Fort Wayne
Today
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local kids connected with community service providers at a touch-a-truck event where interactive displays offered hands-on learning about vehicles—bringing families together to explore local truck services. The event allowed Fort Wayne residents to see and experience the equipment firsthand. 21Alive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Art This Way announced that muralists Brandon Coley, Natalie Fetzer, Carly Mitchell, Mitchell Egly and Jon Mendelson will install new murals on 222 Pearl Street's cinderblock walls in downtown Fort Wayne, leaving the historic brick untouched. The project, which celebrates music and Fort Wayne’s growing reputation as a music city, will be dedicated today from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.—bringing vibrant local art to the streets—with support from the City's Façade Grant Program and partners. US 93.3
- ➤ ACPL’s Genealogy Center is hosting free Family History Month programs this October at the main library downtown—events include Chasing Ghosts the Story of the Ghost Army, Transform Your Activity Calendar and Really Stand Out with Innovative Tools for Eldercare, and Making the Records Talk. WOWO
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Residents are invited today at 1:45 p.m. at the Embassy Theatre to hear Donovan Rypkema present a study showing that heritage tourism in 2024 generated over $313.7 million in spending and supported more than 3,300 jobs in Fort Wayne. The free event is part of the Indiana State Historic Preservation conference, running from September 30 to October 3 — a key look into preserving the city’s future and past. US 93.3
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A grassroots campaign led by Americans for Prosperity-Indiana and local residents is opposing the Nov. 4 referendum by Northwest Allen County Schools which would allow the district to collect up to $12 million yearly over eight years by raising property taxes to fund staffing initiatives. The measure is expected to increase median home taxes by about $505 per year—adding concerns that the plan will burden families already struggling. The Journal Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A dash cam video from the Allen County Sheriff's Department showed Corporal Spahiev—an officer who helped move a stalled car off the road—as locals joined his efforts to clear the roadway. WFFT-TV
- ➤ Secretary of Commerce David Adams remains both CEO and president of the Economic Development Corp even as lawmakers required the roles be split; his office will appoint a separate president by the end of October following a report on the agency. Lawmakers designed the new structure to let each leader focus on specific duties under the updated economic development law. WFFT-TV
- ➤ In Commissioner’s Corner, TRAA announced it will soon end its dispatch assistance outside Fort Wayne, a change that may force local agencies to adjust (new protocols) for emergency communications. Local officials say the move could impact surrounding communities as they plan for continued public safety services. WOWO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Carroll's volleyball team beat NorthWood 3-0 on Tuesday—maintaining a 24-0 record while NorthWood dropped to 11-10. WFFT-TV
- ➤ Fort Wayne FC announced that manager Mike Avery will lead the club in its inaugural USL League 1 campaign in 2026. He remains the only manager in the five-year history of Fort Wayne FC — a role he continues as he enters his sixth season. WFFT-TV
- ➤ The Detroit Tigers defeated the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Tuesday — North Side alum Zack McKinstry hit a game-winning RBI with a sacrifice bunt in the 7th inning of Game 1 in the best-of-3 Wild Card series. WFFT-TV
-
International Ballet Stars: Swan Lake
7-8:30 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Cost info unavailable — Experience the beauty of classic ballet with live orchestral music featuring over 30 musicians.
-
Gareth Reynolds Stand-up Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket price not mentioned — Enjoy a night of laughter with internationally touring comedian Gareth Reynolds, known for his clever quips and podcast fame.
-
Heartsick Concert
3:30-5:30 p.m. — Piere's Entertainment Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an engaging performance by Heartsick featuring Thrill of the Hunt.
-
Kevin Nealon Live Stand-Up
7-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the unique humor and dry wit of comedian Kevin Nealon.
-
OpenShift Fundamentals Training
All day — Enspire Training — Check event page for costs — Dive into software development and master OpenShift fundamentals with expert training.
-
Aly & AJ Live in Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Clyde Theatre — Starting at $49.50 — Experience the musical evolution of former Disney stars Aly & AJ as they perform their latest hits.
-
Comedy Night with Corey B & Marcus Monroe
7-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices may vary — Enjoy high-energy comedic performances from two acclaimed comedians in a lively atmosphere.
-
Comedy Night with Corey B & Marcus Monroe
7-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — $27/$37 — Enjoy a high-energy night of comedy featuring renowned comedians in a vibrant setting.
-
Mario Adrion Stand-Up Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughs with German comedian Mario Adrion, known for his unique European charm and hilarious storytelling.
-
Wheel Of Fortune Live!
7-8:30 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Chance to win prizes — Experience the excitement of America's Game live in Fort Wayne.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If the path ahead of you is clear, you're probably on someone else's.
~ Joseph Campbell
About Fort Wayne Today
Welcome to the Fort Wayne Today, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Fort Wayne, Indiana community. If you like the Fort Wayne Today, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Fort Wayne.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Fort Wayne and across Indiana. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Fort Wayne Today
A free Fort Wayne community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://fortwaynetoday.com/sitemap