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Friday, May 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tall Rabbit Café + Community opened a new parklet on Calhoun Street that gives people a safe outdoor seating area with plants and shade to help them enjoy local small businesses. The space was built using donated supplies and help from local groups to boost community connection and safety. Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly
- ➤ The Allen County Public Library and Blessings in a Backpack will distribute about 10,800 bags of non-perishable food for children from today to July 25 across local branches plus work with Fort Wayne Community Schools on free lunch programs. The expanded effort doubles last year’s distribution and is part of the library’s Summer Learning Program. US 93.3
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kaid Salih, a local business owner, will open Arroz International Grocery in White Swan Plaza at 9149 Lima Road after city inspections are completed. The store will offer household staples and international foods aimed mainly at Hispanic customers as well as Eastern European, Asian, and Middle Eastern products while hiring 10 to 15 employees. Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Richard Klaff, 21, who fired six shots at three people during the Kroger shooting at Georgetown Square on May 24th, 2024, received a 33-year prison sentence and seven years of probation after pleading guilty—court records show he will be in his mid-50s upon release. WFFT-TV
- ➤ Police in Fort Wayne are investigating a shooting today at 2:05 a.m. on the 2600 block of Wells Street off Russell Avenue, where medics took one person to the hospital and pronounced them dead. 21Alive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Crews are setting up Headwaters Park for Arab Fest as Fort Wayne begins its festival season this weekend. Officials warn that nearby construction may affect parking and pedestrian routes — visitors should plan to arrive early. WANE 15
- ➤ Brianna Datta-Barrow is a Fort Wayne native who graduated from Purdue University Fort Wayne and works as a multimedia production specialist at the Center for Collaborative Media while co-hosting a podcast called Collaborative Corner: Fort Wayne Stories—she brings local tales to listeners. She also began hosting Weekend Edition Saturday at 89.1 WBOI in August 2024 and continues to share her passion for storytelling. WBOI
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Indiana Landmarks awarded Ancora Partners the 2025 Cook Cup for Outstanding Restoration for revitalizing Electric Works in Fort Wayne—an effort that restored eight historic buildings on the former General Electric campus and involved a $286 million Phase 1 public-private partnership using federal Historic Tax Credits and New Markets Tax Credit allocation. WOWO
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Coheed and Cambria Concert
6-8 p.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — $8-$16 parking — Experience the storytelling brilliance and musical evolution of Coheed and Cambria live.
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Nasser Al-Rayess Comedy Show
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices Vary — Experience the sharp wit of 'Shawarma King' Nasser Al-Rayess in a lively comedy night.
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Germanfest 2025
11 AM – 11 PM — Headwaters Park — Free entry — Celebrate German culture with food, music, and family fun at this annual festival.
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Amir K Stand-Up Comedy Show
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticketed event — Enjoy a night of laughter with Amir K, known for his unique stand-up style.
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BSides Fort Wayne 2025
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Walb Student Union — $30 — Dive into a day of cybersecurity talks, fun competitions, and networking with tech enthusiasts.
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Object Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Training
June 9th-13th — Enspire Training — $2090 — Enhance your software development skills with expert-led UML training.
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Steve-O's Comedy Concert
7 PM — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Witness the outrageous humor of Steve-O, known for his wild antics and comedy.
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