Fort Wayne Update April 30th

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Thursday, April 30
Hi – 60° Low – 38° | ☀️ Mostly Sunny → 🌙 Partly Cloudy
A cool but pleasant finish to the month with mostly sunny skies and highs near 60°F under breezy WNW winds. UV levels remain moderate to high despite the cooler air. The night turns crisp and partly cloudy, dropping to 38°F with light northerly winds and a chilly, clear feel.

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Fort Wayne Seeks Public Input On How Millions Of Federal Dollars Will Be Spent
• The city is asking residents to complete a survey by May 1 to help shape a five year plan for housing and neighborhood investments
• Officials said priorities include affordable housing shortages homelessness services home repairs and access to essential resources
• Leaders noted federal funding has declined over time and said public feedback will guide how limited dollars are allocated
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Part Of Smith Road To Close Saturday
• Smith Road will be fully closed between Airport Expressway and Dalman Road on Saturday
• The closure is scheduled to last from about 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Crews will be completing road improvement work during that time
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City Warns Of Neighborhood Code Compliance Impersonators
• Fort Wayne officials issued a warning after reports of someone posing as a code officer and going door to door requesting home entry
• The city said legitimate code officers do not conduct interior inspections without prior notice to residents
• Residents are advised to verify identification and report suspicious activity to the Fort Wayne Police Department
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122Nd Fighter Wing Converts To F 16 Fighting Falcons
• The 122nd Fighter Wing at Fort Wayne’s Air National Guard Base has officially transitioned from A 10 aircraft to F 16 Fighting Falcons
• The change restores combat certification and deployment readiness following a transition process that began after the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act
• Officials said the unit completed inspections and participated in a Florida exercise involving live munitions to support the conversion
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Cancer Services Of Northeast Indiana Ribbon Walk Returns Saturday
• The annual Ribbon Walk will take place Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. at 6316 Mutual Drive in Fort Wayne
• The mile long event honors those affected by cancer and includes food entertainment and remembrance activities
• Organizers aim to raise 120000 dollars and have already collected more than 103000 dollars to support services
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Murder Charges Filed In Abbott Street Quintuple Shooting
• David Hunter Jr, 22, has been charged with murder attempted murder and battery with a deadly weapon in connection with an April 11 shooting in Fort Wayne
• Police said five people were shot on Abbott Street and one victim Latisha Greene later died from her injuries
• Court documents and witness statements link Hunter to the shooting and he is now being held in the Allen County Jail without bond
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City Council To Make Decision On Liquor Licenses For Four Downtown Businesses
• Fort Wayne City Council approved a resolution supporting reduced cost riverfront liquor licenses for four downtown businesses
• The program lowers licensing costs from more than 100000 dollars to about 3500 dollars per year for eligible businesses
• Officials said the initiative is intended to help small businesses compete and encourage more development in the downtown area
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Fort Wayne Purchases $2.5M Ladder Truck For FWFD
• Fort Wayne City Council approved a 2.5-million-dollar purchase of a Pierce Enforcer 100 foot tower ladder truck for the fire department
• Officials said the new truck will support emergency response needs as downtown high rise development continues to grow
• The vehicle will be assigned to Central Fire Station 1 and is expected to be delivered within 46 to 49 months
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Pedestrian Dead, Fort Wayne Police Department Searching For Suspect
• A woman died after being struck by a vehicle in the 200 block of East Rudisill Boulevard early Wednesday morning
• Police said the SUV involved fled the scene after hitting the woman near a McDonald’s while she was crossing the roadway
• Investigators are reviewing surveillance video and asking the public for information to identify the driver
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Coroner Identifies Woman Stabbed To Death In Southeast Fort Wayne Apartment
• The Allen County Coroner identified the victim as 42 year old Erica Ann Eggeman from Fort Wayne
• Investigators said she died from multiple stab and incised wounds in a southeast Fort Wayne apartment on Decatur Road
• Police charged 23 year old Kevin Smith with murder and said surveillance footage shows he entered the apartment before the killing
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Chef To Bring Michelin Star Experience To New Restaurant In Iconic Calhoun Street Shop
• Chef Marcus Daniel plans to open Bridgeport this summer at 816 Calhoun Street in downtown Fort Wayne
• The restaurant will feature family style dining and a menu inspired by his childhood and Michelin star experience
• The space previously operated as 816 Pint & Slice for 18 years before closing at the end of 2025 due to rising costs
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Fort Wayne Civic Hires Arizona Theater Pro As New Director
• Chelsea Anderson has been named executive and artistic director of the Fort Wayne Civic Theatre starting May 4
• Anderson previously worked in theater roles across Indiana Arizona and Wisconsin including directing and casting positions
• She will transition into the role alongside current director Phillip Colglazier ahead of his retirement on June 30
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US to Release Limited Passports Featuring Trump
• The State Department will issue 25,000 to 30,000 commemorative passports with President Donald Trump’s image ahead of July 4.
• The special passports will be available at the Washington, D.C. office and will be the default for in person applicants there.
• The design includes Trump’s picture and signature along with gold themed elements while keeping standard security features.

Why it matters here:
This shows how national milestone celebrations can influence official documents and public-facing symbols tied to government identity.

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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

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

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

Color In Motion
10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory — $1 – $7

Julie Wall: Grounded In Light
10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory — $1 – $7

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

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

Mad Anthony Open Mic Night w/Mike Conley
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm @ Mad Anthony Brewing Co. — Free

Fort Wayne Philharmonic: Bach in the Barn
7:30 pm @ Joseph Decuis Farm — $85

PFW Bands Concert IV: Cornerstones
7:30 pm @ PFW Auer Performance Hall — $5 – $8

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

Middle Waves Hype Fest w/Los Electro, The Indigo Society
8:00 pm @ Embassy Theatre — $16.70

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

Dancing with the Arc Stars
5:00 pm @ Grand Wayne Convention Center — $100

Choreographer’s Lab
6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Dance Collective

The Locked In Tour w/Julia Leahy, Conner Willey
7:00 pm @ Summit City Comedy Club — $26 – $34.50

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

Sun, May 3rd🏒
Central Division Semifinals vs Indy Fuel: Game 5— 5:05 PM EDT

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