Fort Wayne
Today
Sunday, May 10th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 10th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wellspring Interfaith Social Services is asking for community support to fund free summer camp for local children as current donations cover only 320 spots from over 500 applications. The program offers a six-week day camp followed by a week-long overnight camp (at Camp Lutherwald) to provide a safe, enriching summer. 21Alive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Indiana farmers face steep jumps in tax assessments on barns and storage facilities as updated state cost tables push values up to 300 percent; they can file a Form 130 (appeal) by June 15 to challenge the new valuations. US 93.3
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne Community Schools opened an accessible, sensory-friendly playground at Bunche Montessori on Friday, with community donations raising over $113,000 — far exceeding the $30,000 goal to support families with disabilities. 21Alive
- ➤ Fort Wayne Community Schools honored its dedicated staff this week when 3rd-grade teacher Regan Jones, Hospitality teacher LaShawnda Martin, and bilingual case manager Paula Booth were named award winners for exemplary teaching and service + commitment to student success at Bloomingdale, South Side and Abbett Elementary Schools. 21Alive
- ➤ The SACS Education Foundation held its first Start Smart Drive on Saturday at Homestead High School to collect school supplies and hygiene items needed to fill a school bus for students starting the 2026–27 school year (covering pre-K to 12th grade). The foundation plans to continue accepting donations. 21Alive
- ➤ South Wayne Elementary, a century-old school on Fort Wayne’s south side, will close on May 20 due to funding cuts. A 'One Last Flight' event is scheduled this weekend to honor the memories of staff and students. WOWO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Fort Wayne said Friday it is reviewing a proposed 24/7 homeless shelter on East Washington Boulevard near The Rescue Mission after Councilman Russ Jehl's concerns it could harm local businesses. Mayor Sharon Tucker stressed the city is working to help unhoused residents while protecting downtown investments. WOWO
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Musical Mornings – Violin Duo Performance
10 AM — Crescendo Coffee & More — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful morning with live violin music by the Fort Wayne Philharmonic.
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Kevin Smith Live Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with the iconic writer and comedian Kevin Smith.
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Fort Wayne Philharmonic: Big Beethoven Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — PFW Music Center — Tickets required — Experience Beethoven's masterpieces including the Emperor Concerto and Symphony No. 9 in a grand finale performance.
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Eco Fest
12-5 p.m. — Headwaters Park — Free entry — Celebrate community sustainability with eco-friendly fun at a family-friendly festival.
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Spring Bonsai Show
Embrace harmony — 10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory — Free entry — Explore intricate bonsai displays and engage with the artists behind the craft.
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Almost Feature Comedy Night
7-10 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Entry fee varies — Enjoy an evening of laughs with live performances at Fort Wayne's comedy hotspot.
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AJ Wilkerson Stand-Up Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with the charming and relatable AJ Wilkerson.
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WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — $8+ — Experience thrilling wrestling action with top WWE superstars under one roof.
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Comedy Night with Adam Gilbert
6-9 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughs with Adam Gilbert, a regular at the Comedy Cellar in New York.
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2026 Family History Conference
May 27-30 — Grand Wayne Convention Center — Registration required — Explore America’s genealogical history and preserve family legacies at this key annual conference.
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