Fort Wayne Update April 23rd

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The Fort Wayne Update

Thursday, April 23
Hi – 79° Low – 59° | ⛅ Partly Cloudy → ⛅ Partly Cloudy
A warm and pleasant day with a mix of sun and clouds, reaching 79°F with a gentle SSW breeze. UV levels remain high, so sun protection is a good idea. The night stays mild and partly cloudy, dipping to 59°F with light southern winds.

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2024 Olympic Trials Pool In Fort Wayne Listed For Sale After Facility Plan Stalls
• The Olympic Trials competition pool used in a major national swimming event is currently stored in Fort Wayne and being sold for $1.5 million to $1.7 million
• The Fort Wayne Swim and Wellness Alliance says funding delays halted a planned $54 million natatorium that was meant to permanently house the pool
• Officials say about $48 million had been committed but remaining financial gaps and policy changes slowed the project’s progress
→ Read more from WANE

President Of Fort Wayne Fire Union Steps Down To Lead New County Fire District
• Jeremy Bush was appointed executive fire and EMS chief of the new Allen County Fire and EMS Protection District by a board of fire officials and county leaders
• He is stepping down as president of Fort Wayne Metro Professional Firefighters with Todd Kabisch serving as interim president
• The consolidated district is expected to begin operations in January 2027 and will include multiple county fire districts outside city limits
→ Read more from WANE

INDOT Urges Work Zone Safety As I-69 Construction Causes Delays
• The Goshen Road ramp from eastbound U.S. 30 to northbound I-69 will close Thursday night and reopen Friday morning for pavement work
• Drivers are already seeing delays of up to several miles on I-69 with lane closures expected to shift in the coming days
• INDOT reported 6,773 work zone crashes in Indiana last year with most caused by reckless driving and 16 fatalities
→ Read more from WANE

Crash On I-69 Near Covington Road Causes Brief Traffic Slowdown
• A crash occurred Wednesday around 5:20 p.m. on southbound I-69 near the Covington Road interchange
• Emergency crews reduced traffic to two lanes while responding to the incident
• Officials confirmed no injuries and all lanes were later reopened
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New Homebuilders Boost Affordable Housing On Fort Wayne’s Southeast Side
• Larry White and Terence Kendrick are building homes on discounted city-owned infill lots to encourage redevelopment in southeast Fort Wayne
• A newly built home on Plaza Drive sold within 24 hours for $229,000 after construction wrapped earlier this year
• City officials say using existing infrastructure on infill lots helps lower housing costs compared to building in suburban areas
→ Read more from WANE

Veterans Visit Washington, D.C. For Honor Flight 55 Day Trip
• Honor Flight 55 brought 85 Northeast Indiana veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials honoring their service
• The group included veterans from the Vietnam, Korean, and Cold War eras, with two Bronze Star recipients
• A welcome home celebration is planned Wednesday evening at Fort Wayne International Airport around 8:30 p.m.
→ Read more from WPTA

Two Fort Wayne Area Troopers Honored For Bravery In Dangerous Pursuits
• Senior Trooper Jeff Goehring received a Combat Action Award and Silver Star for stopping a suspect who fired at him during a pursuit in Whitley County
• Master Trooper John Grant earned a Bronze Star for ending a 2025 pursuit in New Haven where a suspect fired shots from a vehicle
• Both troopers were recognized at an Indiana State Police awards ceremony for putting themselves at risk to stop dangerous situations
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State Report Shows Indiana Hospitals Meeting New Healthcare Price Limits Law
• A new Indiana law requires nonprofit hospitals to lower average prices or risk losing nonprofit status by June 30, 2029
• State data shows Parkview Health at 203% and IU Health at 250% of Medicare rates for employer-direct insurance plans, within the 260% cap
• A broader statewide price cap covering all patients will not take effect until 2029
→ Read more from WPTA

