Good morning, Fort Wayne.

City employees and local volunteers braved heavy Canadian wildfire smoke Thursday morning — painting monster designs by Fort Wayne artist Jeff Anderson to enhance the Hendry Park Elementary School crosswalk on East Felicity Street in Angola.

The Miami Nation announced it has applied for trust status to reclaim 22 acres near St. Mary’s River donated by local philanthropist Brian Johnson, and the land will be cleared for community trails + a park offering recreation and cultural education.

Trine University opened its new 92,000 sqft Thunder Dome on campus Thursday morning, featuring artificial turf and bleachers.

The university also named Andy Rang as its new athletic director.

Police body cam footage from May and June showed homeless individuals saying hospitals in Indianapolis arranged their drop-offs at the Rescue Mission in Fort Wayne.

The city sent violation notices with $2,500-per-offense fines & said it will work with outside facilities to coordinate care.

Super Shot, Inc. will host two START SMART! immunization events at its Hobson Road clinic on July 23 and 30 from 4 to 7 p.m., offering community resource fairs, vaccine administration, and a full-sized backpack (given to the first 100 participants).

Canadian wildfire smoke drifts into northeast Indiana, and state officials have issued an air quality alert advising those with breathing issues to stay indoors and outdoor workers to take extra caution.

Planet Fitness in Fort Wayne and nearby areas offers free indoor workouts through Sunday for safe exercise.

The City of Fort Wayne will debut two new public service announcements on July 20 that urge families to discuss drug use.

The PSAs, funded by the National Opioid Settlement, aim to help parents recognize and prevent overdose risk.

Parkview Health announced it will remove lettuce and salad mix from patient menus plus retail cafeterias and bistros immediately to protect patients, co-workers and visitors during a cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting parts of the Midwest.

The measure is applied at all its local facilities.

Final Rock the Plaza Concert

4-10 p.m. — Allen County Public Library - Main — Free admission — Enjoy an evening of diverse live music with local bands performing at the downtown plaza.

Rock 101 Camp

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — School of Rock — Check website for pricing — Explore music through games and activities in a nurturing environment for young musicians.

Fort Wayne TinCaps vs. Lake County Captains

12:05 – 1:05 PM — Parkview Field — Ticket prices may vary — Enjoy a lively baseball game in the award-winning Parkview Field, perfect for family entertainment.

Lake County Captains at Fort Wayne Tincaps

6:59-8:05 p.m. — Parkview Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a family-friendly evening of baseball at the award-winning Parkview Field.

Cinderella's Tom Keifer Band with L.A. Guns

7:00-9:30 p.m. — Clyde Theatre — Ticket prices may vary — Experience glam metal legends live in concert with Tom Keifer and L.A. Guns.

2026 Race for Independence

9:00 – 11:00 a.m. — Purdue University Fort Wayne — Supportive event for disabilities — A run promoting independence and potential for individuals with disabilities.

For Heaven's Sake - Organist Mark Herman

3-6 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — $5 non-members; $10 all others — Enjoy a romantic comedy classic featuring a millionaire playboy and a mission pastor's daughter with an unforgettable chase scene.

IJA Welcome Show

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Cost info not specified — Experience a delightful showcase of juggling talent from around the world at the annual IJA festival.

Tony Dabas Stand-Up Comedy Show

7-10 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening with New York stand-up comedian Tony Dabas, known for his engaging performances and viral sketches.

Ron Funches Stand-Up Performance

7-10 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of heartwarming comedy with masterful jokes from Ron Funches.