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Friday, July 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Fort Wayne’s fireworks show will light up downtown at the Indiana Michigan Power Center at 10 PM tonight, while nearby communities plan their own displays with Huntington’s event at dusk and Angola hosting a parade at 11 AM—festivities in Warren, Markle, Crooked Lake and Lake Wawasee add even more ways to celebrate Independence Day. Residents can check local schedules for details on each event. WOWO
- ➤ The City of Fort Wayne is asking artists to submit proposals to work with East Central Neighborhood residents on a permanent art installation, which is the second phase of the Public Art Commission’s SHOUT-OUT: Fort Wayne program. Project manager William Bryant Rozier will guide the process with input from community leaders, and a question-and-answer session will be held Friday, July 18, 2-3 p.m. with proposals due by 5 p.m. Friday, July 25 — a budget of $20,000 is available for materials, installation, and artist compensation. US 93.3
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Literacy Alliance said Thursday that a federal funding freeze hurt core programs—like English language instruction and other key education services—and is urging locals to use an online form to ask lawmakers to restore the funds. The freeze has already troubled Fort Wayne Community Schools and may force some classes to close until new funds are found. The Journal Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents joined Deputy Mayor Karl Bandemer, council members and City Utilities staff at the historic Three Rivers Water Filtration Plant on Wednesday to celebrate the 25-Year Directors Award from the Partnership for Safe Water—an honor recognizing 25 years of excellence and the plant’s ability to produce up to 72 million gallons of water per day for the community. US 93.3
- ➤ The Allen County Board of Commissioners launched the new NextRequest portal yesterday to make public records easier for residents to access and track, and to improve transparency. The web-based system, developed with CivicPlus, lets users submit requests & follow their status while modernizing how county departments work. Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly
- ➤ City Utilities said that contractors began installing a new feeder main with a 12 inch diameter along Lahmeyer Road beginning mid-morning July 3, which closed the road to all traffic except local traffic between Trier Road and East State Boulevard. Detour routes are posted plus Maplecrest Road is the primary north-south detour as additional signage guides drivers, and the closure is expected to last through the end of August. US 93.3
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Parkview Health and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield extended their contract while they continue negotiations for a new agreement. The extension provides coverage through August 16 — some patients worry they may face higher costs if a deal is not reached. 21Alive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne middle schooler Genesis Anderson qualified for the USATF Junior Olympics and will compete later this month in Savannah—Georgia. She earned a state title and broke her school record last season after advancing through regional and national rounds with strong support from her family and track club. 21Alive
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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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The Unteachables Stand-Up Comedy Show
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Check event page for pricing — Experience a night of laughter with comedians who embrace their unconventional teaching methods.
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Rock & Roar at the Fort Wayne Zoo
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Fort Wayne Zoo — Ticket required — Experience live music from local bands while enjoying the zoo’s vibrant atmosphere.
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Comedy and Magic with Eric Eaton
7-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of comedy and magic from award-winning performer Eric Eaton.
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