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Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rudy’s Cigar Shop offered free haircuts for veterans yesterday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.—its Brackenridge downtown location near Parkview Field hosted the service for those who served. US 93.3
- ➤ Blessings in a Backpack and the Allen County Public Library have partnered to fight hunger among local children by offering free weekend meal bags at eight library branches (Main, Georgetown, Hessen Cassel, Little Turtle, Pontiac, Shawnee, Tecumseh, and Waynedale) from Friday, June 5 to July 31. 21Alive
- ➤ Veteran and American Legion Post 241’s Post Commander Brian Kennefic said the Waynedale Memorial Day parade honored fallen service members with a service at Prairie Grove cemetery. He stressed the event taught future generations the meaning behind the holiday. 21Alive
- ➤ On May 26, Parkview Field helped spur downtown development as featured in a monthly series on the TinCaps, showing how the field boosted growth in an evolving part of Fort Wayne. The report highlights its role in encouraging community involvement. KPC News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne Improv is hosting its inaugural Impy 500 Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. on East State Boulevard, where teams will perform improv routines with 500-second and 25-minute sets as they vie for a trophy and a cup of milk. The audience will decide the champion. 21Alive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA reported Indiana drivers paid below $4 per gallon during Memorial Day weekend + this compares to the $4.50 national average, with Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Georgia sharing these lower gas prices. US 93.3
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne Community Schools today released the names of board seat candidates (Willie Burton, Abigail Dutcher, and Roberta Jensen) for District 3 in the Snider High School area. The board will review applications and may conduct interviews before announcing a new member on June 8. The Journal Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Board of Zoning Appeals denied The Heritage Group’s $145-million quarry proposal after a public hearing at Memorial Coliseum on Tuesday night. More than 1,000 residents and local leaders said the plan would bring dust, loud noise, and flooding risks to southwest Allen County. The Journal Gazette
- ➤ Gov. Mike Braun is considering whether to extend Indiana’s temporary gas tax suspension beyond June 7—this move currently lowers fuel taxes by about 59 cents per gallon and could affect gas prices, although legal authority for an extension remains under review. WOWO
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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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GermanFest 2026
June 11-14 — Headwaters Park — Check back for updates — Celebrate German culture with food, drinks, and festivities.
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