Fort Wayne Update April 8th

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The Fort Wayne Update

Wednesday, April 8
Hi – 62° Low – 50° | ☁️ Mostly Cloudy → ⛅ Partly Cloudy
Cloudy skies stick around with a warmer high near 62°F and breezy south winds. Conditions stay mild with moderate UV. The evening turns partly cloudy and comfortable, dipping to 50°F with steady SSW winds—great for a calm, cool night outdoors.

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Fort Wayne Man And ICE Detainee Die At Miami Correctional Facility
• A 50-year-old Fort Wayne man died April 4 while incarcerated and an investigation is underway
• Authorities said an autopsy will determine the cause of death with assistance from multiple agencies
• An ICE detainee from Vietnam was also found unresponsive April 1 and later pronounced dead
→ Read more from WPTA

Fort Wayne Fire Department Launches Digital Alert System For Drivers
• The department implemented HAAS Alert Safety Cloud to send real time warnings when emergency vehicles are nearby
• Alerts appear through navigation apps, vehicle dashboards, and commercial motor vehicle systems when emergency lights are activated
• Officials say the system can reduce collision risks and is already in use by thousands of agencies nationwide
→ Read more from WPTA

Gas Prices Rise In Fort Wayne Amid Global Tensions
• Gas prices in Fort Wayne are around $4.19 per gallon, up 60 to 66 cents from last month
• Analysts say most of the increase is linked to Middle East tensions affecting oil supply routes
• Rising fuel costs are also impacting shipping and delivery industries, leading to added surcharges and price increases
→ Read more from WANE

IURC Holds Listening Session on Energy Costs in Fort Wayne
• The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission gathered public feedback on electricity and gas affordability during one of 10 statewide sessions
• Residents raised concerns about high bills, confusing line items, and additional charges, with some showing support for locked-out NIPSCO union workers
• IURC plans to compile input into a report within 30 to 45 days to identify potential actions and improvements for ratepayers
→ Read more from WANE

Settlements Reached In Junk Ditch Brewing Lawsuits
• Court documents show both lawsuits involving Junk Ditch Brewing, GK Baked Goods, and Affine Holdings have been settled
• Parties have 60 days to file dismissal papers following the settlements
• Lawsuits involved claims of undermining a business and lease breaches, leading to the closure of the establishments
→ Read more from WANE

Henry’s Bar Continues Under New Ownership
• Max and Kelly Steele have taken over ownership of Henry’s, promising to maintain its legacy and community atmosphere
• The Steeles have extensive family experience in the restaurant business and a personal connection to the previous owner
• Plans include restoring live music, preserving artwork, and incorporating Italian heritage into the menu
→ Read more from WANE

Volunteers Contribute $4 Million to Fort Wayne Non-Profits
• The Volunteer Center presented a symbolic $4 million check to the city for 122,580 annual volunteer hours
• Volunteers support 148 local non-profits, providing manpower that translates into a direct economic impact
• The donation highlights contributions made during National Volunteer Month and the ongoing role of volunteers in the community
→ Read more from WFFT

Allen County Public Library Hosts Bilingual Storytimes With Purdue Fort Wayne Students
• ACPL is offering three story time sessions in April with stories, songs, and activities in English and Spanish
• Purdue Fort Wayne Spanish students will lead the sessions to practice language skills and support early literacy
• Events are geared toward preschool-age children, free to attend, and require advance registration due to limited space
→ Read more from WANE

Police Warn Of Fake Court Text Scam In Indiana
• Residents are receiving text messages with fake court documents claiming fines for toll, parking, or moving violations
• The documents lack personal details, proper statutes, and correct case numbers, and include spelling errors like "Indianapells"
• Police advise staying alert and reporting any suspected scam activity to local authorities
→ Read more from WFFT

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Ford Recalls Over 400,000 Vehicles for Wiper Failure Risk
• The recall affects 422,613 vehicles including 2021 to 2023 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2022 to 2023 F Series Super Duty trucks.
• Windshield wiper arms can break, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
• Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms at no cost, with owner notification letters starting April 13.

Why it matters here:
Drivers with affected vehicles should check for recalls avoiding visibility issues that could increase crash risk, especially during rain.

→ 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

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

Fort Wayne Philharmonic: Musical Mornings w/Freimann Quartet
10:00 am @ Crescendo Coffee & More — Free

Chris Worth
2:00 pm @ Park Place Senior Living — Free

Three Rivers Big Band – Wednesday Jazz Sessions
7:00 pm @ The Club Room at The Clyde — Free

Bronson Arm w/Dug, Loomspore
9:00 pm @ The Brass Rail — $7

PFW Band/Orchestra Festival
9:00 am – 5:00 pm @ PFW Music Center — Free

Tiny Musicians
10:00 am @ Sweetwater Sound — $60

Music Without Limits
1:30 pm – 2:15 pm @ Sweetwater Sound — $40

America at 250: Researching Your Revolutionary Ancestors
7:00 pm @ Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center — Free

Stavros Halkias
7:00 pm @ The Clyde Theatre — $51.25–$77.25

Open Mic Night
7:00 pm @ Summit City Comedy Club — Free

Board Games & Brews
6:00 pm @ Union Street Market at Electric Works — Free

Hellcat Trivia
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm @ Chapman's Brewing at Electric Works — Free

Deer Park Karaoke
9:00 pm @ Deer Park Irish Pub — Free

Bootlegger’s Saloon Karaoke w/KC Ramone
9:00 pm @ Bootlegger's Saloon — 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

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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