Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of October.
Good morning, Fort Wayne.
Fort Wayne United will host a breakfast at 7 a.m. Tuesday at the Parkview Mirro Center for Research and Innovation to honor the legacy of late former Mayor Tom Henry and recognize local community leaders for their contributions.
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Bridge in Fort Wayne will glow orange Wednesday, Oct.
21, as part of a national bullying prevention campaign — a call for kindness and inclusion during Unity Day.
WOWO will host its first Penny Pitch Trivia Night on Thursday, Nov.
12 at Mizpah Shrine. Hosted by Kayla Blakeslee & Josh Williams, the event will offer trivia, food, drinks, and raffles while proceeds support the Northeast Indiana Base Community Council that aids military, veterans, and families.
Community members can receive free haircuts and clothing during an event organized by Pie’s Clothing Closet + American Legion Post 148 and Ravenscroft Beauty College at 705 E.
Lewis St. on Monday, Oct. 19 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 20 from noon to 4 p.m.
Carhartt opened its first Fort Wayne store on Thursday at Jefferson Pointe Shopping Center.
The new location carries workwear for men, women and children and offered the first 1,000 Groundbreakers Loyalty Program members a commemorative T-shirt.
Ruoff Mortgage Stadium will host Holiday Promenade at the Pitch, a holiday light experience featuring seasonal displays, ice skating and Santa visits from Nov.
27 to Jan. 2 at the Fort Wayne FC home. Tickets are $14 and offer free parking + private suite options for groups.
Indiana University Fort Wayne is accepting applications for a new B/DDS Pathway Program that lets dental technology students earn provisional admission to the dental school in Indianapolis.
The four+four model offers mentoring, hands-on learning and required shadowing to prepare future dental professionals.
Nearly 31,000 2026 RAV4 plug-in hybrids are recalled for a software defect that may reduce power when driven at high speeds, raising crash risks.
Toyota dealers will update the software free of charge today + owners must check their VIN to schedule repairs.
Voters in three northeast Indiana counties will vote on Question No. 3 regarding a proposed $500 million casino project.
The measure, scheduled for November 3, could decide the development's future in Allen, DeKalb & Steuben counties.
Allen County Public Library will host listening sessions Monday, Oct.
26 at McMillen Park Community Center and the Hessen Cassel Branch to review design ideas for accessibility and community spaces as part of its Facilities Master Plan; residents who cannot attend may leave feedback via engagement boards until Nov. 16.
Three Rivers Ambulance Authority is partnering with Summit CPR (a local safety group) to give away a free AED during October for Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month in Fort Wayne.
Schools, businesses, and churches are urged to register their AEDs with NEAR (National Emergency AED Resource Registry) to help save lives.
Medicare open enrollment began Oct.
15, letting Fort Wayne residents compare plans to avoid cost, network, and drug issues. Survey data shows many switch due to rising premiums + limited coverage, so residents should review their options before enrollment ends Dec. 7.
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