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Friday, June 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community Harvest Food Bank began its Kids Café and Summer Feeding programs to offer free meals to school-age children and invited them to visit partner sites during scheduled distribution times through July 18—sites include Euell Wilson Center and Euell Wilson Gym. 21Alive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ After a battery attack at Pike’s Pub that some call racially motivated, James Simmons told police on Thursday and later spoke with reporters—he urged action to prevent future violence and was joined by Pastor Carlton Lynch who called for the bar to be held accountable as officials work with the FBI. 21Alive
- ➤ A Fort Wayne man was found guilty in his second trial for neglect that led to his 17-month-old daughter's death and will face up to 80 years in prison when sentencing is scheduled in July. The Journal Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ GermanFest at Headwaters Park began on June 5 and will last until June 8, offering food, music, dancing, family fun and beer. The event runs Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with free admission until 3 p.m. on the first three days and free entry on Sunday—shuttle services run every 15—20 minutes. WANE 15
- ➤ Germanfest is underway at Headwaters Park East as the festival celebrating Fort Wayne’s German heritage runs from Thursday through Sunday — visitors enjoy authentic German food, beer, music and games and pay a $5 admission fee after 3 p.m. WFFT-TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Greater Fort Wayne Inc. held its annual meeting and awards dinner Thursday night at Parkview Mirro Center with nearly 600 community and business leaders in attendance. President and CEO John Urbahns and Gov. Mike Braun highlighted key economic wins and a future vision for the region—awarding honors to local companies and leaders driving record-high wage projects. WANE 15
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and attorneys general from six states shut down robocall operator John Spiller by ordering him to close his companies — he was also fined $600,000. WFFT-TV
- ➤ Gov. Mike Braun signed Senate Enrolled Act 520 into law yesterday at the Veteran's National Memorial Shrine and Museum—exempting the site from a $100,000 fee and allowing a columbarium to store funeral urns for veterans. The first phase is installed with 48 niches and further phases will be completed by 2026. The Journal Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Trine Thunder softball clinched the NCAA Division III national championship when they defeated Virginia Wesleyan 3-1 on Thursday. Pitcher Alexis Michon gave up only two hits in a complete game and junior Emma Lee hit a big home run that scored three runs to secure the win. WFFT-TV
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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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Couture on Tour: An Emily in Paris Experience
7:30-9 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Check website for ticket info — Immerse yourself in the world of fashion and elegance with a stage show inspired by 'Emily in Paris'.
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Outhouse Races: The Race of Thrones
7:30-8:30 p.m. — Allen County Fairgrounds — $10 per person after 2 p.m. — Experience the hilarity of competitive outhouse racing at this unique local event.
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