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Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fort Wayne City Utilities invites residents to celebrate the completion of its 18-year Long-Term Control Plan at Promenade Park today from 4:30–6:30 p.m.—a project that reduced river overflows by 90% and protected 45,000 homes. The event will honor neighborhood advocates and former leaders for their role in the city’s major environmental investment. Around Fort Wayne
- ➤ Sweetwater partnered with SongwritingWith:Soldiers to help veterans and their families heal through music after the group’s 100th retreat in October in Texas—donating guitars and gear to support veteran storytelling. The gear will be used in 2026 during 14 retreats and 180 songwriting sessions to create more than 300 new songs. WFFT-TV
- ➤ Honor Flight Northeast Indiana will fly its 54th group of 85 veterans today to Washington, D.C. — including veterans from the Korean War, Cold War and Vietnam War — and a Welcome Home celebration is set at Fort Wayne International Airport around 8:00 p.m. US 93.3
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Three Fort Wayne natives are competing on Squid Game: The Challenge — a national TV game show that tests physical and mental skills. 21Alive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Abbett Elementary School celebrates its 75th anniversary today with a rededication ceremony (1:30 p.m. at 4325 Smith St) that features a proclamation from Mayor Sharon Tucker, the unveiling of a commemorative art piece and plaque, and an after-school carnival (open to students, families and the community). Around Fort Wayne
- ➤ Northwest Allen County Schools failed a vote to raise up to $12 million a year for staffing as 54% of voters opposed the measure, meaning plans to add over 50 new positions and boost teacher pay will not happen (a median home would have seen taxes rise by about $505). Superintendent Wayne Barker said the decision was a crushing setback and noted the special election cost about $64,000 (based on unofficial results), leaving the district to seek other funding strategies for its students and staff. The Journal Gazette
- ➤ Fort Wayne Community Schools will host the Champion of Change Awards tomorrow, Nov. 6, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. at the Bill C. Anthis Center—an event that will honor parents and caregivers for their contributions to student success, with Mayor Sharon Tucker declaring Parent Involvement Day as schools invited nominations. Around Fort Wayne
- ➤ Fort Wayne Community Schools will close South Wayne Elementary at the end of the current academic year due to high repair costs and available capacity at other schools—staff and parents were informed of the decision on Monday. US 93.3
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The commissioner announced that a school operating referendum will be held soon—exact details on the vote remain to be shared. This action is set to affect local school operations as the community prepares for changes. WOWO
- ➤ The Allen County Veterans Court celebrated the graduation of 14 veterans who completed a program to help those with substance abuse and mental health challenges. Judge Ashley Hand said the court offers a vital lifeline for veterans—providing a second chance at recovery. 21Alive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Parkview Health Pulmonologist Dr. Paparo discussed the fear of getting lung cancer screenings during an awareness event on Nov 3 — he noted that early detection can help improve outcomes. WFFT-TV
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ City officials launched the 'A Lot to Love' program in March to turn 29 empty lots into affordable homes, with 27 already transferred to small-scale developers along Fox Avenue—this effort gives new life to once-vacant spaces. Local developers said 25 more lots will be available by spring to help more families build roots in the neighborhood. WFFT-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Johnny TinCap from the Fort Wayne TinCaps was named one of six Minor League mascots for the Arizona Fall League's Fall Stars Weekend at Sloan Park; he will join the Home Run Derby on Nov. 8 and the Fall Stars Game on Nov. 9 airing live on MLB Network. Fans can buy tickets online + see him in action at these events. Around 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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Theresa Caputo Live Show
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the Long Island Medium as she shares her unique gifts in a captivating live performance.
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Boney James Live
7-9:30 p.m. — Clyde Theatre — Tickets starting at $39.50 — Experience the smooth sounds of saxophonist Boney James in an intimate live performance.
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Zakk Wylde Live
6:00–8:30 p.m. — Clyde Theatre — Starting at $35 — Experience Zakk Wylde's electrifying tribute to Black Sabbath with classic rock anthems and powerful performances.
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Youth Orchestras Fall Concert
4-6 p.m. — PFW Music Center — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy the impressive talents of young musicians in a professional orchestra setting.
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RHCSA Exam Prep Training
Nov 17-21 — Enspire Training — $2250 — Fast-paced Linux system administration course aimed at RHCSA certification preparation.
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