Life Adult Day Academy To Perform “Through The Looking Glass” At Embassy Theatre
• Life Adult Day Academy students will perform “Alice Through the Looking Glass” in partnership with Audiences Unlimited Fort Wayne
• Actor Nicholas Russel will play multiple roles including the Mad Hatter, Jabberwocky Dragon, and Red Knight
• The free public performance is scheduled for April 29 at 1 p.m. at the Embassy Theatre
→ Read more from WPTA

Autism Expert And Fort Wayne Native To Speak On Autism Comorbidities At USF Event
• Dr. Christopher McDougle, an internationally recognized autism researcher and Fort Wayne native, will deliver a public lecture Thursday
• The talk will cover medical and psychiatric conditions commonly associated with autism, including sleep issues, anxiety, and ADHD
• The free lecture will be held at the University of Saint Francis Doermer Family Center with public attendance and questions encouraged
→ Read more from WANE

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• Blazing Heat HVAC is a Fort Wayne based heating and cooling company serving residential and commercial customers throughout the surrounding area.
• A proud member of the New Haven Chamber of Commerce with a strong reputation built on trust, reliability, and quality workmanship.
• The company provides full-service HVAC solutions including installations, replacements, repairs, and preventative maintenance.
• Every project is handled with clear communication, honest pricing, and a focus on long term system performance and customer comfort.

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Air Fares Jump Nearly 25% As Iran War Disrupts Flights
• Average lowest economy ticket prices are up 24% compared to last year due to the conflict.
• Airlines are rerouting flights and paying more for fuel as airspace restrictions and oil disruptions increase costs.
• Reduced flight capacity and soaring jet fuel prices are driving higher fares, especially on long haul routes.

Why it matters here:
Rising global airfare and fuel costs can lead to more expensive travel and higher prices for goods tied to transportation.

→ 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

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

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

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

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

46th National Print Exhibition
10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Artlink — Free

Nothing is Something
10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Artlink — Free

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

Color Me Spring
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm @ Virginia Stoner Huguenard Art Gallery — Free

PFW Pop & Rock Supershow
6:00 pm @ Sweetwater Training Center — Free

Country Heritage Open Mic w/Chris Hambrick
6:00 pm @ Country Heritage Winery — Free

Ron Rumbaugh
6:00 pm @ Vinland Reserve Winery — Free

Joe Justice
6:00 pm @ American Legion Post 47 — $5

Struggle Jennings w/Tmbr Tone Wolf, BN8, Burk N’ Herz, Marquise McClendon, Tyler
6:30 pm @ Century Music Hall — $34–$63.85

Grand Funk Railroad
7:00 pm @ Honeywell Center — $45–$105

The Band Cheyenne
7:00 pm @ The Club Room at The Clyde — Free

ZZ Top & Dwight Yoakam
8:00 pm @ Memorial Coliseum — Price varies

Dave Pagan’s Love Jams
8:00 pm @ Wrigley Field Bar & Grill — No cover

Wilco
8:00 pm @ The Clyde Theatre — $64.25–$72.75

The Hooten Hallers w/Revers
8:00 pm @ The Brass Rail — $10

Tronic Thursdays
10:00 pm @ O’Sullivan’s — No cover

Falsettos
7:30 pm @ USF North Campus Auditorium — $23.44–$33.64

Watercolor Class for Adults
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm @ Fort Wayne School of Art — $200

Michael Glatzmaier
7:00 pm @ Summit City Comedy Club — $14.99–$20.99

Jackrabbit Comedy w/Ken Carlson
9:30 pm @ Dicky’s Wild Hare — Free

Chapman’s Brewing Company Bingo
6:00 pm @ Chapman’s Brewing at Electric Works — Free

Latch String Karaoke
10:00 pm @ Latch String Bar & Grill — Free

Hawkins Karaoke Night
10:00 pm @ Hawkins House of Fish — Free

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

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

Fri, Apr 24th🏒
Central Division Semifinals vs Indy Fuel: Game 1— 7:35 PM EDT

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