Fort Wayne Update May 21st

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Thursday, May 21
Hi – 65° Low – 46° | 🌤 Mostly Sunny → ⛅ Partly Cloudy
A mild and pleasant day with a mix of sun and clouds, reaching around 65°F under light NNE winds. Skies stay mostly calm and comfortable. The night turns cooler with partly cloudy conditions, dropping to 46°F and a light easterly breeze bringing a crisp, refreshing feel.

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$2.26 Million In Donated Funds To Go Toward Incoming Homeless Center
• Fort Wayne officials announced that $2.26 million in donated funds will support the planned Anchor Resource Center downtown.
• The proposed low barrier shelter would provide emergency housing along with healthcare, employment, and housing resources.
• City leaders said the project still needs additional funding and awaits Fort Wayne City Council approval for the building purchase and renovation.
→ Read more from WANE

Southwest Allen County Residents Organize Ahead Of Quarry Hearing
• Residents opposing a proposed quarry near Homestead Road met Monday night at Lafayette Meadows Elementary School.
• The meeting focused on preparing for an upcoming public hearing before the Allen County Planning Commission.
• Organizers say the No Quarry on Homestead Alliance has gathered more than 11,000 petition signatures.
→ Read more from WFFT

A Look Inside The Restored Schaab Building, To Be Filled With Dining And Entertainment
• The former Schaab Metal building along the St. Marys River has been fully renovated after more than three years of restoration
• Two tenants, Mitchell’s Downtown and Flashbacks Downtown, are already set to move in, with additional dining and retail spaces still available
• Plans for the site include fast casual dining, fine dining upstairs, and a potential cocktail lounge in the lower level
→ Read more from WANE

Honor Flight Northeast Indiana Takes Flight 56 To Washington D.C.
• Honor Flight Northeast Indiana is sending its 56th mission to Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, May 20.
• The trip allows war-era veterans and guardians to visit national memorials honoring military service.
• Community members are invited to welcome returning veterans at Fort Wayne International Airport at 8:30 p.m.
→ Read more from WANE

New Restaurant Marries Indian, Thai, And American Classics To Create A Fusion Of Flavors
• A new Fort Wayne eatery called Fusion Pizza is now open just off Auburn Road south of Dupont Road.
• The restaurant will celebrate its grand opening on May 28 with 50% off all pizzas and a free Fusion Mango Bliss smoothie with purchase.
• The menu features fusion pizzas like chicken tikka, butter chicken, and paneer along with sandwiches, wings, fries, and desserts including ice cream and shakes.
→ Read more from WANE

Kids Who Care: #EscapeTheVape
• Fort Wayne Area PTA Council launched a district-wide student video campaign in FWCS schools to discourage vaping among students
• Middle and high school students submitted videos explaining the health risks of vaping, with winners selected through community voting and cash prizes awarded
• Northrop High School and Northwood Middle School students were among the top finalists, with some sharing personal experiences about vaping’s impacts
→ Read more from WFFT

New Python At Fort Wayne Zoo
• Fort Wayne Zoo has introduced Miki, a two-year-old reticulated python born at Bronx Zoo and now living in the Indonesian Rainforest habitat
• Zoo staff say Miki is still a juvenile and is being trained for handling, medical care, and safe interaction as he grows to potentially 15 to 16 feet long
• Officials explain the snake’s habitat includes climbing structures, a heated environment, and a pool to support its natural behaviors
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Pedestrian Critically Injured In East State Crash
• Fort Wayne police are investigating a crash on East State Boulevard near North Coliseum Boulevard involving a pedestrian struck by a vehicle
• Officers said the pedestrian ran into the roadway and was hit by a car behind an on-duty officer who narrowly avoided the person
• The pedestrian was taken to a hospital in life-threatening condition and investigators say speed and intoxication are not believed to be factors
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Surack’s New City Theatre Project Likely To Get TIF Money
• Fort Wayne City Council preliminarily approved an economic development area for Chuck Surack’s downtown theatre project.
• The plan would direct future tax growth from a 41-acre area toward infrastructure tied to the former Scottish Rite building renovation.
• One council member voted against the measure, citing concerns about using tax revenue for city utility-related costs.
→ Read more from WANE

