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Tuesday, July 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the Fort Wayne Air Show on July 9 and 12 at Fort Wayne International Airport—joining military and civilian performers with flight displays and static exhibits—bringing an exciting demonstration to our community. WOWO
- ➤ Samantha Drudge is a program coordinator for My Autism Ally who helped create Sensory Alley — a quiet space with chairs, swings, and stepping paths that allowed 4,500 people at BuskerFest in 2024 to relax during events. She will lead the annual Autism Acceptance Walk on September 7 at the Allen County Fairgrounds. WANE 15
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne man Derek L. Taylor, 47, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and firearm charges and was sentenced on June 30 to 197 months in prison followed by 4 years of supervised release—his prior convictions and the 2023 searches that recovered multiple drugs and weapons influenced the sentence. WOWO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Fort Wayne Zoo is celebrating its 60th birthday this week and will host a family event on Thursday, July 3, with admission dropping to $10—a $15 savings for visitors. The celebration begins at 8:45 a.m. with sweet treats and music, marking six decades of growth from 18 to 69 habitats, 188 species, and 1,500 animals. WOWO
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Co-Headlining Concert: The Wood Brothers & St. Paul & The Broken Bones
7-8:30 p.m. — Sweetwater Performance Pavilion — Tickets available — Experience a night of soulful music featuring two dynamic bands in a beautiful venue.
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Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the Grammy-winning artist Jason Isbell playing his heartfelt, critically acclaimed songs live.
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