Fort Wayne Update June 25th

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— Jenny Sumangid & Jordan Bechtel
The Fort Wayne Update

Thursday, June 25
Hi – 76° Low – 58° | 🌤 Isolated AM Showers → ⛅ Partly Cloudy
Any isolated morning showers will quickly give way to a pleasant mix of sunshine and clouds for the rest of the day. Temperatures top out around 76°F with light west winds creating comfortable conditions and low humidity. The UV index remains very high during sunny periods, so sun protection is still recommended. The evening stays calm and cool with partly cloudy skies and an overnight low near 58°F.

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City Of Fort Wayne Launches Web Page For Homeless Center Feedback
• The City of Fort Wayne has launched an online feedback page for residents to share comments and questions about the proposed Anchor Resource Center.
• The public input effort follows City Council’s decision to delay funding for the homeless resource center planned at 333 Washington Blvd.
• Residents can submit feedback through July 9, with comments and responses scheduled to be posted online on July 14.
→ Read more from WANE

Open Streets Returns This Summer For A Day To Explore Downtown Without Cars
• Open Streets Fort Wayne will take place on Aug. 16 from noon to 4 p.m., closing 20 blocks of Calhoun Street to vehicle traffic.
• Attendees will be able to explore the area by walking, biking, skating, or using scooters while enjoying activities, food, and live entertainment.
• Organizers expect about 125 providers to participate, with new attractions including live ice sculpting, a rapid chess tournament, and a fitness challenge.
→ Read more from WANE

Allen County Public Library Asks For Input On Future Of 2 Branches
• The Allen County Public Library is hosting community listening sessions this week to gather feedback on future improvements at its Aboite and Dupont branches.
• Residents can meet with the design team, ask questions, and share ideas through engagement boards during sessions on Wednesday and Thursday.
• Public engagement boards will remain available at both branches through July 15 as part of the library system’s Facilities Master Plan.
→ Read more from WANE

Months Long Road Closure Coming To Fort Wayne New Haven Border
• Meyer Road will close between New Haven Avenue and Moeller Road beginning June 26 for a water main installation project.
• Local access to Meyer Road will remain available while through traffic is detoured via East Washington Boulevard, Adams Center Road, and East Paulding Road.
• The closure is expected to remain in place through Sept. 1.
→ Read more from WPTA

Fort Wayne Insurance Fund Gets $10M Bailout From Council
• Fort Wayne City Council approved a $10 million transfer to bolster the city’s self insurance fund after rising health care and legal costs strained reserves.
• City officials said expenses have increased significantly since 2023 after contributions to the fund were reduced during years when balances had grown.
• Leaders are considering changes for 2027, including adjustments to health care network arrangements, to help reduce future costs.
→ Read more from WANE

Fort Wayne Zoo’s Rock & Roar Event Returns Friday
• The Fort Wayne Zoo’s annual Rock & Roar concert series begins Friday from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. with a performance by Yacht Party.
• Guests age 21 and older can enjoy live music, drinks, rides, and after hours access to the zoo.
• Non member tickets cost $25, members receive free admission, and additional events are scheduled through August.
→ Read more from WPTA

St. Joseph Missions Set To Rebrand Amid Growing Trend
• St. Joseph Missions will unveil a new name and brand identity during a public open house on June 25 as it marks its fifth anniversary.
• Leaders said the rebrand is intended to reduce confusion about the organization’s identity while continuing its mission of serving unhoused women through shelter, housing, and support services.
• Marketing experts say organizations often rebrand to better communicate their purpose, services, and role in the community.
→ Read more from WANE

Fort Wayne Vendors Credit Excellent Firework Sales To America’s 250th
• Local fireworks vendors say sales have been strong this year, with some reporting higher demand than during the 2025 season.
• Store managers attribute the increased interest to celebrations surrounding the nation’s 250th birthday and the upcoming Independence Day holiday.
• Vendors expect their busiest shopping days to occur during the Fourth of July weekend as customers make last-minute purchases.
→ Read more from WANE

