Fort Wayne Update April 7th

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Tuesday, April 7
Hi – 44° Low – 30° | 🌤 Mostly Sunny → ⛅ Partly Cloudy
A cool day with a mix of sun and clouds and highs around 44°F, plus a light north breeze. UV levels remain high despite the chill. The evening turns partly to mostly cloudy, dipping to 30°F with light ESE winds and a crisp nighttime feel.

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Indiana 2026 Primary Election Early Voting Begins
• Voter registration for the Indiana primary election ended Monday, April 6 at 11:59 p.m. after allowing residents to register or update information online
• Early in person voting started Tuesday, April 7 with scheduled dates, times, and locations available across Allen County including the Rousseau Centre and Ivy Tech Coliseum Campus
• The primary election will take place May 5 with polls open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET and includes races for congressional seats, Indiana House seats, and local offices
→ Read more from WPTA

$37M Planned For Fort Wayne Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements In 2026
• City leaders announced plans for $37 million in projects including street replacements, sidewalk upgrades, and resurfacing in areas like Waynedale
• Additional work includes $1.15 million in concrete repairs, four bridge projects, and two new trail developments across the city
• Several projects from 2025 will continue, including trail work, neighborhood reconstruction, sidewalk construction, alley work, and arterial improvements
→ Read more from WPTA

Union Street Market At Electric Works Partially Closed For Vendor Change
• Sections of the east hall are temporarily closed while a new vendor is sought to operate some stands
• Independent merchants at the market are not affected by the closures
• Market leaders say the change is necessary to replace the previous vendor
→ Read more from WPTA

Traffic Delays Reported On I-469 After Multiple Crashes
• Two crashes occurred near mile-marker 23 North between North River Road and Stellhorn Road
• No serious injuries were reported, and both incidents are under investigation
• Drivers were advised to avoid the area as slow-moving traffic continues
→ Read more from WANE

Long Island Medium To Perform Live In Fort Wayne This Summer
• Theresa Caputo will bring her live show to the Embassy Theatre on June 18 with tickets starting at $58
• The event will feature her connecting with audience members and sharing personal stories about her work
• Organizers note that attending the show does not guarantee a personal reading
→ Read more from WANE

Veterans Memorial Shrine Launches Fundraiser For Agent Orange Victims
• The museum is raising $60,000 to build a memorial honoring Vietnam Veterans affected by Agent Orange
• Exposure to the chemical has caused lifelong health issues for veterans and their families, including heart disease, cancer, and diabetes
• Patrick Fraizer, a Vietnam vet and museum member, says hundreds of thousands of deaths are linked to Agent Orange exposure
• You can donate to the memorial project in person at the museum, by mail through P.O. Box 26, Arcola, IN 46704, or online here.
→ Read more from WPTA

Dancing With The Arc Stars Returns April 30
• The annual event at the Grand Wayne Center features 12 pairs of clients and volunteers dancing in various styles
• Participants have spent 10 weeks preparing for the performance
• All proceeds from the event support Easterseals Northeast Indiana programs
→ Read more from WPTA

NIPSCO Extends Pause On Shutoffs Through May 15
• Residential customers will not have their service disconnected for nonpayment until May 15
• The extension is meant to support customers dealing with rising costs
• NIPSCO advises customers facing financial challenges to explore assistance programs and payment options on its website
→ Read more from NIPSCO

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US Stocks Steady as Oil Prices Swing Ahead of Iran Deadline
• The S&P 500 rose 0.2%, Dow Jones added 33 points, and Nasdaq gained 0.3% on Monday.
• U.S. crude hit $113.09 per barrel and Brent crude $110.37 amid ongoing Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz concerns.
• Gasoline averages nearly $4.12 per gallon nationwide following U.S. and Israeli attacks in late February.

Why it matters here:
Higher fuel costs and market uncertainty could affect local gas prices, commuting expenses, and household budgets.

→ 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

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

2026 Scholastic Art & Writing Award Winners
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

Joe Justice
12:00 pm @ Riverside Center — Free

Carolyn & Dave Martin – Smooth Tuesdays
6:00 pm @ The Club Room at The Clyde — Free

Maria Finkelmeier
7:00 pm @ Pearl Street Arts Center — $23.18

WesGhost w/Missio, Guardian, The Haunt, Oxymorons
7:00 pm @ Piere’s Entertainment Center (Century Music Hall)

Sweetwater Drum Circle
7:00 pm @ Sweetwater Sound — Free

PFW String Studio Recital
7:30 pm @ PFW Rhinehart Recital Hall — Free

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

Appleseed Quilters Guild Meeting
6:30 pm @ Mizpah Shrine Center — Free

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

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

Wed, Apr 8th🏒
Select-A-Seat Night | 2026-2027 Season Tickets— 5:00 PM EDT

Fri, Apr 10th🏒
Blackout Night | Kalamazoo Wings @ Fort Wayne Komets— 7:35 PM EDT

Tue, Apr 7th⚾
TinCaps vs. Lugnuts— 6:35 PM EDT

Wed, Apr 8th⚾
TinCaps vs. Lugnuts— 6:35 PM EDT

Thu, Apr 9th⚾
TinCaps vs. Lugnuts— 7:05 PM EDT

Fri, Apr 10th⚾
TinCaps vs. Lugnuts— 7:05 PM EDT

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