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Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. WFFT-TV
- ➤ 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. WFFT-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. WFFT-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Journal Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. US 93.3
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. WOWO
- ➤ 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. 21Alive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly
SPORTS NEWS
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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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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.
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