In today’s edition:

🛡️ Less lethal firearm maker based in Fort Wayne opens local retailer

⚖️ Attempted murder charge dropped for Fort Wayne man linked to shooting of man/child

🗑️ The Great American Clean Up quickly approaching

🏠 Still time to register for the 2025 Fair Housing Summit

🌳 Volunteers visit veteran facility, revitalize outdoor landscaping

💰 Indiana property tax overhaul

🚨 Man faces 16 years in child neglect case

Sports

🏒In a dramatic season finale, the Bloomington Bison overcame the Komets

📰News

🛡️ A Fort Wayne-based less lethal firearm manufacturer has opened a local retail outlet, providing community members access to non-lethal defense products. The store’s launch supports local innovation. Read more from WANE 15 here.

⚖️ A Fort Wayne man faces attempted murder charges after being linked to a shooting incident involving a man and child. Authorities have dropped some charges after investigation. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🗑️ The Great American Clean Up event is rapidly approaching, mobilizing dedicated community efforts to enhance local cleanliness and promote environmental care. Organizers anticipate broad volunteer participation to improve public spaces and boost nationwide civic pride. Read more from WOWO here.

🏠 Registration remains open for the 2025 Fair Housing Summit, inviting participants to discuss living and housing opportunities. The summit features expert presentations and workshops. This event fosters dialogue and policy innovation. Read more from City of Fort Wayne here.

🌳 Volunteers visited a local veteran facility to revitalize its outdoor landscaping, aiming to improve the environment and provide a welcoming new atmosphere for local residents. The initiative highlights community service and support for veterans. Read more from WFFT here.

💰 Indiana property tax reform is underway as Paul Helmke advocates overhaul. The proposed changes aim to simplify tax procedures, improve fiscal efficiency, and lower burdens for residents. Read more from WISHTV here.

🚨 A man in Fort Wayne now faces a possible 16-year prison sentence after being charged in a child neglect case. The legal proceedings underscore community concerns. The court process continues with further developments coming from the hospital where the child was taken. Read more from WANE 15 here.

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🏀🏈Sports🏒⚾

🏒 In a dramatic season finale, the Bloomington Bison overcame the Komets to claim a 4-3 shootout victory over the Komets. After early setbacks, the team rallied impressively. Chongmin Lee’s 12-second game-tying goal and decisive shootout score sealed the win.
Read more from WANE here

🗓️ Tincaps Schedule

All home games at Parkview Field vs Lake County Captains

• Tuesday, April 15 @ 6:35 PM – Family Feast Night

• Wednesday, April 16 @ 6:35 PM – Paws & Claws Night

• Thursday, April 17 @ 7:05 PM – Thirsty Thursday™

• Friday, April 18 @ 7:05 PM

• Saturday, April 19 @ 1:05 PM – PBS KIDS Appearances

• Sunday, April 20 @ 1:05 PM – Postgame Autographs & Easter Sunday Brunch

Today’s Weather Forecast.

Daytime Forecast:
Cloudy skies and a strong WNW wind at 22 MPH will keep things feeling extra brisk, with a high around 49°F. There’s a slight chance of stray rain, so maybe keep an umbrella handy just in case!

Sunrise: 7:00 AM
Sunset: 8:20 PM
Humidity: 64%

Nighttime Forecast:
Partly cloudy skies will stick around as temperatures drop to a chilly 33°F. Winds stay steady out of the WNW at 15 MPH, making for a crisp night. Great stargazing weather—just add blankets and maybe some cocoa.

Humidity: 67%

Tuesday, April 15

🎶 Music

• Joe Justice (Variety)
  2:00 PM @ Park Place Senior Living
  Free

• Jeff McDonald (Variety)
  6:00 PM @ The Club Room at The Clyde
  No cover

• Hubie Ashcraft (Acoustic)
  6:30 PM @ Club Paradise, Angola
  No cover

• Songwriter Open Mic Night
  6:30 PM – 8:30 PM @ Sweetwater Sound
  Free

• PFW Guitar/Ensemble Studio Recital
  7:30 PM @ PFW Rhinehart Recital Hall
  $5 – $8

• Open Mic w/ Chris Hambrick
  10:00 PM @ Latch String Bar & Grill
  Free

🎨 Art & Exhibits

• PFW Interior Design Exhibition
  8:00 AM – 9:00 PM @ PFW Visual Arts Gallery
  Free admission

• PFW BFA Thesis Seminar Exhibition
  8:30 AM – 4:30 PM @ Blue Jacket Inc.
  Free admission

• Color in Motion (Butterflies Exhibit)
  10:00 AM – 5:00 PM @ Botanical Conservatory
  $5 – $7

• Grace Yencer: Gentle Turning
  10:00 AM – 5:00 PM @ Botanical Conservatory
  $5 – $7

• Ceramics by Clyde Burt & Acrylics by Sherry Schroeder
  10:00 AM – 6:00 PM @ The Orchard Gallery
  Free admission

• Ancient Methods, Modern Visions
  10:00 AM – 6:00 PM @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art
  $8 – $10

• Expressionism and Spirituality
  10:00 AM – 6:00 PM @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art
  $8 – $10

• JP Terlizzi: Creatures of Curiosity
  10:00 AM – 6:00 PM @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art
  $8 – $10

• Truthful Illusions: Realism in the Age of Abstraction
  11:00 AM – 6:00 PM @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art
  $8 – $10

🎓 Classes & Workshops

• Science Matters: Shark Dissection
  9:00 AM – 11:30 AM @ Science Central
  $17

• Spa Day-Themed Cookie Decorating Class
  6:00 PM @ Vinland Reserve Winery
  $60

⚾ Sports

• TinCaps vs. Lake County
  6:35 PM @ Parkview Field
  $6 – $15

😂 Comedy

• David Sedaris (National Show)
  7:30 PM @ Embassy Theatre
  $35 – $65