Today’s Weather

Monday, June 30
Hi – 85° Low – 66° | ⛈️ Muggy with Rain & Storms Likely | Wind WSW 10–15 mph (day), WNW 5–10 mph (night)
Get ready for a soggy start to the week. Monday will be warm and humid with scattered storms in the morning turning widespread by afternoon. There’s an 80% chance of rain, so don’t forget the umbrella. Highs will reach 85°F, and with humidity at 76%, it’ll feel even warmer. Winds from the west-southwest will keep things breezy, and the UV index is high between storms. Monday night stays unsettled, with more showers and a few rumbles of thunder likely. Rain chances remain at 60%, with a low near 66°F and humidity climbing to 90%.

In today’s edition:

🍻 Volun-beering at Hop River Brewing

🗑️ Trashy Thursdays at Eagle Marsh

⚖️ Woman Wins Nearly $1M After Slip at Panera

🕳️ Sinkhole Slows Traffic on Darrow Avenue

🚦 New Traffic Light Installed for Pufferbelly Trail

🦟 West Nile Virus Season: What to Expect

🎭 Civic Theatre Opens Season with Jimmy Buffett Musical

🎨 New ACPL Library Cards Feature Local Murals

⚾ Swings4Theo: Local Teen Gives Back Through Baseball

🚔 Police Chase Ends in Arrest After Suspect Fires at Officer

Sports

⚾ De Vries Hits Game-Winning Walk-Off for TinCaps

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🍻 Help support local nature and enjoy good food at Volun-beering on Wednesday, July 2, from 6:00–8:00 PM at Hop River Brewing Co. Join Little River Wetlands Project volunteers to transplant seedlings and clean seeds for their Seed to Marsh program. All ages are welcome, and you don’t have to drink beer to join in, there are plenty of non-alcoholic options and food. Registration is appreciated by July 1, but walk-ins are welcome! Read more and register here.

🗑️ Join the cleanup crew on Thursday, July 3 from 10 AM to Noon at Eagle Marsh Gateway. Volunteers can help protect wildlife and keep the preserve clean. Tools, gloves, vests, and snacks are provided just wear close-toed shoes and long pants. RSVPs are appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Cleanup will be canceled if it rains. Read more and register here.

⚖️ Angela Frost was awarded $987,000 by an Allen County jury after slipping on ice outside the Dupont Road Panera in Fort Wayne. Frost, a DoorDash driver, fell while picking up an order and broke her elbow, which required surgery and permanent hardware. Frost declined a $125,000 settlement offer before trial. Her lawyers argued Panera failed to follow safety protocols and allowed ice to build up. The jury found Panera 100% at fault. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🕳️ A small sinkhole on West Darrow Avenue near South Side High School is causing traffic problems on the narrow street. A traffic barrel covers the hole, but it’s not enough to keep drivers and bikers safe. A neighbor says she’s had to reset the barrel multiple times and has reported the issue to the city “numerous times” without any repairs yet. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🚦 A new traffic light is now in place at West Washington Center and Industrial roads to help users safely cross as part of the Pufferbelly Trail project. The light will flash until July 8, when it becomes fully active, according to the City of Fort Wayne. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🦟 West Nile season starts in August. Last year, 39 mosquito pools in Allen County tested positive. Most people who get bitten don’t have symptoms, but some may get a fever, rash, or even serious issues like swelling in the brain. Experts say it’s important to use bug spray when you're outside. So far this year, all West Nile cases have been in southern states. You can check Indiana's mosquito case updates online. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🎭 The Fort Wayne Civic Theatre kicks off its 98th season with Escape to Margaritaville, a Jimmy Buffett musical full of beach vibes and fun. The show runs July 11–13 at the Clyde Theatre, with ticket prices based on showtime and age. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🎨 The Allen County Public Library has released new limited-edition library cards featuring downtown Fort Wayne murals. This launch, ahead of National Mural Day on June 28, continues a popular campaign that issued over 24,000 cards earlier this year. The four featured murals are “Guitar Experiment” by Alex Mendez and Alexandra Hall, “Panda Oops” by Tammy Davis, and “Big Peony” by Ouizi (Louise Jones). The cards are available now at all ACPL branches and online, free while supplies last. Read more from WANE 15 here.

⚾ After battling cancer twice, 13-year-old Theodore Price started Swings4Theo, a nonprofit that gives Fort Wayne TinCaps tickets to kids going through treatment. A lifelong baseball fan, Theo partnered with the team to donate four season tickets, helping other kids enjoy the game he loves. Theo hopes to keep spreading joy and awareness, saying, “I want to make their experience at least a little bit better.” To read more about Swings4Theo and to access these tickets, you can visit their website. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🚔 A man is in custody after firing at a New Haven officer during a traffic stop, leading to a police chase across Allen County. The suspect, who had felony warrants, was stopped in Fort Wayne by a PIT maneuver. No one was hurt, and the suspect is now in the Allen County Jail. ISP is handling the investigation, with part of Hessen Cassel near McKinnie Avenue still blocked off. Read more from WANE 15 here.

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Events 

Monday, June 30th

🎨 Arts

• 47th Members’ Showcase at Artlink
  Ongoing (June 26 – July 30) @ 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

🎶 Music

• Monday Blues Jam Sessions 
  7:00 pm @ The Club Room at The Clyde
  No cover

• United States Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors 
  7:00 pm @ Honeywell Center (Wabash)
  Free

• Fort Wayne Philharmonic: Patriotic Pops 
  8:30 pm @ Parkview Field
  Free

🐾 Tours

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

🥁Workshops

• Drum Camp – Morning Session 
  9:00 am – 12:00 pm @ Sweetwater Academy
  $149

• Drum Camp – Afternoon Session 
  1:00 pm – 4:00 pm @ Sweetwater Academy
  $149

🎶 Special Events

• Karaoke Night w/PK Houston
  9:30 pm @ Latch String Bar & Grill
  No cover

🏀🏈Sports🏒⚾

⚾ Padres top prospect Leo De Vries, nicknamed “El Mutante,” hit a walk-off single Saturday night to give the TinCaps a 2-1 win over the Great Lakes Loons. He drove in Jacob Campbell in the bottom of the ninth for the win, Fort Wayne’s second walk-off of the homestand. Eric Yost struck out five in 5.2 innings, and Oswaldo Linares tied the game in the fourth with a sac fly. The TinCaps now lead the series 3–2. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🗓️ Tincaps Schedule

Tue, July 1
⚾ vs Lansing— 7:05 PM EDT

Wed, July 2
⚾ vs Lansing— 7:05 PM EDT

Thu, July 3
⚾ vs Lansing— 7:05 PM EDT

Fri, July 4
⚾ @ Lansing— 7:05 PM EDT

Sat, July 5
⚾ @ Lansing— 7:05 PM EDT

Sun, July 6
⚾ @ Lansing— 1:05 PM EDT

🗓️ Fort Wayne FC Schedule

Sat, July 5
⚽ vs Lansing City Football— 6:00 PM EDT

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