Friday, August 29
Hi – 71° Low – 45° | 🌤️ Partly to Mostly Sunny → 🌙 Partly Cloudy
Expect a picture-perfect day with sunshine breaking through the clouds. Highs sit comfortably at 71°F with a light NNE breeze ideal for a stroll, picnic, or even a coffee outside. By night, temps dip to a crisp 45°F under partly cloudy skies. A cozy hoodie or blanket will be your best friend.

✝️ Bishop Issues Statement Following Church Shooting

🚧 Lane Closures On Coldwater Road Delayed

🐱 FWACC Warns Cat Owners Of Highly Contagious Disease

🏛️ City Of Fort Wayne Launches Task Force Focused On Senate Bill 1

🌱 Google Seeks Permit To Build On Wetlands

🏐 Turf Takeover: Homestead And Carroll Girls Volleyball Make History

👮 Fort Wayne’s Scholar Detective And Research That Makes Policing Better

⚾ Dragons Burn TinCaps Early As Dayton Tops Fort Wayne

✝️ A gunman armed with multiple weapons opened fire during Mass at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis on Wednesday, killing two children, ages 8 and 10. Fourteen other children and three elderly parishioners were wounded but are expected to survive. The shooter, 23-year-old Robin Westman, died by suicide. On Thursday, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of the Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese released a statement mourning the victims, offering prayers for the families, and urging continued action against gun violence and its root causes. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🚧 Fort Wayne City Utilities has postponed lane closures on Coldwater Road between Tillwater Lane and Wallen Hills Drive. Originally set for Thursday, the restrictions will now begin Tuesday, September 2 at 8 a.m. and last into the late afternoon. The work is tied to repairing road damage from a water main break. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🐱 Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control is warning cat owners about feline panleukopenia, also known as feline distemper, a highly contagious and potentially deadly virus. The disease attacks rapidly growing cells and weakens the immune system, but vaccines can prevent it. FWACC is partnering with Humane Fort Wayne to offer low-cost vaccinations on a walk-in basis at 1333 Maycrest Drive. Humane Fort Wayne does not provide treatment for sick or injured pets but can help owners keep their cats protected. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🏛️ Mayor Sharon Tucker announced the creation of the SB1 Fiscal Task Force to help keep the city’s finances strong following the passage of Senate Bill 1. The law, which took effect in July, provides property tax relief for homeowners and businesses but could affect city revenue. The task force, led by City Controller Pat Roller and made up of local leaders, will review the legislation’s impact, guide budget decisions, and coordinate with taxing units. The group’s first meeting is set for September 2. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🌱 Google is requesting a permit to fill nearly 2.5 acres of protected wetlands for Phase 2 of its $2 billion East Allen County data center project. The plan would impact 1.65 acres of unforested Class 2 wetlands and 0.79 acres of forested Class 2 wetlands to add five more buildings and infrastructure. To offset this, Hatchworks LLC, on behalf of Google, plans to purchase mitigation credits from wetland banks. The public comment period runs through September 11, with options to request a hearing or send feedback to IDEM. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🏐 The first-ever outdoor volleyball game in Indiana was played Wednesday night as Carroll hosted Homestead on their football field. Carroll’s athletic department estimated over 4,500 fans in attendance. Players described the energy as unforgettable, with Carroll winning in straight sets against their rival. Both teams left with memories of a historic night for the sport. Read more from WANE 15 here.

👮 Detective Sergeant Christopher Felton of the Fort Wayne Police Department balances work in the gang and violent crime unit with a PhD in criminal justice and teaching at Trine and Indiana Tech. His research focuses on procedural justice, building trust by treating people with dignity, giving them a voice, being neutral, and showing trustworthy motives. Felton’s dissertation included interviews with 12 patrol officers trained in these methods, revealing that respectful treatment and clear communication can ease tensions, improve cooperation, and reshape community perceptions of police. He hopes this approach, combined with training and community dialogue, will make policing more effective and trusted. Read more from WANE 15 here.

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⚾ Fort Wayne’s Clark Candiotti surrendered three runs in the first inning, and the TinCaps couldn’t bounce back in a 3-2 loss to the Dayton Dragons at Parkview Field. Zach Evans and Chase Valentine drove in Fort Wayne’s runs, but the comeback fell short. Earlier in the day, Cole Paplham was promoted to Double-A San Antonio, while Maikel Miralles and Braian Salazar joined the TinCaps from Single-A Lake Elsinore. Read more from WANE 15 here.

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