Today’s Weather

Thursday, July 3
Hi – 88° Low – 67° | ☀️ Mostly Sunny, Small Chance of a Shower | Wind WNW 5–10 mph (day), NNE 5–10 mph (night)
Thursday will be warm and mostly sunny, with just a slight chance of a brief afternoon shower. Highs reach 88°F with low humidity at 54%, making it a great day to be outside. Winds from the west-northwest will stay light, and the UV index is very high, so keep sunscreen handy. Thursday night will be mostly clear and mild, with a low around 67°F. Light winds shift to the northeast, and humidity stays comfortable.

In today’s edition:

🍩 New Dunkin’ Brewing on Fort Wayne’s Southeast Side

☕ Biggby Coffee Opening Soon on Bluffton Road

🛑 Bluffton Road Bridge Construction to Cause Major Delays

🎓 Indiana Colleges Cut Degree Programs Under New State Budget Rules

🚧 Crews Repairing over 100 miles of Sidewalks in Fort Wayne

🎭 Arts United Awards $127K to Local Arts Organizations

📚 Discover your History at Allen County Public Library

🦁 Fort Wayne Zoo Celebrates 60 Wild Years

❤️ Lutheran Hospital Earns National Award for Heart Attack Care

💣 Destructive Device Found in Fort Wayne home; Man Charged

Sports

⚾ Butterworth powers TinCaps past Lugnuts

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📰News

🍩 Dunkin’ is opening a new location on the southeast side of Fort Wayne, replacing an old bank building at 7607 S. Anthony Blvd near U.S. 27. While no timeline has been confirmed yet, this will be the only Dunkin’ in that part of the city. Read more from WANE 15 here.

☕ Biggby Coffee is set to open a new location at Bluffton Road and Airport Expressway sometime in July. The exact opening date hasn’t been announced yet, but final interior touches and inspections are still underway. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🛑 Starting Monday, July 8, the Bluffton Road Bridge in Fort Wayne will be reduced to a single lane of traffic at a time as part of a reconstruction phase expected to last through October. Traffic will alternate directions using long red-light signals, with additional congestion expected near the intersection of Bluffton Road and Broadway. Temporary traffic signals will help manage flow, but drivers are strongly encouraged to take alternate routes like Lower Huntington Road or Airport Expressway. Read more from WFFT here.

🎓 Over 400 degree programs across Indiana’s public colleges are being cut or merged under new requirements in the state budget, which took effect July 1. The rule requires programs to meet a minimum number of graduates over three years or face elimination. Purdue University plans to merge or consolidate 70 programs, mostly at its Fort Wayne campus. Critics say the decision lacked transparency and limits student access and academic diversity. Still, officials say students currently enrolled won’t be affected. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🚧 Fort Wayne crews are actively repairing sidewalks, starting in Waynedale one of the most neglected areas. Since 2024, over 100 miles of trip hazards have been fixed. Current focus areas include St. Louis Avenue, Lagoma Drive, and Old Trail Road. The repairs are part of the long-term Waynedale 2040 plan to improve safety and walkability. Residents can report damaged sidewalks by calling 311 or use a cost-sharing option for faster repairs. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🎭 Arts United has awarded $127,424 in 2025 Regional Arts Council Capacity Grants to 15 nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Northeast Indiana. The grants support operations, accessibility, and audience engagement. Fort Wayne Ballet will offer free rural performances through its Firefly Tour, while the Fort Wayne Philharmonic will partner with TRG Arts to rebuild audience connections. Since launching in 2022, the program has distributed nearly $500,000 to 32 organizations. Read more from WFFT here.

📚 The Allen County Public Library invites the public to explore their roots at its renowned Genealogy Center. Visitors can use free resources, consult genealogy librarians, and attend events like the DNA and Genealogy Interest Group on Thursday, July 3. From August 10–14, the IAJGS 2025 conference will be held at the Grand Wayne Center across from the Main Library. Registration is now open. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🦁 The Fort Wayne Zoo is celebrating 60 years of connecting families with wildlife. Since opening in 1965 with 18 habitats, it’s grown to 69 habitats, 188 species, and 1,500 animals across 47 acres. New additions like Red Panda Ridge and Coastal Cove have expanded offerings, and the zoo is now open year-round except in winter months. A special $10 admission and treats are available July 3 to mark the anniversary. Read more from WANE 15 here.

❤️ Lutheran Hospital has received the 2025 Platinum Performance Achievement Award from the American College of Cardiology, placing it among 323 hospitals nationwide recognized for excellence in heart attack care. The hospital met strict national benchmarks in 2023 and 2024, including fast treatment times and adherence to evidence-based guidelines. The award highlights the work of Lutheran’s multidisciplinary team and their commitment to improving patient outcomes. Read more from WFFT here.

