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Monday, July 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne police arrested 31-year-old Kierra Chapman on Friday for a hit-and-run that killed 17-year-old Samayah Barker in 2021 at South Lafayette Street and McKinnie Avenue+ she faces charges for leaving the scene of an accident causing death and leaving the scene of an accident causing bodily injury and is held at Allen County Jail. WANE 15
- ➤ Fort Wayne police are investigating a shooting and stabbing incident at Double Down Sports Bar on the 2100 block of Taylor and Paul St., where one person was shot and another stabbed early Sunday morning and both were taken to the hospital in non-life-threatening condition. 21Alive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local Food Week continues through August 3—featuring over 90 tours and events hosted by 55 local food vendors. The celebration offers immersive farm tours and special menus to help Fort Wayne residents discover the local food scene. WANE 15
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Allen County Board of Commissioners announced it plans to discuss a proposed Commercial Solar Energy System Overlay District zoning ordinance amendment at its next legislative session on August 8. A planning staff member will present details — and commissioners will choose to approve, reject, or modify the proposal while inviting public feedback by letter or email. Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly
- ➤ Fort Wayne City Utilities announced that today contractors are moving to East State Boulevard to install a 12-inch water main and close the eastbound turn lane near Blackhawk Christian Schools—detours using Maplecrest Road will remain in place, with lane closures lasting through late August. Around Fort Wayne
- ➤ Approximately 1,400 customers in southern Allen County are without power this afternoon — Heartland REMC reported the outage is due to a substation issue and urged customers to use its app as crews work to restore service. WOWO
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Fort Wayne Dragon Boat Races
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Promenade Park — Free entry — Experience the excitement of 21-person teams racing down the St. Marys river at the annual Dragon Boat Races.
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2025 Pet Resource Expo
12-4 p.m. — Charlie’s Place — Free entry — Discover top pet professionals and premium products at this community-focused pet expo.
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Summer Nights with Chris Worth
5:30-7 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Free entry — Enjoy local musicians and stunning city views from the rooftop patio.
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Wild Edibles Foraging Workshop
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM — LC Nature Park — $20 per person, $18 for members — Learn to forage for wild plants and enjoy a cooking demo featuring your finds.
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Josh Johnson Stand-Up Comedy Show
6:00 – 8:30 PM — Clyde Theatre — Starting at $35 — Enjoy a night of laughs with Emmy-nominated comedian and YouTube sensation Josh Johnson.
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Fort Wayne Tincaps vs. West Michigan Whitecaps
6:35 p.m. — Parkview Field — Family entertainment — Experience exciting minor league baseball with the Fort Wayne TinCaps at the award-winning Parkview Field.
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