In today’s edition:

🦈 Zoo’s New Shark Might Be Hard to Spot
🚔 Woman Injured in Shooting South of Downtown
🎙️ Brownfield Ag News Partners with WOWO
🎉 Allen County Celebrates 200th Birthday
🎻 Terrible Orchestra Continues Annual Concert Tradition
👮 Meet the Officers Supporting Fort Wayne’s Burmese Community
🌱 'Plant, Pick, Plate' Teaches Kids Gardening & Cooking
🔥 Fire Stations Collaborate for Brush Fire Training
🌟 Regenia Inspires Future Generations

Sports

⚾All Eyes on 18-Year-Old Tincaps Shortstop Leo de Vries

📰News

🦈 Zoo’s New Shark Might Be Hard to Spot
The Fort Wayne Zoo has a new resident shark, known for its camouflaging abilities. Visitors may have a tough time spotting it due to its natural ability to blend into the surroundings. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🚔 Woman Injured in Shooting South of Downtown
Police responded to a shooting at Phoenix Manor on Bowser Avenue Tuesday afternoon. A woman was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators are questioning witnesses, but no suspect has been named. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🎙️ Brownfield Ag News Partners with WOWO
Brownfield Ag News is teaming up with WOWO to expand agricultural news coverage in the region. The partnership aims to bring more farm-related content to WOWO’s audience, strengthening local ag reporting. Read more from Brownfield Ag News here.

🎉 Allen County Celebrates 200th Birthday
Allen County marked its 200th anniversary with a celebration featuring historical exhibits, guest speakers, and family-friendly activities. The bicentennial event honored the county’s rich history and growth over two centuries. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🎻 Terrible Orchestra Continues Annual Concert Tradition
Fort Wayne’s Terrible Orchestra, made up of amateur musicians, is holding its annual concert. Despite the name, the group brings a fun and spirited performance, embracing imperfections while celebrating music. Read more from WANE 15 here.

👮 Meet the Officers Supporting Fort Wayne’s Burmese Community
A group of Fort Wayne police officers works closely with the city’s Burmese community to improve communication and trust. Officers assist with language barriers and cultural understanding to strengthen public safety efforts. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🌱 'Plant, Pick, Plate' Teaches Kids Gardening & Cooking
A new program on Fort Wayne’s southeast side teaches children how to grow and cook their own food. “Plant, Pick, Plate” aims to build healthy eating habits and hands-on life skills. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🔥 Fire Stations Collaborate for Brush Fire Training
Fort Wayne-area fire stations have teamed up for a brush fire training exercise, preparing crews for dry-season challenges. The collaboration ensures firefighters are ready to handle fast-spreading wildfires safely. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🌟 Regenia Inspires Future Generations
Regenia, a finalist in the “Remarkable Women” contest, dedicates her time to mentoring and shaping young lives. Her efforts focus on education, leadership, and creating positive opportunities for today’s youth. Read more from WANE 15 here.

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🏀🏈Sports🏒⚾

⚾ All Eyes on 18-Year-Old Tincaps Shortstop Leo de Vries

All eyes are on 18-year-old Leo de Vries, Tincaps shortstop, as he impresses fans and scouts with his performance. The article details his performance, athletic skills, and rising expectations placed on him this season. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🗓️ Fort Wayne Komets Game Schedule

April 1, 2025 – 7:00 PM EDT
Fort Wayne vs Kalamazoo
📍 Wings Event Center – Kalamazoo, MI

April 4, 2025 – 7:35 PM EDT
Indy vs Fort Wayne
📍 Allen County War Memorial Coliseum – Fort Wayne, IN

April 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM EDT
Fort Wayne vs Indy
📍 Fishers Event Center – Fishers, IN

April 6, 2025 – 5:00 PM EDT
Cincinnati vs Fort Wayne
📍 Allen County War Memorial Coliseum – Fort Wayne, IN

Today’s Weather Forecast.

🌡️ Daytime:
High: 72°F | Scattered Storms, Severe Risk
Hold onto your hats—literally! Thunderstorms roll in this afternoon, bringing damaging winds, large hail, and even a tornado threat. Winds whip up to 35 mph from the south, so expect a wild ride. Chance of rain: 80%

• Sunrise: 7:21 AM

• Sunset: 8:06 PM

🌙 Nighttime:
Low: 53°F | Strong Storms & High Winds
The storm show continues after dark with severe thunderstorms, powerful winds, and potential tornadoes. Expect gusts up to 30 mph from the southwest. Chance of rain: 90%—stay indoors and stay safe!

Wednesday, April 2

🎶 Music

• Jeremy Porter (Punk) – Sweetwater Sound, 12:00 PM (Free)

• Fort Wayne Philharmonic: Carnival of the Animals – Kendallville Public Library, 1:00 PM (Free)

• Open Mic w/Dr. Dom – Deer Park Irish Pub, 6:30 PM (Free)

• Big Big Train (Prog Rock) – Sweetwater Sound, 7:00 PM ($40-$75)

• Mitch Gallagher Band (Yacht Rock) – The Club Room at The Clyde, 7:00 PM (No cover)

• Open Mic w/Chris Hambrick – Arcola Inn & Ale, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Free)

🎨 Art

• PFW Bachelor of Science Interior Design Exhibition – PFW Visual Arts Gallery, 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Free)

• Hubble & Webb Space Telescopes: New Views of the Universe – Science Central, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM ($10-$12)

• Floor is Lava – Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM ($5-$7)

• Ceramics by Clyde Burt & Acrylic Paintings by Sherry Schroeder – Orchard Gallery of Fine Art, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Free)

• The Gardener – Kinhouse Gallery, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Free)

📚 Authors

• Feather & Famine Book Release with Mariah Rosewood – Draft Taproom, 6:00 PM (Free)

😂 Comedy

• Tim Hanlon & Matt Bellak – Summit City Comedy Club, 7:00 PM ($14-$20)

🎤 Trivia

• Dicky’s Wild Hare Team Trivia – Dicky’s Wild Hare, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Free)