In today’s edition:

🧠 Allen County Library hosting Lincoln mental health & brain mystery events
🕵️‍♀️ 1972 Allen County mother‑daughter murder solved
💙 Crime Stoppers founder remembered by co‑workers and family
👕 Fort Wayne native’s design worn by Pacers’ Aaron Nesmith
💰 New Indiana tax law promises relief but at what cost
🏛️ Indiana Senate passes $46.8 B budget for next two years
🌱 Registration opens for free tree seedlings

Sports

🏒 Komets gearing up for playoff series against Iowa

📰News

🧠 Allen County Library hosting Lincoln mental health & brain mystery events

The Allen County Public Library is honoring the Lincolns with a free exhibit on Mary Todd Lincoln’s mental health and a lecture exploring the mystery of President Lincoln’s missing brain. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🕵️‍♀️ 1972 Allen County mother‑daughter murder solved

A 1972 Indiana cold case has been solved. DNA and genealogy linked Fred Allen Lienemann, now deceased, to the murders of Phyllis Bailer and her daughter, ending a 53-year mystery. Read more from WFFT here.

💙 Crime Stoppers founder remembered by co‑workers and family

Gregg Gerding, who founded Greater Fort Wayne Crime Stoppers in 1983, is being remembered by coworkers and family for his impact on community safety. He helped launch the local program and fostered trust between residents and law enforcement. Read more from WANE 15 here.

👕 Fort Wayne native’s design worn by Pacers’ Aaron Nesmith

IU senior Jenna Reed, a Fort Wayne native, won a fashion competition to design a tunnel outfit for Pacers player Aaron Nesmith, drawing inspiration from koi fish and Nesmith’s style. Read more from WANE 15 here.

💰 New Indiana tax law promises relief

Indiana’s new property tax reform offers homeowners savings but raises concerns from local officials and educators about cuts to essential services and school funding, with impacts expected to grow after 2028. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🏛️ Indiana Senate passes $46.8 B budget for next two years

The Indiana Senate approved a $46.8 billion budget spanning fiscal years 2026–27, including income tax cuts, increased K–12 funding, mental health investments, and park and infrastructure expansions. Read more from Chicago Tribune here.

🌱 Registration opens for free tree seedlings

The City of Fort Wayne is offering free tree seedlings to residents. Registration is available online until April 23, and pickup will be April 25 at the Parks & Recreation greenhouse. Quantities are limited. Read more from City of Fort Wayne here.

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🏀🏈Sports🏒⚾

🏒 Komets gearing up for playoff series against Iowa

The Fort Wayne Komets will open their first-round ECHL playoff series against the Iowa Heartlanders this Friday at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, with Game 2 set for Saturday. Tickets remain available. 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.

Daytime Forecast:
A mix of morning sun and afternoon clouds with a high of 65°F. Winds from the SSE at 10–15 mph will keep things breezy.

• Humidity: 45%

• Sunrise: 6:57 AM

• Sunset: 8:22 PM

🌙 Thursday Night:
Skies turn fully cloudy with a low of 52°F. Winds increase slightly to 10–20 mph out of the SSE.

• Humidity: 53%

Thursday, April 17

🎶 Music

• Joe Justice (Variety)
  Heritage Pointe of Warren, 2pm, Free

• Ron Rumbaugh (Jazz)
  Cedar Creek Retirement Community, 2:45pm, Free

• Basket Case (Variety)
  Vinland Reserve Winery, 5:30pm, Free

• Hubie Ashcraft & Travis Gow (Country)
  Sylvan Cellars, 6pm, No cover

• Chris Hambrick (Variety)
  Chance Bar, 6pm, No cover

• Jazz Jam
  Sweetwater Sound, 7pm, Free

• Indy Annies (Country)
  The Club Room at The Clyde, 7pm, No cover

• PFW Bands Concert (Choral)
  PFW Auer Hall, 7:30pm, $5–$8

• Tronic Thursdays (Electronic)
  O'Sullivan's, 10pm, No cover

🎨 Art

• PFW Bachelor of Science Interior Design Exhibition
  PFW Visual Arts Gallery, 8am–9pm, Free

• PFW BFA Thesis Seminar Exhibition
  Blue Jacket Inc., 8:30am–4:30pm, Free

• Hubble and Webb Space Telescopes: New Views of the Universe
  Science Central, 10am–4pm, $10–$12

• Ceramics by Clyde Burt & Acrylics by Sherry Schroeder
  The Orchard Gallery, 10am–6pm, Free

• 45th National Print Exhibition
  Artlink, 10am–8pm, Free

• Ancient Methods, Modern Visions
  Fort Wayne Museum of Art, 10am–8pm, $5–$10

• Expressionism and Spirituality
  Fort Wayne Museum of Art, 10am–8pm, $5–$10

• JP Terlizzi: Creatures of Curiosity
  Fort Wayne Museum of Art, 10am–8pm, $5–$10

• Truthful Illusions: Realism in the Age of Abstraction
  Fort Wayne Museum of Art, 10am–8pm, $5–$10

• Color in Motion (Butterflies)
  Botanical Conservatory, 10am–8pm, $1–$7

• Grace Yencer: Gentle Turning
  Botanical Conservatory, 10am–8pm, $1–$7

• Joy Groninger: Bound to be Free
  Ruth Koomler Art Gallery, 12pm–5pm, Free

• Into the Cosmos: Art Beyond Earth
  The Garden, 6pm–8pm, Free

🎭 Theatre

• The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
  USF North Campus Auditorium, 7:30pm, $18–$22

🎤 Comedy

• Pete Lee
  Summit City Comedy Club, 7pm, $20–$32

🍻 Trivia

• 2Toms Trivia Night
  2Toms Brewing Company, 7pm, Free

🧘 Festivals & Gatherings

• 3 Rivers Yoga Foundation Spring Seva
  The Fairfield Event Center, 5:30pm, $80

🥁 Workshops

• Hired Gun Drumming Masterclass w/Britt Bowman
  Sweetwater Sound, 7pm–9pm, $30

🦁 Zoo

• Glo Wild Lantern Festival
  Fort Wayne Zoo, 6:30pm–9:30pm, $20–$25

⚾ Sports

• TinCaps vs. Lake County
  Parkview Field, 7:05pm, $6–$15