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Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Science Central received a $5,000 gift from Community Foundation DeKalb County that will support its local science programs. The donation reflects ongoing efforts to boost educational resources in our community. KPC News
- ➤ The Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Post will join 50 other agencies with Special Olympics Indiana and Dunkin’ stores for Cop on a Rooftop at Dunkin’ on 9821 Lima Rd. on Friday, May 15 from 5 a.m. to noon+ donors will receive coupons for a free donut or coffee. WOWO
- ➤ The Allen County Public Library reported strong community use in its 2025 impact report with circulation at 11.8 items per resident across 14 locations and 1.6 million visits + 221,743 cardholders. It noted rising participation in the Imagination Library program and increased spending on new books. The Journal Gazette
- ➤ Girls on the Run Northeast Indiana is hosting its spring 5K color run at Shoaff Park on Sunday, starting with a pre-race party at (1 p.m.) and the race at (3 p.m.) which will benefit the program’s scholarship fund and welcome volunteers. 21Alive
- ➤ Residents can now apply to join or volunteer for the Celebrate America 250 Years United Parade on Saturday, July 4 at 10:00 a.m. The parade will run on South Calhoun Street from Creighton Avenue to Main Street and is open to all. US 93.3
- ➤ Indiana State Police troopers will join dozens of law enforcement agencies Friday at Dunkin' on Lima Road in Fort Wayne from 5 a.m. to noon to support Special Olympics Indiana—visitors can donate and receive coupons while helping raise awareness for 20,000 Hoosier athletes training and competing for free. WFFT-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sweet Breeze will launch its new canal boat ahead of the 2026 season, offering locals a fresh way to enjoy the city's waterways. 21Alive
- ➤ Sweetwater unveiled its new mobile recording studio built into an Airstream trailer that has a Dolby Atmos setup for music, video and live streaming. The company will take the studio on the road + visit festivals, schools and trade shows starting this summer. WFFT-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Junior Achievement partnered with Fort Wayne schools on the new 3DE program + offers hands on business education for local students. The collaboration was announced on May 12. 21Alive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Michael Davis of Parkview Physicians Group warned cruise ship vacationers to watch for rapid disease spread following a hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch-flagged vessel, advising caution on confined voyages today. KPC News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Komets shut out the Toledo Walleye 3-0 on Tuesday evening to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-7 playoff series—boosting local playoff hopes in Fort Wayne. WFFT-TV
- ➤ Taylor outslugged Indiana Tech on Tuesday when they hit five home runs in a 19-5 win that moved both teams into Day 3 of pool play. The game set a competitive tone for the series ahead. WFFT-TV
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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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Sasha Rosser Comedy Show
7-10 PM — Summit City Comedy Club — Tickets available — Enjoy the witty stand-up of Sasha Rosser as she shares her unique perspectives from science to motherhood.
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