In today’s edition:

🚓 Police Investigate Auburn Shooting Range Damage

🥤 Arkansas and Indiana Request SNAP Soda and Candy Ban

🏫 Southwest Allen Co. Schools Board Approves New Homestead Principal

🐾 Fort Wayne Zoo Protects Animals from Bird Flu

💰 Humane Fort Wayne Receives $25,000 Donation

🔍 Fort Wayne Police Search for Armed Homicide Suspect

🌸 Color in Motion Returns to the Botanical Conservatory

Sports

⚾ The TinCaps fall 9-1 to the Lake County Captains

📰News

🚓 Police Investigate Auburn Shooting Range Damage
Police are investigating damage at the Auburn shooting range. Authorities seek information on suspects responsible for property destruction. Investigators pursue available leads to ensure safety.Read more from WANE 15 here

🥤 Arkansas and Indiana Request SNAP Soda and Candy Ban
Officials in Arkansas and Indiana request that the USDA authorize restrictions on items purchased through SNAP, aiming to ban soda and candy. The proposal, if accepted, would limit sugary products under SNAP benefit purchases for improved public health outcomes nationwide. Read more from WFFT here

🏫 Southwest Allen Co. Schools Board Approves New Homestead Principal
The Southwest Allen County Schools board has approved the appointment of a new principal for Homestead. The decision follows a structured selection process designed to enhance educational leadership and community engagement at the school. Read more from WANE 15 here

🐾 Fort Wayne Zoo Protects Animals from Bird Flu
Fort Wayne Zoo has implemented protective measures for its animals amid bird flu concerns. The facility enforces biosecurity protocols and health monitoring to prevent transmission. Zoo officials remain vigilant and follow updated guidelines to protect wildlife. Read more from WANE 15 here

💰 Humane Fort Wayne Receives $25,000 Donation
Humane Fort Wayne has received a $25,000 donation, boosting its capacity to provide essential services. The financial contribution supports animal welfare programs and community outreach initiatives at the shelter. Read more from WFFT here

🔍 Fort Wayne Police Search for Armed Homicide Suspect
Authorities are looking for 26-year-old Isaiah Wilson in connection with a deadly shooting near Wayne and Monroe streets. Wilson is armed and dangerous. A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information. Read more from WANE 15 here

🌸 Color in Motion Returns to the Botanical Conservatory
Live Butterfly Exhibit Returns to Botanical Conservatory From April 15 to June 22, enjoy the “Color in Motion” butterfly event, plus Easter-themed activities and a Spring Artisan Market on April 27.Read more from WANE 15 here

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🏀🏈Sports🏒⚾

⚾ The TinCaps fall 9-1 to the Lake County Captains despite scoring first at Parkview Field. Nerwilian Cedeño had two hits, but Lake County rallied with late-inning runs to take the series opener. Read more from WANE 15 here

🗓️ Tincaps Schedule

All home games at Parkview Field vs Lake County Captains

• 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.

It’ll be a cool and mostly sunny day across the area. Some clouds might hang around in the morning, but skies will clear up by the afternoon. Winds from the northwest will make it feel a bit brisk, so a light jacket might still be a good idea.

Daytime Details:

• High: 54°F

• Wind: Northwest at 10 to 15 mph

• Humidity: 54%

• Sunrise: 6:59 AM

• Sunset: 8:21 PM

Nighttime Forecast

Skies stay mostly clear tonight, and it’ll be a chilly one. Winds shift slightly to the north-northeast and stay light. Temperatures will dip near freezing, so plan accordingly if you’re heading out late or early tomorrow.

Nighttime Details:

• Low: 32°F

• Wind: North-northeast at 5 to 10 mph

• Humidity: 59%

Wednesday, April 16

🎶 Music

• Troy Losure
  12:00 PM | Sweetwater Sound — Free

• Hubie Ashcraft & Missy Burgess
  6:00 PM | Mad Anthony Brewing Co. — No cover

• Open Mic w/Dr. Dom
  6:30 PM | Deer Park Irish Pub — Free

• Los Electro (Psychedelic Cumbia)
  7:00 PM | The Club Room at The Clyde — No cover

• Yelawolf (Hip-Hop)
  8:00 PM | The Clyde Theatre — $35–$40

🎭 Theatre

• Broadway Spectacular! Cabaret
  8:00 PM | Three Rivers Music Theatre
  Journey through iconic musical theatre hits — $24

🎨 Art & Exhibits

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

• PFW Fine Arts Thesis Seminar Exhibition
  8:30 AM – 4:30 PM | Blue Jacket Inc. — Free

• Hubble and Webb Space Telescopes
  10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Science Central — $10–$12

• Color in Motion (Live Butterflies)
  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 & Sherry Schroeder
  10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Orchard Gallery — Free

• 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
  11:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8–$10

• Joy Groninger: Bound to be Free
  12:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Ruth Koomler Art Gallery — Free

🧑‍🏫 Workshop

• Poetry Workshop w/Indiana Poet Laureate Curtis Crisler
  6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Allen County Public Library — Free

🐾 Zoo

• Glo Wild
  6:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Fort Wayne Zoo — $20–$25

⚾ Sports

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

😂 Comedy

• Open Mic Night
  7:00 PM | Summit City Comedy Club — Free

🎤 Trivia

• Dicky’s Wild Hare Team Trivia
  7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Dicky's Wild Hare — Free