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Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne’s Headwaters Park fountain will reopen May 23 as a splashpad before Memorial Day weekend. The renovation added LED lights and improved chlorination for safety, and summer hours will be Monday to Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. WFFT-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana leaders launched BioHeartland on Tuesday to unify the agbioscience sector and sharpen its global pitch. The initiative will debut next month at the BIO International Convention in San Diego and aims to boost innovation in life sciences + agriculture. US 93.3
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ ISP will host its annual memorial service later today at its usual venue, where local residents gather to honor cherished community members & remember their legacy. The event provides a reflective space for all to celebrate past lives. 21Alive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne Community Schools will serve free summer meals to children aged 1-18 from May 26 through June 4 at elementary schools — while ACPL offers free weekday lunches and snacks from June 1 through July 31 and hosts a kick-off event on May 22 at its Main Branch downtown. 21Alive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City Utilities crews will replace a water valve today on Hessen Cassel Road starting at 8 a.m., closing the southbound lane at the East Maple Grove Avenue intersection; drivers must use McKinnie Avenue, South Anthony Boulevard, and East Paulding Road for a detour. The closure will last two days. Around Fort Wayne
- ➤ Indiana’s interim Fiscal Policy Committee will reconvene in the coming weeks to study a childcare funding shortfall after a temporary $200 million boost eased provider cuts but left many middle-income families struggling with rising costs + a final report is due by Nov. 1. WOWO
- ➤ Southwest Allen County residents met on May 19, 2026 to prepare for a quarry hearing as the No Quarry on Homestead Alliance explained its strategy (informing locals about the decision process). WFFT-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne TinCaps will host a six-game homestand at Parkview Field from May 19 to 24, featuring themed nights including Tuesday’s Hispanic Heritage Game, today’s PufferBelly train ride, and upcoming Wizards Throwback Night, Zooperstars, and Dino Night, with giveaways and a kids’ base-running bonus + promotions. Around Fort Wayne
- ➤ Yesterday the Komets hosted Game 6 at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum to clinch the series against Toledo and advance against the Kansas City Mavericks in the Western Conference Final. If needed, Game 7 will be played today — tickets were available at the Coliseum office and online. WOWO
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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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Lake County Captains at Fort Wayne TinCaps
7:05-8:05 p.m. — Parkview Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exciting minor league baseball matchup filled with family-friendly entertainment.
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