Good morning, Fort Wayne.

Germanfest returns to Fort Wayne next week with pre-festival events underway (starting Sunday with Schnitzelfest at Fort Wayne Turners and continuing through Wednesday) before the main festival begins Thursday at Headwaters Park featuring traditional German food, beer, music and games.

The 2026 Kids Count Data Book released today shows Indiana’s overall ranking slipped from 25th to 29th while education remains at 11th, with economic well-being dropping 80 points from 11th to 23rd.

Fort Wayne Community Schools Board of Trustees approved a contract with 3DE and Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana on Monday, June 8.

The contract includes a maximum commitment of $8,441,548 over five years and has secured over $1.6 million in early funding to help students build problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Lutheran Air and Ground began a week-long plane crash simulation Monday in Fort Wayne, testing responders’ skills and communication with realistic scenarios (including limited blood supplies) to prepare crews for real emergencies.

Training will continue throughout the week.

Ivy Tech Fort Wayne’s Grasshopper food truck reopens today at the Coliseum Campus (near doors 25 and 27) for the summer season.

Operated by students, it will offer 15 menu items including 10 new options and is open Tuesday through Thursday.

On Monday, city officials announced four local groups received $10,000 each from the Opioid Settlement Fund Mini Grant Program to support efforts addressing opioid and substance use.

The funds will expand veteran support, start behavioral health services in a shelter, improve language access in recovery, and boost workforce development at a thrift store.

The City announced cooling stations now open for residents to escape high heat as 100-degree warnings come for Wednesday and Thursday.

Sites include Allen County Public Library, Botanical Conservatory, Citilink Central Station, Inasmuch Ministry, Rescue Mission, and Salvation Army — call 311 for details.

Dr. Robert Bednarek of Parkview Oncology advises daily use of sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher, broadband UVA and UVB protection, and water resistance to reduce sun damage during warmer weather.

He recommends checking moles using the ABCDE criteria (asymmetry, border, color, diameter and evolution) to spot warning signs.

Fort Wayne Roller Derby celebrated 20 years on Saturday at the PSM Icehouse, combining competitive bouts with community fundraisers for Food Not Bombs (nonprofit).

The event, featuring local artists and a team from Philadelphia, underscored growing local interest and plans for a training camp in August.

Music on the Plaza: Los Electro

Time TBD — Allen County Public Library - Main — Free entry — Enjoy a lively concert on the Library Plaza with food trucks and shaded seating.

GermanFest 2026

June 11-14 — Headwaters Park — Check back for updates — Celebrate German culture with food, drinks, and festivities.

Shrek - The Musical KIDS

7-10 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — $ — A delightful 30-minute rendition showcasing young talent from area youths in grades 2-5.

Collin Moulton Comedy Show

7-10 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of laughter with Collin Moulton, a comedy favorite known for his engaging storytelling and clean humor.

South Bend Cubs vs. Fort Wayne Tincaps

7:00 – 8:05 PM — Parkview Field — Enjoy family-friendly baseball action between the Tincaps and Cubs.

South Bend Cubs at Fort Wayne TinCaps

7:05–8:05 p.m. — Parkview Field — Family-friendly fun — Experience the excitement of baseball with the Fort Wayne TinCaps and South Bend Cubs at the award-winning Parkview Field.

Hoagland Days 2026

Daily events — Hoagland Community Park — Free entry — Celebrate community spirit and enjoy a weekend of fun activities.

Friday Night Vibes with Night to Remember

8-10 p.m. — The Club Room at The Clyde — Reservations suggested — Enjoy live music from a beloved cover band while savoring delicious food and drinks.

Sawyer Brown Live

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Sweetwater — Cost info not provided — Experience legendary country music with Sawyer Brown on their 2026 tour.

South Bend Cubs vs. Fort Wayne Tincaps

1:05 – 2:05 PM — Parkview Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a family-friendly baseball game at the award-winning Parkview Field.