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Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ PBS Fort Wayne’s 11th annual Explorer Day will take place this Saturday at Parkview Field in downtown Fort Wayne from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.—the event, supported by PNC Grow Up Great as part of a Be My Neighbor Day initiative inspired by Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, will encourage local volunteerism and family engagement. KPC News
- ➤ The City of Fort Wayne partnered with local police to offer free bicycle safety training for elementary-aged children — participants should bring bikes and helmets as limited gear will be available — with workshops planned at Buckner, McMillen, Franke and Shoaff Parks that include a one-mile guided ride. 21Alive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Brightpoint Development Fund in Fort Wayne received a $2M equity equivalent investment from Old National Bank on Tuesday+ the funding will boost the Community Loan Center of Northeast Indiana to offer more small business loans. WFFT-TV
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Brightpoint Development Fund received a $2M investment from Old National Bank to boost its affordable capital programs and expand small business lending (supporting its mission to help local individuals and businesses). 21Alive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne will host the first Sitting ParaVolley World Cup in the U.S. from Oct. 12 to Oct. 18+ nearly 500 athletes from over 20 countries will compete as officials expect the event to drive over $2.3 million in economic impact. The Journal Gazette
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Michael Blackson Live Comedy Show
8:45-10:00 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket information not provided — Experience the laughter and unique style of ‘The African King of Comedy’.
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