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Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne teens completed the TeenWorks summer program by working six weeks at paying jobs with ten local nonprofits as featured in FOX 55’s 'Kids Who Care.' Students celebrated their work at a Taste of TeenWorks dinner in August and some will continue as TeenWorks Pros during the school year. WFFT-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne police arrested Joseph Bossard in connection with the triple homicide on the 1900 block of Hobson Road, and he now faces charges including two counts of murder—Felony Level 1 and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. Around Fort Wayne
- ➤ A 63-year-old Fort Wayne man, Raphael Helton, has been charged with murder for the 2015 death of his 67-year-old roommate Michael Fedock — his body was found locked in a closet wrapped in plastic — and evidence — including DNA on duct tape and jail call recordings — ties him to the case. 21Alive
- ➤ On Saturday, Fort Wayne police responded to a domestic battery call at an apartment on the 9300 block of Morning Light Trail and discovered two adults dead + the Allen County Coroner ruled the deaths a homicide-suicide with Rickita Lanae Washington, 38, dying from a gunshot wound in a homicide and Odie Lionel Sanders, 46, dying from a self-inflicted gunshot. The Journal Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Indiana Tech is adding six new certificates after being awarded nearly $1M in Workforce Ready Grant funding that will cover full tuition for eligible residents in fields such as business, health sciences and information technology. This brings its approved programs to 19 to meet the growing demand for skills in analytics, AI and public safety. 21Alive
- ➤ The 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application is now open in Allen County through the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne and offers five scholarships that cover full tuition, fees, and up to $900 per year for books over four years. Applications are due by September 9 at 11:59 p.m.—guidance counselors must submit their portions by September 12 with winners announced in December. WOWO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Allen County Commissioners approved zoning changes that increased the required setback for commercial solar farms from 250 to 1000 feet from property lines—this measure is designed to protect rural land quality. Commissioner Turpin said the new rule—applicable only to large-scale projects—does not restrict residential solar panel installations. WOWO
- ➤ Tomorrow night, Fort Wayne City Council will consider three proposed rate hikes and two revenue bond requests from City Utilities—one council member opposes the proposals because they lost faith in the department's leadership and said changes must come first. WOWO
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Fiesta Fort Wayne
11 AM – 5 PM — Headwaters Park — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant contributions of Hispanics and Latino Americans in Northeast Indiana.
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The Lost World Film Screening
3:00 – 4:30 PM — Embassy Theatre — $5 for kids/seniors, $10 for others — Experience the classic silent film adaptation of Conan Doyle's adventure with live organ music.
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Dayton Dragons vs. Fort Wayne Tincaps
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Parkview Field — Family-friendly entertainment — Experience thrilling baseball action with the Fort Wayne Tincaps at their award-winning venue.
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Hubie Ashcraft Trio Performance
5:30-7 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Free entry — Enjoy local music while soaking in stunning rooftop views of Fort Wayne.
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