Fort Wayne Update March 26th

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Thursday, March 26
Hi – 68° Low – 34° | 🌦 Ch. PM Showers → 🌧 Showers Early
A breezy day with highs near 68°F and a 30% chance of afternoon showers as SW winds pick up. The night starts with a few showers before clearing into mostly cloudy skies, dipping to 34°F with gusty WNW winds and a 40% rain chance.

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Fort Wayne Approves Ordinance Restricting Transport Of Homeless Individuals
• City Council unanimously passed a rule making it a $2,500 offense to bring homeless individuals into Fort Wayne from other communities with limited exceptions.
• Officials say the measure is meant to protect limited local resources and deter outside groups from dropping people off in the city.
• The ordinance targets those transporting individuals, not the homeless, and includes exceptions for medical care, housing placement, court visits, and law enforcement needs.
→ Read more from WANE

Citilink Proposes Route Changes And Seeks Public Input
• Citilink proposed merging Route 15 and Route 21 into a combined route to reduce overlap and expand service in northwest Fort Wayne.
• The new route would continue serving both hospitals while adding stops at Parkview facilities, the YMCA, and government offices.
• Public meetings were scheduled Wednesday to gather feedback before any changes are finalized.
→ Read more from WANE

Residents Rally Against Proposed Quarry In Southwest Allen County
• Dozens of residents met Tuesday night to organize opposition and share information about the proposed quarry project.
• Community members and school leaders raised concerns about environmental impact, safety, property values, and effects on nearby schools and hospitals.
• Organizers have launched a petition with more than 3,600 signatures as they continue efforts to stop the project.
→ Read more from WANE

Powers Hamburgers Offers $1K, Free Food As Reward For Vandal Information
• Powers Hamburgers was vandalized for the second time in four months at its downtown location.
• The restaurant is offering a $1,000 reward and free sliders for a year to anyone who helps bring the vandal into police custody.
• Owners expressed concern for staff and customer safety and encouraged community cooperation to stop the incidents.
→ Read more from WANE

Raid At Convenience Store Uncovers Drugs, Cash, And Illegal Gambling Evidence
• Investigators seized cocaine, marijuana, fentanyl, firearms including a stolen gun, and more than $10,000 during a raid at Lafayette Mart.
• Authorities also found evidence of illegal gambling, including pull-tabs and business ledgers documenting transactions.
• Two suspects were arrested and booked into jail, with more charges and arrests expected as the investigation continues.
→ Read more from WANE

Tillman Road Reopens After Crash Caused Power Outage
• A crash shortly before 1 p.m. Wednesday closed part of Tillman Road between Lower Huntington Road and Calhoun.
• The incident knocked down power lines, leaving more than 1,000 I and M customers without electricity.
• The road reopened just before 4 p.m., and power was restored to nearly all affected customers.
→ Read more from WANE

Fort Wayne Man Killed In Marshall County Crash
• A 46-year-old Fort Wayne man died after failing to yield at an intersection of SR 8 and SR 17 Tuesday morning.
• Two passengers in his vehicle were injured and taken to the hospital, while the other driver was not hurt.
• Authorities say the crash remains under investigation.
→ Read more from WANE

Explore The Cosmos With Science Central: Planetarium Opens To The Public
• Science Central has opened a 1,830-square-foot planetarium featuring a 28-foot-wide dome and a starball projector from the University of St. Francis.
• The $2.8 million facility offers daytime demonstrations, special night shows, and rental opportunities and is included with general admission.
• A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Wednesday to celebrate the opening, and Science Central announced a campaign to bring the rail bike back.
→ Read more from WANE

Fort Wayne Golf Courses Set To Open For 2026 Season
• Foster, Shoaff, and McMillen Park golf courses will open March 26 at 10 a.m. after weather-related delays.
• Some course features will be temporarily adjusted, including a modified hole and overall par due to ongoing turf restoration work.
• Officials say driving range access and cart availability will be determined daily based on course conditions.
→ Read more from WPTA

Restore Allen Initiative Aims To Reduce Jail Population And Save Tax Dollars
• County leaders say nearly 80% of Allen County’s budget goes to public safety, prompting efforts to reduce jail usage.
• The Restore Allen initiative brings together government, nonprofit, and private sector leaders to develop 17 recommendations across four focus areas.
• Officials plan community outreach this summer to gather input and support for long-term changes to the justice system.
→ Read more from WANE

Fort Wayne International Plans Spring Break Activities And Travel Boost
• The airport will host daily in-terminal activities with giveaways, snacks, and games from March 30 through April 3.
• Officials expect increased travel demand and advise passengers to arrive at least 90 minutes before departure or two hours for certain flights.
• Airlines are adding more flights and routes, including expanded service to Chicago and new seasonal options to Las Vegas and Myrtle Beach.
→ Read more from WANE

TinCaps Introduce ’60-Degree Guarantee’ For Opening Day
• Fans at the April 7 season opener will get a ticket for another home game if the temperature is below 60 degrees at first pitch.
• The guarantee applies to all Opening Day ticket holders, who will receive instructions to claim their free tickets.
• Opening week events include Family Feast Night, Paws and Claws Night, Thirsty Thursday, and Postgame Autographs.
→ Read more from WANE

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Iran Rejects Trump Ceasefire Plan As War Escalates
• Iran has rejected a U.S. ceasefire proposal and laid out its own conditions, vowing to continue military strikes.
• The U.S. is deploying up to 3,000 paratroopers to the Middle East, adding to tens of thousands of troops already in the region.
• Iran’s restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted global oil, gas, and shipping, while the war has already caused an estimated $63 billion in regional economic losses.

Why it matters here:
Escalating conflict and energy disruptions could drive up gas prices and supply costs, impacting commuting, shipping, and everyday expenses for local residents.

→ 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

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

46th National Print Exhibition
10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Artlink — Free

Nothing is Something
10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Artlink — Free

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

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

Mark Mason (Jazz Piano)
6:30 pm @ Blind Tiger — Free

Winter Jam w/Chris Tomlin, Matthew West, Katy Nichole, Hulvey, Disciple, Emerson Day, Newsong, Zane Black, Jeremy Rosado, Heath Brothers, Cliff Preston
7:00 pm @ Memorial Coliseum — $15

Joe Hess Band (Nashville Thursdays)
7:00 pm @ The Club Room at The Clyde — Free

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

Helicopter Leaves w/S.H.E., thinning
9:00 pm @ The Brass Rail — $7

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

The Outsiders Screening w/C. Thomas Howell
7:30 pm @ Homestead High School — $35.50 – $41

Justin Stagner
7:00 pm @ Summit City Comedy Club — $30.29 – $41.29

Chapman’s Brewing Company Bingo
6:00 pm @ Chapman’s Brewing 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 27th 🏒
Neon Night | Bloomington Bison @ Fort Wayne Komets— 7:35 PM EDT

Sat, Mar 28th🏒
Princess Night + Report Card Night | Indy Fuel @ Fort Wayne Komets— 7:35 PM EDT

Sun, Mar 29th🏒
Fort Wayne Komets @ Indy Fuel— 4:00 PM EDT

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