In today’s edition:

📦 Community Harvest Food Bank Thanks Volunteers with Appreciation Dinner

🍦 The Berry Ice Cream Shop to Launch at Union Street Market

🚔 Indiana State Police Investigating Inmate Death at Allen County Jail

🚧 Roadwork Begins Sunday on Six-Mile Stretch of I-69 in Fort Wayne

🚓 COPS’ Episode Featuring Fort Wayne Police Department to Air Friday

🐔 Chick-fil-A on Dupont Road Now Hiring Ahead of Opening

🏃‍♂️ The Fort Wayne Marathon and Half Marathon Hits the Streets of the Summit City

Sports

⚾ TinCaps lose 7-Run Lead in Fourth Straight Loss

📰News

📦 Community Harvest Food Bank hosted its first annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Thursday to honor the over 3,000 volunteers who contribute nearly 41,000 hours of service. The event celebrated their compassion and dedication to helping meet local needs. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🍦 The Berry Ice Cream will soft open Friday and Saturday at Union Street Market, offering real fruit and dairy ice cream with a unique berry twist. Owner Edwin Chow was inspired by flavors he discovered during deployment overseas. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🚔 Indiana State Police are investigating the death of an inmate at the Allen County Jail after a medical emergency early Friday morning. The man was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead. The coroner will determine the cause. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🚧 Work on a six-mile stretch of I-69 in Fort Wayne will begin Sunday, with crews resurfacing asphalt and making highway improvements between mile markers 311 and 317. Intermittent lane closures and reduced speed limits are expected through October. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🚓 The Fort Wayne Police Department will be featured on the reality TV show "COPS" Friday at 6 p.m. on Fox Nation, highlighting the department’s Air Support Unit with Officers Michael Hickman and Troy Waidelich. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🏃‍♂️ The Fort Wayne Marathon and Half Marathon by Ruble Racing kicks off Sunday at 8:00 a.m., starting at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, weaving through downtown and the Rivergreenway, with a finish at the Coliseum parking lot, with more races to come this year. Read more from WANE 15 here. Get the Marathon schedule here

🐔 Chick-fil-A on Dupont Road is hiring around 120 full- and part-time employees ahead of its upcoming opening. Owner-operator PJ Strengthn says the team will focus on growth, support, and community impact. Read more from WFFT here.

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🏀🏈Sports🏒⚾

⚾ The TinCaps built a 7-0 lead at Jackson Field but lost 9-7 to the Lansing Lugnuts. Fort Wayne scored early with sacrifice plays and singles, but Lansing rallied with eight runs across the fourth and fifth innings. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🗓️ Tincaps Schedule

• Tue, Apr 29 — vs. Dayton at 6:35 PM EDT (Family Feast)

• Wed, Apr 30 — vs. Dayton at 6:35 PM EDT (Paws & Claws)

• Thu, May 1 — vs. Dayton at 7:05 PM EDT (Thirsty Thursday™)

• Fri, May 2 — vs. Dayton at 7:05 PM EDT

• Sat, May 3 — vs. Dayton at 6:35 PM EDT (Military Appreciation Night)

• Sun, May 4 — vs. Dayton at 1:05 PM EDT (Postgame Autographs & Star Wars™ Day)

  Komets Playoffs

• Tuesday, April 29th Division Semifinals Game 7 - Iowa Heartlanders @ Fort Wayne Komets (If Necessary)

Today’s Weather Forecast.

Get ready for a warm and breezy start to the week! Expect plenty of sunshine with a few passing clouds, making it a beautiful day to be outside. Winds from the south will keep things feeling breezy, with gusts up to 20 mph. High around 78°F.

Daytime Details:

• High: 78°F

• Conditions: Mostly Sunny

• Wind: S at 10–20 mph

• Humidity: 50%

• Sunrise: 6:41 AM

• Sunset: 8:34 PM

🌙 Monday Night Forecast

Tonight will stay mild and comfortable with partly cloudy skies. A gentle breeze will stick around, keeping the evening feeling fresh. Temperatures will only dip to about 65°F, setting up for a great night.

Nighttime Details:

• Low: 65°F

• Conditions: Partly Cloudy

• Wind: SSW at 10–20 mph

• Humidity: 66%

Events

Monday, April 28

Music

• 12:00 pm: BigMeow (80s)

  • Location: Sweetwater Sound, 5501 US 30 West, Fort Wayne

  • Admission: Free

• 3:00 pm: Joe Justice (Variety)

  • Location: Five Star Senior Living, 2601 Covington Commons Dr., Fort Wayne

  • Admission: Free

• 7:00 pm: G-Money & Special Guests (Blues)

  • Location: The Club Room at The Clyde, 1806 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne

  • Admission: No Cover

• 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Open Mic w/Chris Hambrick

  • Location: The Fairfield Event Center, 510 Fairfield Ave., Fort Wayne

  • Admission: Free

• 7:30 pm: PFW Early Music Concert: A Courtesan, A Nun, and A Musician (Classical)

  • Location: PFW Rhinehart Recital Hall, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne

  • Admission: $5 - $8

Art & Exhibits

• 8:30 am - 4:30 pm: PFW Bachelor of Fine Arts Thesis Seminar Exhibition

  • Location: Blue Jacket Inc., 2826 S Calhoun St, Fort Wayne

  • Admission: Free

• 10:00 am - 6:00 pm: Ceramics by Clyde Burt & Acrylic Paintings by Sherry Schroeder

  • Location: The Orchard Gallery of Fine Art, 6312 Covington Road, Fort Wayne

  • Admission: Free

Special Events

• 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm: Speed Dating for Singles (Ages 21-45)

  • Location: The Fairfield Event Center, 510 Fairfield Ave., Fort Wayne

  • Admission: $25