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Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Honor Flight Northeast Indiana is launching its 51st flight today from Fort Wayne with 86 veterans — including nine who served in more than one war. A Welcome Home celebration at the airport will begin at 9:00 p.m. with parking available by 8:00 p.m. US 93.3
- ➤ After a seven-week fundraiser ended last week, Lassus raised $80,000 for the Fort Wayne Zoo to support programs Zoo for All Field Trips and Wild Wednesdays. 21Alive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne police arrested David Mark Kerner, 56, on Tuesday for a 1997 rape at Shoaff Park – he is now held in Allen County Jail after DNA evidence from Indiana State Police linked him to the crime. WFFT-TV
- ➤ On Monday, TSA officers at Fort Wayne International Airport stopped a loaded gun during routine screening — the seventh firearm found this year, matching the total detected in 2024 — and airport public safety confiscated the weapon. WFFT-TV
- ➤ Police departments in northeast Indiana joined a new initiative on Tuesday to crack down on firearm-related crimes — the Northeast Indiana Crime Gun Intelligence Center already helped secure arrests in homicide and other cases in Fort Wayne as officers work with federal ATF agents and local law enforcement to trace guns and identify illegal purchases. 21Alive
- ➤ Fort Wayne Police are investigating a shooting on Oliver Street — a block south of East Rudisill Boulevard — where at 2:49 a.m. today a seven-year-old boy was shot multiple times while sleeping and taken to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. 21Alive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ East Allen County Schools board approved Tuesday resolutions for the next funding phase of a $190 million project that will use lease financing to generate $150 million for four school improvements including a new Leo Intermediate and a new Southwick Elementary—other schools will also see renovations. The board will consider bids for Leo Intermediate in June and expects to award alternate bids for a new field house by Nov. 1. The Journal Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials say that paving work on Lake Avenue from Inwood Drive to Maysville Road is causing delays at the intersections with Maplecrest Road and Reed Road, as well as on nearby residential streets, so drivers should use caution. The work will finish by Thursday, May 22. US 93.3
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Arab Fest Fort Wayne
12 PM — Headwaters Park — Free admission — Celebrate Arab culture with food, music, dancing, and family-friendly activities.
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Brazilian Soccer Camp
9 AM - 4 PM — Jury Park — Pricing details available — Explore the beautiful game with a fun and engaging soccer camp experience.
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