Fort Wayne Update July 10th

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Friday, July 10
Hi – 83° Low – 64° | ⛈ Scattered Thunderstorms → ⛈ Isolated Thunderstorms
A cooler but unsettled day is expected with scattered thunderstorms and periods of rain throughout the day. Afternoon temperatures reach around 83°F, while west-southwest winds of 10–15 mph keep the air moving. Rain chances remain high at 60%, with some thunderstorms capable of producing brief downpours, gusty winds, and lightning. Isolated thunderstorms may linger into the evening before skies gradually become partly cloudy overnight. Cooler, less humid air settles in late, with temperatures dropping to around 64°F by morning.

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Fort Wayne Metals Plans Expansion And New Jobs
•Fort Wayne Metals announced plans to invest $18.5 million and add 150 jobs in the Fort Wayne area.
•Company leaders said the expansion follows the recent sale of the business to Axel Johnson Inc. and confirmed operations will remain in Fort Wayne.
•The company currently employs about 1,400 people locally and manufactures specialty wire for medical, aerospace, and automotive industries.
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National Fishing Lure Convention Returns To Fort Wayne
•The National Fishing Lure Collectors Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a convention at the Grand Wayne Convention Center through Saturday.
•The event features nearly 100 tables of vintage fishing lures and tackle, with collectors attending from across North America and other countries.
•Admission to the display showcase is $1, while NFLCC members receive full access to the convention.
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City Of Fort Wayne Directs $360K To Local Nonprofits
•Mayor Sharon Tucker announced that 18 local nonprofits will receive about $360,000 in federal Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Solutions Grant funding.
•The funding will support low- and moderate-income residents with housing, basic necessities, and youth and employment services.
•The city said the partnerships are intended to help individuals and families improve opportunities and long term stability.
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Fort Wayne Museum Of Art Receives $2.5 Million Grant
•The Fort Wayne Museum of Art received a $2.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support organizational improvements.
•The funding will be used for facility planning, collection storage upgrades, equipment purchases, staff training, inclusivity efforts, and expanded digital resources.
•The award is one of 12 invitational grants provided by Lilly Endowment to strengthen art museums across Indiana.
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Developer Defends Proposed Southwest Allen County RV Resort
•The developer says the proposed 146 acre Sunbirds RV Resort and Village is intended as a seasonal community for retirees and snowbirds rather than a transient campground.
•Neighbors continue to oppose the project over concerns about traffic, noise, light pollution, water use, and changes to the area's rural character.
•The rezoning proposal will be considered by the Allen County Board of Zoning Appeals on Aug. 19 at Citizen Square.
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Animal Care And Control Launches Reduced Fee Adoption Event
•Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control has reduced adoption fees through July 25 as part of its Empty the Shelter campaign.
•Dogs between 6 months and 6 years old can be adopted for $50.
•All cats, kittens, and dogs age 7 and older are available for adoption at no cost.
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Fort Wayne Zoo Opens Voting To Name Fox Kits
•The Fort Wayne Zoo is inviting the public to help name its five bat eared fox kits through July 22.
•Votes cost $5 each and support the care of the foxes and other animals at the zoo.
•Each kit has three Swahili name options inspired by the species' native habitat in eastern and southern Africa.
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Steak 'n Shake Waives Franchise Fees For Veterans
•Steak 'n Shake announced a partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs to waive franchise fees for all veterans.
•The announcement was made during an event at the Steak 'n Shake location on Coldwater Road in Fort Wayne.
•Company leaders and veterans said the program creates new opportunities for veterans to own and operate a small business.
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Gun Incident Disrupts YouTube Basketball Event At Reservoir Park
•A community basketball event featuring YouTube creator D'Vontay Friga at Reservoir Park was interrupted after police said someone displayed a gun and fled the scene.
•Police reported no injuries and the games were eventually canceled after the disruption.
•Community members said they hope the incident does not overshadow the event's positive impact or Fort Wayne's national exposure.
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Police Seek Public's Help In Oliver Street Shooting Investigation
•Fort Wayne Police are asking anyone with information or video from the July 5 shooting on Oliver Street to come forward.
•The shooting killed 18 year old Jayla Raquel Davis and injured eight other people.
•Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest.
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Prosecutor Expects Tim Hortons Case Review Within A Month
•The Allen County Prosecutor's Office said it expects to complete its review of the Tim Hortons altercation case within the next month.
•Prosecutors have received the official autopsy report, which listed Anita Grayson's cause of death as acute exacerbation of congestive heart failure in the setting of a physical altercation, with the manner of death remaining undetermined.
•No charges have been filed and the investigation remains ongoing.
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Woman Receives Maximum Prison Sentence In Drive By Shooting Case
•A judge sentenced 23 year old Jordanae Fields to 12 years in prison after accepting her guilty plea to aggravated battery.
•The plea agreement dismissed a felony criminal recklessness charge and imposed the maximum sentence allowed under the deal.
•Prosecutors said Fields fired multiple shots from a vehicle after an argument, leaving the victim with severe injuries after being shot in the upper back.
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Michigan Parasite Outbreak Tops 1,000 Reported Cases
• Michigan has confirmed 992 cyclospora infections and about 40 hospitalizations, making it the state's largest recorded outbreak, while hundreds of additional cases have been reported in neighboring Ohio.
• Health officials have not identified the source, though the parasite is commonly linked to fresh produce contaminated by feces and causes prolonged watery diarrhea.
• Officials recommend washing produce thoroughly, choosing whole heads of lettuce instead of bagged salad mixes and seeking medical care if diarrhea lasts more than a few days.

