Today’s Weather

Friday, June 27
Hi – 90° Low – 70° | 🌤️ Hot with a Stray Storm | Wind SW 10–20 mph (day), WSW 10–15 mph (night)
Friday will be hot with a mix of sun and clouds. A stray thunderstorm could pop up in the afternoon, but most of the day stays dry. Highs hit 90°F with moderate humidity at 66%. Breezy southwest winds and a very high UV index mean sunscreen and water are must-haves. Friday night brings a chance for scattered evening storms (40% chance), followed by cloudy skies overnight. The low will be around 70°F with rising humidity at 85%.

In today’s edition:

🐾 Free 24/7 Microchip Services Now Available for Lost Pets

🏘️ Waynedale Undergoes Major Rezoning for Family-Friendly Growth

🏅 NE Indiana Athletes Headed to 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

🏗️ $2M Revitalization Coming to Two Fort Wayne Neighborhoods

🌳 City Council Members Join Annual Parks Meeting

🌞 Tips to Beat the Heat at Parkview Field

⚖️ Woman Charged After Allegedly Hiding Wanted Man

🔫 2 Dead in Shooting Near Weisser Park

🚨 Teen Charged in Tillman Park Homicide; Victim Not Intended Target

Sports

⚾ TinCaps Fall 11-0 After Pitching Woes Against Loons

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📰News

🐾 Humane Fort Wayne now offers a free, 24-hour microchip scanning station to help reunite lost pets with their owners. The self-serve scanner, located outside the shelter at 901 Leesburg Road, includes instructions, chip lookup links, and pet recovery hotlines. In celebration of the launch, a free microchip clinic for up to 200 pets is set for Saturday from 12–3 p.m. at the same location. For more information about the scanning station, free microchip clinic, or any of Humane Fort Wayne’s other programs, visit here. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🏘️ Fort Wayne City Council approved a sweeping rezoning project for all of Waynedale, aiming to shift the area from outdated industrial zoning to a more family-friendly, small-business-focused environment. Officials say the change supports long-term community development and updates zoning that’s been in place since the 1950s. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🏅 Northeast Indiana athletes and Unified partners have been named to Team Indiana for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis, taking place June 20–26. They will compete in 10 sports including soccer, golf, and bocce. Athletes from Allen, Jay, and DeKalb counties will represent the region as part of a delegation of over 100. To learn more about Team Indiana, visit here. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🏗️ Mayor Sharon Tucker announced that the Northwest Central and East State Village neighborhoods will each receive $1 million through the Connected Neighborhoods initiative. Funded in part by a land sale to Google, the revitalization will improve pedestrian infrastructure, safety, and commercial corridors. Projects will begin in 2026, with community input and city coordination. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🌳 Friends of the Parks of Allen County held its annual meeting Wednesday at Foster Park, highlighting efforts to improve local parks. City Councilmen Russ Jehl and Geoff Paddock joined a panel discussion on changing park funding. The nonprofit also reviewed its annual report and elected new officers. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🌞 As the TinCaps begin a five-game homestand at Parkview Field, fans are encouraged to stay cool and hydrated. Shaded areas, a splash pad, and an air-conditioned gift shop offer relief from the heat. Depending on the heat index, fans may also bring unopened water bottles. Weather updates are shown at every game to help fans stay informed. Read more from WANE 15 here.

⚖️ A felony charge has been filed against Dayshanique Lashai Sanders for allegedly lying to police during a May 27 standoff involving wanted man Javonta Royal. Sanders denied anyone else was in her apartment, but Royal was later found hiding in a neighbor’s unit after entering through her attic. Sanders is charged with assisting a criminal, while Royal faces charges for escape and failure to return to lawful detention. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🔫 Two people were killed Thursday afternoon in a shooting near Weisser Park. Police say a man and woman were involved in an altercation when the man allegedly shot the woman as she tried to drive away. Her car crashed into a nearby home, and another individual returned fire, killing the man. Authorities are still searching for that shooter. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🚨 A 17-year-old identified as Josiyah Derrick has been charged as an adult in the fatal shooting at Tillman Park. Court documents reveal the 20-year-old victim, Eriyn Brionne White, may not have been the intended target. Derrick allegedly admitted to firing at someone else over a personal dispute and later bragged about the shooting on Instagram. The teen faces charges of murder and unlawful carrying of a handgun due to a prior conviction. He’s being held in the Allen County Jail without bond. Read more from WANE 15 here.

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Events 

Friday, June 27th

🎨 Arts

• 47th Members’ Showcase at Artlink
  10:00 am – July 28 at 6:00 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

• 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

🎶 Music

• Ron Rumbaugh
  2:00 pm @ StoryPoint Fort Wayne West
  Free

• Trevor Hunt & The Sleepers (Vineyard Vibes)
  6:00 pm – 9:00 pm @ Country Heritage Winery (LaOtto)
  Free

• Fort Wayne Funk Orchestra
  6:00 pm @ Schnelker Park (New Haven)
  Free

• Joe Justice
  6:00 pm @ Glendarin Hills Golf Club (Angola)
  Free

• Lord Humongous & more
  6:00 pm @ Stan's Room at Piere's
  $15

• Joel & Pam
  6:00 pm @ Charlie's Place
  Free

• Jess Thrower (Hop River Summer Concert Series)
  6:30 pm @ Hop River Brewing Co.
  Free

• Aleena York
  6:30 pm @ Club Soda
  Free

• Jordan Bridges
  6:30 pm @ Vinland Reserve Winery
  Free

• King To a Broken Throne & more
  6:30 pm @ Piere's
  $20

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

• Chris Worth
  7:00 pm @ Pedal City
  No cover

• Mark Garr
  7:00 pm @ Barrel & Blaze (Auburn)
  Free

• Justin Bailey
  7:00 pm @ Nick's
  No cover

• The Hubie Ashcraft Band (Final Fridays)
  7:00 pm @ Riverside Park, Warren
  Free

• Fort Wayne Philharmonic: Patriotic Pops (Featured)
  7:30 pm @ DeKalb Outdoor Theater (Auburn)
  Free

• Let’s Get It On: Motown Tribute
  7:30 pm @ Fountain Park (Van Wert)
  Free

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

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

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

• When the Sun Sets & more
  9:00 pm @ The Brass Rail
  $7

• Todd Harrold & Eric Clancy
  10:00 pm @ O'Sullivan’s
  Free

🐾 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

• Vineyard Vibes w/ Trevor Hunt & The Sleepers
  6:00 pm – 9:00 pm @ Country Heritage Winery
  Free

• Final Fridays Outdoor Concerts
  7:00 pm @ Riverside Park, Warren
  Free

• Bikes on the Bricks
  7:00 pm – 9:00 pm @ Dynamo Alley at Electric Works
  Free

🎭 Theater

• Big Fish: The Musical
  6:45 pm @ Arena Dinner Theatre
  $50

• Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific
  8:00 pm @ Wagon Wheel Theatre (Warsaw)
  $21 – $51

🎶 Special Events

• Corey Holcomb
  7:00 pm & 9:45 pm @ Summit City Comedy Club
  $40

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

🏀🏈Sports🏒⚾

⚾ The TinCaps struggled on the mound Wednesday night, walking 12 batters in an 11–0 loss to the Great Lakes Loons at Parkview Field. Starter Harry Gustin allowed one earned run in the first inning, while Fort Wayne pitchers gave up 12 hits and 10 earned runs overall. Leo De Vries went 3-for-4 with two doubles to lead the TinCaps offense. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🗓️ Tincaps Schedule

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

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

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