Fort Wayne Update March 17th

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The Fort Wayne Update

Tuesday, March 17
Hi – 27° Low – 20° | 🌨 Lake Effect Flurries → 🌙 Partly Cloudy
Expect a cold day with lake effect flurries and a high around 27°F, as west winds blow at 15–25 mph. Cloudy skies and gusty winds keep it brisk, so bundle up if heading outdoors. Tonight, skies turn partly cloudy with a low near 20°F, and SW winds at 10–15 mph. Perfect for cozy indoor plans while the waning crescent moon peeks through occasional clouds.

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Suspected Human Remains Found in Fort Wayne Creek
 • A fisherman discovered a human skull and other skeletal remains on a beaver dam in Spy Run Creek on Saturday.
 • The Allen County Coroner’s Office is investigating the discovery with FWPD and the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office.
 • Police vehicles were seen surrounding the creek near Costco on Value Drive and Progress Road during the investigation.
→ Read more from WPTA

Ivy Tech Fort Wayne Offers Full-Ride Scholarships to 2026 Seniors
 • Three full-ride scholarships covering tuition, books, and fees are available for students pursuing their first associate degree.
 • Applicants must submit a one-page essay, high school transcript, and reference letter, and maintain a 3.0 GPA.
 • The deadline to apply is April 15, and winners must enroll in at least 12 credit hours each semester.
 • Students can email their essay, transcript and reference letter to [email protected] or call 260-480-2010 for more information.
→ Read more from WFFT

2045 Transportation Plan Amendments Open for Public Comment
 • Public comment is open from March 16 to April 2 on proposed amendments to the 2045 Transportation Plan.
 • The amendments include widening Mayhew Road and St. Joe Road from two lanes to four or five lanes, adding pedestrian walkways, and improving intersections.
 • Comments can be submitted by mail to the Northeastern Indiana Regional Coordinating Council, Citizen Square, 200 East Berry Street, Suite 230, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802; by email to [email protected]; or by phone at 260-449-7309.
→ Read more from WANE

Early Morning Attic Fire on Lima Road Quickly Extinguished
 • FWFD responded to a fire at Tredway Pools on the 8300 block of Lima Road just after 6 a.m. Monday.
 • The fire originated in the attic and was quickly brought under control by crews.
 • No one was inside the building at the time of the fire.
→ Read more from WPTA

Salvation Army to Close Southgate Plaza Thrift Store in Fort Wayne
 • The Southgate Plaza location in southeast Fort Wayne will permanently close on March 26.
 • The organization has announced plans to open a new Fort Wayne location but has not provided details.
 • No other operational changes at Salvation Army stores in the area were specified.
→ Read more from WFFT

The Bob & Tom Show Returns to Fort Wayne Radio
 • The show began airing Monday on FM station 96.3XKE from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.
 • It originally started in Indianapolis in the mid-1980s and went national in 1995.
 • The program replaced the time slot previously held by Jack Hammer, who was let go on March 2.
→ Read more from WANE

Historic Home of Former Mayor Harry Baals Hits Market
 • The 1940-built home of former Fort Wayne mayor Harry Baals will be listed for sale this Friday.
 • Unique features include original wainscoting, arched trim, and framed blueprints and abstract in the basement.
 • An open house is scheduled for March 21 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
→ Read more from WFFT

Gas Prices Surge Nationwide Amid Middle East Tensions
 • The national average price of gasoline rose 80 cents from last month to $3.68 per gallon, with diesel at $4.951 per gallon.
 • Fort Wayne’s Speedway on Sherman raised regular unleaded to $3.89 per gallon on Monday.
 • Rising prices are linked to restricted oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz and seasonal gasoline transitions.
→ Read more from WANE

NCAA DIII Men’s Basketball Tournament Returns to Fort Wayne
 • The Allen County War Memorial Coliseum will host the Quarter and Semifinals starting Thursday.
 • Eight Division III teams will compete at the event, beginning at 1 p.m. Thursday.
 • Single session tickets are available for fans attending the games.
→ Read more from WPTA

Indiana Historic Preservation Grants Now Accepting Applications
 • Nonprofits, schools, and local government agencies can apply for funding through June 5 via the State of Indiana Grant Management System.
 • Eligible projects include architectural and historical work, archaeological surveys and education, and acquisition or rehabilitation of National Register-listed properties.
 • Projects must start after October 1, 2026, finish by June 30, 2028, and require matching funds from applicants.
→ Read more from WFFT

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Extreme Weather Hits More Than Half of the U.S. with Snow, Wind, and Heat
• Storms caused over 3,000 flight cancellations and early school closures across the mid-Atlantic and Midwest.
• Blizzard conditions dropped several feet of snow in parts of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, while Hawaii faced floods and landslides.
• A heat dome in the Southwest will push temperatures into the triple digits in Arizona and California, with wildfires spreading in Nebraska.

Why it matters here:
Fort Wayne residents could see colder temperatures and strong winds as the storm system moves east, potentially affecting travel and local power lines.

→ 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 Annual Juried Student Exhibition
8:00 am – 9:00 pm @ PFW Visual Arts Gallery — Free

The Spellbound Spirit: Photographs by Kirsty Mitchell
10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8 – $10

A Life Reflected in Glass
10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8 – $10

Squares
10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ The Orchard Gallery of Fine Art — Free

Mezzotint & The Power of Darkness
10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8 – $10

2026 Scholastic Art & Writing Award Winners
10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8 – $10

Experiments in Form: Glass of Paper Works of Marvin Lipofsky
10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8 – $10

Art Will Set You Free: Portraits of Lives Affected by Incarceration
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm @ First Presbyterian Gallery — Free

Davis Ray (Irish)
11:00 am – 3:00 pm @ Morgan’s Tap & Grill — Free

Joe Justice (Variety)
2:00 pm @ Park Place Senior Living — Free

Brogain (Irish)
4:00 pm @ JK O’Donnell’s — $7

Hubie Ashcraft & Travis Gow (Variety)
6:00 pm @ Mad Anthony Brewing Co. — Free

PrimeTime (Variety)
6:00 pm @ The Club Room at The Clyde — Free

Rylie Lynn Band (Young Country / New Americana)
6:00 pm @ Morgan’s Tap & Grill — No cover

Soltre (String)
6:00 pm @ JK O’Donnell’s — $7

Davis Ray (Irish)
6:00 pm @ E Brewing Company — Free

Chris Worth (Variety)
7:00 pm @ 4D’s Bar & Grill — No cover

Beautiful Day (U2 Tribute)
7:30 pm @ Deer Park Irish Pub — $5

The Ragtag Bunch (Irish Folk)
8:00 pm @ JK O’Donnell’s — $7

Debutants (Newgrass)
10:00 pm @ JK O’Donnell’s — $7

Clover Classic: St. Patrick’s Day
12:00 pm – 11:59 pm @ Deer Park Irish Pub — $5

Who Framed Lucky the Leprechaun?
6:00 pm @ TekVenture Makerspace — $5

Yoga Fun
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm @ Peace Lutheran Church — $10

Country Heritage Singo: By the Ladies
6:00 pm @ Country Heritage Winery — Free

O’Sullivan’s Karaoke
10:00 pm @ O’Sullivan’s — Free

Fri, Mar 20th 🏒
Fort Wayne @ Cincinnati Cyclones— 7:30 PM EDT

Sat, Mar 21st🏒
Fort Wayne @ Cincinnati Cyclones— 7:30 PM EDT

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