Fort Wayne Update April 13th

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The Fort Wayne Update

Monday, April 13
Hi – 79° Low – 63° | ⛈ Few Storms Possible → 🌧 Showers Early
Cloudy skies start the day with scattered thunderstorms developing later, pushing highs near 79°F with breezy WSW winds. Rain chances rise into the evening with showers likely early, then lingering clouds overnight as temps settle to a mild 63°F.

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Overnight Repairs Planned For Dangerous Potholes
• INDOT will begin asphalt repairs on potholes along Coliseum Boulevard between Lake Avenue and East Washington Boulevard starting April 13
• Work will take place overnight from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. and is expected to be completed by April 17
• Drivers should expect closures during work hours and are advised to use alternate routes
→ Read more from WANE

I&M Proposes New Natural Gas Plant In Southwest Indiana
• Indiana Michigan Power has filed a request with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to build a 918 megawatt natural gas plant in Sullivan County
• The Sycamore Riverside Energy Center is expected to help meet projected growth in electricity demand between 2024 and 2030
• If approved, the facility could begin operating in 2029 after construction is completed
→ Read more from WANE

YLNI Farmers Market Prepares To Move From Indoor Winter Season To Outdoor Setup
• The YLNI Farmers Market completed its first indoor season at its new location on Illinois Road near Jefferson Pointe
• Market officials say increased space, parking, and vendor interest led to a strong winter season with a growing waitlist
• The outdoor market will return to Barr Street on May 2, rain or shine
→ Read more from WANE

Riverfront Fort Wayne Expands Free Sunday Exercise Classes At Promenade Park
• Riverfront Fort Wayne has added a new Barre class to its free monthly fitness offerings along the riverfront
• The program also includes yoga and pilates sessions held on the second Sunday of each month at Promenade Park Pavilion
• Classes are free and open to the public with Barre starting at 9:15 a.m. followed by yoga and pilates
→ Read more from WANE

Former Pint & Slice Property Sold In Downtown Fort Wayne
• The former Pint & Slice location in downtown Fort Wayne has been sold, according to BIB Group
• The restaurant permanently closed on December 31 after 18 years in business due to rising food costs
• The new owners plan to bring a new dining concept to the South Calhoun Street property
→ Read more from WPTA

Donor Secures New East Washington Boulevard Location For Clothes For Joes Veterans Center
• A donor says a building on East Washington Boulevard will be donated and converted into a new veterans service center
• The planned facility will include showers, a barber space, internet access, phones, mail services, and free clothing
• The nonprofit aims to expand services for homeless veterans and begin operations at the new site by the end of summer
→ Read more from WPTA

Family Asking For Assistance After Fort Wayne Man Dies At Miami Correctional Facility
• Indiana State Police say they were contacted on April 4 to investigate the death of 50-year-old Shawn L. Booker
• Authorities say an autopsy will determine cause of death and this is the second reported death at the facility in one week
• A GoFundMe has been created to help cover funeral expenses, and family members say he leaves behind four children
→ Read more from WPTA

FWPD Responds To Shooting At South Side Gas Station
• Fort Wayne police responded to a shooting Saturday night at a Marathon gas station at Lafayette Street and McKinnie Avenue
• Officers were called to the scene around 8:30 p.m. and an investigation is ongoing
• Multiple emergency vehicles were seen at the location, according to a reporter on scene
→ Read more from WPTA

1 Dead, 4 Injured In Southeast Fort Wayne Shooting Saturday Night
• Fort Wayne police responded to a shooting in the 3200 block of Abbott Street around 11:15 p.m. Saturday
• Officers say four victims were found at the scene and a fifth later arrived at a hospital with injuries
• One person was pronounced dead and the remaining victims were taken to a hospital while the investigation continues
→ Read more from WPTA

Woman Arrested In Fort Wayne Accused Of Stalking Musician Lindsey Buckingham
• Fort Wayne police arrested 55-year-old Michelle Dick on a California warrant for stalking former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham
• Authorities allege she harassed Buckingham and his family for years and damaged his car in a March 25 incident
• She was taken into custody at a local hotel and is being held in the Allen County Jail pending extradition
→ Read more from WPTA

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Trump Unveils Plans For 250-Foot Triumphal Arch In Washington
• The proposed monument would stand near Arlington National Cemetery and be about 250 feet tall.
• The design includes patriotic phrases and symbols and is intended to mark America’s 250th birthday.
• A group of Vietnam War veterans has filed a lawsuit seeking to block construction over legal concerns.

Why it matters here:
The project could spark national debate over government spending, public monuments, and how U.S. history is represented.

→ Get the full national breakdown from our team at The Nova

Not Talking Out of School: The Hector & Carol Garcia Retrospective
8:00 am – 9:00 pm @ PFW Visual Arts Building — Free

Workers Behind the Wheels Gallery
9:00 am – 5:00 pm @ Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum — $10–$15

Bachelor of Science Interior Design & Bachelor of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition
9:00 am – 9:00 pm @ ACPL: Downtown — Free

Sue Davis: Familiar Paths & New Directions
10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ The Orchard Gallery of Fine Art — Free

Joe Justice
2:00 pm @ Park Place Senior Living — $5

Monday Blues Jam Sessions
7:00 pm @ The Club Room at The Clyde — Free

Zumba in the Park
10:30 am @ Promenade Park Pavilion — Free

Watercolor Class for Teens
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm @ Fort Wayne School of Art — $175

Latch String Karaoke
10:00 pm @ Latch String Bar & Grill — Free

Wed, Apr 15th🏒
Blackout Night | Indy Fuel @ Fort Wayne Komets— 7:35 PM EDT

Thu, Apr 16th🏒
Toledo Walleye @ Fort Wayne Komets— 7:35 PM EDT

Sun, Apr 19th🏒
Regular Season Finale | Kalamazoo Wings @ Fort Wayne Komets— 5:05 PM EDT

Tue, Apr 14th⚾
TinCaps @ Lake County— 6:35 PM EDT

Wed, Apr 15th⚾
TinCaps @ Lake County— 6:35 PM EDT

Thu, Apr 16th⚾
TinCaps @ Lake County— 6:35 PM EDT

Fri, Apr 17th⚾
TinCaps @ Lake County— 6:35 PM EDT

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