Fort Wayne
Today
Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum launches weekly church services today at 10 a.m. in Sterling Chapel, offering traditional + contemporary worship to unite veterans through shared faith and fellowship. Visitors may tour the War History Museum after the service. WOWO
- ➤ Local community members gathered at 9 a.m. Saturday on the southwest side for the Woodside Warrior 5K hosted by Flags 4 Fallen to honor about 700 fallen Americans; full-size USA flags were folded and given to families after the race. 21Alive
- ➤ Bravas celebrated 15 years with its first community festival at Packard Park, featuring live music, Spanish-style food (including octopus and chorizo), local vendors, and games, while organizers plan to make this fest an annual tradition. WFFT-TV
- ➤ The Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum is hosting its first Sunday church service today at 10 a.m. at Sterling Chapel, offering traditional (and contemporary) worship styles; visitors can also explore the War History Museum after the service. 21Alive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne Youtheatre invites young performers to summer theater camps in June and July where kids work on full productions inspired by shows like Shrek and Wicked & combine learning with fun. Registration details are available on the Youtheatre website. WOWO
- ➤ The Fort Wayne Bonsai Club hosted its spring show where visitors admired miniature trees and took part in a People’s Choice contest. Club president Steve Moore explained that bonsai requires creativity, patience, and affordable techniques while demonstrating live repotting. WFFT-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne Community Schools hosted a 'Test Drive a School Bus' event Saturday (11 a.m.-2 p.m.) at their Administration building amid a bus driver shortage. The district offered incentives such as a $5,000 sign-on bonus and a $3,000 performance bonus to attract qualified drivers. 21Alive
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A new feature offers seven strawberry recipes with both simple and creative dishes to enjoy strawberries at their peak for Fort Wayne locals. Readers can use these ideas to turn fresh market finds into delightful treats. KPC News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tae Johnson hosted his first youth football camp on May 16 at North Side's Chambers Field, leading morning drills for youth and afternoon sessions for high school players—fulfilling his dream of running a hometown camp. WFFT-TV
- ➤ In Saturday's Prinx Tires USL Cup match, Indy Eleven beat Fort Wayne FC in a penalty shootout (2(3)-2(1)) and earned the local team its first USL Cup point. WFFT-TV
- ➤ Trine softball, the defending NCAA DIII National Champions, advanced to the Super Regionals on May 16 after defeating Loras twice — overcoming near defeat during their run to claim the Regional title. WFFT-TV
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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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2026 Tacos, Tequila & Margarita Fest
11 AM – 2 PM — Headwaters Park — $5 entry — Celebrate the 10th annual festival with tacos, tequila, and margaritas in Fort Wayne's scenic park.
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Kansas City Mavericks at Fort Wayne Komets
5:00 – 6:05 PM — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — Kids Seat Free Night and Family Ticket Deals — Experience Chuck-A-Puck and fun face painting for game-day excitement.
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Fort Wayne TinCaps vs Lake County Captains
7:05-8:05 p.m. — Parkview Field — Tickets required — Experience a fun-filled family night with exciting baseball action.
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