Good morning, Fort Wayne.

Hundreds of brides attended Fort Wayne Bridal Spectacular Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum to meet more than 75 vendors and ease planning, drawing over 1,000 guests.

The event, in its 35th year (largest so far), will return on Jan. 3.

NextStep Fort Wayne Paralysis Recovery Center is hosting its inaugural Community Chili Cook-Off this Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Knockin' Boots Saloon - the fundraiser will feature celebrity judges, live music, and a silent auction to support paralysis recovery.

Public Safety Day at West Central Fire District Station Saturday gave families emergency response demos such as vehicle extrication and fire extinguisher trials & attendees met firefighters, officers, K-9 units, and tried games and a confidence course while getting career advice.

Downtown Fort Wayne's Embassy Theatre will host a diverse line-up this October.

Comedian Brad Williams will perform on Oct. 15, a silent horror film with live organ music will open on Oct. 17, and Halloween double features on Oct. 23 plus an anime concert on Oct. 24 will bring unique entertainment to the historic venue.

Growers in Allen County report that less than 1% of beans has been harvested today due to saturated fields from late summer rains, while farmers in West Central and Northwest areas see faster progress (weather remains the key factor affecting harvest activity statewide).

NIPSCO opened its Hardship, SERV, and SILVER programs for eligible residential gas customers to help pay their bills before winter, with applications accepted until May 31 (or until funding runs out) and benefits up to $500 a year.

Morgan Road in southeast Fort Wayne, between Paulding and Castleman Roads, will close from 7 a.m. Monday until 4 p.m. Wednesday for a crossover pipe replacement.

Hundreds gathered at Parkview Field on Saturday for the 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's, choosing one- or two-mile routes while carrying Promise Flowers (raising more than $208,000 so far).

Fundraising continues through the end of the year as organizers aim to reach $290,000 for research and support services.

Fort Wayne Community Schools will host the FWCS Holiday Tournament this December as boys + girls basketball teams from all five high schools compete.

The two-day event will take place Tuesday, Dec. 22 at South Side High School and Wednesday, Dec. 23 at North Side High School.