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Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Powers Hamburgers is hosting its annual Powers Fest and the event will continue through Wednesday—local residents are invited to join the celebration. 21Alive
- ➤ Kate’s Kart reached a milestone by giving away its 500,000th book, which brings hope to children in Fort Wayne & includes leukemia patient Dominic Durnell. The program & its founders plan to expand into Ohio & southern Indiana and expect to give away one million books soon. WANE 15
- ➤ The Fort Wayne Lawn Bowls Club will host a groundbreaking ceremony at 4:00 p.m. tomorrow at the Fort Wayne Curling Club—3837 N. Wells Street to begin construction of a new bowling green. The club raised $225,000 over the past nine months from AWS Foundation, Indiana Sports Corporation and local fundraisers to support the project. Around Fort Wayne
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne police said 39-year-old Jamarcus Williams was sought after a Saturday morning shooting that critically injured a man on Weisser Park Avenue—officers arrested him Monday in the 400 block of S Calhoun Street and he now faces charges of attempted murder and aggravated battery with the victim in life-threatening condition. WOWO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Allen County Public Library’s Genealogy Center is teaming with Electric Works and Chapman's Brewing Company to host Genealogy Trivia Night on July 24 at 7:30 p.m. at The Neon Pear, where participants will register for free + the first 10 teams will receive cocktail coupons. Around Fort Wayne
- ➤ Dance Promenade returned to the Promenade Park pavilion Monday night with a Caribbean theme as participants practiced Jamaican, Merengue, Samba, Salsa and Cumbia from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.—walk-in tickets were sold for $12 after registration closed, and a final summer session on August 18 will feature pop and K-Pop dances. WANE 15
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On July 1, Indiana passed a law that requires bar bouncers who check IDs to get employee permits like other alcohol servers. Several Fort Wayne bars are reviewing the new rule as officials explain the change. WANE 15
- ➤ The Bluffton Road Bridge project starts today with a one-lane traffic configuration—only one direction of travel is allowed—and drivers are advised to use alternate routes as red lights run longer until construction ends in October. 21Alive
SPORTS NEWS
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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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The Cookout: Battle of The Grill Masters
3-7 p.m. — Kettler Park — Free entry — Enjoy food, fun, and camaraderie at Fort Wayne's vibrant grill-off event.
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Monday Blues Jam Sessions
7-10 p.m. — The Club Room at The Clyde — Cost varies — Enjoy a night of live blues music and delicious jambalaya in a cozy venue.
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