Good morning, Fort Wayne.

Daniel Lamar Preston, a 33-year-old Fort Wayne man, died Saturday after his SUV rolled over on the Interstate 469 ramp to Interstate 69 and struck a culvert — he was the 19th traffic fatality this year and the crash remains under investigation.

A pedestrian was hit early Monday morning at the intersection of Lima and Dupont Roads on Fort Wayne’s north side — the victim is in life-threatening condition and police have closed the intersection for about two hours as they investigate.

On June 1st, 2025, officers responded to a shooting at the 900 block of Colerick Street and found an 86-year-old resident fatally shot; the Fort Wayne Homicide Unit is investigating and urges anyone with information to call the police (427-1201) or Crime Stoppers (436-7867) or use the free P3 Tips app.

Fort Wayne police investigated the fatal shooting of an 86-year-old woman on June 1st on Colerick Street & offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

Melvin Green, a Fort Wayne man who pleaded guilty to selling 40 grams or more of fentanyl to undercover officers seven times starting in March 2022, was sentenced to 60 months in prison and four years of supervised release—he was arrested in July while trying to make another sale—with additional drugs, firearms, and ammunition found at his home.

GermanFest will take place from June 5-8 at Headwaters Park and will offer live entertainment, German food, beer, and interactive games.

Before the festival begins, the Allen County Public Library will host a bilingual storytime and a GermanFest 5k race will start at 7 p.m. Friday at Lawton Park—registration closes on June 5.

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.

Germanfest 2025

11 AM – 11 PM — Headwaters Park — Free entry — Celebrate German culture with food, music, and family fun at this annual festival.

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.

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.

Object Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Training

June 9th-13th — Enspire Training — $2090 — Enhance your software development skills with expert-led UML training.

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.

Hot Rod Power Tour 2025

11 a.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — Free entry — Experience America's largest traveling car show with over 6,000 cars and exciting automotive events.

Zoofari 2025

5:30-9:30 p.m. — Fort Wayne Zoo — $100+ — Sample food, beer, and wine while enjoying live music and supporting animal care.

That Arena Rock Show

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Sweetwater — Cost info not provided — Experience high-energy theatrical tribute to classic rock anthems from the 70s and 80s.

2025 Father's Day 5K Event

8:30-11 a.m. — Associated Churches — Family-friendly fun — Celebrate Father's Day weekend with a 5K run and a kids' fun run in honor of father figures.