Fort Wayne Update June 4th

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The Fort Wayne Update

Thursday, June 4
Hi – 82° Low – 61° | 🌤 Mostly Sunny → ⛅ Partly Cloudy
A warm and pleasant day with plenty of sunshine and just a few passing clouds. Afternoon temperatures climb to around 82°F with light westerly winds and comfortable humidity levels. The evening remains mild with partly cloudy skies and a low near 61°F, making for a comfortable night outdoors.

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City Council Crowded For Homeless Service Center
• About 70 residents spoke during a Fort Wayne City Council meeting on the proposed Anchor Resource Center at 333 E. Washington Blvd.
• Supporters said the low-barrier facility would provide needed services for people experiencing homelessness, while opponents raised concerns about safety near St. Paul’s Lutheran School and downtown businesses
• Several council members indicated support for the project ahead of a planned vote next week, with another public hearing expected before funding decisions are made
→ Read more from WANE

INDOT Closes Stretch Of Coliseum Blvd With No Set Reopen Time
• A section of Coliseum Boulevard between Investment Drive and Executive Boulevard is closed overnight due to a roadway issue
• INDOT officials said there is currently no timeline for when the road will reopen
• Drivers were alerted early Tuesday morning, though some motorists said they were unaware of the closure until reaching the area
→ Read more from WFFT

Fort Wayne Plans First Opioid Settlement Community Convening
• The City of Fort Wayne will host its inaugural Opioid Settlement Funds Community Convening this summer.
• The free public event will bring together people and organizations working on opioid and overdose issues in the community.
• The event will take place July 29 at the Allen County Public Library and feature speakers Justin Phillips and Dr. Dong-Chul Seo.
→ Read more from WPTA

Braun’s Nuclear Family Month Proclamation Draws Mixed Reaction In Indiana
• Governor Mike Braun declared June as Nuclear Family Month in Indiana, defining it as married parents raising biological, adopted, or foster children
• Supporters say the proclamation recognizes an important family structure, while critics say it excludes LGBTQ families and other caregiving arrangements
• The declaration overlaps with Pride Month and has sparked debate among advocacy groups and local political organizations
→ Read more from WANE

‘Too Many’: City Utilities Working To Decrease Number Of Water Main Breaks, Replacing Pipes
• Fort Wayne City Utilities says the city is experiencing about 400 water main breaks per year, far above the expected 150 to 200 breaks annually
• Officials say aging iron pipes installed between the 1800s and 1970s are a major cause of frequent failures and infrastructure disruptions
• The city has replaced about 180 miles of pipe since 2001 and plans to continue upgrades, though officials say funding challenges may slow progress
→ Read more from WANE

Center Stage Returns For Fifth Year Of Highlighting Fort Wayne Talent
• The annual Center Stage Talent Show fundraiser returned for its fifth year at The Clyde Theatre, featuring performers from across the Greater Fort Wayne area
• The event, presented by Steel Dynamics, included singers, dancers, musicians, and groups competing for a $5,000 grand prize
• Organizers said the fundraiser supports Turnstone programs and celebrates local creativity and talent
→ Read more from WANE

Fort Wayne Senior Games Bring Competition, Community For Older Adults
• The Fort Wayne Senior Games began June 1 and will continue throughout June, ending with an awards banquet on July 1
• The event features more than 40 competitions for adults ages 50 and older, including pickleball, cornhole, darts, and archery
• Organizers say the games promote physical activity and social connection, with many participants returning yearly to reconnect with friends
→ Read more from WFFT

Aboite Township Summer Concert Series Returns To Indian Trails Park
• The Aboite Township summer concert series will feature free weekly concerts at Indian Trails Park every Wednesday from June through July
• Local bands will perform from 7 to 9 p.m., with family-friendly activities and food vendors available at each event
• Select nights include free treats or activities such as ice cream, pie, and kids’ programs while supplies last
→ Read more from WANE

