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Friday, July 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Powers Hamburgers celebrates 85 years with a week-long Powers Fest running from July 10 to 16 in Fort Wayne & invites local foodies to join the festivities. The event features family fun, a slider eating contest, and an attempt at a world record for slider sales & free coffee mug giveaways at midnight. WANE 15
- ➤ New data shows more than 500 people in Fort Wayne experienced homelessness—though this number likely misses those in cars or hotels. Local nonprofits, including Vincent Village, received part of a $380,000 city grant—money aimed at boosting transportation for childcare and employment services. WFFT-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ FWPD has asked locals for help in finding a suspect in a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian critically injured after a blue 2015 Chevy Cruz with license plate 998EDZ allegedly struck the victim around 1 a.m. on Sunday, July 6 at Illinois and Scott Roads—police say the vehicle suffered front-end, hood, and windshield damage—and the victim remains in intensive care. 21Alive
- ➤ Si’montre Molargik, a 16-year-old member of Kings and Queens Boxing, was fatally shot downtown during a Fourth of July weekend incident — camp owner Marcus Benjamin said the teen had shown a positive change after joining the program two years ago to help curb gun violence. 21Alive
- ➤ Lamont J. Cooley, a 24-year-old from Fort Wayne, was found guilty of murder after he fatally stabbed 48-year-old Anthony Paul Wamue in a Promenade Park bathroom earlier this year—he now faces up to 65 years in prison based on security footage and evidence linking him to the crime. The Journal Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Southwest Allen County Schools accepted a $15,000 grant Tuesday for its teacher residency program—designed to bring back a local Ball State student to work with a Covington Elementary teacher. The district is the only one in Allen County among four northeast Indiana districts awarded part of a $1.8 million state effort to boost teacher training. The Journal Gazette
- ➤ The Allen County Public Library Foundation received a $10,000 grant from the Dr. Louis and Anne B. Schneider Foundation to support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for nearly 26,000 eligible children. Launched in October 2024, the program enrolled over 7,300 children+ it adds about 10 new enrollees daily+ and uses the funds to help cover the cost of about $31 per child each year. US 93.3
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds arrived in Fort Wayne on Wednesday afternoon and will practice in the coming days ahead of the Air Show at the 122nd Fighter Wing this weekend. Lt. Col. Nathan Malafa said the high-speed jets will perform precise flying—showing tight formations and timed maneuvers meant to inspire local viewers. WANE 15
- ➤ The Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission will meet Monday, July 14 at 4:00 p.m. in conference room 030 at 200 East Berry Street in downtown Fort Wayne — the agenda includes resolutions to approve a public infrastructure reimbursement agreement for the Aboite Senior Partners Project, amend the West End Redevelopment Project Area plans, authorize a public-private agreement for Treeline District, and execute an economic development agreement for a new project. Around Fort Wayne
SPORTS NEWS
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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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42nd Annual Old Fort Mustangers Mustang & Ford Show
8 AM – 3 PM — Bob Thomas Ford — $15 preregistration, $20 day of — Showcasing Ford-powered vehicles with prizes and free admission for spectators.
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The Office Trivia Night with David Koechner
7-10 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Trivia Event — Test your knowledge of 'The Office' with host Todd Packer himself!
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Ill Niño Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Piere's Entertainment Center — Ticket pricing varies — Experience the vibrant sounds of Latin metal from the legendary band Ill Niño.
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Chicas, Cultura y Canvas
7-9 p.m. — The Ari Creative Event Studio — Included — Unleash your creativity while networking with inspiring Latina women over delicious snacks and cafecito.
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