Fort Wayne Update June 10th

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The Fort Wayne Update

Wednesday, June 10
Hi – 89° Low – 71° | 🌦 AM Showers → 🌧 Showers Late
A warm and humid day starts with morning rain showers before sunshine breaks through during the afternoon. Temperatures climb to around 89°F with breezy southwest winds and a very high UV index once skies brighten. The evening begins partly clear, but clouds increase overnight with a few late-night showers possible as temperatures settle near 71°F.

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Tim Hortons Reopens Following Fight That Preceded Woman’s Death
• The Fort Wayne Tim Hortons reopened less than a month after a May 13 fight between employees and 75-year-old customer Anita Grayson who later died.
• Police released video footage of the incident without audio and said details were complicated by rumors circulating on social media.
• Grayson’s family has raised concerns publicly and retained attorney Ben Crump while no employees have been arrested and the cause of death remains under review.
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Downtown Fort Wayne Urges Council To Delay Homeless Center Vote
• Downtown Fort Wayne sent a letter to City Council requesting a pause on a vote for the proposed Anchor Homeless Resource Center.
• The letter referenced concerns from Lafayette businesses about conditions near a similar facility and described reported safety and sanitation issues.
• Mayor Sharon Tucker’s office said the city has conducted extensive research and continues to seek collaboration while pursuing the project.
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Fort Wayne Exploring More Flexible Downtown Parking Rules
• City Clerk John McGauley proposed allowing drivers to add more time to downtown parking meters when their plans run longer than expected.
• The proposal would let users extend parking sessions using coins or credit cards and potentially through the ParkMobile app in the future.
• City officials say the goal is to reflect how downtown usage has changed while reducing parking tickets and improving convenience.
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Police Conduct School Shooter Exercise At Northrop High School
• Law enforcement and school officials participated in an active shooter simulation at Northrop High School on Tuesday while students were out for summer break.
• The exercise ran from about 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and was organized by the Allen County School Safety Commission.
• Representatives from local and state levels, including every local school district, took part in the training drill.
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City Of Fort Wayne Awards Grants Supporting Neighborhood Events
• Twelve neighborhoods received grants of up to $5,000 each through the Neighborhood Engagement Grant program funded by Community Development and the Foellinger Foundation.
• Funds will support community activities such as block parties, back-to-school events, festivals, concerts, and workshops across multiple neighborhoods.
• Mayor Sharon Tucker and Foellinger Foundation leadership announced the awards on Tuesday.
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Small Housing Project Showcases Fort Wayne's Infill Development Strategy
• The city plans to split a discounted lot at 812 Baxter Street to build two attached homes using a zero lot line ordinance approved last fall.
• The project combines the A Lot to Love initiative with a new catalog of pre reviewed home designs created for small infill lots.
• The two story homes will each include two bedrooms and 1,156 square feet of living space as part of a broader effort to increase housing density.
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FWCS Approves $8 Million 3DE Program Contract With Changes
• Fort Wayne Community Schools approved a five year contract for the 3DE project based learning program provided by Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana.
• Board members added changes allowing students to opt out and requiring better communication about program expectations and four year planning.
• The contract will cost more than $8 million over five years and can be terminated early if needed.
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New Group Opposes Fort Wayne Flock Cameras
• De-Flock Fort Wayne launched a petition and gained more than 200 Facebook followers while urging City Council to reject continued funding for the Flock camera network.
• Organizers say the automated license plate reader system raises privacy concerns about how vehicle data is collected, stored, and accessed.
• Fort Wayne Police say the cameras have contributed to 254 investigative wins since April 2024 and City Council is expected to revisit funding on July 14.
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Foellinger Theatre Summer Concert Series Returns With Free Opening Show
• The 2026 “Music. Memories. Summer Nights.” concert series begins Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Foellinger Theatre with a free performance by the Fort Wayne Area Community Band.
• Additional free concerts include performances from jazz orchestras and the Fort Wayne Children’s Choir scheduled through July and August.
• The series also features ticketed shows available for purchase through the theatre box office and Parks and Recreation Department.
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Fort Wayne Parks And Recreation Launches ‘Park & Play’ Summer Program
• Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation has launched its annual ‘Park & Play’ mobile recreation program for children ages 5 and older.
• The free program operates weekdays at various locations across the city with no registration required.
• Activities include sports, nature, and arts programming and run through July 31 with select dates excluded.
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2 Seriously Injured In Crash On Lafayette Street
• A crash at Lafayette Street and East Sherwood Terrace on Tuesday morning involved an SUV and a car and shut down multiple lanes of traffic.
• Dispatch initially reported one driver in critical condition and the other with serious injuries following the collision around 8 a.m.
• Police later said the critically injured driver was stable and both drivers were expected to survive with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Trump Administration To Offer Expedited Visa Interviews For $750 Fee
• The State Department will launch a pilot program allowing business and tourist visa applicants to pay $750 for an interview appointment within 10 days at select embassies and consulates.
• The expedited service fee is in addition to the standard $185 visa application fee and does not guarantee visa approval.
• The program is scheduled to run from July 1 through Dec. 31, with participating embassies and consulates to be announced before launch.

Why it matters here:
Faster visa interview access could help some travelers avoid long wait times, but the added cost may create a significant barrier for many applicants.

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Not Talking Out of School: The Hector & Carol Garcia Retrospective
8:00 am – 9:00 pm @ PFW Visual Arts Building — Free

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

Austin Beale
9:00 am – 3:00 pm @ Dash-In — Free

Workers Behind the Wheels Gallery
9:00 am – 5:00 pm @ Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum — $10–$15

Fort Wayne Artists Guild 48th Annual Ventures in Creativity
9:00 am – 5:00 pm @ USF Rolland Art Center — Free

Color In Motion
10:00 am – 5:00 pm @ Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory — $5–$7

Julie Wall: Grounded In Light
10:00 am – 5:00 pm @ Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory — $5–$7

The Art of Ezra Tucker
10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8–$10

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

The Fashion of Art Deco: Lifestyle in the Jazz Age
10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8–$10

Kim Lanoue: Pastel Paintings
10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ The Orchard Gallery of Fine Art — Free

American Regionalism & Images of the Heartland
10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8–$10

Chris Worth
2:00 pm @ Park Place Senior Living — Free

Joe Justice
2:00 pm @ St. Anne Retirement Home — Free

Jay Socrates
4:00 pm @ Salomon Farm Park — Free

Rekt
6:00 pm @ Union 12 — Free

Three Rivers Big Band
7:00 pm @ The Club Room at The Clyde — Free

Good Night Gracie
7:00 pm @ Indian Trails Park — Free

Kevin Piekarski’s Jazz Trio
7:00 pm @ Rudy's — No Cover

Honeywell Arts Academy Concert Series: Alumni Showcase
7:30 pm @ Eagles Theatre — $25

Union 12 Food Truck Night: Teacher Appreciation Night
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm @ Union 12 — Free

Turtle Days: Opening Day
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm @ Churubusco Community Park — Free

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

Open Mic Night
7:00 pm @ Summit City Comedy Club — Free

Deer Park Karaoke
9:00 pm @ Deer Park Irish Pub — Free

Bootlegger's Saloon Karaoke w/KC Ramone
9:00 pm @ Bootlegger's Saloon — Free

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Fri, June 12th⚾
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