Fort Wayne
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Monday, September 8th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Alex Babich’s sunflower broke the Guinness world record for height when it reached 35 feet 9 inches—beating the record set 11 years ago by a German farmer during a Zoom call with a Guinness official. WOWO
- ➤ Today, WOWO teams with Hensley Legal Group to launch Teddy Bear Patrol for local law enforcement agencies to collect teddy bears that help comfort children recovering from accidents and trauma—donations continue through September 28th. WOWO
- ➤ Fort Wayne attractions welcomed hometown tourists on Sunday during the 26th Annual Be a Tourist In Your Own Hometown event organized by VisitFortWayne—organizers noted that many locals participated. The Journal Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, September 7, a man attacked Travis Tribolet-Ward at Fae’s Cabinet around 5:30 p.m.—the metaphysical shop owner suffered bruising, a concussion and back pain while the business released surveillance footage online to help identify the attacker. WOWO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne United celebrated the relaunch of its Late Night Basketball program Saturday at Renaissance Pointe YMCA, where young athletes played basketball, received health screenings from Alliance Health and listened to an inspirational talk by CEO Raphael Davis — registration began at 7 p.m., games started at 8 p.m. and open play continued until 11 p.m. The next event will take place Saturday, September 13. 21Alive
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NRP Skills and Mega Code Training
12-4 p.m. — Parkview Education Center — Registration required — Enhance your neonatal resuscitation skills and participate in hands-on Mega Code simulations.
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Stories in Music: Carnival of the Animals
12 PM — Pearl Street Arts Center — Cost not mentioned — Experience an engaging musical performance blending narration and melodies.
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Comedy Night with Steven Ho
7-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the comedic brilliance of Steven Ho, known for his entertaining ER stories and online following.
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Stand-Up Comedy with Steven Ho
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy laughter and medical anecdotes from a viral comedian with a unique ER perspective.
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The Garden Night Market
6-9 p.m. — The Garden — Free entry — Experience a vibrant celebration of art, music, food, and community under the stars.
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Harvest Moon Waterfall
7-9 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Candle-making add-on available for $20 — Create a scented soy candle before unleashing your artistic side with a painting session.
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John Crist Stand-Up Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the hilarious performances of a top global touring comedian.
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Conservation Conversation - Changing the Climate
The Conservation Conversation is an annual event designed to bring the general public together with experts to promote the understanding of and collaboration on sustainability issues. This year's theme is climate change, so we will explore the science, policies, and responses to this global challenge.
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Kaleo Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Clyde Theatre — Tickets starting at $61 — Experience the dynamic sounds of Kaleo live in Fort Wayne.
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Solo Performance by Rome Ramirez
8-9:30 p.m. — Clyde Theatre — Starting at $30 — Experience a unique solo performance by the frontman of Sublime with Rome as he showcases his journey and sound.
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