Today’s Weather

Thursday, June 5
Hi – 76° Low – 61° | 🌧️ Occasional Rain & Storms | Wind WSW 10–15 mph (day), NW 5–10 mph (night)
Expect a gray and breezy Thursday with scattered showers throughout the day. The high will reach 76°F with winds coming in from the west-southwest at 10 to 15 mph. Rain chances sit at 40%, so keep a rain jacket close just in case. Overnight, expect light showers to linger under mostly cloudy skies, with lows dipping to 61°F. Winds will shift northwest at 5 to 10 mph and humidity stays on the higher side. The UV index will be moderate so some sun might peek through now and then!

In today’s edition:

🍚 BIBIBOP opens new location in Fort Wayne

🏓 Free beginner pickleball classes offered by Ace Pickleball Club

🌊 Coastal Cove now open at Fort Wayne Zoo

🎒 Blessings in a Backpack’s ‘Brave Bags’

📉 What Senate Enrolled Act 1 means for Fort Wayne taxpayers

🏘️ Fort Wayne search for solutions to homelessness

🚨 Crime Stoppers urges end to violence

🚗 Man dies after being run over by own vehicle

Sports

⚾ Verdugo’s homer helps TinCaps win opening game

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📰News

🍚 BIBIBOP has officially opened its newest location on East Dupont Road in Fort Wayne. Known for its customizable bowls, the Asian-inspired eatery allows customers to choose from various bases, proteins, vegetables, and sauces—perfect for gluten-free, vegan, or high-protein diets. The brand, which already has multiple locations in Indianapolis, held a grand opening Wednesday morning. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🏓 Ace Pickleball Club in Fort Wayne is offering free Pickleball 101 classes for beginners. The sessions include clinics with provided paddles, balls, and a skilled instructor. Participants should wear clean athletic gear and arrive 15 minutes early. Registration is required before attending. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🌊 Coastal Cove is officially open at the Fort Wayne Zoo after four years of construction. The exhibit features returning sea lions Cassandra and Valkyrie, and introduces Ronan the harbor seal. Guests can enjoy a new sunning beach, shaded seating, and interactive displays highlighting differences between seals and sea lions. A second harbor seal and two more sea lions will join the exhibit soon. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🎒 Blessings in a Backpack is launching “Brave Bags” filled with food, hygiene items, and comfort supplies for children facing abuse, neglect, or trauma. Starting July 17, the bags will be placed in Three Rivers Ambulance Authority (TRAA) vehicles. The idea was co-developed by William Beauchemin, who drew on his foster care experiences to help shape the contents. The goal is to fill 300 bags for 75 ambulances. Donations are currently being accepted. Read more from WANE 15 here.

📉 Senate Enrolled Act 1 aims to lower property taxes with a 10% credit, up to $300, shifting funding from property taxes to local income taxes (LIT). Fort Wayne and Allen County are now planning for potential revenue changes by 2028. City and county leaders may raise LIT rates to maintain services, though the exact impact is still unknown. The maximum combined LIT is capped at 2.9%. City officials encourage residents to assess their own tax burden and prepare for possible changes. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🏘️ Fort Wayne leaders are working on solutions to homelessness as the city grows. A “zero-barrier shelter” model is being explored, allowing broader access to services. Downtown’s Clean and Safe Team now includes a homeless advocate. Funding will come from local property owners through a special district, not public taxes. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🚨 Greater Fort Wayne Crime Stoppers is shifting its message after a 7-year-old was shot while sleeping. Coordinator Ken Fries called for an end to violence, aiming to “shock the conscience” and encourage more people to share tips. The agency has already spent more on tips this year than in all of 2024. Fries said public help is increasing and plans to continue this direct messaging. Sheriff Troy Hershberger will address the violence in a press conference Wednesday. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🚗 A man died Tuesday after being accidentally run over by his own vehicle in a neighborhood off Winchester Road. Fort Wayne Police responded to Ardis Drive around noon and found the man on the ground with significant injuries. Investigators say the man parked and exited his vehicle when it rolled backward over him. He died later at the hospital. Read more from WANE 15 here.

