Fort Wayne Update March 31st

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The Fort Wayne Update

Tuesday, March 31
Hi – 74° Low – 40° | ⛈ PM Thunderstorms → 🌧 Rain/Thunder/Wind
A warm day with SW winds gusting 20–30 mph brings a 50% chance of afternoon thunderstorms. Evening turns windy with scattered storms continuing overnight, temps dropping to 40°F, and a 60% chance of rain—so hold onto your umbrella and brace for gusty conditions.

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United Steelworkers Rally In Fort Wayne Amid Nipsco Contract Talks
• Local union members gathered Sunday at the Allen County Courthouse to advocate for a fair contract
• The rally took place as negotiations continue between the union chapter and Northern Indiana Public Service Company
• Union leaders say the contract expires March 31 and are pushing for company profits to better support workers
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Ramp Closure Coming To I 469 In Southern Allen County
• The eastbound I 469 off ramp to Bluffton Road will close starting April 6 for bridge construction over Harbor Ditch
• The Indiana Department of Transportation expects the closure to last through the end of May
• Drivers are advised to continue to Exit 9 at Winchester Road and reenter westbound I 469 to reach Bluffton Road
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FWPD Increasing Patrols To Reduce Speeding And Distracted Driving
• Officers began overtime patrols Saturday as part of the Comprehensive Highway Injury Reduction Program in partnership with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute
• Enforcement focuses on speeding and violations of Indiana’s Hands-Free Law with officers issuing citations to drivers who break these rules
• Patrols will continue through April 13 as officials respond to data showing 249 speeding-related deaths and 47 distracted driving deaths in Indiana in 2023
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Driver Hospitalized After Pickup Crashes 3 Separate Times On Lafayette
• A pickup driver struck a fence and trees, rear-ended another vehicle, then crashed into a tree in three separate incidents along Lafayette Street.
• Witnesses reported the truck was driving erratically and unable to stay straight on the road.
• The driver was found unresponsive and hospitalized, though not with life-threatening injuries, as police investigate possible causes.
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Ivy Tech Fort Wayne Hosted 17th Annual Edible Book Festival
• The public attended the event March 30 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. featuring 19 food creations inspired by books
• Entries came from Ivy Tech Hospitality students, local businesses, and food artists with awards for design, taste, and creativity
• Guests viewed displays, voted on favorites, and sampled the edible entries during the second hour of the event
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Fort Wayne Record Show Kicks Off Its First Event Of 2026 On A High Note
• The event featured more than 50,000 records, CDs, DVDs, and memorabilia across 65 vendor tables
• Organizers said the show brings in vendors from across the Midwest offering rare and diverse items not typically found in local stores
• More than 300 people attended the first show of the year with additional events planned for June and September
• Details on the future dates of the Fort Wayne Record Show can be found on their website.
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Police Search For Two Missing Boys In Southeast Fort Wayne
• Saharodin Tun, 12, and Norodin Tun, 10, were last seen near Chartwell Drive and Anthony Boulevard on Monday
• Saharodin is 5-foot-2, 110 pounds, wearing a blue shirt and black joggers, while Norodin is 4-foot, 120 pounds, wearing a red shirt and gray pants
• FWPD asks anyone with information to call 260-427-1222
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More Americans Seek Canadian Citizenship As Backup Plan
• Changes to Canada’s citizenship law have made millions of Americans newly eligible through ancestry, sparking a surge in applications.
• Immigration consultant’s report U.S. applications increasing up to tenfold, with many citing political uncertainty and safety concerns.
• Most applicants aren’t planning to move immediately but are pursuing citizenship as a “just in case” option.

Why it matters here:
Some residents with Canadian ancestry may now have new opportunities for dual citizenship, offering flexibility for work, travel, or relocation.

→ 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

Todd Harrold Band (Smooth Tuesdays)
6:00 pm @ The Club Room at The Clyde — Free

Latch String Open Mic w/Chris Hambrick
10:00 pm @ Latch String Bar & Grill — Free

Beat Making for Girls
7:00 pm @ Sweetwater Sound — $10

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

Country Heritage Singo: Best of Country
6:00 pm @ Country Heritage Winery — Free

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

Wed, Apr 1st🏒
Wheeling Nailers @ Fort Wayne Komets— 7:35 PM EDT

Fri, Apr 3rd🏒
Iowa Heartlanders @ Fort Wayne Komets— 7:35 PM EDT

Sat, Apr 4th🏒
Superhero Night | Iowa Heartlanders @ Fort Wayne Komets— 7:35 PM EDT

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