Fort Wayne Update June 12th

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Friday, June 12
Hi – 87° Low – 65° | 🌤 Chance of Early Storms, Then Sunny → 🌙 Clear
Any lingering early storms give way to a much nicer day with a mix of sunshine and clouds and warm afternoon temperatures around 87°F. Westerly winds of 10–15 mph and lower humidity make conditions feel more comfortable than earlier in the week, while the UV index remains very high. The evening turns clear and pleasant, with temperatures cooling to a comfortable 65°F overnight under mostly clear skies.

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City Of Fort Wayne Warns Residents About Code Compliance Impersonator
• City officials say multiple reports have been received about someone posing as a Neighborhood Code Compliance officer and requesting entry into homes.
• The city emphasized that unannounced interior home inspections are not part of a code officer’s duties.
• Residents are advised to verify identification, look for marked city vehicles, refuse entry to suspicious individuals, and report incidents to police.
→ Read more from WANE

Two Road Closures Scheduled In Northwest Allen County
• Lima Road will close between Woods Road and Gump Road beginning Thursday for a water main replacement project.
• Hathaway Road will close between Hand Road and Bethel Road starting Monday for water main installation work.
• Lima Road is expected to remain closed through July 19, while Hathaway Road is expected to reopen after July 3, weather permitting.
→ Read more from WPTA

DNA Testing May Help Identify ‘Spy Run Creek Doe’
• Investigators are awaiting DNA test results that could help identify a woman whose remains were discovered in Spy Run Creek in March.
• The remains are believed to belong to a white woman in her late 30s or early 40s who died less than a year before being found.
• If no DNA match is found through law enforcement databases, investigators plan to create a national missing person’s profile to continue the search for her identity.
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City And Downtown Fort Wayne React To Homeless Center Funding Delay
• Fort Wayne City Council voted 5 to 3 to delay funding for the proposed Anchor Resource Center site until Sept. 1.
• Mayor Sharon Tucker’s administration said it was disappointed with the decision and defended the planning process behind the project.
• Downtown Fort Wayne supported the delay and encouraged continued community discussion as alternative options are considered.
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Rokita Urges EPA To Consider Stricter Oversight Of Abortion Drug
• Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita joined a 14-state coalition asking the EPA to add mifepristone to its Contaminant Candidate List.
• The coalition argues the abortion drug could pose risks if it reaches water supplies and is unintentionally ingested.
• The request could lead to further review and potential regulation of the drug under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
→ Read more from WPTA

ACPL Expands 24/7 Holds Locker Services
• The Allen County Public Library has expanded its 24/7 holds locker service to the Waynedale and Tecumseh branches.
• The service allows patrons to pick up eligible library materials outside of regular operating hours.
• Library officials say the expansion is intended to provide more convenient access for people with busy or nontraditional schedules.
→ Read more from WPTA

YMCA Opens Splash Pad To Public During Heat Advisory
• The Renaissance Pointe YMCA opened its splash pad to the public as high temperatures and a heat advisory affected the Fort Wayne area.
• The splash pad is typically reserved for YMCA members but was made available to help residents stay cool.
• YMCA officials said the decision was intended to support community members who may not have access to air conditioning.
→ Read more from WPTA

‘The Black (Tee) Party’ Juneteenth Celebration Set For Sunday
• “The Black (Tee) Party” will take place Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at McMillen Park Golf Course in Fort Wayne.
• The event will feature music, food, Black-owned vendors, children’s activities, giveaways, and a golf tournament.
• Organizers say proceeds will support blessing bags as well as Black-owned businesses and nonprofits.
→ Read more from WPTA

More Than 1 Million Hoosier Households Struggle To Afford Basic Needs
• A new United Way of Indiana report found that 38% of Indiana households, more than 1 million households, cannot afford basic necessities.
• The report says rising costs for housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology continue to outpace inflation.
• Data showed a family of four in Indiana needed at least $74,028 in 2024 to cover essential living expenses, compared to the federal poverty level of $31,200.
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Komets Head Coach Jesse Kallechy Steps Away After Three Seasons
• Jesse Kallechy declined a long-term contract offer from the Komets and said the decision was based on what is best for his family.
• Associate head coach Olivier Legault and assistant coach Cory Melkert remain under contract for next season, which begins Oct. 17 against Toledo.
• Kallechy finished his Fort Wayne tenure with a 121 to 69 to 24 regular season record and led the team to the Western Conference Finals this season.
→ Read more from WANE

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El Niño Strengthens Rapidly And Could Become One Of The Strongest On Record
• NOAA says El Niño has officially formed and has a 63% chance of becoming a very strong event that could rank among the largest since records began in 1950.
• Forecasters expect the pattern to continue through fall and likely into winter, bringing major shifts in weather patterns around the world.
• The climate pattern is expected to raise global temperatures further, increasing the likelihood that 2027 becomes the hottest year ever recorded.

Why it matters here:
El Niño can influence weather far beyond the Pacific, affecting temperatures, rainfall patterns, drought conditions, flooding risks, food supplies, and energy costs around the world.

→ Get the full national breakdown from our team at The Nova

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

Joe Justice
1:00 pm @ Parkview Seniors Club — Free

The DeeBees
6:00 pm @ Vinland Reserve Winery — Free

Jess Thrower
6:00 pm @ Mad Anthony Brewing Co. — No Cover

Cougar Hunter
6:00 pm @ Country Heritage Winery — Free

Jordan Bridges
6:00 pm @ Hilton Garden Inn North Patio — Free

Chris Worth & Company
6:00 pm @ Lakers Landing — Free

Pierce Baczynski
6:00 pm @ Sylvan Cellars — $5

Chris Hambrick
6:00 pm @ Elixir — Admission Not Listed

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

Dylan Raymond
6:30 pm @ Two-EE's Winery — No Cover

The Vaides Bros.
6:30 pm @ Charlie's Place — Free

Ethan William Bowers
7:00 pm @ Barrel & Blaze — No Cover

Jambox
7:00 pm @ Markle Fish & Game Club Park — Free

Pink Droyd
7:00 pm @ Huntertown Family Park — Free

John Beatrice Band
7:00 pm @ Churubusco Community Park — Free

Soundboard Live
7:30 pm @ Honeywell Center — $25

Little River Band w/Seals & Crofts 2
7:30 pm @ Foellinger Theatre — $37.70–$180.25

Addison Agen
7:30 pm @ Fort Wayne Philharmonic Center — $30–$42

Feel Good Friday Summer Concert Series: Neon 90s Country Rewind
7:30 pm @ Fountain Park — Free

LynSkynrd: Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute
8:00 pm @ Kehoe Park — Free

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

Good Night Gracie
8:00 pm @ Sylvan Cellars — $5

The Basement Band
8:30 pm @ Deer Park Irish Pub — No Cover

Los Electro
9:30 pm @ Latch String Bar & Grill — $5

Germanfest: Day 2
11:00 am – 11:00 pm @ Headwaters Park — $3–$5

Turtle Days: Day 3
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm @ Churubusco Community Park — Free

Out of the Box: Living and Active
7:00 pm @ First Missionary Church — $10

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

Don't Stop Believing: A Glee Cabaret
7:30 pm @ RKF Studios — $21.40–$31.60

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

4-Week Watercolor Class
9:00 am – 11:00 am @ Fort Wayne School of Art — $200

Drum Recording Workshop
10:00 am – 5:00 pm @ Sweetwater Sound — $567.72–$578.02

Collin Moulton
7:00 & 9:45 pm @ Summit City Comedy Club — $24–$32

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

Fri, June 12th⚾
TinCaps @ Dayton — 7:05 PM EDT

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