Why it matters here:
Foodborne illness outbreaks can spread across multiple states through shared produce supply chains, making food safety recommendations important for consumers everywhere.

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2026 Summer Selections
8:00 am – 9:00 pm @ PFW Visual Arts Gallery — Free

Kaleigh Middelkoop: Collective
9:00 am – 3:00 pm @ Dash-In — Free

Chuck Sperry: Archetypes
10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8–$10

Artlink Members Showcase
10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Artlink — Free

Habatat International Glass 54th Invitational
10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8–$10

From Gesture to Geometry: American Abstract Artists
10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8–$10

Susan Kline: Find the Joy
10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ The Orchard Gallery of Fine Art — Free

Chris Worth & Dave Reithmiller
4:00 pm @ Cold Springs Resort — Free

BigMeow
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm @ Downtown Roanoke Main Street — Free

Good Night, Gracie
6:00 pm @ Country Heritage Winery — Free

Chloe Taylor
6:00 pm @ Vinland Reserve Winery — Free

Alfie Jean & Fella Jack
6:00 pm @ Charlie's Place — Free

Teresa Long
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm @ Axe to Grind Cafe — Free

Alicia Pyle & Andy Rice
6:30 pm @ Club Soda — Free

Todd Harrold & Eric Clancy
6:30 pm @ Spikes Beach Grill — Free

Jerod Bolt
6:30 pm @ Two-EE's Winery — No Cover

The Hubie Ashcraft Band
7:00 pm @ Huntertown Family Park — Free

Tom Koenig
7:00 pm @ Downtown Garrett — Free

Kansas & 38 Special
7:30 pm @ Foellinger Theatre — $77–$210.05

Feel Good Friday Summer Concert Series: New Millennium Jazz Orchestra
7:30 pm @ Fountain Park, Van Wert — Free

The DeeBees
7:30 pm @ Nick's Martini & Wine Bar — Free

Spirit Bomb
7:30 pm @ Fort Wayne Zoo — $25

Shot of Poison: Poison Tribute
8:00 pm @ Kehoe Park, Bluffton — Free

Lyle Lovett & His Small Large Band
8:00 pm @ The Clyde Theatre — $59.75–$137.75

The Sweetwater All Stars
8:00 pm @ The Club Room at The Clyde — Free

Susan Mae & The New Yesterday
8:30 pm @ Deer Park Irish Pub — No Cover

The Alt Vault
9:30 pm @ O'Sullivan's — No Cover

Summit City Carnival
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm @ Memorial Coliseum — $10–$20

Footloose
7:00 pm @ Wagon Wheel Theatre — $25–$55

Mean Girls
7:30 pm @ Homestead High School — $19.36–$36.70

Roanoke Farmers Market
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm @ Downtown Roanoke Main Street — Free

Anthony Jeselnik
7:00 pm & 9:30 pm @ Summit City Comedy Club — $47.99–$64.99

AJ's Karaoke w/Ultimate Karaoke Company
8:00 pm @ AJ's Bar & Grill — Free

Fri, July 10th⚾
TinCaps @ West Michigan — 6:35 PM EDT

Sat, July 11th⚾
TinCaps @ West Michigan — 7:05 PM EDT

Sun, July 12th⚾
TinCaps @ West Michigan — 2:00 PM EDT

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