💣 Fort Wayne police responded to a mental health call Tuesday at a home on Franklin Avenue and discovered a “destructive device” made with gunpowder and a fuse. The bomb squad safely secured the device, described as a container with American Pioneer Powder and a green fuse. Guns were also removed under Indiana’s “Red Flag” law. Glen Monday was arrested and charged with possession of a destructive device. There is no current threat to the public. Read more from WANE 15 here.

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Events 

Thursday, July 3rd

🎨 Arts

• Charles Yang: Fermata
  8:00 am – 5:00 pm @ Honeywell Center – Clark Gallery (Wabash)
  Free

• PFW Summer Selections Exhibition
  8:00 am – 9:00 pm @ PFW Visual Arts Gallery
  Free

• Hubble and Webb Space Telescopes: New Views of the Universe
  10:00 am – 4:00 pm @ Science Central
  $10 – $12

• Truthful Illusions: Realism in the Age of Abstraction
  10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art
  $5 – $10

• My PURSEonal Favorites
  10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art
  $5 – $10

• FAILE: A Riot of Existence, Wishing on You
  10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art
  $5 – $10

• 47th Members’ Showcase at Artlink
  10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Artlink
  Free

🎶 Music

• Heartland Sings
  11:30 am – 1:30 pm @ Freimann Square
  Free

• Garry Jones
  5:30 pm @ Vinland Reserve Winery
  Free

• Hwy 30 Band (Vineyard Vibes)
  6:00 pm @ Country Heritage Winery
  Free

• The Sweetwater All Stars (The Pregame Concert Series)
  6:05 pm @ Parkview Field
  $9 – $21

• Under the Covers (Rock & Roar)
  6:30 pm @ Fort Wayne Zoo
  $25

• The Haggens (Nashville Thursdays) (Featured)
  7:00 pm @ The Club Room at The Clyde
  No cover

• Bel & The Bad Wolfe
  7:00 pm @ Nick’s
  Free

• Fort Wayne Philharmonic: Patriotic Pops (Featured)
  8:30 pm @ Main Street, Roanoke
  Free

• #IYKYK
  8:30 pm @ Lakelife Bar & Grill (Warsaw)
  No cover

• Stay Up Dance Night
  9:30 pm @ The Brass Rail
  $10

• Todd Harrold & Eric Clancy (Tronic Thursdays)
  10:00 pm @ O'Sullivan's
  No cover

🎭 Theater

• Sister Act
  7:00 pm @ Wagon Wheel Theatre (Warsaw)
  $21 – $51

🐾 Tours

• Fort Wayne Zoo
  9:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Zoo
  $10

• Black Pine Sanctuary
  1:00 pm – 4:00 pm @ Black Pine Animal Sanctuary (Albion)
  $10 – $17.50

🥁Workshops

• Fort Wayne Figure Drawing Community Meet-Up
  6:00 pm – 10:00 pm @ Quimby Hall
  $20

🎉 Festivals

• Lunch on the Square w/ Heartland Sings
  11:30 am – 1:30 pm @ Freimann Square
  Free

• Vineyard Vibes w/ Hwy 30 Band
  6:00 pm – 9:00 pm @ Country Heritage Winery
  Free

• Rock & Roar w/ Under the Covers
  6:30 pm – 9:30 pm @ Fort Wayne Zoo
  $25

🛍️ Shopping

• Leo-Cedarville Farmers Market
  4:00 pm – 7:00 pm @ Downtown Plaza, Leo-Cedarville
  Free

🎶 Special Events

• 2Toms Trivia Night
  7:00 pm @ 2Toms Brewing Company
  Free

• The Barrel Room Karaoke Night
  7:00 pm – 10:00 pm @ The Fairfield
  Free

• Karaoke Night w/ PK Houston
  9:30 pm @ Latch String Bar & Grill
  No cover

🏀🏈Sports🏒⚾

⚾ Playing as the “Manzanas Luchadoras” to celebrate Hispanic heritage, the Fort Wayne TinCaps defeated the Lansing Lugnuts 7-2 on Tuesday night. Brandon Butterworth went 3-for-4 with a solo homer, 3 RBI, and 3 runs. Kai Roberts, Leo De Vries, and Rosman Verdugo added two hits each. Ian Koenig picked up the win with 6.1 solid innings, and Garrett Hawkins earned the save with a strong finish. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🗓️ Tincaps Schedule

Thu, July 3
⚾ vs Lansing— 7:05 PM EDT

Fri, July 4
⚾ @ Lansing— 7:05 PM EDT

Sat, July 5
⚾ @ Lansing— 7:05 PM EDT

Sun, July 6
⚾ @ Lansing— 1:05 PM EDT

🗓️ Fort Wayne FC Schedule

Sat, July 5
⚽ vs Lansing City Football— 6:00 PM EDT

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