Police Chase On US 30 Ends In Suicide, Coroner Rules
• The Allen County Coroner identified Erik M. Kendrick, 34, of Decatur as the man who died following a police chase.
• Police began pursuing Kendrick near Butt Road and U.S. 30 after a wellness check request, according to officials.
• Authorities said he died from a gunshot wound to the head and his death was ruled a suicide at the scene.
→ Read more from WFFT

Coroner Identifies Man Killed By Fort Wayne Police During Standoff
• The Allen County Coroner identified the man as Erik John Anderson, 47, of Fort Wayne.
• Police responded to a home on Howell Street where a man was reported to be in a mental health crisis and possibly armed.
• Authorities said the man pointed a gun at officers and was shot, later dying at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds.
→ Read more from WANE

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Millions Expected to Drop Affordable Care Act Coverage as Subsidies Expire
• A KFF analysis estimates up to 5 million people may lose ACA marketplace coverage in 2026.
• Total enrollment is projected to fall from about 22 million in 2025 to about 17 million in 2026.
• The drop is linked to the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits, which caused higher costs and deductibles.

Why it matters here:
The coverage decline could leave more people uninsured or under financial strain, especially as healthcare costs rise nationwide.

→ 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 Summer Selections
8:00 am – 9:00 pm @ PFW Visual Arts Gallery — Free

Austin Beale
9:00 am – 3:00 pm @ Dash-In — Free

Workers Behind the Wheels Gallery
9:00 am – 5:00 pm @ Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum — $10–$15

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

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

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

Green Wheels
10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Artlink — Free

Memories of Water
10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Artlink — Free

Fight Club
10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Artlink — Free

Color In Motion
10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory — $1–$7

Julie Wall: Grounded In Light
10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory — $1–$7

Jeff Schofield: Green Wheels: The Art of Electric Vehicles
10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Artlink — Free

The Art of Ezra Tucker
10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8–$10

Chuck Sperry: Archetypes
10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8–$10

The Fashion of Art Deco: Lifestyle in the Jazz Age
10:00 am – 8:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8–$10

Stacks
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm @ Ruth Koomler Art Gallery — Free

Color Me Spring
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm @ Virginia Stoner Huguenard Art Gallery — Free

Joe Justice
2:00 pm @ Lutheran Life Villages — Free

Chris Worth
5:00 pm @ Monument Pizza Pub — No cover

The Revival Years
5:30 pm @ Vinland Reserve Winery — Free

Todd Harrold Band
6:00 pm @ Sylvan Cellars — Free

The Hubie Ashcraft Trio
6:00 pm @ James Cultural Plaza — No cover

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

Vox Deco Album Release Party w/Mike Neglia & The Nobles
6:00 pm @ East Ende Eclectic — $10

Tommy Miller
6:00 pm @ Lakelife Bar & Grill — No cover

Wade’s World
6:05 pm @ Parkview Field — $9–$21

The DeeBees
7:00 pm @ Barrel & Blaze — Free

Joe Hess Band
7:00 pm @ The Club Room at The Clyde — Free

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

Mad Anthony Open Mic Night w/Mike Conley
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm @ Mad Anthony Brewing Co. — Free

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

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

A Family Tree Maker Users Group
2:15 pm @ Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center — Free

Union 12 Food Truck Night: Pet Night
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm @ Union 12 — Free

Big Brothers Big Sisters Gourmet Dinner w/Don Fischer
6:00 pm @ Grand Wayne Convention Center — $500

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

Thu, May 21st⚾
TinCaps vs. Dragons — 7:05 PM EDT

Fri, May 22nd⚾
TinCaps vs. Dragons — 7:05 PM EDT

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