Good morning, Fort Wayne.

A fatal single-vehicle crash occurred in the 2300 block of Butler Road when a car veered off and hit a tree—speed and wet conditions may have contributed while authorities investigated the driver’s death and kept the road closed.

Rescue teams pulled an adult male from a retention pond in the Brookside Lakes Condominiums neighborhood near 4211 Fieldbrook Pass on Monday afternoon—medics provided life-saving care and transported him to the hospital; his identity and condition remain unknown.

Greater Fort Wayne Inc. was named the 2025 Chamber of the Year by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.

The award was given after a careful review—highlighting the chamber’s work in growing jobs and supporting local businesses in Allen County.

A 19-year-old from Fort Wayne pleaded guilty to felony robbery in a November shooting during a drug deal that critically injured a man and a teen and was sentenced to 20 years in prison—he is credited for 634 days already served.

On June 22, the Fort Wayne Zoo announced the birth of a male clouded leopard cub to mother Raury (7 years old) and father Sanji (5 years old), marking the pair’s second successful litter and a key step in the zoo’s work under the AZA Clouded Leopard Species Survival Plan.

The zoo is using hand-rearing protocols to care for the cub and boost its chances for healthy development.

Today, Mayor Tucker celebrated the opening of a transitional home in northeast Fort Wayne for four women who completed their stay at the St. Joseph Missions emergency shelter—each getting a private room and shared areas like the kitchen and living room.

They will pay income-based rent and work with a life skills coach as they move toward independent living.

Work on the Pierson Ditch culvert—an effort to reduce flooding—has begun today on the Maumee Pathway trail and will close a section until August 31.

The project will keep the trail impassable during construction.

Athena’s Armor is an art show that will benefit Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana on Aug.

9 from 5 to 8 p.m. at East Ende Eclectic in Fort Wayne—local artists will display bust sculptures made from plaster casts of breast cancer survivors while guests enjoy live music, food, and a silent auction.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ty Causey Concert

5:30-9:30 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Enjoy an evening with local musicians in a beautiful setting while savoring stunning city views from the rooftop.