Today’s Weather

Thursday, June 19
Hi – 80° Low – 62° | 🌤️ Cloudy Morning, Sunnier Afternoon | Wind WNW 10–15 mph (day), WSW 5–10 mph (night)
Thursday starts off cloudy but skies will gradually clear, bringing a nicer afternoon. There’s a slight chance of a passing shower, but most of the day should stay dry. Highs reach 80°F with light west-northwest winds and moderate humidity at 73%. The UV index is high, so don’t forget the sunscreen. Thursday night will be mostly clear and calm, with a low of 62°F. Winds stay light from the west-southwest, and humidity will climb to 82%. Perfect for a quiet evening outside.

In today’s edition:

🚫 No Parking on Grass: Fort Wayne Enforcing Fines

🌡️ Cooling Stations Open Across Fort Wayne for Summer

💧 City Utilities Proposes 5-Year Upgrade Plan with Rate Hikes

🚴 Fort Wayne Trails Update: Golden Spike & More

🎶 Music on the Plaza Kicks Off Indoors Due to Weather

📚 Juneteenth Events at Allen County Public Library

🎁 Toys for Tots Returns to Allen County This Holiday

🏡 Forest Park Home & Garden Tour Happening Saturday

Sports

⚾ TinCaps Fall Just Short in Comeback Effort vs. Dragons

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📰News

🚫 Fort Wayne is cracking down on people parking cars on the grass in residential areas. The Department of Neighborhood Code Compliance is adding extra enforcement hours to stop the violation, which breaks a city ordinance and could lead to a $100 daily fine. The city says parking on grass can damage infrastructure, become a fire risk during dry seasons, and create mosquito breeding grounds during wet weather. A pilot program is starting soon to see if this added enforcement works. City Council will get a future report on the results. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🌡️ With hot weather ahead, Fort Wayne is offering several cooling stations through the summer. Locations include the Allen County Public Library, Citilink buses, Inasmuch Ministry, Project.ME, The Rescue Mission, and The Salvation Army. Hours vary by site, and some operate only in extreme heat. More information on cooling stations can be found online here. Read more from WANE 15 here.

💧 Fort Wayne City Utilities has introduced a five-year plan to upgrade water, sewer, and stormwater systems, with projects in more than 200 neighborhoods. The improvements aim to replace old pipes and reduce flooding and backups, especially in areas with aging infrastructure. To fund this work, officials propose annual rate increases through 2029, totaling about $12 more per month for average users. The plan requires approval from both the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission and Fort Wayne City Council. Some increases could take effect by late September or October. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🚴 Fort Wayne City Council received an update on trail projects planned across the city and beyond. In 2025, the city will build 3.66 miles of new trails, including the Hannah Street Trail, Anthony Streetscape, Wheelock Road Trail, and continued work on the Pufferbelly Trail. The Poka-Bache Connector still needs 30 miles finished; a federal grant decision is expected June 28. The city also continues progress on the Golden Spike project, which will link 130 miles of trails through a new pedestrian bridge over Coliseum Boulevard. Construction could start next year and finish in late 2026 or early 2027. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🎶 Music on the Plaza returns June 18, July 23, and August 6 at the Main Library Plaza from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The first concert, featuring Alicia Pyle & the Locals, will be moved inside to the Main Library Theater due to weather. Rock the Plaza concerts continue Saturdays through July. Read more from WANE 15 here.

📚 ACPL and partners are hosting free Juneteenth programs to educate and celebrate. Events include a 3 p.m. lecture on June 19 at the Main Library, a 4:15 p.m. field trip for teachers, and the “April 1865” exhibit featuring Lincoln’s inkwell. All are free and open to the public; registration encouraged. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🎁 After being paused last holiday season, Toys for Tots is returning to Allen County this year. The program is being revived with support from MidWest America Federal Credit Union and new leadership from Andrea Ainsworth, Assistant VP of Human Resources, who will serve as coordinator. Last year, around 7,000 local families were left without access to the program. Ainsworth said she’s honored to bring back this source of holiday hope and plans to open applications in early November. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🏡 ARCH, Fort Wayne’s historic preservation group, is hosting a home and garden tour this Saturday in the Forest Park Neighborhood. The event showcases unique homes and two gardens in a district listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Many of the homes were built around 1915 and once belonged to city leaders. The neighborhood features various architectural styles like Tudor Revival, Prairie Style, and Foursquare. The tour runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and tickets are available online or in person. Read more from WANE 15 here.

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Events 

Thursday, June 19th

🎨 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

• Color in Motion
  10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
  $1 – $7

• Grace Yencer: Gentle Turning
  10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
  $1 – $7

• 47th Members’ Showcase at Artlink
  10:00 am – July 20 at 8:00 pm @ Artlink
  Free

• 47th Members’ Showcase
  5:00 pm – 8:00 pm @ Artlink
  Free

🎶 Music

• Joe Justice
  4:00 pm @ Downtown Leo-Cedarville
  Free

• Alfie Jean & Fella Jack
  5:30 pm @ Vinland Reserve Winery
  Free

• Warren & Flick (Honeywell Summer Plaza Music Series)
  5:30 pm – 7:30 pm @ Honeywell Center Carpenter Plaza (Wabash)
  Free

• Jazz Jam (Featured)
  7:00 pm @ Sweetwater Sound
  Free

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

• Jason Paul Shirley Acoustic
  7:00 pm @ Nick's
  No cover

• Riff Raff
  7:30 pm @ Piere's
  $35

• Swell Time w/ Roman New Time
  8:30 pm @ The Brass Rail
  $7

• Tronic Thursdays
  10:00 pm @ O'Sullivan's
  No cover

🐾 Tours

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

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

 🎉Festivals

• Allen County Fair: Day 3
  10:00 am – 10:00 pm @ Allen County Fairgrounds
  $2 – $10

• Fort Wayne Greek Festival
  11:00 am – 11:00 pm @ Headwaters Park
  $4 – $5

• Lunch on the Square w/ J. Tubbs
  11:30 am – 1:30 pm @ Freimann Square
  Free

• Old Settlers’ Days: Day 3
  1:00 pm @ Downtown Columbia City
  Free

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

• Rock & Roar w/ Whoa, Man!
  6:30 pm – 9:30 pm @ Fort Wayne Zoo
  $25

🎭 Theater

• Kyle Kinane
  7:00 pm @ Summit City Comedy Club
  $32 – $42

🎸 Workshops

• Costumed Figure Drawing Workshop: Pirates on the High Seas
  6:00 pm – 9:00 pm @ East Ende Eclectic
  $20

🎶 Special Events

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

• Kyle Kinane
  7:00 pm @ Summit City Comedy Club
  $32 – $42

• Karaoke & Cowboy Boots
  7:00 pm – 10:00 pm @ The Fairfield
  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🏒⚾

⚾ The TinCaps lost 6–4 to the Dayton Dragons in their series opener. Brandon Butterworth hit a leadoff homer, while Ethan Long added a solo shot in the ninth. Despite late rallies, Fort Wayne left the tying run stranded. The 'Caps face Dayton again Wednesday night at 7:05 p.m. Read more from MiLB.com here.

🗓️ Tincaps Schedule

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

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

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