Fort Wayne Home Being Built With Robotic Microfactory Technology
• Rival Holdings is constructing what it says is the first U.S. residential project using AUAR robotic microfactory technology to create wall panels.
• The wall panels are produced in a New Haven warehouse and then transported to a Fort Wayne construction site for assembly.
• Company leaders said the technology is designed to help address labor shortages by combining robotic production with skilled construction workers rather than replacing jobs.
→ Read more from WPTA

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Appeals Court Allows Expanded Use Of Speedy Deportations Nationwide
• A federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration can resume using expedited removal procedures for undocumented migrants across the United States, not just near the border
• The decision overturned a lower court order that had temporarily blocked the policy, which allows certain migrants to be deported without appearing before an immigration judge
• The court majority said the policy provides sufficient notice and opportunity to respond, while critics argue it increases the risk of wrongful deportations and due process violations

Why it matters here:
The ruling gives the administration a powerful tool to accelerate deportations nationwide and could affect immigration enforcement, court backlogs, and due process debates ahead of the midterm elections.

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

2026 Summer Selections
8:00 am – 9:00 pm @ PFW Visual Arts Gallery — Free

Kaleigh M
9:00 am – 3:00 pm @ Dash-In — Free

Fort Wayne Artists Guild 48th Annual Ventures in Creativity
9:00 am – 5:00 pm @ USF Rolland Art Center — Free

Kim Lanoue: Pastel Paintings
10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ The Orchard Gallery of Fine Art — Free

The Art of Ezra Tucker
10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8–$10

Chuck Sperry: Archetypes
10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8–$10

The Fashion of Art Deco: Lifestyle in the Jazz Age
10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8–$10

Artlink Members Showcase
10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Artlink — Free

American Regionalism & Images of the Heartland
10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8–$10

Habatat International Glass 54th Invitational
10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8–$10

From Gesture to Geometry: American Abstract Artists
10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8–$10

Kaleigh M Opening Reception
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm @ Dash-In — Free

BigMeow
12:15 pm @ Woodlands Senior Center — Free

The DeeBees
5:00 pm @ Lakelife Bar & Grill — Free

Q & The Cold Fusion
5:30 pm @ Honeywell Center Carpenter Plaza — Free

Garry Jones
5:30 pm @ Vinland Reserve Winery — Free

Country Heritage Open Mic Night w/Chris Hambrick
6:00 pm @ Country Heritage Winery — Free

Staci Stork
6:00 pm @ Sylvan Cellars — No Cover

Fort Wayne Funk Orchestra
6:00 pm @ Promenade Park — Free

Jessie Mae
6:30 pm @ Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory — $1

Alicia Pyle
6:30 pm @ Blind Tiger — Free

Indy Annies
7:00 pm @ The Club Room at The Clyde — Free

Savannah Dexter w/Coey Redd
7:00 pm @ Century Music Hall — $39.97

The Hubie Ashcraft Band
7:00 pm @ Parlor City Plaza — Free

Todd Herendeen
7:00 pm @ Eley Memorial Park — Free

Mad Anthony Open Mic Night w/Mike Conley
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm @ Mad Anthony Brewing Co. — Free

Dave Pagan’s Love Jams
8:00 pm @ Wrigley Field Bar & Grill — No Cover

Tronic Thursdays
10:00 pm @ O'Sullivan's — No Cover

Allen County Fair: Day 3
9:00 am – 10:00 pm @ Allen County Fairgrounds — $2–$10

Fort Wayne Greek Festival
11:00 am – 11:00 pm @ Headwaters Park — $3–$12

Avilla Freedom Festival: Day 1
4:00 pm – 9:00 pm @ Eley Memorial Park — Free

Carousel
2:00 & 8:00 pm @ Wagon Wheel Theatre — $25–$55

Leo-Cedarville Farmers Market
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm @ Riverside Gardens Park — Free

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

Hawkins Karaoke Night w/DJ Jay Mars
10:00 pm @ Hawkins House of Fish — Free

Thu, June 25th⚾
TinCaps @ Lake County — 7:00 PM EDT

Fri, June 26th⚾
TinCaps @ Lake County — 7:00 PM EDT

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