Saturday, May 17th, 2025

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Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Fort Wayne families can enjoy a free Wetlands Passport Tour sponsored by City Utilities and Little Rivers Wetlands from noon to 5 p.m.—visiting Beckett’s Run on Dupont Rd from Solamon Farm, Eagle Marsh on Engle Rd, and Camp Scott Wetlands on Oxford St to pick up a passport, collect stamps at each stop, and earn a prize when they finish the journey. US 93.3
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne police responded at about 5 a.m. Friday to a shooting on Tecumseh Street where officers found a man with multiple gunshot wounds—he was taken to a local hospital in life-threatening condition and investigators continue to probe the scene. 21Alive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ EcoFest returns to Headwaters Park for its 6th annual festival on Sunday from 12pm to 5pm, promoting sustainability and environmentally friendly programs across Northeast Indiana. The event will feature expanded activities for children and families—along with educational opportunities from the Soarin’ Hawk Raptor Rehabilitation Center, live music, and food trucks and vendors. WFFT-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Friday at 2 p.m., Mayor Tucker and city officials held a ribbon-cutting at Lawton Park to celebrate the new pedestrian bridge that replaced the old railroad trestle and now offers improved hydraulic flow and reshaped streambank with native plants—officials said the project cost $673,510 and enhances access on the St. Marys Pathway. 21Alive
SPORTS NEWS
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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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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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Beth Stelling Concert in Fort Wayne
7-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Beth Stelling, known for her acclaimed Netflix special.
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Vineyard Vibes: Gunslinger
6-9 p.m. — Country Heritage Winery — Enjoy a delightful evening of music, food, and award-winning wines in the summer concert series.
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