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Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne leaders broke ground on a new home built under the SEED program — a community initiative expected to enhance local housing options as construction plans unfold. 21Alive
- ➤ Fort Wayne officials celebrated the reopening of Headwaters Park’s refreshed fountain Tuesday before Memorial Day weekend. The renovated feature meets updated health standards and will operate from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on select days (festival hours apply) as local donations and public funds made the project possible. US 93.3
- ➤ Local veterans traveled to the nation's capital on Wednesday, May 20 as part of Honor Flight 56 (honoring decades of service) by visiting memorials and commemorative sites to reflect on their service. 21Alive
- ➤ A new homeless resource center planned for downtown Fort Wayne has drawn mixed feedback from local residents and officials. The project is expected to proceed pending further review and upcoming community meetings. 21Alive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Purdue Fort Wayne recently held a ceremonial groundbreaking for the planned Dorothy and Paul Shaffer Fine Arts Gallery. Retiring dean John O’Connell said he has long dreamed of a dedicated space to showcase faculty and student talent in the arts. KPC News
- ➤ Backstage has compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in Fort Wayne — giving local talent new chances to join film projects. KPC News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Fort Wayne elementary school music teacher received 3 pianos + 21 ukuleles yesterday, which will enhance music lessons for students at the school. 21Alive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Mike Braun and the Indiana Department of Transportation warn drivers to allow extra travel time as AAA predicts over 960,000 Indiana travelers join nearly 45 million U.S. travelers for Memorial Day weekend starting today. KPC News
- ➤ City officials and local developer David De Leon broke ground on a new infill housing project at 3509 Rodgers Ave on Wednesday to boost neighborhood growth; the upgraded Headwaters Park fountain will operate this weekend, and government offices will close Monday for Memorial Day with garbage pickup rescheduled. The Journal Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Humane Fort Wayne offers free community cat surgeries through its Feral Fix 2026 initiative for Allen County residents — the package includes spay/neuter, microchip, rabies vaccine and ear tipping on a walk-in basis at Maycrest Drive Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. 21Alive
- ➤ Middle and high school students in Fort Wayne produced short videos on May 20 (yesterday) to warn classmates about the harmful effects of vaping and e-cigarettes. WFFT-TV
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A WalletHub report ranks Fort Wayne 16th among 300 U.S. cities and sixth among midsize markets for home affordability in 2026 — the study checks home prices, maintenance, taxes, and living costs amid higher national prices. WOWO
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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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Matt McCusker Live
7:00 & 9:45 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian and podcaster Matt McCusker.
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