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Saturday, July 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Fort Wayne family organized a benefit golf outing to honor Reagan, who died in 2018 after a long battle with cancer, and the event raises money for students at Wayne High School + New Tech to continue her legacy of service. The outing is held annually with support from the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne. 21Alive
- ➤ Lawton Park Flea Market returns to Fort Wayne today (9 a.m.–6 p.m.) with free entry and vendors offering unique finds and family-friendly fun, and it will run Sunday (10 a.m.–4 p.m.) as a cherished 50-year tradition. 21Alive
- ➤ Today and tomorrow, the Fort Wayne Air Show will run at the Air National Guard Base with free general admission tickets, free parking, and gates open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guests aged 18 and older must show a valid photo ID to see acts by the Para-Commandos, aerobatic teams, and the Thunderbirds—visitors should plan extra time for parking and security checks. WANE 15
- ➤ The annual Fort Wayne Air Show will take place this weekend in Fort Wayne + featuring aircraft displays and flight demonstrations planned for local fans. 21Alive
- ➤ Fort Wayne has a busy weekend with Big Fort Fest, which kicked off Thursday evening with food trucks, an art market, a petting zoo, and daily concerts—an event that replaced the Three Rivers Festival—and the annual Chalk Walk that paints Main Street with colorful art. The Fort Wayne Air Show is taking place today with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds—offering close-up displays and rides for families. WOWO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Royal R. Davis Jr. of Fort Wayne was found guilty on Friday of charges including felony murder, robbery causing serious injury, battery by a deadly weapon & resisting law enforcement during a four-day trial for the shooting death of Travis Gilbert during a drug deal on Sept.15, 2023, and he now faces up to 123½ years in prison. The Journal Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Allen County Courthouse is undergoing repairs this summer for its historic scagliola and ironworks, with English artist Neil Wiffill—who has maintained the building for over 25 years—fixing cracks and door frames at a total cost of $40,000. He expects to wrap up the work by the end of summer—saving the county thousands in survey costs—and helping preserve this local landmark. The Journal Gazette
- ➤ The Fort Wayne Fire Department Merit Commission approved a plan to hire 40 new firefighters, with 15 EMT-certified recruits set to start training in December and become full-time in February—25 others will begin training in December and finish by May. Mayor Sharon Tucker's office and Fire Chief Eric Lahey said the plan will boost public safety efforts. WFFT-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Wildcat Baseball League held its annual Mr. Mac Day celebration at Kreager Park on Friday—honoring founder Dale McMillen and featuring former MLB player Josh VanMeter. The event included all-star games, a relay competition and awards—part of the league's effort to bring MLB players back to the celebration. 21Alive
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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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Earth, Wind and Fire Concert
8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Tickets starting at $59 — Experience the iconic sound of Earth, Wind and Fire live in concert.
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