Fort Wayne
Today
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community Harvest Food Bank in Fort Wayne has received a $10,000 grant from Norfolk Southern through its Thriving Communities Grant Program to support hunger relief across multiple counties. The grant will provide over 40,000 meals for families — a boost for community resilience. WOWO
- ➤ The Ten Point Coalition returned to Fort Wayne today to fight local violence and build stronger community ties. Organizers said the group will host events and discussions—an effort to boost neighborhood safety and engagement. WOWO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities are searching for 11‐year‐old Drayden Sayers—last seen near the intersection of Winter Street and Paulding Road wearing a black and green shirt and green shorts—and anyone with information is urged to call 911. WFFT-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Fort Wayne Urban League started its Painted Sneakers on Tour to help pay for the Equality for All SneakerBall set for September 6 at 6:30 p.m. Local artists David McClung and Ron Lewis painted Air Force Ones that have shown up at McMillan Park, Northeast Indiana Innovation Center, MLK Bridge, and Pontiac Grocery Store — and people can follow them on social media until September 5. US 93.3
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Allen County Public Library reached a milestone by mailing over 50,000 books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to young children in Allen County since October 2024. As of August, 7,739 children have received a monthly book—representing 29% of eligible children—while funding comes from local donations and a statewide private campaign led by First Lady Maureen Braun. US 93.3
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local and regional muralists will paint storm drains through August 24 with the Clean Drains Fort Wayne project — sponsored by Art This Way and City Utilities — as they work to protect our rivers and invite residents to join cleanup efforts. US 93.3
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city warned motorists that road work beginning Monday affected travel in Fort Wayne—utility work on Fairfield Avenue restricted a northbound lane until Wednesday, sidewalk repairs on Ewing Street closed a southbound lane until Friday, and gas utility work on East State Boulevard was completed Monday. US 93.3
- ➤ The City of Fort Wayne announced its Build Entrepreneur Education program will offer an eight week Spanish language cohort for entrepreneurs from October 1 to November 19 at the Urban Enterprise Association — 1830 Wayne Trace. The course teaches skills such as licensing, financial literacy, marketing and cash flow for $175 and requires registration by September 25. US 93.3
- ➤ The City of Fort Wayne reported it had reached the halfway point of its 10-year Southeast Strategy when it completed repaving two miles of Calhoun Street and rebuilding a streetscape on South Anthony Boulevard last week—projects driven by community feedback and part of a plan that will address more improvements in the next five years. City officials said the initiative already impacted 11 southeast neighborhoods with new housing, jobs, and park investments. 21Alive
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Bridge of Grace Ministries helps residents in Southeast Fort Wayne break the cycle of poverty by renovating homes and guiding eligible applicants to homeownership; the organization renovated 36 homes since 2016 and handed keys to Yessica Michell Loaiza today. It plans to build eight triplexes and renovate 100 homes in Mount Vernon Park — steps that are part of its 10-year plan to provide 150 homes — while fundraising for additional projects. WFFT-TV
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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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The Four Horsemen - Tribute to Metallica
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Clyde Theatre — Starting at $15 — Experience an authentic, high-energy tribute to Metallica showcasing their early masterpieces.
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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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2025 Southwest Youth Mile Race Series
4:30-6:30 p.m. — Indian Trails Park — Registration required — Compete in a series of one-mile races for youth with awards for top finishers in multiple categories.
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Fort Wayne TinCaps vs. Dayton Dragons
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Parkview Field — Family-friendly entertainment — Experience the thrill of minor league baseball at the award-winning Parkview Field.
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Ian Fidance Live Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Check the venue for prices — Enjoy a night of laughter with the uniquely upbeat NYC comic Ian Fidance.
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Zoltan Kaszas Stand-Up Comedy
7-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of sharp observational humor from an award-winning comedian and cat lover.
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