Tuesday, August 26
Hi – 70° Low – 47° | 🌤️ Partly Cloudy, Ch. Sprinkles | Breezy WNW Winds
Mix of sun and clouds with just a slight chance of sprinkles. High around 70°F with WNW winds 10–15 mph. Tonight stays mostly clear and cool with a low near 47°F.

🚔 Citizen’s Police Academy Returns After 17 Years

🐺 ISP ‘Wolfpack’ Patrol Results Released

🛑 Harrison Street Lane Closed for Cleaning

🚧 Congressional Parkway Becomes One-Way for Repairs

🌽 Fort Wayne Farmer’s Market Rebrands After Owner Walks Away

🏘️ Councilmembers Call for Action on Homeless Encampments

🦸 Unsung Hero: Bryan Peterson Honored at Celebrate Downtown

🚑 Fort Wayne Man, 42, Dies in Off-Road Crash

⚾ TinCaps crush Captains to Salvage Series Split

🚔 The Fort Wayne Police Department is bringing back its Citizen’s Police Academy for the first time since 2008. Running October 2–November 13 on Thursday evenings, the program offers hands-on experience of police work to build trust and transparency. Applications open online September 1–18, limited to 25 participants. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🐺 Indiana State Police conducted a “Wolfpack Patrol” in Allen County on Friday with 10 units. Troopers made three OWI arrests, seven drug-related arrests, and one warrant arrest. They also stopped three unlicensed drivers and three with suspended licenses. In total, 79 tickets or warnings were issued. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🛑 The northbound lane of Harrison Street, from West Superior Street to the south side of the bridge, will be restricted for window cleaning August 27–29 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., with flaggers as needed. Read more from WFFT here.

🚧 Starting September 8, Congressional Parkway will shift to one-way eastbound traffic between Independence Drive and Goshen Road for concrete street repairs. The change will last until October 1 as part of a City of Fort Wayne project. Updates on restrictions and closures are available on the city’s website. Read more from WFFT here.

🌽 The Fort Wayne Farmer’s Market is no longer tied to Electric Works after founder Leigh Rowan Donahue announced her departure. Ownership had been in transition since October 2024 but failed due to disagreements with the Electric Works Public Market Trust (EWPMT). The market will now operate as the Summit City Farmers Market, keeping its Saturday events at Electric Works with the same vendors and hours. EWPMT says the mission to support local vendors and provide fresh products remains unchanged. Donahue wished the market success, reflecting on her role in mentoring entrepreneurs. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🏘️ Fort Wayne Councilmembers Russ Jehl and Scott Myers urged Mayor Sharon Tucker to take stronger action on homeless encampments, pointing to approaches from Gov. Gavin Newsom and former President Donald Trump. The Mayor’s Office said homelessness is already a top priority, highlighting efforts like a new Manager of Homeless Services, an Encampment Task Force, added shelter beds, and expanded outreach programs. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🦸 Bryan Peterson, Chief of EMS for Northwest Fire District, was honored as an Unsung Hero at Fort Wayne’s Celebrate Downtown event. With over 30 years as a first responder, Peterson co-founded One World Medics, a charity delivering refurbished ambulances and training to communities in Mexico and beyond. Since 2019, the group has sent 41 ambulances, expanding lifesaving services where they’re most needed. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🚑 The Allen County Coroner’s Office identified Paul Randall Ream, 42, of Waterloo, as the victim of an off-road crash on Gump Road in Fort Wayne on August 23. He died at the scene from blunt impact head injuries. This marks the 30th motor vehicle crash fatality in Allen County this year. Read more from WFFT here.

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⚾ The TinCaps beat Lake County 8-3 on Sunday to split their six-game series. Jack Costello hit two home runs, driving in three runs, while Zach Evans, Victor Duarte, Kasen Wells, and Brendan Durfee added RBIs. Starter Will Varmette earned his second win, pitching six innings of one-run baseball. The TinCaps return to Parkview Field Tuesday for their final home stand against Dayton. Read more from WANE 15 here.

Tue, Aug 26
⚾ vs. Dayton— 6:35 PM EDT

Wed, Aug 27
⚾ vs. Dayton— 6:35 PM EDT

Thu, Aug 28
⚾ vs. Dayton— 7:05 PM EDT

Fri, Aug 29
⚾ vs. Dayton— 7:05 PM EDT

Sat, Aug 30
⚾ vs. Dayton— 6:35 PM EDT

Sun, Aug 31
⚾ vs. Dayton— 6:05 PM EDT