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Events 

Thursday, June 5th

🎨 Arts

• Charles Yang: Fermata
  8:00 am – 5:00 pm @ Clark Gallery, Honeywell Center
  Free admission

• PFW Summer Selections Exhibition
  8:00 am – 9:00 pm @ PFW Visual Arts Gallery
  Free admission

• Hubble and Webb Space Telescopes: New Views of the Universe
  10:00 am – 4:00 pm @ Science Central
  $10 – $12

• Truthful Illusions: Realism in the Age of Abstraction
  10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art
  $5 – $10

• My PURSEonal Favorites
  10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art
  $5 – $10

• FAILE: A Riot of Existence, Wishing on You
  10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art
  $5 – $10

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

• Grace Yencer: Gentle Turning
  10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
  $1 – $7

• Matt Plett: Too Big To Hold
  10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Artlink
  Free admission

• Heads Up: Current Approaches to Portraiture
  10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Artlink
  Free admission

• Whitney Sage: Traces, Remnants & Recollections
  10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Artlink
  Free admission

• Color Pool Reception
  6:00 pm – 8:00 pm @ Kinhouse Gallery
  Free admission

🎶 Music

• Alicia Pyle & The Locals (Variety)
  11:30 am – 1:30 pm @ Freimann Square
  Free

• Ron Rumbaugh (Variety)
  2:00 pm @ Adams Heritage Senior Community
  Free

• Joe Justice (Variety)
  3:00 pm @ Astral at Auburn
  Free

• Kids That Fly (Alternative/Pop)
  5:00 pm – 7:00 pm @ Honeywell Center Carpenter Plaza
  Free

• Adam Strack Band (Variety)
  5:30 pm @ Vinland Reserve Winery
  Free

• All Gone Blue (Blues)
  6:00 pm @ Paige’s Crossing
  Free

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

• The Haggens – Nashville Thursdays (Country)
  7:00 pm @ The Club Room at The Clyde
  No cover

• Justin Moore w/Joe Nichols (Country)
  7:30 pm @ Foellinger Theatre
  $49.50 – $138.50

• G Herbo (Hip-Hop)
  8:00 pm @ Piere’s
  (Price not listed)

• Tronic Thursdays (Electronic)
  10:00 pm @ O'Sullivan's
  No cover

🐾 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
  $10 – $17.50

 🎉Festivals

• GermanFest: Day 1
  11:00 am – 11:00 pm @ Headwaters Park
  $3 – $5

🎨Workshop

• Fort Wayne Figure Drawing
  6:00 pm – 10:00 pm @ Quimby Hall
  $20

🛍️Shopping

• Leo-Cedarville Farmers Market
  4:00 pm – 7:00 pm @ Leo-Cedarville Downtown Plaza
  Free

🎶 Special Events

• Lunch on the Square w/Alicia Pyle & The Locals (Jazz)
  11:30 am – 1:30 pm @ Freimann Square
  Free

• Concerts at The Crossing: Welcome Home Night w/All Gone Blue
  6:00 pm – 10:00 pm @ Paige's Crossing
  Free

• 2Toms Trivia Night
  7:00 pm @ 2Toms Brewing Company
  Free

• Roastamania
  7:00 pm @ Summit City Comedy Club
  $10 – $16

• Taylor Swift Karaoke and Trivia Night
  7:00 pm @ The Fairfield
  Free

• The Barrel Room Karaoke Night
  7:00 pm – 10:00 pm @ The Fairfield
  Free

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

🏀🏈Sports🏒⚾

⚾ The Fort Wayne TinCaps defeated the Beloit Sky Carp 4-2 in their series opener, despite rain stopping the game in the seventh inning. Ian Koenig pitched six strong innings, allowing two runs on two hits. Sean Barnett cleared the bases with his first High-A triple, giving the TinCaps an early lead. Rosman Verdugo hit his ninth home run of the season, the first on the road and drew multiple walks, helping secure the win before rain ended the game. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🗓️ Tincaps Schedule

Thu, June 5
⚾ @ Beloit — 7:05 PM EDT

Fri, June 6
⚾ @ Beloit — 7:05 PM EDT

Sat, June 7
⚾ @ Beloit — 7:35 PM EDT

Sun, June 8
⚾ @ Beloit — 2:05 PM EDT

🗓️ Fort Wayne Football Club

Sat, June 7
⚾ @ Dayton Dutch Lions FC— 7:35 PM EDT

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