Today’s Weather

Tuesday, July 29
Hi – 92° Low – 69° | 🌤 Hot & Mostly Sunny | Wind NW 5–10 mph
A steamy day ahead! Morning fog possible, then mostly sunny and humid with a high of 92°F. UV index is very high so sunscreen is a must. Tonight stays warm and partly cloudy with a low of 69°F. Light NW breeze and humidity rising to 84%. The Waxing Crescent moon rises at 11:39 AM and sets at 11:23 PM.

In today’s edition:

🍅 Celebrate Local Eats During Local Food Week

🎉 Fort Unity on the River Returns August 9

🚧 Lane Closure Near Lahmeyer and East State Begins

🦽 Fort Wayne Improves Accessibility at Key Intersection

🥕 HEAL Markets Bring Fresh Food and Support to Fort Wayne

🎶 Sweetwater to Hosts Free Instrument Fittings

🔫 ISP Probes Officer-Involved Shooting in Marion

🚔 Allen County Sheriff Seeks Info in Homicide Case

Sports

⚾ TinCaps Rally to Split Series with Kernels

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📰News

🍅 Local Food Week is in full swing through August 3, promoting over 90 events hosted by 55 farms, markets, restaurants, and food producers. Now in its sixth year, the celebration invites the community to explore immersive farm tours, food tastings, and special menus from spots like Chance Bar, Rune, and Copper Spoon. Most events are free, though some require pre-registration. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🎉 Fort Unity on the River returns to Promenade Park on Saturday, August 9 from 4 to 11 p.m. This downtown Fort Wayne celebration will feature live music, food trucks, vendors, and family-friendly activities. Ticket prices vary. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🚧 Starting Monday, the eastbound turn lane at East State Boulevard and Lahmeyer Road near Black Hawk Christian Schools is closed. This closure is part of ongoing construction to install a 12-inch water main. Lahmeyer Road and the East State lane closure will stay in place through late August. The existing detour between East State and Trier Road remains, with Maplecrest Road as the main alternate route. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🦽 The City of Fort Wayne is making the College Street and West Washington Blvd intersection more accessible by installing a ramp to replace crosswalk steps. The project is part of the city's ADA Transition Plan and aims to help people with disabilities navigate the area. Sidewalk panels will be removed, slopes added, and traffic signals modernized. The construction is expected to last about a month once it begins, though no start date has been announced. Some traffic slowdowns are expected during the work. Read more from WFFT here.

🥕 HEAL Markets are popping up across Fort Wayne through the end of August, offering affordable produce while accepting SNAP, WIC, senior vouchers, and VeggieRX. Shoppers can even double purchases with Hoosier WORKS cards. The markets also connect communities to health resources and local farms. Sites include Parkview Greenhouse (Thursdays), Johnnie Mae Farms (Mondays), and Southside Farmers Market (Saturdays). Funded by Parkview and the Saint Joe Community Health Foundation, the program helps combat food deserts and support local growers. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🎶 Sweetwater is offering free instrument fitting sessions starting next month to help musicians of all ages gear up for the school year. The sessions are open to anyone interested in trying out a new instrument. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🔫 Indiana State Police are investigating after a Marion officer fired his gun during a shooting incident Sunday morning. Around 10 a.m., officers responded to reports of gunfire from a white SUV near 4th and Western streets. Near 1st and D Streets, an officer saw a passenger in the SUV shoot at a pedestrian believed to be the same target as the earlier call. The officer returned fire, but the suspect fled. No injuries were reported, though several homes were hit by bullets. ISP's investigation is ongoing. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🚔 The Allen County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in a homicide investigation after a shooting occurred sometime between Friday night and early Saturday morning in the 700 block of Hathaway Road, near Huntertown. Details remain limited, but investigators urge anyone with information to contact Detective Gabe Furnish at 260-449-7413 or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers. Read more from WANE 15 here.

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Events 

Tuesday, July 29th

🎨 Arts

• Watercolors & Mononprints by Laura Barnhardt Corle; Otis Family Pottery
  10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ The Orchard Gallery of Fine Art
  6312 Covington Road, Fort Wayne
  Free

• Habatat International Glass 53rd Invitational
  10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art
  311 E. Main St., Fort Wayne
  $8 – $10

• 20th Century Japanese Prints
  10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art
  311 E. Main St., Fort Wayne
  $8 – $10

• Weaving the Narrative: The Works of Dinh Q. Le
  10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art
  311 E. Main St., Fort Wayne
  $8 – $10

🎶 Music

• Smooth Tuesdays: Andy Pauquette (Featured)
  6:00 pm @ The Club Room at The Clyde
  1806 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne
  No cover
  Genre: Variety

• Latch String Open Mic w/Chris Hambrick
  10:00 pm @ Latch String Bar & Grill
  3221 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne
  Free
  Genre: Variety

🎸 Workshop

• Beat Making for Girls (Featured)
  7:00 pm @ Sweetwater Sound
  5501 US 30 West, Fort Wayne
  $10

🎤 Special Events

• Singo
  6:00 pm – 8:00 pm @ Country Heritage Winery
  185 County Road 68, LaOtto
  Free

🏀🏈Sports🏒⚾

⚾ The TinCaps closed out their series against the Cedar Rapids Kernels with a strong 9-4 win on Sunday, earning a 3-3 split. Brandon Butterworth and Leo De Vries led the offense with big hits, including a home run and a two-run blast. Fort Wayne scored six unanswered runs to seal the game. Garrett Hawkins pitched a scoreless ninth, extending his shutout streak to 28 innings. The TinCaps now prepare to host Great Lakes for a six-game series at Parkview Field starting Sunday at 7:05 p.m. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🗓️ Tincaps Schedule

Tue, July 29
⚾ vs Great Lakes— 7:05 PM EDT

Wed, July 30
⚾ vs Great Lakes— 7:05 PM EDT

Thu, July 31
⚾ vs Great Lakes— 7:05 PM EDT

Fri, Aug 1
⚾ vs Great Lakes— 7:05 PM EDT

Sat, Aug 2
⚾ vs Great Lakes— 6:35 PM EDT

Sun, Aug 3
⚾ vs Great Lakes—1:05 PM EDT

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