Today’s Weather

Wednesday, July 30
Hi – 87° Low – 63° | ⛈ PM Storms Possible | Wind NNW 5–10 mph
Expect a warm, partly sunny day with a 40% chance of scattered afternoon storms. High near 87°F and a very high UV index so take precautions outdoors. Tonight brings a higher chance of showers and thunderstorms (60%). Temps dip to 63°F with a breezy NE wind and humid conditions (88%).

In today’s edition:

🍔 Two New Restaurants Coming to Former BurgerFi Location

🚧 Maumee Pathway Trail Closure

✈️ New Non-Stop Flights to Fort Lauderdale

🔥 Fire Union Files Complaint Against FWFD

🏭 Harvester Homecoming Museum Faces Delay

🏡 St. Joseph Missions Expands Housing Support

⚡ I&M Offers Power Rewards for Energy Saving

🚗 Butler Road Crash Victim Identified

🕵️ Homicide Victim Identified as Fort Wayne Man

🌊 Man Drowns in Fort Wayne Pond

Sports

🏒 Komets Sign McNally & Murray for 2025-26 Season

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📰News

🍔 Savvy Sliders and Fat Boy’s Pizza will co-open their first Fort Wayne locations this fall at 7777 Coldwater Road, the former BurgerFi site. Renovations are underway, including a new drive-thru window. Savvy Sliders offers premium sliders, custard shakes, and chicken fingers, while Fat Boy’s Pizza is known for its giant 30-inch pizzas and oversized slices. Franchisee Michael Catelogna says the co-branded spot will offer a bold and unique dining experience. A Grand Opening celebration is planned. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🚧 A section of the Maumee Pathway trail between Coliseum Boulevard and Maplecrest Road is closed starting Tuesday and will remain closed through August 31. The closure is due to culvert repairs by City Utilities as part of a flood protection project. The trail will be unavailable during construction. Read more from WANE 15 here.

✈️ Allegiant announced it will begin non-stop flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport starting November 20. One-way fares will start as low as $59. The airline already offers flights from Fort Wayne to several other destinations including Phoenix, Orlando, Tampa, and Las Vegas. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🔥 The Fort Wayne fire union has filed a complaint accusing Fire Chief Eric Lahey of breaching a mediation confidentiality agreement. The complaint follows Lahey’s published op-ed outlining the city’s position on ongoing contract negotiations. The union says this violates trust and threatens progress in mediation. The city responded that the article did not breach confidentiality and reaffirmed its commitment to continued mediation. The union says it may walk away if rules aren’t followed, but that remains a last resort. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🏭 The Harvester Homecoming Museum project may be delayed up to five years due to changes in Indiana tax law. Originally planned for New Haven, the museum is now set to be part of phase II of the Fields of Grace complex. Senate Bill 1, which lowered property taxes and city revenues, prompted a reevaluation of funding. Discussions between Harvester Homecoming and the City of New Haven continue, with alternative locations also being considered. The free Harvester Homecoming Festival is still set for Friday and Saturday at 2950 Meyer Road. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🏡 St. Joseph Missions Women’s Shelter is expanding support for graduates transitioning to independent living with the addition of new shared housing. The initiative aims to offer safe, affordable housing and needed resources. A housewarming event will be held July 31 from 5–8 p.m. at 6027 Becker Dr., with tours, refreshments, and donation opportunities. The shelter is also seeking furniture and sponsor support. Read more from WANE 15 here.

⚡ Indiana Michigan Power is encouraging energy conservation during high heat through its Power Rewards programs. Customers can earn credits by joining Smart Thermostat, iControl, or Home AC options. These help reduce strain on the power grid during “Peak Energy Events.” I&M suggests using less electricity from 3–6 p.m., avoiding ovens, delaying chores, and adjusting A/C settings. For more information on Power Rewards, click here. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🚗 The Allen County Coroner’s Office has identified the man who died in Saturday’s crash on Butler Road as 33-year-old Jared Scott Huth of Fort Wayne. His car struck a tree and caught fire. Emergency crews pulled him from the vehicle, but he was later pronounced dead at the hospital. The cause of death was multiple blunt force injuries and burns, and it was ruled accidental. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🕵️ The Allen County Coroner has identified the victim of a Saturday homicide as 67-year-old Roger Marvin Swedzinski of Fort Wayne. He died of multiple gunshot wounds in the 700 block of Hathaway Road, near Huntertown. Investigators are still working to determine the circumstances. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Gabe Furnish at 260-449-7413 or Crime Stoppers at 260-436-7867. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🌊 A 45-year-old man, Aaron Graves, died Monday after drowning in a northeast Fort Wayne pond, according to the Indiana DNR. Emergency crews responded to Fieldbrook Pass around 3:30 p.m. after a neighbor saw Graves calling for help in the water. He was found 30 feet underwater and took about 30 minutes to recover. He was taken to the hospital and later pronounced dead. Read more from WANE 15 here.

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Events 

Wednesday, July 30th

🎨 Arts

• Hubble and Webb Space Telescopes: New Views of the Universe
  10:00 am – 4:00 pm @ Science Central
  1950 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne
  $10 – $12

• 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 admission

• 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

• Jeff McDonald
  5:30 pm @ American Legion Post 296
  130 W. Tillman Road, Fort Wayne
  $5

• Union 12 Food Truck Night: Rekt
  6:00 pm @ Union 12
  7563 E. Lincolnway Road, Columbia City
  Free

• Summer Nights at The Embassy: Alicia Pyle & The Locals (Featured)
  6:00 pm @ Embassy Theatre
  125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne
  $5

• Chris Hambrick
  6:30 pm @ Lakelife Bar & Grill
  3687 N. Barbee Road, Warsaw
  No cover

• Wednesday Jazz Sessions: The Mad Scatter & Friends (Featured)
  7:00 pm @ The Club Room at The Clyde
  1806 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne
  No cover

• Open Mic w/David Vaides
  7:00 pm – 10:00 pm @ K-ville Pub
  123 North St., Kendallville
  Free

🎡 Festival

• Union 12 Food Truck Night: Back to School Night w/Rekt
  5:00 pm – 9:00 pm @ Union 12
  7563 E. Lincolnway Road, Columbia City
  Free

🛍 Market

• Mid-Week Farmers Market
  4:00 pm – 7:00 pm @ Salomon Farm Park
  817 W. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne
  Free

🎤 Special Events

• Hellcat Trivia
  6:00 pm @ Chapman's Brewing at Electric Works
  1660 Broadway, Fort Wayne
  Free

• Deer Park Karaoke
  6:30 pm @ Deer Park Irish Pub
  1530 Leesburg Road, Fort Wayne
  Free

• Comedy Open Mic Night
  7:00 pm @ Summit City Comedy Club
  5535 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne
  Free

• Eric Knee Team Trivia
  7:00 pm – 9:00 pm @ Dicky's Wild Hare
  2910 Maplecrest Rd., Fort Wayne
  Free

🏀🏈Sports🏒⚾

🏒 The Fort Wayne Komets have signed forwards Brandon McNally and Blake Murray to their 2025-26 roster. Murray returns after a solid playoff performance last season, while McNally rejoins U.S. hockey after several years abroad. The Komets now have 13 players under contract heading into their season opener on October 17 against the Indy Fuel. More details from WANE 15 here.

🗓️ Tincaps Schedule

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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