Crews Respond To Semi On Fire At General Mills Factory
• Emergency crews were called to the General Mills Manufacturing facility on Bluffton Road at about 10:55 p.m. Tuesday for a report of a semi on fire
• Dispatch confirmed firefighters responded to the scene at 12737 Bluffton Road
• Officials said details about the cause and extent of the fire were not immediately available
→ Read more from WANE

Allen County Sheriff’s Department Reminds Trail Users Of E-Bike Safety
• On World Bicycle Day, the Allen County Sheriff’s Department reminded residents about safe use of e-bikes on local trails
• Officials said standard e-bikes should not exceed 20 mph on trails and warned that Class 3 e-bikes are not allowed
• Authorities also noted that unsafe riding can result in citations and that riders under 18 are required to wear helmets
→ Read more from WANE

Fort Wayne Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges
• Police received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children alleging Brendan Chivington possessed child sex abuse material.
• Investigators executed a search warrant and reported finding child sex abuse material on devices seized from his home.
• Chivington faces Level 5 felony charges for possession of child sex abuse material and failing to register as a sex or violent offender.
→ Read more from WANE

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Ford Recalls Nearly 420,000 Vehicles
• Ford is recalling nearly 420,000 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles from model years 2018 through 2022 because seat belts may lock unexpectedly and fail to retract or extend properly.
• The company is aware of two warranty claims, two field reports, and one reported injury connected to the seat belt defect.
• Ford also issued a do-not-drive warning for about 4,600 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles after a suspension issue was found that could cause a loss of vehicle control.

Why it matters here:
Vehicle owners should check whether their vehicle is affected, as both recalls involve safety issues that could increase the risk of injury or crashes.

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

Not Talking Out of School: The Hector & Carol Garcia Retrospective
8:00 am – 9:00 pm @ PFW Visual Arts Building — Free

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

Austin Beale
9:00 am – 3:00 pm @ Dash-In — Free

Workers Behind the Wheels Gallery
9:00 am – 5:00 pm @ Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum — $10–$15

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

Experiments in Form: Glass of Paper Works of Marvin Lipofsky
10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8–$10

Green Wheels
10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Artlink — Free

Memories of Water
10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Artlink — Free

Fight Club
10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Artlink — Free

Color In Motion
10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory — $1–$7

Julie Wall: Grounded In Light
10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory — $1–$7

Jeff Schofield: Green Wheels: The Art of Electric Vehicles
10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Artlink — 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

Alicia Pyle & The Locals
11:30 am – 1:30 pm @ Freimann Square — Free

Joe Justice
3:00 pm @ Heritage Pointe Senior Living — Free

The Hubie Ashcraft Band
5:30 pm @ Vinland Reserve Winery — Free

Barrel Scrapers
5:30 pm @ Honeywell Center Carpenter Plaza — Free

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

Ron Rumbaugh
6:00 pm @ Blind Tiger — No Cover

Todd Harrold Band
6:05 pm @ Parkview Field — $9–$21

Ethan William Bowers
6:30 pm @ Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory — $1

The Band Cheyenne
7:00 pm @ The Club Room at The Clyde — Free

Saving Vice w/Roderick, Resider, Fault of the People, Fighter in the Ring
7:00 pm @ Stan's Room at Century Music Hall — $17.85

‘Fort’issimo Opera: Italian Villa Vacay
7:00 pm @ 2Toms Brewing Company — Free

The Rylie Lynn Band
7:00 pm @ Parlor City Plaza — 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

Lunch on the Square
11:30 am – 1:30 pm @ Freimann Square — Free

Strawberries Around the Fountain
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm @ Eckhart Public Library — Free

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

Cats
7:00 pm @ Wagon Wheel Theatre — $25–$55

Comedy Open Mic (18+)
7:30 pm @ Draft Taproom — 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 4th⚾
TinCaps vs Lake County — 7:05 PM EDT

Fri, June 5th⚾
TinCaps vs Lake County — 7:05 PM EDT

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