Today’s Weather

Wednesday, June 25
Hi – 91° Low – 72° | 🌦️ Scattered Afternoon Storms | Light & Variable Winds
Expect a warm and humid Wednesday with a high of 91°F. Skies will be partly sunny early, but scattered storms may pop up in the afternoon, possibly bringing gusty winds. There’s a 60% chance of rain, so keep an eye on the radar. Winds stay light and the UV index remains high. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy and muggy, with a low around 72°F and rising humidity at 89%. Winds stay light, shifting from the southeast.

In today’s edition:

🏫 NACS gets $25K for New Accessible Preschool Playground

🐒 New Baby Red-tailed Monkey Born at Fort Wayne Zoo

💙 “Something Blue” Exhibit at Botanical Conservatory

🌳 How Fort Wayne Parks keep Kids Cool During Summer Heat

🚔 Suspect Arrested after Hours-long Standoff with Fort Wayne Police

🚗 Fort Wayne Man Crashes after Falling Asleep at the Wheel

🔫 1 Killed, 1 Critically Hurt in Tillman Park Shooting

🕊️ Coroner Identifies Tillman Park Shooting Victim

Sports

🏒 Komets Announce 2024–25 Season-ending Roster

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📰News

🏫 Northwest Allen County Schools has received a $25,000 grant from the AWS Foundation to build an accessible playground for preschoolers. The new play space will support the developmental preschool program’s move to Perry Hill Elementary, where renovations are underway. The grant will help create a safe and inclusive environment for all children to play and grow. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🐒 The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo has a new arrival, baby Schmidt’s red-tailed monkey Moyo, born on November 16, 2024. Moyo, meaning "heart" in Swahili, is the offspring of mom Naki and dad Wham, who came to the zoo last year under a Species Survival Plan breeding recommendation. At seven months old, Moyo is almost fully weaned and loves exploring the habitat while staying close to mom. Visitors can often spot dad Wham perched high, keeping watch. Read more from WANE 15 here.

💙 The Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory is launching a new summer exhibit called “Something Blue,” starting Saturday. Replacing the popular “Color in Motion” display, the new exhibit adds a romantic touch to the venue perfect for wedding photos or a dreamy date. The conservatory is open Tuesday–Sunday, with special $1 admission on Thursdays from 5–8 p.m. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🌳 How Fort Wayne Parks keep kids cool during summer heat
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation offers around 1,500 programs a year, many in the summer to keep kids active outdoors. In extreme heat, staff adjust activities by adding more breaks, providing shade, and using air-conditioned spaces when needed. Their Park & Play vans even double as mobile cooling stations. While cancellations are rare, the department prioritizes clear communication with parents during hot weather. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🚔 A suspect was taken into custody without incident Monday night after an hours-long standoff on Northcrest Drive. Fort Wayne Police responded around 7 p.m. to a domestic disturbance involving a protective order violation. The suspect, believed to be armed, refused to exit the home. The Emergency Services Team, Crisis Response Team, and Air Support Unit assisted, and the suspect was safely apprehended around 11:20 p.m. The case is under investigation by FWPD and the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🚗 A 21-year-old Fort Wayne man fell asleep while driving on County Road 56 in DeKalb County Monday night, causing a rollover crash. The car veered off the road, hit a mailbox and electrical box, then rolled about five times before stopping. The driver sustained a minor wrist injury and was transported to Parkview Regional Medical Center. The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🔫 One person was killed and another critically injured in a late-night shooting at Tillman Park in Fort Wayne on Monday. Police responded around 11:50 p.m. after reports of gunfire and found two male victims—one dead at the scene, the other transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. A large gathering had taken place in the park before the shooting. No suspects have been identified. Anyone with information is urged to contact Fort Wayne Police or Crime Stoppers. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🕊️ The Allen County Coroner’s Office has identified the man killed in Monday night’s shooting at Tillman Park as 20-year-old Eriyn Brionne White. His death has been ruled a homicide. He was found dead at the scene, while another male victim remains hospitalized in critical condition. No suspects have been identified, and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Fort Wayne Police or Crime Stoppers. Read more from WANE 15 here.

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Events 

Wednesday, June 25th

🎨 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

• 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
  10:00 am @ Ashton Creek Health & Rehab
  Free

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

• The Iron Maidens w/ Maciann (Iron Maiden Tribute)
  6:00 pm @ Piere's
  $20 – $55

• Night to Remember
  6:00 pm @ Promenade Park
  Free

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

• Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific
  7:00 pm @ Wagon Wheel Theatre (Warsaw)
  $21 – $51

• Los Electro (Featured)
  7:00 pm @ The Club Room at The Clyde
  No cover

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

🎉Festival

• Urban Golf Youth Clinic
  10:00 am – 12:00 pm @ The Fairfield
  $3 – $60

🐾 Tours

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

⛳️ Workshops

• Urban Golf Youth Clinic
  10:00 am – 12:00 pm @ The Fairfield
  $3 – $60

🎶 Special Events

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

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

🏀🏈Sports🏒⚾

🏒 The Fort Wayne Komets have released their season-ending roster for the 2024–25 ECHL season, listing 20 players including Owen Gallatin, Nick Deakin-Poot, and Anthony Petruzzelli. Teams can reserve rights to up to eight players by extending qualifying offers by July 7. The process continues through July 22, after which eligible veterans and goaltenders may become restricted free agents. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🗓️ Tincaps Schedule

Wed, June 25
⚾ vs Great Lakes— 7:05 PM EDT

Thu, June 26
⚾ vs Great Lakes— 7:05 PM EDT

Fri, June 27
⚾ vs Great Lakes— 7:05 PM EDT

Sat, June 28
⚾ vs Great Lakes— 6:35 PM EDT

Sun, June 29
⚾ vs Great Lakes— 1:05 PM EDT

🗓️ Fort Wayne FC Schedule

Wed, June 25
⚽ vs Kings Hammer FC - Columbus— 7:00 PM EDT

Sat, June 28
⚽ vs Atlas FC U-23— 7:00 PM EDT

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