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Thursday, May 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne police responded Monday night at 9 p.m. to a call at a home on Stonebrook Place and found two victims with gunshot wounds, with the Allen County Coroner's Office identifying 45-year-old Leanne Lynn Gonzalez (homicide) and 48-year-old Sean Bronson Baer (suicide). 21Alive
- ➤ Fort Wayne police arrested 27 year old Tavon M. Underwood on Tuesday for murder, felony murder and robbery in connection with a 2017 homicide that killed Nicholas James Hennan — his co-defendant 26 year old Carlos D. Ellis was arrested April 14 and is set for a four-day trial on Aug. 5. The Journal Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today at 3:30 p.m., Purdue University Fort Wayne will host the topping out ceremony for the Surack-Sweetwater Music Industry Building—a $25 million, 26,000-square-foot facility scheduled to open in fall 2026. Students, faculty and staff may sign a freshly painted piece of steel until noon while university and Weigand Construction representatives attend the event and after the beam is hoisted it will be decorated with an American flag. US 93.3
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Construction will resume on I-69 next week as INDOT begins alternating lane closures on the southbound lanes between Coldwater and Branstrator Roads. INDOT said the ramp to Lima Road will be closed for about a week — drivers should follow the alternate detour while repairs continue until November. 21Alive
- ➤ The Parnell Avenue Bridge will be closed for rehabilitation work beginning May 12 and is set to reopen September 18, so drivers should take alternate routes. Residents may meet the contractor from 6-7 p.m. today at the Northside Park Psi Ote Barn Lower Pavilion to ask questions about the project. US 93.3
- ➤ Indiana withdrew from the SUN Bucks summer food program on Feb. 20, leaving 669,000 children without last summer’s $120 monthly boost; free meals will still be offered at about 1,000 sites but rural families may find them harder to reach—critics call this step a giant leap backwards. WFFT-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Fort Wayne mother is raising Lyme disease awareness in May by handing out prevention bags in honor of her son, who has faced persistent illness after a misdiagnosis. Lee Green from the Indiana Department of Health advises using EPA-registered repellents and checking for ticks after spending time outdoors—essential steps for early treatment. 21Alive
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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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