Good morning, Fort Wayne.

Today, Huntertown Heritage Days opens at Huntertown Family Park and runs through Aug.

3. The festival offers trolley tours on the historic trolley Hunter—along with a parade, a Harry Potter movie shown at dusk on a giant screen, and special events for kids.

Officials announced that Vincent Village will break ground next week at 10 a.m. for an $18 million transitional shelter at 2827 Holton Ave on Fort Wayne’s south side—construction will finish in 12 months to serve homeless families while services continue without interruption.

A 90 year old woman was critically hurt when her car rear-ended a semi on SR 37 near the Indiana-Ohio border Wednesday morning around 10:15 a.m. — state crews closed all lanes near Allen and Campbell roads as they responded.

On July 29 at 2:00 p.m., Fort Wayne Police Department served three search warrants at Buell Drive, Berry Street, and Bridlewood Drive, arresting Trevel Shantae Bell for allegedly buying or possessing an animal for fighting—an investigation that lasted nearly six months and led to the seizure of 22 dogs and related items.

On July 24, Senator Jim Banks introduced the Revitalizing Empty Structures Into Desirable Environments Act, a bill that will use HOME funds to repurpose vacant buildings into affordable single family and multifamily homes.

Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker and other mayors praised the pilot program as a cost-neutral solution to address the housing shortage, with the plan set to begin in 2026.

Senators Jim Banks and Mark Warner introduced the RESIDE Act to let cities apply for a grant of $1 million to $10 million for turning empty spaces into affordable housing — the bill would expand eligibility to households at up to 120% of area median income and must pass both chambers to become law.

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.

Tacarra Williams Live

7-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Tickets available — Experience the comedic brilliance of Tacarra Williams, a rising star in the comedy scene.

1st Annual VetFest Celebration

11 a.m.-6 p.m. — Headwaters Park — Free entry with donations accepted — Celebrate our veterans with live music, food, games, and family activities before the 80s Night concert.