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Friday, August 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne’s Summit City Carnival began on August 1st and will run Thursday and Friday evenings with a full afternoon on Saturday concluding its nine-day run—families can enjoy thrill rides, live shows, sensory-friendly areas, and local vendor offerings. The event is billed as the largest carnival experience in the city—designed to give locals a fun, family-friendly way to connect. WFFT-TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fatal crash involving three vehicles closed part of southbound I-69 on Thursday just after 7 a.m.—a tanker truck rear-ended a Ford Expedition carrying seven people, with one dying at the scene and six taken to hospital as police investigated near the 304.8 mile marker amid traffic delays from nearby construction and a wide load. WOWO
- ➤ Officers said a crash on I-69 southbound near Illinois Road at 7 a.m. left six injured and one woman dead — heavy traffic from a wide load and construction contributed to the incident while officials investigate the scene. US 93.3
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Brightpoint Development Fund closed a $2.5M loan on August 5 with MidWest America Federal Credit Union—secured at a 2.5% rate by a rate buydown grant from FHLBI. The funds will expand small business lending and support new programs for underserved and low-income residents in the region. Around Fort Wayne
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Visit Fort Wayne will host the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies from August 10 to 14 at the Grand Wayne Convention Center, and registration remains open for anyone interested in Jewish genealogy — local groups helped secure the event as talks began in 2021. The conference will feature keynote speaker CeCe Moore on August 10 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Around Fort Wayne
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ NEILFN released its 2025 food needs assessment and 2025‑2027 strategic plan on August 6th to review local challenges like high food insecurity and a heavy reliance on imported food—issues such as rising land costs and a shrinking farming population. The report calls for a local food initiative, a regional food hub study, and expanded nutrition programs to help make the region’s food system more sustainable. Around Fort Wayne
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker outlined a strategy to prevent youth violence that may invest $250,000 from American Rescue Plan Act interest earnings into microgrants of up to $10,000 for local groups and individuals, pending City Council approval—she also announced a plan to hire a part-time community liaison within the police department and launch a Youth Engagement Council to boost communication with our young people. The Journal Gazette
- ➤ Mayor Tucker outlined a Youth Violence Prevention Program today that will use $250,000 from American Rescue Plan funds for up to $10,000 microgrants while ensuring no taxpayer dollars are used — the plan also calls for a community liaison in the police department, youth conversations, and council reviews to boost public safety in Fort Wayne. She urged City Council and local residents to volunteer with youth organizations to support the initiative. WOWO
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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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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.
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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.
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Summit City Vintage Fest 6
12-6 p.m. — Night Train — Drinks available for purchase — Explore 25 vintage clothing vendors in the heart of the city.
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The Garden Night Market
6-9 p.m. — The Garden — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of artisan shopping, live music, and delicious food under the stars.
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Fort Wayne Plein Air Competition and Sale
7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Auer Center for Arts and Culture — Cost varies — Explore a vibrant display of local art and purchase unique pieces at this competitive event.
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Los Montoya, Maguey, Al Tiro Concert
9 PM – 3 AM — El Diamante Night Club — Tickets for sale — Experience an electrifying night of live music featuring Banda Maguey, Banda Los Montoya, and Altiro.
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