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Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 37-year-old Fort Wayne man, Luis Antonio Figueroa Jr., died from blunt impact injuries after a hit and run accident on Saturday morning in the 2000 block of Lafayette Street and police are investigating his death, which is the 17th traffic fatality this year. The Journal Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Carmeli’s Dough, a bakery and sister company to Pasta di Guy, will open at Union Street Market on Friday, May 9 at 8 a.m., offering made-from-scratch donuts, bread and more. The new site is located across from Pasta di Guy in East Hall on Electric Works Campus + will serve both retail and wholesale orders + the first 20 customers will receive a free treat. Around Fort Wayne
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Allen County Coroner’s Office identified Luis Antonio Figueroa, 37, as the bicyclist killed in a hit-and-run near Lafayette and Williams streets early Saturday—police are looking for a suspect. WANE 15
- ➤ Fort Wayne police responded to a call on the 3200 block of Stonebrook Place after neighbors noticed an open door on a mobile home and found two people dead from gunshot wounds; investigators are reviewing video and witness statements to piece together what happened. WOWO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Allen County Treasurer Samantha Chenery reminded property owners that spring tax bills must be paid by Monday, May 12 to avoid penalties—payments can be made in person, online or by phone as listed on tax statements. Around Fort Wayne
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On May 5, four Parkview hospitals—Parkview Regional Medical Center, Parkview Huntington Hospital, Parkview Noble Hospital and Parkview Whitley Hospital—earned A grades from The Leapfrog Group's spring Hospital Safety Grades, which focused on patient safety using more than 30 national performance measures. Around Fort Wayne
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Fort Wayne TinCaps beat the South Bend Cubs by a score of 14 to 9 on May 6 in the minor league Game of the Night that aired online for free—helping the team secure seven wins in eight games. Key players such as Nerwilian Cedeño, Jack Costello and Sean Barnett drove the win, and the TinCaps will play again today at 11:05 a.m. in South Bend. Around Fort Wayne
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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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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.
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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.
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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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EcoFest
12-5 PM — Headwaters Park — Free entry — Celebrate sustainability with local vendors, workshops, and activities for all ages.
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Cookin' Fort Wayne
5:30-9 p.m. — Electric Works — Support local cause — Relish Fort Wayne's favorite flavors at this beloved food and fundraising event.
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Cedar Rapids Kernels at Fort Wayne Tincaps
7:05-10:00 p.m. — Parkview Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of family fun with exciting baseball action.
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