Fort Wayne Update June 1st

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The Fort Wayne Update

Monday, June 1
Hi – 79° Low – 54° | ☀️ Mostly Sunny → 🌙 Mostly Clear
A pleasant and comfortable day with mostly sunny skies and a high near 79°F. North winds of 10–15 mph keeps humidity in check, making for a refreshing afternoon despite the very high UV index. The evening remains quiet and cool, with mostly clear skies and temperatures falling to around 54°F overnight under a light NNE breeze.

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Road Closure Coming To Section Of S Anthony Blvd. For Utility Work
• Fort Wayne City Utilities says South Anthony Boulevard will close between Pontiac Street and Oxford Street starting Monday, June 1
• Crews will replace a 12-inch water main that is more than 100 years old as part of the utility work
• The closure is expected to last through Friday, with detours in place and local side-street access still allowed
→ Read more from WPTA

New Alliance Opposes Proposed Homeless Resource Center Location
• A newly formed coalition called the Safe Schools Fort Wayne Alliance is opposing a proposed 24/7 low-barrier homeless resource center at 333 E. Washington Blvd
• Members say they support efforts to address homelessness but raise concerns about the site’s proximity to St. Paul’s Lutheran School, about 582 feet away
• The group includes local churches and businesses and is asking city leaders to reconsider the location while gathering community signatures and hosting outreach events
→ Read more from WANE

Changes Coming To Public Transportation In Fort Wayne As Citilink Launches New Rider-Friendly Features
• Citilink is rolling out system improvements in Fort Wayne aimed at making bus travel easier, faster, and more convenient for riders
• New features include Tap to Pay technology, fare-capping, expanded onboard pass purchases, route and schedule changes, and updates to the Royale transit app
• The upgrades are part of Citilink’s efforts to improve accessibility and modernize the transit experience and will take effect on June 1
→ Read more from WPTA

Middle Waves Music Festival Returns June 6th With Passion Pit Headlining
• The Middle Waves Music Festival will take place at Headwaters Park in Fort Wayne on June 6th with gates opening at 3 p.m. and music starting at 4 p.m.
• The lineup includes The Paradox, Beach Bunny, Passion Pit, and local acts Man of the Flood and Los Aptos making their festival debut
• Organizers say the event will include food trucks, art zones, games, and family-friendly activities alongside live performances
→ Read more from WANE

Keep It Rolling At Fort4Fitness’s Spring Cycle
• Fort4Fitness hosted its annual Spring Cycle starting at the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne with participants beginning rides at 8:30 a.m.
• The event offered multiple route options including 100K, 47-mile, 33-mile, 18-mile, 6-mile family ride, and a 1-mile campus loop
• All participants received a finisher medal and a free t-shirt after completing their chosen ride
→ Read more from WANE

DNR Reminds Hoosiers To Prioritize Boating Safety As Summer Nears
• The Indiana Department of Natural Resources says boating safety is especially important as more people head out on boats, kayaks, and in the water during summer
• Conservation officers emphasize life jacket use, operator awareness, and warn that boating under the influence remains a major issue each year
• A new state law taking effect July 1 will require boaters to wear a kill cord to automatically shut off engines if operators fall overboard
→ Read more from WPTA

‘Blue-Collar Building’ Closer To Opening: Clothes For Joes Veteran Service Center
• Clothes for Joes is moving closer to opening a Veteran Service Center in Fort Wayne after launching a fundraising campaign to renovate an old East Side Automotive Service Center building
• The planned center will provide veterans experiencing homelessness with resources including clothing, haircuts, showers, and a stable address and phone number
• A clean-up day is scheduled for Sunday at 2610 E. Washington Boulevard as the organization continues fundraising ahead of a planned Veterans’ Day opening
→ Read more from WANE

Death Investigation Underway For Man Who Was Found Dead
• Fort Wayne Police responded Sunday to the 600 block of Tennessee Ave after a wellness check for a family member who had not been heard from
• Officers entered the residence and discovered a man dead inside the home
• Police launched an investigation with homicide detectives, crime scene technicians, and the Allen County Coroner’s Office while gathering surveillance footage and speaking with neighbors
→ Read more from WANE

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What Is A Blue Moon And When To See The Upcoming One
• A blue moon is the second full moon that appears within a single calendar month due to the 29.5 day lunar cycle
• The upcoming event is a true blue moon and will also be a micromoon because the moon is near its farthest point from Earth
• The peak will occur at 4:45 a.m. ET on Sunday, with visibility varying by region across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia

Why it matters here:
Rare lunar events like blue moons attract widespread public interest and offer a simple way for people to engage with astronomy and night sky observation.

→ 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

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

Monday Blues Jam Sessions
7:00 pm @ The Club Room at The Clyde — Free

Baker Street Centre Open Mic
7:00 pm @ Baker Street Centre — Free

Latch String Karaoke
10:00 pm @ Latch String Bar & Grill — Free

Tue, June 2nd🏒
Fort Wayne Komets @ Kansas City Mavericks — 8:05 PM EDT

Wed, June 3rd🏒
Fort Wayne Komets @ Kansas City Mavericks — 8:05 PM EDT

Tue, June 2nd⚾
TinCaps vs Lake County — 7:05 PM EDT

Wed, June 3rd⚾
TinCaps vs Lake County — 7:05 PM EDT

Thu, June 4th⚾
TinCaps vs Lake County — 7:05 PM EDT

Fri, June 5th⚾
TinCaps vs Lake County — 7:05 PM EDT

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