Good morning, Fort Wayne.

FWPD is hosting National Night Out today from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Memorial Park, where families can enjoy food from Mission BBQ (activities for kids include facepainting, balloon art, and a mobile gaming trailer) and school supply giveaways.

The Fort Wayne Coffee Crawl runs until the end of August, inviting residents to explore local specialty coffee shops around town.

Check local listings & event calendars for scheduled stops and additional details.

21Alive News and FOX55 are merging their operations to build northeast Indiana's largest newsroom, adding over 20 hours of local news a week and expanding sports, weather, and investigative coverage in Fort Wayne on channel 55 and online.

Century Music Hall closed after six years because rising costs, financial obligations, and safety concerns made it hard to run the venue; owners confirmed that Stan’s Room + Bobby McGee’s will remain open to serve the local community.

Allen County school districts are enforcing strict food safety practices as cyclosporiasis cases continue to rise.

Southwest Allen County Schools closed salad bars through August (other districts use domestic produce and proper sanitation while monitoring health guidance).

A Fort Wayne Walmart sold a $50,000 winning Powerball ticket on Saturday night at its Maysville Road location (ticket holders should contact Hoosier Lottery customer service for claim instructions).

On Monday, Aug. 3, Fairfield Avenue closed between Pettit Avenue & Paulding Road for a sewer separation project that installed a new 36-inch stormwater pipe and inlets; the closure will remain until mid-September with traffic detoured via South Calhoun Street and access reserved for local residents.

Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker was named a Founding Mayor of America the Entrepreneurial, a national campaign led by nonprofit Right to Start that will promote business growth, and she declared Aug.

3 as America the Entrepreneurial Day during her visit at The Compound (224 E. Wallace St.).

Mayor Sharon Tucker joined a national campaign to boost local entrepreneurship by being named a founding mayor of America the Entrepreneurial, announced Monday at The Compound, home to Papi’s Pizza and Brixton Barbecue.

She also declared Aug. 3 as America the Entrepreneurial Day to honor Fort Wayne's thriving small businesses.

Allen County approved a proposal to install a $24,500 camera system at the Carroll Road recycling drop-off site to combat illegal dumping, with Advanced Systems Group set to install and test the surveillance equipment; the system will include license plate recognition and wide-area cameras.

Redfin Real Estate released its mid-year review of Fort Wayne's housing market, showing data on home sales and prices compiled using 2026 figures.

The report helps local buyers and sellers track market trends.

West Central Quartet

6-9 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — $5 admission — Experience live music, local food, and cocktails during Summer Nights at the Embassy.

2026 Chamber Golf Expo

9 a.m. — Brookwood Golf Club — Check website for fees — Participate in a fun scramble format tournament with prizes in a community-focused atmosphere.

Deric Cahill Comedy Tour

7-10 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — 2-item minimum — Experience Deric Cahill's bold humor as he navigates the chaos of life with his sharp wit.

The LEGENDS of Def Comedy Jam

6-9 p.m. — Century Music Hall — Resale marketplace tickets available — Experience a night of laughter with Chris Thomas in Fort Wayne.

Chris Worth Live Performance

6-9 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Admission is $5 — Enjoy live music, cocktails, and local food while soaking in downtown Fort Wayne's skyline views.