Fort Wayne
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25 led to road closures in downtown streets - officials set up detours to ease traffic and commuters reported lingering delays as cleanup continued. 21Alive
- ➤ Rolling Thunder held its Memorial Day tribute yesterday at the Veterans National Memorial Shrine (2122 O'Day Road) where about 170 people listened to Indiana Sen. Justin Busch and local officials honor veterans' sacrifices. The Journal Gazette
- ➤ Waynedale celebrated Memorial Day with a parade yesterday as community members gathered to honor the holiday. WFFT-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, 92 Eastside seniors earned their diplomas in Butler as 86 students attended the ceremony; school officials urged graduates to keep compassion + self-belief as they move forward. KPC News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne TinCaps came back from behind to defeat the Dayton Dragons 6-3 Sunday night on May 24 using a strong performance led by left fielder Alex McCoy, who hit a 422-foot home run in the first inning while Clay Edmondson closed the game for his 10th save of the season. Around Fort Wayne
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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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Music on the Plaza: Los Electro
Time TBD — Allen County Public Library - Main — Free entry — Enjoy a lively concert on the Library Plaza with food trucks and shaded seating.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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