Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of May.
Good morning, Fort Wayne.
The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a stabbing that occurred early Wednesday at 2:30 a.m. in an alley along Calhoun Street near Fortezza Coffee downtown—one man was taken to a local hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening after a dispute between two homeless individuals.
The Embassy Theatre announced its Broadway season for 2025 to 2026 featuring The Book of Mormon on September 23, Mrs. Doubtfire on October 28 and 29, Kinky Boots on January 27 and 28, Clue Live on Stage on April 2 and 3, Beetlejuice on April 21 and 22, The Music Man on May 26 and 27 and Monty Python's Spamalot on June 16 and 17. Subscribers can reserve seats starting at $255 and benefit from interest-free payment plans if they subscribe by June 30, & enjoy exclusive perks & secure the best seats this season.
United Way of Allen County has provided full funding for a case manager at Fort Wayne Community Schools to lead the Families in Transition program that supports students and families facing homelessness.
The funding will last through the 2025-26 school year — a decision reached as student needs nearly doubled since 2019.
ACPL opened its new StoryScape early learning space at the Little Turtle branch yesterday to offer hands-on learning activities for young children.
The space features interactive tools for reading, singing, writing, talking and playing + similar setups are at the main library as well as the Pontiac and Woodburn branches.
Fort Wayne is moving ahead with a plan to resurface roads in eight neighborhoods after the City Council approved $5 million based on pavement ratings.
Public Works has started work in some areas and three contractors will handle projects that will finish this fall — details show work in the southwest and northwest quadrants.
Allen County Council approved nearly $1 million to upgrade technology in Allen Superior Court’s 16 courtrooms by year’s end.
The improvements will add new microphones, speakers, monitors, and cameras to help jurors hear clearly and support remote trials — preparing the court for a new jail location farther away.
The Indiana Office of Energy Development announced a $182 million Energy Saver Program that will begin a pilot in Fort Wayne, offering discounts on home upgrades to reduce energy use.
The program partners with Vincent Village—with a $60,000 pilot for four homes—and received a $1 million grant from Google to support job training in the energy sector.
The Board of Public Works and City Council approved a proactive neighborhood resurfacing plan for 2025 yesterday that covers four quadrants of Fort Wayne — totaling $5.2 million in improvements — to update local streets.
The plan is part of a broader $41.4 million effort to upgrade neighborhood infrastructure — following more than $382 million in investments since 2014.
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.
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.
EcoFest
12-5 PM — Headwaters Park — Free entry — Celebrate sustainability with local vendors, workshops, and activities for all ages.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
7:30-9 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Cost info not listed — Experience the electrifying journey of the Queen of Rock n' Roll with a pulsating soundtrack of beloved hits.
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