Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 11th of August.
Good morning, Fort Wayne.
The Senior Lifestyle Expo returns Wednesday, Aug.
12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kruse Plaza, 5634 Opportunity Blvd. in Auburn — admission is free.
A Fort Wayne teen collected donations outside Parkview Field during a TinCaps game on Sunday, Aug.
10 and plans to deliver them to M.I.S.F.I.T.S. Ministry to support people experiencing homelessness.
The Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum on O’Day Road announced plans for an Agent Orange Memorial to honor veterans exposed to the herbicide during military service.
Details on the memorial’s construction and dedication will be shared soon.
Downtown Fort Wayne hosts Ladies Night Out on Thurs, Aug.
13 from 5 to 8 p.m., where 14 businesses offer deals on shopping, food and beauty; a shuttle connects venues while The Fairfield hosts an after-party from 7 to 10 p.m. (Museum of Art offers admission and 5:30 p.m. tour).
The Butler Fire Department held a demolition derby Saturday at the International Monster Truck Museum that drew a large crowd and featured competitions for sub-compact cars, trucks, first responders and youth Power Wheels demos+ many spectators brought lawn chairs to watch the event.
Fiesta Fort Wayne is hosting a Latin American celebration at Headwaters Park later this week with live music, food vendors, and cultural activities.
Local families can enjoy a festive day that honors community heritage.
Fort Wayne Community Schools celebrated the completion of Snider High School's $30 million stadium during a Monday ribbon-cutting (named for longtime coach Russ Isaacs) where 4,400 seats and updated spaces support multiple sports.
After severe storms, I&M crews are restoring power in Fort Wayne.
As of 9 a.m., fewer than 1,600 customers remain without service, and most should have power restored by 4 p.m. although additional storms may cause new outages later.
Indiana State Police and INDOT warned drivers today to slow down and stop for school buses with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm as students return to school this week.
The guidelines apply on two-lane roads and multi-lane roads without barriers — extra caution helps protect children.
Health officials say rising cyclosporiasis cases in northeast Indiana are tied to a Taco Bell supplier, with the area now reporting about half of Indiana’s 1,900 cases.
People who show symptoms should visit a doctor promptly.
Three Rivers Ambulance Authority launched a registry on PulsePoint AED yesterday in Fort Wayne to help residents quickly locate public defibrillators; officials say the initiative will improve emergency response during cardiac events.
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.
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