Fort Wayne
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control (with Humane Fort Wayne and other local groups) is offering $5 microchips for dogs and cats at five locations today from 12 noon to 3 p.m. Supplies are limited, so pet owners should arrive early. US 93.3
- ➤ This Memorial Day Weekend, Fort Wayne offers a busy schedule with the Indianapolis 500, Sweet Breeze canal tours on the river, TinCaps games with post-game fireworks, the YLNI Farmers Market opening downtown, and WWE Night televised for the first time since 2014. WOWO
- ➤ The Heritage Group is seeking zoning approval to develop a quarry on the 8000 block of Homestead Road near U.S. 24, which will include concrete and asphalt operations plus about 100 jobs. Many residents oppose the plan — citing noise, dust, and dynamite blasts that shake homes — with a petition gathering more than 11,500 signatures. The Journal Gazette
- ➤ Fort Wayne Community Schools launched its free summer meal program in partnership with ACPL at a celebration on Friday, May 22 at the Allen County Public Library Plaza, featuring food, giveaways, games and activities for children and caregivers. The program will provide free lunches and snacks at eight library locations weekdays from June 1 through July 31. US 93.3
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ International artist duo Studio Giftig unveiled their three rivers-inspired mural at The Landing on Pearl Street last Friday and expect the artwork to be completed within the next two days — the design also honors Fort Wayne’s celebrated Johnny Appleseed history. 21Alive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A report released Tuesday by Afterschool Alliance finds nearly 250,000 Indiana children cannot access affordable summer programs because high costs and transportation issues keep families from enrolling their kids. Legislators approved an interim study committee to study childcare funding with final recommendations due by Nov. 1. The Journal Gazette
- ➤ Senior Lily Meyer, who started a cheerleading program for students with special needs, is set to graduate from Homestead High on June 4. Meyer is praised for her work to make school more inclusive, and community members note her positive impact on student connections — a legacy hoped to continue. The Journal Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Indiana Supreme Court is set to decide if it will review a cost-recovery dispute between NIPSCO and a six-member industrial group following a 2025 court ruling approving the utility's TDSIC plan — a dispute over justification for inflation-related rate hikes. WFFT-TV
- ➤ The Indiana attorney general’s office is investigating 30 major fuel retailers for price gouging after consumer complaints emerged following Gov. Braun’s energy emergency declaration in early April. The agency is comparing wholesale and retail prices (tracking more than 4,600 gas stations) to ensure savings reach consumers. The Journal Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Trine Softball advanced to the NCAA DIII National Championship tournament for the fourth time in five years (after rallying in a tough game today) and now prepares for the national stage. WFFT-TV
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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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Matt McCusker Live
6-7 p.m. & 9-10 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of comedy from rising star Matt McCusker, fresh off his Netflix special.
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Sheryl Underwood Live
6-10 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Check website for tickets — Experience an evening with Sheryl Underwood, a multi-talented entrepreneur and media personality.
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