Today’s Weather

Wednesday, June 18
Hi – 85° Low – 65° | ⛈️ Storms Possible – Stay Weather Aware | Wind SSW 20–30 mph (day), SW 10–20 mph (night)
Wednesday brings a stormy setup. The day starts off cloudy, but by afternoon, strong thunderstorms and gusty winds could move in. There’s a 60% chance of rain and a risk for severe storms, so keep an eye on the weather. Highs hit 85°F with very high humidity (78%) and strong winds from the south-southwest. The UV index is very high, so be careful if you’re out before storms roll in. Wednesday night stays unsettled, with more scattered storms especially early on. Some could still be strong. Temps drop to 65°F with muggy air and winds staying brisk.

In today’s edition:

🏡 Kirkwood Park Earns National Historic Recognition

⚡ Electric Vehicle Charging Push Rolls Into Fort Wayne

🎓 44 Graduate from Allen County Drug Court Program

🛍️ Waynedale Businesses Build New Community Brand

🚨 Teen Hurt in Hit-and-Run Near Southwest Fort Wayne YMCA

🐶 Dog Rescued from South Side Fort Wayne House Fire

🎡 Allen County Fair’s Unique History

Sports

⚾ Snider’s Logan Joins MLB Draft Combine

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📰News

🏡 Fort Wayne’s Kirkwood Park neighborhood is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Developed after World War II, the area features about 150 Colonial Revival and Ranch-style homes, with its original plat dating back to 1938. The neighborhood was officially listed on May 19 following a nomination submitted in 2022. Community members hope the designation builds pride and highlights the area's heritage. Read more from WANE 15 here.

⚡ GOEVIN’s “Closing the Gap Tour” made a stop in Fort Wayne Monday to promote expanding Indiana’s electric vehicle charging network. The goal is to install chargers every 50 miles along major highways. Up to 75% of costs for eligible projects can be covered by local, state, or federal funding. The initiative encourages businesses and workplaces to apply for support to build charging stations that will serve drivers through 2030. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🎓 Allen County Superior Court celebrated its 58th Drug Court Program graduation Monday at the Allen County Courthouse. Forty-four individuals, ages 20 to 57, completed an average of 15 months in the program, totaling 612 months of sobriety and 6,369 hours of treatment. Graduates achieved major milestones like finding housing, securing jobs, pursuing education, and reconnecting with loved ones. The program helps reduce reoffending by combining treatment, prevention, and court structure. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🛍️ Fort Wayne officials, AMP Lab high school students, and the Fort Wayne Marketing Group are teaming up to create a branding concept for Waynedale’s business corridor. The effort began with business surveys in March, which led to three logo options that were shared for community voting. The winning design will be featured on banners along Bluffton and Lower Huntington Roads to unify the area’s identity. Organizers hope the project builds pride and encourages growth among Waynedale businesses. The final brand will be chosen in July and installed by August. Read more from WFFT here.

🚨 A 15-year-old boy was injured Monday in a hit-and-run on Aboite Center Road near the Jorgensen Family YMCA. The teen was hit by a pickup truck while crossing the street and the driver did not stop. The boy suffered abrasions, was bleeding from his elbows and knees, limping, and had neck pain. Fort Wayne Fire Department assisted him, and his condition was determined to be non-life-threatening. No suspect has been identified. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🐶 Firefighters responded early Tuesday to a house fire on Maywood Circle on Fort Wayne’s south side. When they arrived, they found a homeowner trying to put out the flames with a garden hose. Crews searched the home and rescued a dog before extinguishing the fire. A smoke detector had alerted three adults inside, who made it out safely. The fire was ruled accidental. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🎡 The Allen County Fair has called the fairgrounds home since 1989, but before that, it was held in the basement of the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. Limited space meant no rides or concessions, and the indoor livestock setup brought challenges. Before the Coliseum, the fair rotated between private properties and neighboring counties. Organizers say today’s fairgrounds offer a sense of community and a space for people of all ages to showcase their skills. The 2025 Allen County Fair runs June 17–22. Read more from WANE 15 here.

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Events 

Wednesday, June 18th

🎨 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

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

• Grace Yencer: Gentle Turning
  10:00 am – 5:00 pm @ Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
  $5 – $7

• My PURSEonal Favorites
  10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art
  $8 – $10

• FAILE: A Riot of Existence, Wishing on You
  10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art
  $8 – $10

• Truthful Illusions: Realism in the Age of Abstraction
  11:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art
  $8 – $10

🎶 Music

• Joe Justice
  5:00 pm @ Coterie Pizza (Garrett)
  Free

• Matt & Aly Trio
  6:00 pm @ Union 12 (Columbia City)
  Free

• Open Mic w/ Dr. Dom
  6:30 pm @ Deer Park Irish Pub
  Free

• Q & The Cold Fusion (Wednesday Jazz Sessions) (Featured)
  7:00 pm @ The Club Room at The Clyde
  No cover

• Open Jazz Jams
  7:00 pm – 10:00 pm @ Pedal City
  Free

• Good Night Gracie (Old Settlers’ Days)
  8:00 pm @ Downtown Columbia City
  Free

🐾 Tours

• Fort Wayne Zoo
  9:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Zoo
  $22 – $24

 🎉Festivals

• Allen County Fair: Day 2
  10:00 am – 10:00 pm @ Allen County Fairgrounds
  $2 – $10

• Old Settlers’ Days: Day 2
  5:00 pm @ Downtown Columbia City
  Free

• Union 12 Food Truck Night: Health Care Heroes Night w/ Matt & Aly Trio
  5:00 pm – 9:00 pm @ Union 12
  Free

• The Garden Night Market
  6:00 pm – 9:00 pm @ The Garden
  Free

🎶 Special Events

• Hellcat Trivia
  6:00 pm @ Chapman's Brewing at Electric Works
  Free

• Steve Hofstetter
  7:00 pm @ Summit City Comedy Club
  $25 – $50

• Dicky’s Wild Hare Team Trivia
  7:00 pm – 9:00 pm @ Dicky's Wild Hare
  Free

• The Barrel Room Stand Up Comedy
  7:00 pm – 10:00 pm @ The Fairfield
  Free

🏀🏈Sports🏒⚾

⚾ Snider High School senior Brandon Logan is among 322 top prospects invited to the 2025 MLB Draft Combine in Phoenix, running June 17–21 at Chase Field. Logan, a standout outfielder, hit .389 with 7 home runs, 31 RBI, and 44 stolen bases during his senior season, helping lead Snider to the 4A semi-state. He is committed to play both baseball and football at Notre Dame. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🗓️ Tincaps Schedule

Wed, June 18
⚾ @ Dayton— 7:05 PM EDT

Thu, June 19
⚾ @ Dayton— 7:05 PM EDT

Fri, June 20
⚾ @ Dayton— 7:05 PM EDT

Sat, June 21
⚾ @ Dayton— 7:05 PM EDT

Sun, June 22
⚾ @ Dayton— 1:05 PM EDT

🗓️ Fort Wayne FC Schedule

Wed, June 18
⚾ vs Lexington SC— 7:00 PM EDT

Sat, June 21
⚾ vs West Virginia United— 7:00 PM EDT

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