Fort Wayne Update April 21st

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Tuesday, April 21
Hi – 72° Low – 53° | ⛅ Overnight Iso. Shower → ⛅ Partly Cloudy
A milder day with a mix of sun and clouds and highs near 72°F, though breezy SSW winds pick up through the afternoon. A stray shower is possible late. The night stays partly cloudy and comfortable, cooling to 53°F with a steady southwest breeze.

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Volunteer Center to Host Annual Get Connected Volunteer Expo
• The event will take place Thursday, April 23 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Glenbrook Square Mall near the food court.
• Around 50 nonprofit organizations will be present to share information about their missions and volunteer opportunities.
• Attendees can enter gift card drawings held every half hour and participate in a bingo-style scavenger hunt.
→ Read more from WPTA

Fort Wayne FC Stadium Races to Finish Ahead of May 2 Home Opener
• Fort Wayne FC’s first match at Ruoff Mortgage Stadium is scheduled for May 2 at 7:30 p.m. with a capacity of 9,200 fans.
• Construction crews are working around the clock to complete turf installation and seating, though some features like the video board will not be ready.
• Officials called the opener a “soft opening” and said the venue will continue to add features and host future events including concerts.
→ Read more from WPTA

Residents Invited to Help Shape Future of Southeast Fort Wayne
• The city is launching a planning effort for the southeast corridor and inviting community input through surveys and events.
• The project will create a Master Development Plan and Action Plan covering roadways, land use, housing, and retail.
• A Community Design Charrette is scheduled for May 2 to May 5 as part of the public engagement process.
→ Read more from WANE

Fort Wayne Zoo to Be Featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show
• The Fort Wayne Zoo will appear on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” on April 21 during the “What I’m Liking” segment on NBC.
• The feature will highlight the Teens for Nature program, which trains students in grades 7 through 12 for volunteer work at the zoo.
• The show also donated $1,000 to support the Teens for Nature program.
→ Read more from WANE

Humane Fort Wayne Adapts to Busy Spring Adoption Season
• Spring has increased the number of cats and dogs entering Humane Fort Wayne, making it the shelter’s busiest time of year.
• Staff say adoptions, fostering, and donations are essential to keep space open, with 96 kittens currently in the foster program.
• The shelter also offers “Working Cats” placements for outdoor environments like barns.
→ Read more from WANE 15

Man Charged With Child Molesting After Domestic Disturbance Investigation
• Police were called Friday to a domestic disturbance at a Fort Wayne residence involving Shawn Kessell.
• Investigators later learned of alleged child sexual abuse involving a victim who was between 11 and 13 years old.
• Kessell faces two counts of child molesting and one felony count related to harmful material, with a court appearance scheduled Tuesday.
→ Read more from WPTA

Fort Wayne Man Sentenced to 70 Years for Conspiracy to Kill Informant
• Jason Bridges was sentenced to 70 years in prison for conspiracy to commit murder and methamphetamine dealing as a habitual offender.
• Investigators said Bridges communicated with two women using coded language and monitored accounts while planning actions against a criminal informant.
• Co-defendant Redena Hire pleaded guilty to related drug and assisting charges and faces up to 10 years in prison at her sentencing.
→ Read more from WANE

Komets Clinch Division Title With 4-3 Win Over Kalamazoo Wings
• The Fort Wayne Komets defeated the Kalamazoo Wings 4-3 to win the ECHL Central Division regular season championship.
• Austin Magera scored twice and was named team MVP after the game, helping the Komets finish with 100 points.
• Fort Wayne will face the Indy Fuel in the first round of the Kelly Cup Playoffs starting April 24 in a best-of-seven series.
→ Read more from WFFT

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Gas Prices May Not Drop Below $3 A Gallon Until Next Year, Energy Secretary Says
• Energy Secretary Chris Wright said prices may not fall below $3 per gallon until next year due to the ongoing war with Iran.
• Gas prices have risen to about $4.04 per gallon on average since the conflict began on Feb. 28.
• Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, which carries about one fifth of global oil, are driving higher energy costs.

Why it matters here:
Higher global oil prices can raise fuel and transportation costs locally, affecting everyday expenses.

→ 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 Summer Selections
8:00 am – 9:00 pm @ PFW Visual Arts Gallery — 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

The Spellbound Spirit: Photographs by Kirsty Mitchell
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

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

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

OK Boomer
6:00 pm @ The Club Room at The Clyde — Free

PFW Orchestra Final Concert
7:30 pm @ PFW Auer Performance Hall — $5–$8

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

Beetlejuice
7:30 pm @ Embassy Theatre — $51.85–$93.20

A Family History & Genealogy Workshop
1:00 pm @ Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center — Free

Drawing Class for Adults
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm @ Fort Wayne School of Art — $240

Yoga Fun
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm @ Peace Lutheran Church — $10

Country Heritage Winery Singo
6:00 pm @ Country Heritage Winery — Free

O’Sullivan’s Karaoke
10:00 pm @ O’Sullivan’s — Free

Tue, Apr 21st⚾
TinCaps vs Timber Rattlers— 6:35 PM EDT

Wed, Apr 22nd⚾
TinCaps vs Timber Rattlers— 6:35 PM EDT

Thu, Apr 23rd⚾
TinCaps vs Timber Rattlers— 7:05 PM EDT

Fri, Apr 24th⚾
TinCaps vs Timber Rattlers— 7:05 PM EDT

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