Fort Wayne
Today
Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ An investigative report titled 21Investigates: Unhoused & Unseen examines the challenges faced by Fort Wayne’s unhoused residents — it reviews firsthand accounts and local service gaps to highlight a growing community issue. The report sets out to reveal the struggles in securing shelter and support amid rising local homelessness. 21Alive
- ➤ Organizers at Lassus Handy Dandy gas stations are partnering with Blessings in a Backpack to boost donations that help feed children when school is not in session — residents can donate at the pump or cash register at several local locations until November 17. 21Alive
- ➤ Lassus Handy Dandy gas stations are accepting donations on behalf of Blessings in a Backpack — a program that supplies school essentials to children in need. 21Alive
- ➤ Fort Wayne Coffee Club founders Ally and Cameron Youngblood launched a mobile café that serves lattes and dirty sodas while hosting community events such as mommy-and-me playdates, book clubs, yoga sessions, and dog walks to spread positivity in Fort Wayne (membership is $5 per month). The club also rents its mobile café for private events so locals can join in and build community bonds. 21Alive
- ➤ A Fort Wayne non-profit was honored with a mayoral proclamation on October 27th as it celebrated 25 years of service — marking decades of community impact. 21Alive
- ➤ Crews are installing 1.5 million lights at Parkview Field for the Holiday Lights display, a 50% increase from last year+ nearly 100,000 visited last year. Fort Wayne TinCaps President Mike Nutter said the event will be bigger and better with tickets available online for November. 21Alive
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana State Police are warning drivers to watch for deer on roadways as deer enter roads unexpectedly this season, urging extra caution when driving at dusk and dawn (when deer are most active) to help avoid accidents (last year over 17,000 deer-related crashes resulted in 707 injuries and nine fatalities). The Journal Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Michael Bradt, a veteran of improv comedy who moved from near Chicago last year, opened Fort Wayne Improv at 1314 East State Boulevard after transforming the former Big Tooth Furniture Shop into a venue for spontaneous artistic expression. The club will host its first show on New Year's Eve — with a children’s party starting at 11 a.m. on December 31 — and will offer improv classes. 21Alive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ FWCS Elementary School is partnering with the Indiana Pacers to host a fundraiser for school programs—details like the event date and activities will be shared later. 21Alive
- ➤ Fort Wayne Community Schools approved a $419 million budget for next year and ratified a two-year contract that will increase teacher salaries nearly 6.5% as a board member praised CFO Rosie Shipman for managing an $11 million state cut from the new property tax law. Superintendent Mark Daniel said the district shows strong fiscal management but acknowledged more work is needed once the state legislature reconvenes—highlighting ongoing fiscal challenges. The Journal Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Allen County Highway Department announced that Pleasant Center Road at the Smith Road intersection near the Fort Wayne Airport will be fully closed between Coverdale and Bluffton Roads today for pipe replacements. Work is expected to finish by Thursday afternoon — drivers should follow alternate routes. 21Alive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local health experts urge parents to prioritize safety for Halloween by shortening costumes to prevent falls and adding reflective tape to improve visibility—experts also advise accompanying children or choosing organized events to boost supervision. The guidelines aim to reduce injury risks as trick-or-treaters prepare for Halloween. WFFT-TV
- ➤ During Breast Cancer Awareness month, triple-negative breast cancer survivor Tamyra Kelly shared her message of hope after crediting early detection by Francine's Friends Mobile Mammography Coach—provided through a partnership with Parkview Health and the Breast Cancer Diagnostic Center—and said her mission is to help others see they can beat breast cancer. WFFT-TV
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong
7 p.m. — Parkview Physicians Group ArtsLab — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughter with a comedy where everything hilariously goes wrong.
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Matthew Broussard Live Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — $99 Date Night Package — Experience self-effacing humor from a former financial analyst turned comedian.
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Matthew Broussard Stand-Up Comedy
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — 2-item minimum required — Enjoy educational and self-effacing humor from former financial analyst Matthew Broussard.
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The Music of The Lord of the Rings Concert
4-5:30 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the Oscar-winning music from Tolkien’s cinematic universe performed live by a symphonic orchestra.
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Veterans Day at The Fairfield
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. — The Fairfield Fort Wayne — Participatory fee required — Enjoy a day of community and competition while supporting local veterans' initiatives.
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