Good morning, Fort Wayne.

Access Fort Wayne celebrated Community Media Day on Oct 20 and won multiple top honors at the 2025 Philo Festival of Media Arts for categories including Documentary and Comedy/Humor—showing its strong role in local media.

The awards recognize the team’s creativity, technical skill, and focus on presenting diverse community voices.

Honor Flight Northeast Indiana announced its 54th flight which will carry 85 veterans—including those from the Vietnam, Cold, and Korean Wars—to Washington, D.C. on November 5.

The organization invites community members to join the Welcome Home Celebration at Fort Wayne International Airport at 8:00 p.m.—parking will be limited and shuttles provided.

Riverfront Fort Wayne will host its free Riverfront Halloween event on Saturday from 3-9 p.m. at Promenade Park.

The Fort Wayne museum announced its Ghost Army exhibit will end this weekend, giving local visitors one final chance to explore the display—museum officials noted the exhibition has drawn steady interest for its portrayal of the unique World War II unit.

The exhibit’s closure prompts visitors to act soon if they wish to experience this part of local heritage.

Today, the Fort Wayne Public Art Commission meets at 4:00 p.m. in Conference Room 324 at Citizrens Square to review its agenda—covering call to order, committee reports, and project updates for the art program.

State officials warn that if Congress does not agree on a spending bill soon, SNAP benefits may run out in two weeks—jeopardizing food assistance for about 610700 Hoosiers who rely on the program.

Many of these beneficiaries are low-income families with children and could see delays in their November payments if the shutdown continues.

Brightpoint CEO Steve Hoffman said Head Start programs in our area and across the nation may lose federal funding if the government shutdown continues through Nov.

1 — he said the nonprofit will use reserve funds to keep childcare services running for local families.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture asked all states, including Indiana, to stop processing SNAP applications as the federal shutdown continues—raising concerns that SNAP and WIC benefits may be disrupted next month if the shutdown persists.

The Indiana State Police at the Fort Wayne Post (5811 Ellison Rd.) is partnering with the DEA for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to help residents safely dispose of expired or unused medications; needles or sharps will not be accepted at the 2-story building.

Alliance Health Centers opened an on-site clinic at Charis House on Monday—bringing mental health counseling and psychiatry services to women and children experiencing homelessness at the shelter on Decatur Rd. The clinic operates Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and can serve up to 500 patients annually.

Dr. Melanie Clark of Parkview Health talked on FOX 55 about breast cancer screenings on this week’s Breast Cancer Awareness segment (she highlighted Francine's Friends, a mobile mammogram that helps women get checked easily).

She said early screening finds cancers when they are small so doctors can start treatment sooner and screening should match each woman's risk factors.

A local rehabilitation center in Fort Wayne shared its perspective on the fentanyl crisis on Oct.

21, noting a rise in cases that has strained treatment services. The center urged community members to seek help and stressed the need for greater local support.

Eric Johnson Live Performance

8:00-9:30 PM — Clyde Theatre — Starting at $29.50 — Experience the legendary guitar virtuoso Eric Johnson and his eclectic musical styles across genres.

Making Strides of Fort Wayne

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Parkview Field — Free entry — Celebrate courage and hope in the fight against breast cancer with the Northeast Indiana community.

Mamacitas & Mimosas

11 AM – 2 PM — The Ari Creative Event Studio — Check for costs — Indulge in authentic Mexican brunch flavors while enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere.

Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons vs. Ball State Cardinals

7-11 p.m. — Hilliard Gates Sports Center — VIP tickets available — Experience premium amenities and enjoy college basketball excitement.

PMP Certification Training in Fort Wayne

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Fort Wayne, IN — Early Bird Pricing Available — Gain comprehensive CAPM certification training with expert-led interactive sessions and valuable resources.

Fort Wayne Philharmonic: Holst and Mozart

7-8:30 p.m. — Clyde Theatre — Dinner and drinks available — Experience a delightful evening of classical music with Holst, Ravel, and Mozart in a relaxed atmosphere.

Old Fort Cluster Dog Show

8 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — Entry details not specified — Experience the excitement of breed judging and obedience at this annual dog show.

Gabriel Rutledge Live Comedy Show

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Join comedy sensation Gabriel Rutledge for an evening filled with humor and entertainment.

Gabriel Rutledge Live Comedy Show

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket price varies — Experience hilarious storytelling from a renowned comedian.

Black Flag Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Piere's Entertainment Center — Ticket prices TBA — Experience the raw energy of Black Flag live in Fort Wayne.