Fort Wayne Update April 1st

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The Fort Wayne Update

Wednesday, April 1
Hi – 50° Low – 33° | 🌧 AM Showers → ⛅ Mostly Cloudy
Morning brings steady rain with a 70% chance and about a quarter-inch accumulation, keeping highs around 50°F with NW winds. Showers taper off in the afternoon. The night turns mostly cloudy and chilly, dropping to 33°F under ENE breezes—perfect for cozy indoor plans.

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Portion Of Airport Expressway To Close For A Month
• The closure affects the westbound lane between Smith Road and Ardmore Avenue starting Wednesday
• Crews will be performing road improvements and installing traffic signals in the area
• The closure is expected to last until April 30
→ Read more from WPTA

$100K Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Fort Wayne Gas Station
• A $100,000 Powerball ticket was sold at Phil’s One Stop #1 at 3540 St. Joe Center Road
• Monday’s winning numbers were 7-11-31-41-57 with a Powerball of 20 and Power Play of 2X
• Hoosier Lottery advises winners to secure their ticket, consider a financial advisor, and call 1-800-955-6886 for claim instructions
→ Read more from WPTA

Fort Wayne FC Stadium Construction Moves Forward Ahead Of Home Opener
• Construction of the new stadium on Bass Road began last summer and continues with crews working on site
• Chief operations officer Scott Sproat cites bad winter weather and resource demands from the Google project as reasons for delays
• Work will continue through the season as the team prepares for its home opener just over a month away
→ Read more from WPTA

Fort Wayne Quarries Say Lifespans Are Sustainable For Decades
• Stone Street Quarries president says local operations have “multiple generations’ worth” of stone mining left
• Heidelberg Materials has no plans to close its 70-year-old Ardmore Avenue mine and continues to adjust production based on demand
• Officials note that quarry lifespans depend on economic cycles, infrastructure projects, and market demand, but overall operations are stable
→ Read more from WANE

Fort Wayne Seeking Volunteers For Annual Great American Cleanup
• The cleanup will take place Saturday, May 2, starting between 8 and 9 a.m.
• Volunteers will receive garbage bags, gloves, and t-shirts to assist with litter collection
• Registration is open until April 10, and residents can contact 260-427-1345 or [email protected] for more information
→ Read more from WPTA

Advocates Launch Street Team To Prevent Youth Violence
• Local advocates are creating a street outreach program to provide youth with positive outlets
• The program will offer resources including job training, educational programs, and mental health support
• Organizers aim to partner with community groups and plan to launch the team by next year
→ Read more from WPTA

Fort Wayne Parks And Rec. To Host Annual Children’s Book Swap & Sale
• The event runs March 31 through April 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the downtown Community Center on West Main Street
• Children can swap up to five books, and all attendees can purchase books priced between 25¢ and $1 unless marked otherwise
• Donations of new and gently used books are being accepted to support the swap and sale
→ Read more from WPTA

Spring Break Discounts At The Fairfield
• The Fairfield is offering $10 unlimited access to golf, cornhole, darts, and other activities until Saturday
• No pre-registration is required and participants can walk in to enjoy the discounted activities
• Urban Golf opens at 8 a.m. and Pinhouse Social opens at 11 a.m.
→ Read more from WANE

Rob Schneider Live Coming To The Clyde In June
• The comedy show is scheduled for Friday, June 19 at The Clyde Theater
• Tickets go on sale Wednesday starting at $45
• Schneider is known for his work on Saturday Night Live and collaborations with Adam Sandler
→ Read more from WANE

No Injuries Reported In Southwest Fort Wayne House Fire
• FWFD responded to a fire on the 800 block of West Creighton Avenue just before 1 p.m. Tuesday
• The street was closed one block east and west during firefighting efforts
• The cause of the fire is still under investigation
→ Read more from WPTA

Fort Wayne Man Accused Of Sexual Conduct At Hobby Lobby
• David Sewell faces misdemeanor public indecency charges for allegedly exposing himself to an employee at the Coldwater Road Hobby Lobby in January
• The employee reported being followed for about four hours before Sewell allegedly performed sexual acts in the store
• Security footage links Sewell to other similar incidents at local Hobby Lobby locations, and his next court appearance is scheduled for next month
→ Read more from WPTA

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Gas Prices Top $4 Per Gallon For First Time Since 2022
• The U.S. average gas price has risen to $4.02 per gallon, driven by global oil disruptions tied to the Iran war.
• Crude oil prices have surged above $100 per barrel, while diesel has jumped sharply, increasing transportation and shipping costs.
• Experts warn higher fuel prices could push up grocery costs, delivery fees, and overall inflation if the conflict continues.

Why it matters here:
With tourism and driving a big part of daily life, rising fuel costs could impact travel plans, business expenses, and prices for visitors and residents alike.

→ 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

2026 Annual Juried Student Exhibition
8:00 am – 9:00 pm @ PFW Visual Arts Gallery — Free

The Spellbound Spirit: Photographs by Kirsty Mitchell
10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8 – $10

A Life Reflected in Glass
10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8 – $10

Mezzotint & The Power of Darkness
10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8 – $10

2026 Scholastic Art & Writing Award Winners
10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8 – $10

Experiments in Form: Glass of Paper Works of Marvin Lipofsky
10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8 – $10

Echoes of the Earth: Works by Tom Sherbondy
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm @ Ruth Koomler Art Gallery — Free

Mitch Gallagher Band (Wednesday Jazz Sessions)
7:00 pm @ The Club Room at The Clyde — Free

The Barrel Room Open Mic w/Chris Hambrick
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm @ The Barrel Room at The Fairfield — Free

Spring Break Art Camp for Kids
10:00 am – 11:30 am @ Fort Wayne School of Art — $75

Fool Hardy History
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm @ The History Center — $5 – $7

Open Mic Night
7:00 pm @ Summit City Comedy Club — Free

Rack & Helen’s Comedy Night
9:30 pm – 11:00 pm @ Rack & Helen's — Free

Hellcat Trivia
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm @ Chapman’s Brewing at Electric Works — Free

Deer Park Karaoke
9:00 pm @ Deer Park Irish Pub — Free

Bootlegger’s Saloon Karaoke w/KC Ramone
9:00 pm @ Bootlegger’s Saloon — Free

Wed, Apr 1st🏒
Wheeling Nailers @ Fort Wayne Komets— 7:35 PM EDT

Fri, Apr 3rd🏒
Iowa Heartlanders @ Fort Wayne Komets— 7:35 PM EDT

Sat, Apr 4th🏒
Superhero Night | Iowa Heartlanders @ Fort Wayne Komets— 7:35 PM EDT

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