Empty the Shelters' event with BISSELL Pet Foundation and will reduce or waive adoption fees at all locations from today until May 15—dogs six months and older will pay $50 while senior dogs, kittens, adult cats and small animals will have no fee. 21Alive
- ➤ Today, the Community Harvest Farm Wagon will change its schedule by ending service at 1010 Coliseum Boulevard in Fort Wayne and moving stops to St. Peter’s Catholic Church on Friday at 1 p.m. and Helping Hands on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.—in DeKalb County, the Farm Wagon will serve at Garrett United Methodist Church on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Monday and at the Heimach Center on the 2nd and 4th Monday at 9:00 a.m. WANE 15
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of shoppers lined up since dawn Wednesday at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum for the Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale, which will continue until May 4 — a popular spring event bringing families and friends together for a special shopping day. WFFT-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Sharon Tucker and the City Utilities Department detailed a $95 million plan to improve Fort Wayne's northeast side—focusing on stormwater, water, and sanitary sewer projects, including work already under way on key water mains in several neighborhoods. City officials said the improvements will protect homes and support future growth. 21Alive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The TinCaps offense stayed hot and picked up their third win in a row after scoring eight runs on just six hits and with a bullpen that pitched 6.1 no-hit innings — a strong performance — to secure the victory. WFFT-TV
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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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Fort Wayne Tincaps vs. West Michigan Whitecaps
6:35-10:35 p.m. — Parkview Field — Ticket prices vary — Experience exciting baseball action and family-friendly entertainment at one of the top ballparks in the region.
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