In today’s edition:

🏁 Details Emerge Concerning Plans for Allen County Race Track

🚓 20-Year-Old Michigan Man Arrested Following Motorcycle Chase in Steuben County

🎨 Electric Works Plans to Bring City's Largest Mural to Parking Garage

🚇 Fort Wayne’s Deep Rock Tunnel Protects Homes and Rivers, Proving Its Worth

🚤 DNR Restricts Boating on Lakes in LaGrange and Noble Counties

🍽️ Dine to Donate at Casa Grille

🍄 Little River Mushroom Co

🌧️ Recent Heavy Rain Leads to River Flooding

🌿 Foellinger Freimann Botanical Conservatory Wraps Up The Floor Is Lava to Make Room for New Exhibits

Sports

📉 Komets storm past Cyclones

📰News

🏁 Details Emerge Concerning Plans for Allen County Race Track
Details have emerged regarding proposals for constructing a new race track in Allen County. Planning developments, community responses, and potential economic impacts of the project. Full details and comprehensive analysis provided. Read more from WANE 15 here

🚓 20-Year-Old Michigan Man Arrested Following Motorcycle Chase in Steuben County
A 20-year-old Michigan man was arrested following a motorcycle chase in Steuben County. The incident details include law enforcement pursuit and subsequent arrest, reported in the article. Read more from WANE 15 here

🎨 Electric Works Plans to Bring City's Largest Mural to Parking Garage
Electric Works is preparing to install the city’s largest mural on a parking garage. Design concepts, installation plans, and expected community engagement surrounding the project. Read more from WANE 15 here

🚇 Fort Wayne’s Deep Rock Tunnel Protects Homes and Rivers, Proving Its Worth
Fort Wayne’s Deep Rock Tunnel continues to safeguard local homes and rivers, demonstrating its critical value. Tunnel benefits, operational efficiency, and community impact assessments. Read more from WANE 15 here

🚤 DNR Restricts Boating on Lakes in LaGrange and Noble Counties
The Department of Natural Resources has imposed boating restrictions on lakes in LaGrange and Noble counties. Details on the regulatory measures, affected areas, and safety recommendations. Guidelines and enforcement information provided. Read more from WANE 15 here

🍽️ Dine to Donate at Casa Grille Monday
Casa Grille is hosting a "Dine to Donate" event on Monday, encouraging community participation through dining and charitable contributions. Event details, donation procedures, and local partner involvement. Special event highlights provided. Read more from WANE 15 here

🍄 Little River Mushroom Co
Little River Mushroom Co is making a positive impact in Fort Wayne, as highlighted in the article. The report focuses on company initiatives, local community benefits, and innovative practices in mushroom cultivation. Read more from WANE 15 here

🌧️ Recent Heavy Rain Leads to River Flooding
Recent heavy rains have resulted in river flooding, prompting emergency responses and safety alerts. Water level rises, affected areas, and precautionary measures. Updated weather conditions and official advisories included. Read more from WANE 15 here

🌿 Foellinger Freimann Botanical Conservatory Wraps Up The Floor Is Lava to Make Room for New Exhibits
Foellinger Freimann Botanical Conservatory concludes its "The Floor Is Lava" exhibit to prepare space for upcoming new displays. Exhibit wrap-up activities, visitor reactions, and future exhibit plans. Read more from WANE 15 here

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🏀🏈Sports🏒⚾

📉 Komets storm past Cyclones

🏒 The Komets crushed Cincinnati 7-0, snapping a rough stretch and moving within one point of clinching the two seed. Nathan Day earned a shutout in his pro debut. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🗓️Fort Wayne Komets Game Schedule

Friday, April 11
@ Toledo Walleye
📍 Huntington Center
🕒 Puck Drops: 7:15 PM EDT

Saturday, April 12 – Blackout Night
vs Bloomington Bison
📍 Memorial Coliseum
🕒 Puck Drops: 7:35 PM EDT

Sunday, April 13 – Regular Season Finale
vs Bloomington Bison
📍 Memorial Coliseum
🕒 Puck Drops: 5:00 PM EDT
🏆 Post-Game Team Awards

⚾Tincaps Schedule

• Tuesday, April 8: at Dayton Dragons, 7:05 PM EDT

• Wednesday, April 9: at Dayton Dragons, 7:05 PM EDT

• Thursday, April 10: at Dayton Dragons, 7:05 PM EDT

• Friday, April 11: at Dayton Dragons, 7:05 PM EDT

• Saturday, April 12: at Dayton Dragons, 1:05 PM EDT

• Sunday, April 13: at Dayton Dragons, 1:05 PM EDT

Today’s Weather Forecast.

Daytime Forecast:
Expect a mix of sun and clouds with a high near 40°F. A brisk NW wind at 12 MPH adds a little extra chill, so layer up! Still, it's a good day for a sunny stroll if you’ve got the right coat.

Sunrise: 7:12 AM
Sunset: 8:13 PM
Humidity: 50%

Nighttime Forecast:
Skies will stay mostly clear with temps dipping to a cold 26°F. A NE wind around 9 MPH will keep the air feeling frosty, so keep the blankets close!
Humidity: 57%

Tuesday, April 8

🎶 Music

11:00 am
Fort Wayne Philharmonic: Stories in Music — Where the Wild Things Are
Allen County Public Library
Free

1:00 pm
Joe Justice (Variety)
Golden Years Homestead
Free

3:00 pm
Chris Worth (Variety)
StoryPoint Senior Living
Free

5:00 pm
Acoustic Jam
Sweetwater Sound
Free

6:00 pm
OK, Boomer! (Variety)
The Club Room at The Clyde
No cover

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

🎨 Art

8:00 am – 9:00 pm
PFW Bachelor of Science Interior Design Exhibition
PFW Visual Arts Gallery
Free admission

8:30 am – 4:30 pm
PFW Bachelor of Fine Arts Thesis Seminar Exhibition
Blue Jacket Inc.
Free admission

10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Ceramics by Clyde Burt & Acrylic Paintings by Sherry Schroeder
The Orchard Gallery of Fine Art
Free admission

10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Ancient Methods, Modern Visions
Fort Wayne Museum of Art
$8 – $10

10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Expressionism and Spirituality
Fort Wayne Museum of Art
$8 – $10

10:00 am – 6:00 pm
JP Terlizzi: Creatures of Curiousity
Fort Wayne Museum of Art
$8 – $10

🎉Special Events

11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Empty Bowls Fundraiser
PFW Walb Student Union
Free

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Empty Bowls Fundraiser (evening session)
PFW Walb Student Union
Free

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Indy 500 Fanfest
Electric Works
Free