Tuesday, August 19
Hi – 87° Low – 65° | 🌦️ AM Showers/Storms, Cloudy PM | Wind WSW 5–10 mph
Scattered morning thunderstorms may dampen the start, but skies turn mostly cloudy later. Highs reach 87°F with moderate UV and muggy 77% humidity. By night, partly to mostly cloudy skies linger with a stray shower possible. Lows dip to 65°F as winds shift northwest.

🤖 Fort Wayne Selected for Mark Cuban AI Bootcamp at Electric Works

🎭 The Art of Letting It Go: FW Civic Theatre Frozen Auditions

🤝 Local Non-Profit Relaunches 10 Point Coalition for Youth Violence Prevention

🏀 Former NBA Star Brad Miller Hosts 22nd Gala for Big Brothers Big Sisters

🛍️ Thousands Raised for Thrift Trail Non-Profit

🐶 Chili the Dog is Positively Fort Wayne

🔪 Man Stabbed on Fort Wayne’s Southeast Side

⚾ TinCaps Whipped by Whitecaps in Series Finale

🤖 Fort Wayne has been chosen to host the Mark Cuban AI Bootcamp this November at AMP Lab at Electric Works. The free program runs across three Saturdays (Nov. 1, Nov. 8, and Nov. 15) and is open to high school students living within 50 miles of the city. Participants will gain hands-on experience in generative AI across industries like healthcare, education, and entertainment. Supported by sponsors including Co-Crafted and Code Clouds, the camp gives students a chance to join the Mark Cuban Foundation alumni network. Applications are open until Sept. 30, with limited seats available. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🎭 More than 140 performers auditioned for the Fort Wayne Civic Theatre’s production of Disney’s Frozen, coming this November. The show marks the first time Frozen has been performed locally, drawing newcomers and seasoned actors alike. Auditionees, from teens to adults, shared both nerves and excitement as they vied for roles like Elsa and Anna. Callbacks will be held at the theatre’s temporary Bluffton Road location, with the final cast taking the stage at the newly renovated Arts United Center on November 8. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🤝 Local Non-Profit Relaunches Ten Point Coalition for Youth Violence Prevention
Fort Wayne UNITED relaunched its Ten Point Coalition with a community walk and cookout on Saturday. The program, focused on youth violence prevention, originally served the Oxford community from 2018 to 2024 by fostering relationships, advancing education, and intervening to prevent violence. Leaders say the relaunch represents a renewed commitment to community engagement and cultural change. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🏀 Former NBA All-Star and Kendallville native Brad Miller hosted his 22nd gala for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana on Saturday at Memorial Coliseum. The event featured a silent auction and will be followed by Miller’s annual golf outing at Noble Hawk on Monday. Miller, once a “little” in the program, reflected on its impact while also sharing thoughts on Purdue basketball’s upcoming season and the Pacers’ Finals run. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🛍️ Fort Wayne’s Thrift Trail non-profit celebrated a successful weekend after hosting a “crawl-style” fundraiser across nine stores. The event, held Friday and Saturday, raised tens of thousands of dollars to support agencies focused on housing, food security, and other needs. Four stores alone raised over $43,600, with hundreds of supporters turning out. Organizers plan to continue the event in future years. Read more from WOWO News here.

🐶 Chili, a small dog at Silver Birch of Fort Wayne, has brought comfort and joy to his owner, Randy Campbell, after the loss of a loved one. Randy says Chili helps him connect with others and overcome depression. Staff at Silver Birch note Chili’s presence lights up residents and eases the transition into assisted living. Chili even inspired the facility’s first fundraiser—a chili dog sale that raised over $100 for Humane Fort Wayne. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🔪 A man was stabbed Sunday afternoon in a home on the 3900 block of Congress Avenue. Fort Wayne Police responded around 4:44 p.m. The victim was taken to the hospital with serious injuries but later confirmed to be in non-life-threatening condition. Updates are expected as the investigation continues. Read more from WANE 15 here.

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⚾ The Fort Wayne TinCaps struggled in their final matchup against West Michigan, falling 5-0 at Parkview Field on Sunday. The Whitecaps sealed the series win with a four-run third inning, capped by Izaac Pacheco’s three-run homer. Pacheco later added a solo shot in the seventh to finish the night with two home runs. The TinCaps managed only two hits as they wrapped up their second-to-last home stand. They now hit the road to face Lake County starting Tuesday at 6:35 p.m. Read more from WANE 15 here.

Tue, Aug 19
⚾ @Lake County— 7:00 PM EDT

Wed, Aug 20
⚾ @Lake County— 7:00 PM EDT

Thu, Aug 21
⚾ v@Lake County— 7:00 PM EDT

Fri, Aug 22
⚾ @Lake County— 7:00 PM EDT

Sat, Aug 23
⚾ @Lake County— 7:00 PM EDT

Sun, Aug 24
⚾ @Lake County— 1:00 PM EDT