Fort Wayne
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Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 350 people attended the 8th Annual Fair Housing Summit at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Conference Center, where keynote Brian Goldstone spoke on fair housing issues and Aisha Arrington earned the inaugural Advocate Award (recognizing local leadership). Hosted by city departments, the summit addressed AI bias and affordable housing. The Waynedale News
- ➤ Fort Wayne Community Schools opened a new inclusive playground at Bunche Montessori last Friday to offer safe, sensory-friendly play for all children. The Bunche-Towles PTA-led project raised over $113,000 and will serve as a model for future inclusive recreation efforts — a new standard for the community. WOWO
- ➤ Applications to participate or volunteer in the Celebrate America, 250 Years United Parade are now available online, and the parade will take place Saturday, July 4 at 10:00 a.m. along South Calhoun Street from Creighton Avenue to Main Street. Around Fort Wayne
- ➤ The Lighthouse and SweetCars are partnering on the Pack a Porsche campaign now through Saturday to support a residential addiction program and Food Bank outreach; donations can be dropped off at SweetCars (2404 W Jefferson Blvd) or at The Lighthouse Family Thrift Store (6230 Lima Rd). US 93.3
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Japanese American Association of Indiana announced details for the 19th Cherry Blossom Festival, which will take place Sunday, May 17 from noon to 6 p.m. at Purdue Fort Wayne + featuring cultural performances, contests, crafts and a Japanese marketplace. The Waynedale News
- ➤ Throughout May, Visit Fort Wayne celebrates history with events including Miami Indian Heritage Days, Historic Swinney Homestead Open House, Soul Sunday DARTY, and a free walking tour in Columbia Avenue Local Historic District on May 15 (rain date May 29), while WBOI Radio and Fort Wayne Magazine feature historic stories. The Waynedale News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, April 23, Bishop Luers High School students volunteered 1500 hours and contributed an estimated $52,185 to various local groups in Fort Wayne through their Sodalitas Day of Service, helping organizations from Catholic Charities to Animal Care and Control. The Waynedale News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute is running a Click It or Ticket campaign where officers will patrol from May 11 to May 31 to check that drivers and passengers are buckled up & children are secured. The NHTSA-funded effort aims to lower crash injuries and fatalities. US 93.3
- ➤ The 122nd Fighter Wing has finished a three-year conversion to Block-40 F-16 Fighting Falcons at Baer Field, proving mission readiness with live munitions at Tyndall Air Force Base. The accomplishment enables the Blacksnakes to support active combat certification and national security. The Waynedale News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Blake of Blake Aesthetics Family Dentistry, who has cared for Waynedale families nearly 45 years, will retire on May 19. His practice will transition to Blair Dental, where Dr. Di Xie + Dr. Hayden Turnbow will care for his loyal patients. The Waynedale News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Komets secured a 4-1 win over the Toledo Walleye Sunday night at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, claiming a 1-0 series lead in the Central Division Finals. They will play Game 2 Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. in Toledo and Game 3 Thursday at 7:35 p.m. in Fort Wayne. WOWO
- ➤ The Fort Wayne YMCA Sharks Masters Swim Team won its first-ever state championship at the Greater Indiana State Championships at Elkhart Health and Aquatics as 15 swimmers competed against 22 teams. The win highlights the team's dedication and marks a milestone in local Masters swimming. The Waynedale News
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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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