Today’s Weather

Friday, June 20
Hi – 86° Low – 69° | 🌤️ Partly Sunny, Turning Cloudy | Wind WSW 10–15 mph (day), SSW 10–15 mph (night)
Friday will start off with some sunshine before clouds build in during the afternoon. It’ll be warm with a high near 86°F and moderate humidity at 64%. Winds from the west-southwest will add a bit of a breeze, and the UV index is high, so sunscreen is still a must. Friday night stays mild and partly cloudy, with a low of 69°F. Light winds from the south-southwest continue, and humidity rises slightly. Great night to unwind outdoors.

In today’s edition:

🍗 Zeb’s Chicken Shack closes after 3.5 years

🎉 Greek Fest 2025 kicks off at Headwaters Park

🎈 Community celebrates Juneteenth at Tillman Park

🎆 Will tariffs impact Fourth of July fireworks?

🌩️ Storms knock out power across northeast Indiana

🚗 Family seeks answers after fatal hit-and-run

🔫 Police investigating fatal shooting in southwest Fort Wayne

🚨 15-year-old charged in shooting of 7-year-old

Sports

🥇 Snider’s Logan wins national Gold Glove Award

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📰News

🍗 Zeb’s Chicken Shack has permanently closed its Fort Wayne location just south of downtown after 3.5 years in business. Owner Nate Wright, who opened the restaurant in memory of his late brother Zebulon, announced the closure on Facebook, citing unforeseen circumstances. The post thanked the community for their support over the years. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🎉 Greek Fest 2025 runs June 19–22 at Headwaters Park, offering authentic Greek food, music, and traditional dancing. Enjoy gyros, kebabs, and lamb shanks, plus Greek beer for adults. Live music begins daily at noon, with performances by the Omega Dancers at 8:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Admission is free until 4 p.m. on Thursday–Saturday and all day Sunday. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🎈 Community Harvest Food Bank hosted its third annual Juneteenth celebration Thursday at Tillman Park. Attendees enjoyed free lunch, a live DJ, balloon animals, haircuts, games, dancing, and giveaways. Vendors included Science Central, Parkview Health, and more. Sports cars and a fire truck were also on display during the 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. event. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🎆 As the Fourth of July approaches, some consumers are concerned about tariffs raising fireworks prices. While tariffs have hit the industry, local shops like Pyromaniac Fireworks and Inferno Fireworks say prices will remain steady this summer. Year-round shops have avoided the impact by stocking inventory early, but seasonal stores could feel the pinch. Inferno Fireworks doubled its orders this year to offset future price hikes. Industry leaders continue lobbying for tariff exemptions as they prepare for the big 250th U.S. Independence Day in 2026. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🌩️ Severe storms moved through northeast Indiana Wednesday evening, knocking out power for thousands. Over 1,800 customers were affected in Steuben County alone, though that number dropped to under 100 by nightfall. Additional outages were reported in areas like Marion, Gas City, and Portland. Viewers also shared hail sightings, especially in Whitley County. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🚗 The family of 48-year-old Michael Tarail Bright is asking for help after he was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Fort Wayne. Police have not yet released a vehicle description. Bright’s daughter, Natasjah, described him as loving and family-oriented, and urged anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be submitted to Fort Wayne Police, Crime Stoppers, or via the P3 app. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🔫 Fort Wayne police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened Thursday afternoon near Rudisill Boulevard and Tacoma Avenue. One person was confirmed dead, and officers taped off the parking lot of a nearby church for the investigation. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. near Foster Park. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🚨 A 15-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after a May 21 shooting injured a 7-year-old child inside a home on Oliver Street. The shots were fired from outside the house. The suspect, arrested Wednesday on Eastwick Drive, also faces charges of battery and criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon. Police say the shooting was not believed to be random. The child remains in stable condition. Read more from WANE 15 here.

