Fort Wayne
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Saturday, June 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Humane Fort Wayne has launched a free 24/7 microchip scanning station outside its Leesburg Road facility to help reunite lost pets ahead of Fourth of July when more animals go missing. A free microchip clinic is scheduled today from 12 to 3 p.m.—up to 200 pets will be chipped so owners can find them quickly. 21Alive
- ➤ The 71st annual Arcola National Truck and Tractor Pull continues through tonight at Branning Park—11202 Reed St. Ticket sales help support community efforts in Lake Township. WANE 15
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne woman Angela Frost was awarded nearly $1 million after jurors ruled Panera was fully at fault for her slip on ice while working as a DoorDash driver, which broke her left elbow and required surgery — the verdict was issued Wednesday. She filed the lawsuit two years ago, about six months after the accident — seeking compensation for medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering. The Journal Gazette
- ➤ An Allen County jury awarded Fort Wayne resident Angela Frost $987,000 after she broke her elbow from a fall on ice at Panera Bread on East Dupont Road this week — her lawyers said the restaurant did not follow its own safety policies. 21Alive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two people died following a shooting in southeast Fort Wayne after a morning dispute at a beauty shop on Hamilton Avenue when a woman, trying to leave in her car, crashed into a house while police search for suspect Shan Lindell Ford Junior (29, armed and dangerous). WOWO
SPORTS NEWS
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Fort Wayne TinCaps vs. Great Lakes Loons
1:05 – 2:35 PM — Parkview Field — Enjoy thrilling minor league baseball action for the whole family.
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Fort Wayne TinCaps Baseball Game
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Parkview Field — Fun family-friendly entertainment — Enjoy an evening of minor league baseball with the Fort Wayne TinCaps as they face off against the Lansing Lugnuts.
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StraitJack at Union 12
6:00–9:00 p.m. — Union 12 — Family-friendly fun — Enjoy pony rides, a petting zoo, live music, and local food vendors.
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Fort Wayne TinCaps vs. Lansing Lugnuts
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Parkview Field — Celebrate America's pastime with family-friendly baseball action and fun activities.
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Jazzworks! With Ty Causey
5:30-10:30 p.m. — Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant mix of R&B, Jazz, and soul before a spectacular fireworks show.
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Comedic Cody Live
7-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughter with viral sensation Comedic Cody, bringing his unique humor to Fort Wayne.
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Social Distortion Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Clyde Theatre — Starting at $49.50 — Experience the legendary LA punk band Social Distortion with their iconic sound and heartfelt lyrics.
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Fort Wayne TinCaps vs Quad Cities River Bandits
1-4 p.m. — Parkview Field — Family friendly fun — Enjoy a lively baseball game between the TinCaps and River Bandits at the award-winning Parkview Field.
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Ryan Hamilton Live Stand-Up
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Summit City Comedy Club — Tickets required — Enjoy a unique comedic perspective from the rising star of the New York stand-up scene.
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heART IN THE PARK with heART OF THE CITY
10 AM – 5 PM — Freimann Square — Free entry — Explore a vibrant art market showcasing local artists and their creative works.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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