Fort Wayne
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Monday, June 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Fort Wayne Fire Department responded to a house fire on the northwest side on Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m. on Franklin Ave near Spring St and quickly controlled the blaze in about 15 minutes while saving two cats and confirming no one was hurt. 21Alive
- ➤ At about 11:15 p.m. Sunday night, firefighters responded to a call reporting flames from a retail building on the 5000 block of Decatur Road—crews took over half an hour to put out the fire which caused moderate fire and water damage plus minor smoke damage—officials are investigating the cause. WANE 15
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chick-fil-A is opening today at 4773 Dupont Road on Fort Wayne's north side with a play area for children and a promotion for guests in cow print accessories — the restaurant will operate from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day except Sunday. WOWO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 200 educators will gather at Purdue Fort Wayne beginning Tuesday for a four-day conference hosted by the Management and Organizational Behavior Teaching Society that will include over 100 sessions to share new ideas for classroom teaching. The Journal Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission meets at 4:00 p.m. in conference room 030 at 200 East Berry Street to review a TIF Summary presentation and resolutions on collecting tax revenue from real property in Tax Allocation Areas — funding elevator modernization at the Civic Center Parking Garage and a feasibility study for improving pedestrian circulation along St. Joseph Boulevard. Around Fort Wayne
- ➤ Today the City invites Waynedale residents to share ideas for the 2040 Plan at free events with free food for the first 100 participants (Waynedale Park shelter, 2900 Koonz St.; Psi Ote Park shelter, 3500 Wenonah Lane; The Stand, 5200 Bluffton Rd.; Willow Creek Crossing Apartments Clubhouse, 7501 Lakeridge Dr.). The plan will guide future growth by addressing historic preservation, economic development, housing, public safety and other community topics with input from 24 neighborhood associations. US 93.3
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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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Free Ice Cream Social at Allen County Fairgrounds
7-8 p.m. — Allen County Fairgrounds — Free entry — Enjoy free Blue Bell ice cream at the largest ice cream social in Allen County.
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BIG PO featuring TMBRWOLF Tone
7 p.m. — Piere's Entertainment Center — $15 Adv, $20 At Door, $100 VIP — Experience live music with a special meet & greet.
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