Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of May.
Good morning, Fort Wayne.
The YLNI Farmers Market kicked off its 2025 summer season yesterday in downtown Fort Wayne from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will run every Saturday through September — the producer-only market celebrates its 21st season with vendors from Allen County and nearby areas selling their own products.
Over 4,200 residents will join the annual Great American Cleanup from 9 to 11 a.m. (at spots like Foster Park and near W Washington Center Road) across Fort Wayne; Mayor Sharon Tucker will thank volunteers at Headwaters Park West (after 11:30 a.m.) today.
Two Journal Gazette reporters won state journalism awards Friday for social media, feature and editorial writing at the Best in Indiana Journalism Contest+ Corey McMaken won second in Arts and Entertainment Writing and third for Best Use of Social Media while Jeff Kovaleski earned second for an editorial on rail safety for Allen County.
Fort Wayne Police responded at 4:30 a.m. on Saturday to a fatal hit-and-run near South Lafayette and Williams Streets where a bicyclist was found unconscious and later pronounced dead—citizens with any information are asked to contact FWPD or Crime Stoppers.
The annual Cherry Blossom Festival returns to Purdue Fort Wayne on May 18 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Walb Student Union—organizers celebrate Japanese culture—and they are seeking volunteers to help with the event.
Starting tomorrow, the city will restrict the southbound lane on Broadway from Lavina to Wall streets for concrete replacement work from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.—the work will continue until May 16, weather permitting.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
42nd Street Performance
7:30 p.m. — Parkview Physicians Group ArtsLab — Ticket prices vary — Fire & Light Productions brings the iconic musical 42nd Street to life at the height of the Great Depression.
Preacher Lawson Stand-Up Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Tickets available — Experience the humor of Preacher Lawson as he brings laughter to Fort Wayne.
Race for the Warrior
10 a.m. — Fort Wayne International Airport — Registration fee applies — Participate in a spirited race supporting the military community in Northeast Indiana.
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