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Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Shannon Therriault and her 14-year-old son Gavin volunteer at the Fort Wayne Zoo, where they help with camp activities and kitchen tasks; they plan to spend more time together this summer + encourage others to join in the effort. WANE 15
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Fort Wayne man pleaded guilty but mentally ill to attempted murder Tuesday after he stabbed and beat his then-pregnant girlfriend near Lutheran Hospital, with sentencing deferred to a June 9 hearing at 10 a.m. The Journal Gazette
- ➤ A 26-year-old Fort Wayne man was arrested in Michigan Monday evening by U.S. Marshals for felony murder tied to the fatal April shooting that killed 23-year-old Kamari Daquan Taylor downtown—authorities said. 21Alive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Allen County Public Library opened a new StoryScape at Little Turtle Branch today (10:00 a.m.) with a Grand Opening celebration and Toddler Fun program. The early learning space for children ages 7 and younger features a miniature greenhouse, climb-on tractor, and play potting station (2201 Sherman Boulevard) and is free during library hours. US 93.3
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Fort Wayne earned two awards from the Indiana Chapter of the American Planning Association—one for its Historic Northeast 2035 Neighborhood Plan that guides northeast development and another for its Engage Fort Wayne online platform that helps residents share their ideas. US 93.3
- ➤ Fort Wayne received a $1 million grant from the Indiana Brownfields Program to help clean up contamination at the 29-acre North River property; the city has already secured $3.4 million in grants. City Council members said cleanup costs may near $6 million, which could challenge future plans for a new fieldhouse and recreational facilities. The Journal Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Bingo Loco Concert
7:00 PM — Piere's Entertainment Center — Check event page for ticket pricing — Enjoy a night of fun with Bingo Loco and support your favorite cause.
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Photography Workshop with Wandering James
9:00-10:30 a.m. — Eagle Marsh Nature Preserve — $20/person — Discover the secrets of your camera with expert guidance in a supportive outdoor setting.
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Michael Palascak Stand-Up Comedy
7-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughs with the 2018 Stand-up of the Year from The Late Late Show with James Corden.
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Rich Confer: Sweetwater Live Performance
12-1 p.m. — Crescendo Cafe — Free entry — Enjoy a live performance by Rich Confer during your lunch break at Sweetwater's Crescendo Stage.
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