Fort Wayne Update April 2nd

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The Fort Wayne Update

Thursday, April 2
Hi – 56° Low – 44° | 🌦 Rain Showers → 🌧 Rain
Rain is likely throughout the day with highs near 56°F and breezy ESE winds, giving a 70% chance of showers. Evening showers turn steadier overnight, dropping temps to 44°F with ENE winds and about a quarter inch of rainfall—perfect for keeping umbrellas close at hand.

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Hearing Scheduled For Rezoning Of Google’s Temporary Office Site
• Google filed a zoning request for farmland on Tillman Road to be used as a temporary office and construction staging site
• The 38.79-acre proposal includes office spaces for contractors along with fencing and landscaping during data center work
• A public hearing is set for April 15 at 1:30 p.m. at Citizens Square before the Allen County Board of Zoning Appeals
→ Read more from WANE

CTN Still Struggling to Fill Bus Driver Positions
• Community Transportation Network needs more drivers to meet growing ride demand for seniors and people with disabilities
• Over 50 people have applied for seven open positions, but only three have been hired due to strict legal requirements
• Staffing gaps have forced cancellations of non-emergency trips and put stress on current drivers
• To take the first step in becoming a CTN driver, visit the CTN website.
→ Read more from WANE

Suicide Prompts Police Presence At North Fort Wayne Hotel
• Police responded around 11 a.m. to a hotel on Challenger Parkway for a reported shooting
• Officials confirmed a person died by suicide inside one of the rooms
• Authorities said there is no danger to the public and no further information is expected
→ Read more from WANE

Heavy Rain Causes Flooding And Road Hazards In Fort Wayne Area
• High water has been reported on Arcola Road and Coliseum Boulevard, creating dangerous driving conditions
• A driver in DeKalb County crashed into trees after hitting water flowing over a county road
• FWPD warns motorists to avoid high water and notes crews are repairing potholes and sinkholes on affected roads
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Wayne Township Board Candidates Meet At Town Hall
• Six Democratic candidates are running in the Wayne Township Board primary, with three incumbents among them
• Town hall attendees discussed budget responsibilities, including millions allocated to township assistance
• Early voting begins April 7, the primary election is May 5, and the general election is November 3
→ Read more from WFFT

Murder Charge May Be Dropped For 2024 Fort Wayne Shooting
• Dwayne Sims, 64, pleaded guilty but mentally ill to voluntary manslaughter in a 2024 apartment complex shooting
• The original murder charge would be dropped if a judge accepts the plea agreement, with a minimum 20-year prison sentence
• The victim, 29-year-old Jamion Martin from Chicago, was found dead at the scene in August 2024, and sentencing is set for June 2026
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Large Potholes Prompt Temporary Road Closure East Of Downtown Fort Wayne
• Two large potholes opened in the 100 block of North Coliseum Boulevard just south of Lake Avenue
• Southbound traffic was closed while crews worked to repair the road and fill the holes
• Drivers reported multiple flat tires before the roadway later reopened
→ Read more from WPTA

Allen County Population Tops 400,000, Threshold For Government Change Raised
• The 2025 population estimate for Allen County is 402,302, surpassing the old 400,000 threshold for government restructuring
• Indiana law was amended in 2025 to raise the population threshold for county government changes to 450,000
• Allen County’s commissioners currently hold both legislative and executive powers, while the county council only approves budgets
→ Read more from WANE

Spring Break Activities Happening At Metea County Park
• Metea County Park is hosting spring break programs throughout the week including a salamander search and nighttime walk
• Activities run through Saturday and cost $3 per person with free admission for children ages 7 and younger
• Visitors can call 260-449-3778 or check the park’s Facebook page for updates and cancellations
→ Read more from WPTA

Rock N Roll And A Cup Of Joe At Axe To Grind Cafe
• Axe to Grind opened a brick and mortar cafe on North Coliseum Boulevard after operating as a coffee truck since 2022
• The music themed shop features a drink menu with names inspired by songs and artists
• The cafe is open Monday through Saturday and will hold its grand opening April 11 from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Fort Wayne TinCaps Get Ready for Opening Day with New Groundskeeper
• Jake Sperry takes over as head groundskeeper after Keith Winter retired following 15 years with the team
• Sperry’s team handles field maintenance, including mowing, aeration, and soil management, with adjustments based on player preferences
• Fans can expect new food options and promotional giveaways at the home opener next Tuesday at Parkview Field
→ Read more from WANE

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Judge Orders Restoration Of Legal Status For Immigrants
• A federal judge ruled the Trump administration must restore legal status for hundreds of thousands of immigrants who entered through a Biden-era CBP One program.
• The court found the Department of Homeland Security acted unlawfully when it told many migrants to leave the U.S. after ending the program.
• The decision could affect over 900,000 people who were previously granted temporary legal entry and work authorization.
• The administration is expected to appeal the ruling.

Why it matters here:
Local employers and communities could be affected if workers regain legal status, helping stabilize parts of the workforce

→ 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

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

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

A Life Reflected in Glass
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

Joe Justice
3:00 pm @ Heritage Pointe Senior Living — Free

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

Alicia Pyle (Jazz Piano)
6:30 pm @ Blind Tiger — No cover

MercyMe w/Big Daddy Weave, Tim Timmons, Sam Wesley
7:00 pm @ Memorial Coliseum — Price not listed

StraitJack (Nashville Thursdays)
7:00 pm @ The Club Room at The Clyde — Free

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

Caley Conway w/The Namby Pamby, Fresh Tar
9:00 pm @ The Brass Rail — $10

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

Clue: Live on Stage
7:30 pm @ Embassy Theatre — Price not listed

Retiree Rambles
10:00 am @ Lindenwood Nature Preserve — Free

Comedy Death Match
7:00 pm @ Summit City Comedy Club — $12.50 – $19

Comedy Open Mic (18+)
7:30 pm @ Draft Taproom — 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 w/DJ Jay Mars
10:00 pm @ Hawkins House of Fish — Free

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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