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Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 37th annual Weigand Construction Duck Race returns Saturday at Promenade Park to support Iris Family Support Center, with participants buying ducks that fund the event + winners receiving prizes including $5,000 for first place. Food trucks, games and music add to the family fun and tickets will be available at several local spots before the race. WANE 15
- ➤ Fleet Feet’s Fort Wayne store donated over 200 pairs of sneakers and socks, valued at over $30,000, to the Boys and Girls Clubs on Monday to help members prepare for the upcoming school year — part of its Do the Run Thing charity initiative that encourages active living. WANE 15
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne Police investigated a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday morning around 3 a.m. at Woodbridge Apartments on River Run Trail when officers found a man with several gunshot wounds who was later pronounced dead at a local hospital — detectives are searching for evidence and witnesses. US 93.3
- ➤ Fort Wayne Police investigated a shooting on Monday at State Boulevard and Cass Street after officers encountered a man who had made concerning statements and brandished a firearm, and they shot him when he posed a threat; he later died in hospital from his injuries. WFFT-TV
- ➤ Officers responded on July 19th at 3:03 a.m. to a shooting at the 1800 block of River Run Trail where a Black male, aged 15 to 20 years and 5'11" tall weighing about 123 pounds (with a chipped front tooth), was pronounced dead, and the police are asking anyone with information to call the homicide division. Around Fort Wayne
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ June data shows the Fort Wayne metro unemployment rate dropped to 3.5% with 4,550 more people working and 1,252 fewer unemployed than the same month last year. The total workforce increased by 1.4% and county rates ranged from 3% in Wells County to 6.5% in Howard County—only Grant County was above the state rate of 3.7% while Steuben County matched it. WOWO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, the Fort Wayne TinCaps lost 7—5 to the Lake County Captains as their middle order effort saw Leo De Vries hit his seventh home run that helped build a 4—2 lead in the fifth inning. The team is set to play Cedar Rapids today at 7:35 p.m.—hoping to bounce back from the loss. Around Fort Wayne
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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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Tincaps Princess Night
1-4 p.m. — Parkview Field — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Princess Night with beloved characters at the Tincaps game.
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Alicia Pyle & The Locals Summer Nights
5:30-7 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Free entry — Enjoy local musicians in a beautiful ballroom and stunning views from the rooftop patio.
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Great Lakes Loons vs. Fort Wayne Tincaps Baseball Game
1-4 p.m. — Parkview Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a fun-filled day of family entertainment at one of Indiana's award-winning baseball venues.
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Harvester Homecoming 2025 Festival
Time TBD — 2911 Meyer Rd, Fort Wayne, IN — Free admission — Celebrate the rich history of Harvester and Navistar in Fort Wayne with engaging activities.
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