Good morning, Fort Wayne.

FWPD recorded its largest National Night Out turnout to date + handed out 700 backpacks to community members, highlighting a strong commitment to local outreach.

The YWCA Northeast Indiana will host its annual Music for a Mission fundraiser on Friday, Sept.

18 at Brotherhood Mutual in Fort Wayne. Doors open at 6 p.m. and local musicians with stories from YWCA graduates will support addiction recovery services for women.

The Ninth Annual Open Streets Fort Wayne will turn 20 blocks of the Calhoun Street Corridor into a free festival on Sunday, Aug.

16. Running from noon to 4 p.m., the event offers 130 activities including games, food, music, skating and free ice cream cones while closing roads to traffic.

The Agribusiness Council of Indiana honored Kevin Still—soon to retire after 42 years at Keystone Cooperative—with a Lifetime Achievement Award for advancing Indiana agriculture.

His leadership expanded the cooperative's operations and modernized grain infrastructure, benefiting rural communities.

Scale models from around the world will be on display at the IPMS National Convention at Grand Wayne Convention Center from today until Thursday, Aug.

8. Over 1,300 registered attendees & up to 1,200 walk-in visitors are expected to view 3,000 displays featuring aviation, military history, ships and cars with $15 individual and family admissions available.

USDA released a Land Values Summary last week that showed Indiana cropland values increased 3.4% to $9,150 per acre while cash rents remained steady and Purdue surveys reported top-quality rates at about $318 per acre (with average rates near $264).

Snider High School announced on Aug.

4 that its football stadium will be renamed for longtime head coach Russ Isaacs after the board approved the honor. A dedication ceremony is planned later this year (details pending) to celebrate his lasting impact on the school and community.

Crews are working on water main improvements in Westwood Fairway and along West Jefferson Boulevard with lane restrictions this week.

On Tuesday, the southbound lane of Ardmore Avenue closed until 5 p.m., and starting today, a westbound lane on Illinois Road will remain closed through Friday.

Mayor Tucker joined America the Entrepreneurial as a Founding Mayor, making Fort Wayne part of a national effort to boost local entrepreneurship in the nation’s 250th anniversary year.

She also proclaimed Aug. 3 as America the Entrepreneurial Day to recognize a successful local business at 224 E. Wallace St.

The Fort Wayne TinCaps have released their 2027 schedule with Opening Day on Friday, Apr.

2 against the Lansing Lugnuts at Parkview Field in Fort Wayne. The 132-game season includes 66 home games and special dates for Opening Weekend (Apr. 2-5), Jackie Robinson Day (Apr. 15), and Father’s Day (Jun. 20).

Minor League Baseball named TinCaps outfielder Alex McCoy Player of the Week for July 28 to Aug.

2, 2026 after he hit three home runs in five games + posted a .421 average. His standout performance boosted the team’s offense as they remain in close contention this season.

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.