Fort Wayne Update March 19th

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Thursday, March 19
Hi – 55° Low – 37° | ⛅ Partly Cloudy → 🌙 Partly Cloudy
Expect a mix of clouds and sunshine today with a high near 55°F and light SW winds at 5–10 mph. Tonight, skies stay partly cloudy with a low around 37°F and N winds at 5–10 mph, perfect for a crisp evening under the new moon.

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Coroner Provides Update on Human Remains Found in Spy Run Creek
• Officials confirmed the remains are human and believe they had been in the water for several months.
• The Allen County Coroner’s Office is working with the University of Indianapolis and has recovered about a third of the bones.
• Identification efforts will include dental exams, forensic analysis, and DNA testing, which could take weeks or months.
→ Read more from WPTA

Citilink to Hold Public Meetings on Proposed Route Changes
• Two meetings will be held March 25 to gather feedback on proposed service changes.
• Plans include combining Medlink and Route 21 and adjusting the schedule for Route 8.
• Changes could take effect June 1, 2026, to improve efficiency and meet ridership demand.
→ Read more from WPTA

Fort Wayne Sets Aside Over $2M For Street And Sidewalk Improvements
• City Council gave preliminary approval to two infrastructure projects totaling over $2 million.
• Avalon Place repairs are estimated at $2.045 million, while northeast side resurfacing will cost about $776,745.
• Improvements include road replacement, sidewalk repairs, and added ADA-accessible crossings.
• Construction may temporarily disrupt residents but aims to improve long-term mobility and safety.
→ Read more from WANE

West Main Street to Close Through July for Roundabout Construction
• West Main Street between Davis Street and the Lindenwood Cemetery access will be closed until July 31.
• The closure is needed for construction of a new roundabout.
• Detours will route traffic through Jefferson Boulevard, Ewing Street, Spring Street, Wells Street, and Washington Boulevard.
→ Read more from WPTA

$34M Investment Planned to Upgrade Indiana Michigan Power Grid
• The Eastern Melita Area Improvements Project will upgrade power lines, remove old lines, and improve six substations.
• The project aims to increase reliability, reduce repairs, and support future growth.
• An open house is set for March 19, with construction expected from fall 2027 to early 2029.
→ Read more from WPTA

Southwest Allen County Quarry Project Faces Delays Amid Resident Opposition
• US Aggregates submitted an incomplete application for a quarry near the future IU Health Campus, delaying hearings until a complete submission is made
• Residents, led by Shawn McCarthy, are raising concerns about health risks from silica dust, environmental impacts, and effects on local schools and property values
• A community session is scheduled for April 22, and over 2,500 signatures have been collected on a petition opposing the project
→ Read more from WANE

Snider High School Launches Junior Achievement 3DE Market Expo
• Students from Snider High School showcased student-run businesses as part of a month-long project.
• The program has juniors working in teams to develop and sell products like bracelets, hoodies, and handmade items.
• North Side High School students will participate in the expo on Friday from noon to 2 p.m.
→ Read more from WPTA

Fort Wayne’s Elvis on the Roof Fundraiser Retires After 16 Years
• Greg Hevel is stepping down from his Elvis on the Roof fundraiser role after 16 years.
• The annual event raised money for the Alzheimer’s Association and American Senior Communities at Heritage Park.
• Hevel says the Elvis character will return in a different form next year.
→ Read more from WANE

Teen Arrested After ER Visit Leads To Southeast Fort Wayne Shooting Investigation
• A 19-year-old suspect, Kyzier Powell, was arrested following a shooting investigation.
• The case began when a gunshot victim arrived at a local emergency room with non-life-threatening injuries.
• Investigators say the incident stemmed from a car chase over a diamond bracelet involving an ex-girlfriend.
• Police allege shots were fired during the confrontation, striking the victim and nearby homes.
• Powell faces preliminary charges including battery with a deadly weapon and criminal recklessness.
→ Read more from WANE

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Oil Prices Surge Near $110 After Strike on Major Gas Field
• Brent crude oil rose to $109.91 a barrel after reports of an airstrike on Iran’s South Pars gas field.
• Gas prices also jumped as damage was reported at Qatar’s Ras Laffan industrial site following regional threats and retaliation.
• Analysts warn energy markets may remain volatile as tensions continue and supply disruptions persist.

Why it matters here:
Higher oil prices can lead to increased gas and energy costs for households and businesses.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

Experiments in Form: Glass of Paper Works of Marvin Lipofsky
10:00 am – 8:00 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

Art Madness
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm @ Virginia Stoner Huguenard Art Gallery — Free

Joe Justice
10:30 am @ New Haven Community Center — Free

Fort Wayne Philharmonic: Coffee Concert w/Ravel’s Piano Trio
11:00 am @ PFW Auer Performance Hall — $28

Birdy Gosser
6:00 pm @ Chance Bar — Free

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

Mandy Barnett (Patsy Cline Tribute)
7:00 pm @ Eagles Theatre — $32 – $52

Everclear w/Cicadas
7:00 pm @ Honeywell Center — $41 – $111

Indy Annies (Nashville Thursdays)
7:00 pm @ The Club Room at The Clyde — Free

Sweetwater Jazz Jam
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm @ Sweetwater Sound — Free

Sam Barber w/Clover County
7:30 pm @ The Clyde Theatre — $56.75 – $99.75

Dave Pagan’s Love Jams
8:00 pm @ Wrigley Field Bar & Grill — No cover

Tronic Thursdays
10:00 pm @ O'Sullivan's — No cover

Youtheatre On-the-Go: The Magnificent Plan
5:30 pm @ The Forum at Electric Works — Free

Comics Under the Influence
7:00 pm @ Summit City Comedy Club — $12.99 – $18.99

Comedy Open Mic (18+)
7:30 pm @ Draft Taproom — Free

Chapman’s Brewing Company Bingo
6:00 pm @ Chapman's Brewing at Electric Works — Free

Board Games & Brews
6:30 pm @ Union Street Market at Electric Works — 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

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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