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Events 

Friday, June 20th

🎨 Arts

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

• 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

• Friday Night Live Outdoor Art Experience
  5:00 pm – 11:00 pm @ Junk Ditch PlayHouse
  Free

• Unbodied Resonance
  6:30 pm @ Pearl Street Arts Center
  Free

🎶 Music

• Ron Rumbaugh
  3:00 pm @ Orchard Pointe Health Campus (Kendallville)
  Free

• The DeeBees
  6:00 pm @ Club Paradise (Angola)
  Free

• #IYKYK (Vineyard Vibes)
  6:00 pm @ Country Heritage Winery (LaOtto)
  Free

• ta’korei
  6:00 pm @ Ducky's at The Pearl
  Free

• Adam Strack
  6:00 pm @ Charlie's Place
  Free

• Josey Scott & more
  6:30 pm @ Piere's
  $20 – $38

• Todd Harrold Band
  6:30 pm @ Two-EE's Winery
  Free

• Carolyn Martin
  6:30 pm @ Club Soda
  Free

• Sam & I
  6:30 pm @ Vinland Reserve Winery
  Free

• Alicia Pyle (Weekends Uncorked)
  6:30 pm @ Two-EE's Winery
  Free

• Josh Turner (Featured)
  7:00 pm @ Sweetwater Pavilion
  $30 – $75

• Chris Worth & Co.
  7:00 pm @ Redwood Inn
  No cover

• Mark Garr
  7:00 pm @ Crooked Lake (Angola)
  Free

• Gracie Jo
  7:00 pm @ Nick's
  No cover

• Under The Covers
  7:30 pm @ Louie's Bar & Grill (Syracuse)
  No cover

• Honeywell Arts Academy: Wabass Live (Featured)
  7:30 pm @ Eagles Theatre (Wabash)
  $10 – $45

• The Legendary Trainhoppers (Feel Good Fridays)
  7:30 pm @ Fountain Park (Van Wert)
  Free

• Steven Adler w/ Recess
  8:00 pm @ Central Park Glover Pavilion (Warsaw)
  Free

• Dancing Queen (Abba Tribute)
  8:00 pm @ Kehoe Park (Bluffton)
  Free

• Wallen Road (Old Settlers’ Days)
  8:00 pm @ Downtown Columbia City
  Free

• Good Night Gracie (Friday Night Vibes) (Featured)
  8:00 pm @ The Club Room at The Clyde
  No cover

• Dial-Up Deviants
  8:00 pm @ Mitchell's
  $5

• Big Po w/ TmbrWolfTone
  8:00 pm @ Piere's
  $20

• Cherry Bomb
  8:00 pm @ American Legion Post 241 (Waynedale)
  No cover

• Meka Schwartz
  8:30 pm @ Deer Park Irish Pub
  No cover

• King Falcon w/ Florets, sundogsarah
  9:00 pm @ The Brass Rail
  $7

🐾 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 4
  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

• Old Settlers’ Days: Day 4
  1:00 pm @ Downtown Columbia City
  Free

• Vineyard Vibes w/ #IYKYK
  6:00 pm – 9:00 pm @ Country Heritage Winery (LaOtto)
  $20

🎶 Special Events

• Kyle Kinane
  7:00 pm & 9:45 pm @ Summit City Comedy Club
  $32 – $42

• Poetry Lounge w/ Lady Wen
  7:00 pm – 10:00 pm @ Visions Event Hall
  $10

• Dicky’s Wild Hare Karaoke
  9:00 pm @ Dicky's Wild Hare
  Free

🏀🏈Sports🏒⚾

🥇 Snider senior Brandon Logan has been named one of Rawlings’ 2025 High School Gold Glove Award winners, honoring the nation’s top defensive players. Logan, a centerfielder committed to Notre Dame, was one of just three outfielders selected nationwide. He’s currently at the MLB Draft Combine in Phoenix and also posted impressive offensive stats, hitting .389 with 44 stolen bases, 7 home runs, and 31 RBIs. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🗓️ Tincaps Schedule

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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