Fort Wayne Update May 25th

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The Fort Wayne Update

Monday, May 25
Hi – 79° Low – 58° | ⛅ Partly Cloudy → ☁️ Mostly Cloudy
A mild and comfortable day with a mix of clouds and sunshine, reaching near 79°F under light ENE winds. Humidity stays moderate with very high UV levels during the afternoon. The evening becomes mostly cloudy and cooler, with overnight temperatures falling to 58°F under light easterly breezes.

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Ben Crump Takes On Case Of Woman Who Died After Tim Hortons Fight
• Attorney Ben Crump announced he has been retained by the family of 75-year-old Anita Grayson who died after a fight at a Fort Wayne Tim Hortons.
• Crump previously represented families in high-profile civil rights cases including George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.
• Crump said the family deserves clear answers and called for a thorough and fair investigation into the incident.
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Sweet Breeze Canal Boat Tours Return To Fort Wayne
• Sweet Breeze canal boat rides have returned for the 2026 summer season in downtown Fort Wayne.
• Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation officials said the tours offer both city views and historical storytelling from onboard docents.
• Tour prices range from $20 for 45 minutes to $30 for 90 minutes, with private rentals available for special events. You can visit the website to look at future dates or pick up a ticket.
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“Significant Risk”: FW City Councilmember Shares Concerns As Quarry Meeting Is Set For Tuesday
• Fort Wayne City Councilmember Scott Myers said he plans to attend Tuesday’s Allen County hearing on a proposed quarry despite it not being inside city limits.
• Myers said he believes the project could pose health risks, citing concerns about respiratory disease and potential long-term complications from quarry proximity.
• The hearing is set to cover rezoning requests, a special use permit, and development plans for a 524-acre proposed quarry site.
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Mayor And Police Chief Say No More Video Will Be Released
• Mayor Sharon Tucker and Police Chief P.J. Smith said they will not release additional surveillance video related to the Tim Hortons fight involving Anita Grayson.
• Officials said only an executive summary of the footage was released because the full video is 48 minutes long and they aimed to balance transparency with sensitivity to the family.
• They said the public release was intended to share facts without showing portions they believed would be distressing to the family and emphasized focus on supporting grieving relatives.
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Fort Wayne Hosts WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event
• WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event took place Saturday night at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum starting at 8 p.m.
• The event featured multiple championship matches including Intercontinental, Women’s Intercontinental, and tag team title bouts.
• It marked the first time since 1992 the event was held in Indiana and the first televised WWE event in Fort Wayne since 2014.
→ Read more from WPTA

International Artist Duo Brings Three Rivers-Inspired Mural To The Landing
• Studio Giftig, an international artist duo from the Netherlands, unveiled a new mural project at 206 Pearl Street in downtown Fort Wayne.
• The mural design is inspired by Fort Wayne’s three rivers and includes references to local imagery such as Johnny Appleseed.
• The artists said the work reflects community connection and is expected to be completed within the next two days.
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Veterans Memorial Shrine Museum Honors Servicemembers
• The Veterans Memorial Shrine and Museum at Memorial Park hosted special Memorial Day weekend events honoring military service members.
• Activities include a Peace Pole dedication featuring an 8-foot memorial inscribed with “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in multiple languages.
• The museum also hosted a watchfire tradition that honors veterans, with each log representing those who served and died.
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Health Update On Dick Stoner; Community Asked To Send Cards
• Stoner’s Funstore shared that founder Dick Stoner is staying in a local nursing facility and is dealing with multiple advanced health issues.
• The business is asking the community to send cards to help lift his spirits during his illness. If you wish to send Dick a card, they can be addressed to Dick Stoner and mailed to Stoner’s Funstore. 712 S Harrison Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802.
• His grandson said Stoner, who started the shop 77 years ago with his father, has had a major impact on Fort Wayne and beyond.
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Federal Housing Bill Aims To Increase Supply And Affordability
• A bipartisan U.S. House bill would encourage more housing development and limit large investors from buying single-family homes in bulk.
• Supporters say the proposal is intended to improve access for families and first-time homebuyers by increasing housing supply.
• A Fort Wayne realtor said affordability remains a challenge locally due to high construction costs and limited inventory.
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Fort Wayne Man Seriously Injured After Crash Into DeKalb County Ditch
• Deputies responded to a crash in the 6800 block of County Road 327 south of Garrett on Friday at 4:23 p.m.
• Investigators said a vehicle crossed the centerline, left the roadway, struck a utility pole, and rolled into a ditch.
• The driver, identified as a 46-year-old Fort Wayne man, suffered a head injury and spinal fracture and was taken to a hospital.
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Fort Wayne Woman Pleads Guilty To Killing ‘Best Friend’ During Fight
• A Fort Wayne woman pleaded guilty in Allen Superior Court to voluntary manslaughter in the 2002 stabbing death of a 17-year-old girl.
• Court documents said the victim was stabbed during a backyard fight at a Fort Wayne home on Aug. 15, 2002, before the case became a cold case and was reopened in 2019.
• The plea deal calls for a 25-year sentence with five years suspended and three years of adult probation.
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US And Iran Edge Closer To Deal That Could Reopen Strait Of Hormuz And End War
• Regional officials say the United States and Iran are nearing a deal that could end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
• The emerging agreement would require Iran to give up its highly enriched uranium stockpile, though details and timelines are still being negotiated.
• President Donald Trump said negotiations are progressing, but that final approval and signing will not happen immediately.

Why it matters here:
A potential deal could ease global energy disruptions and stabilize oil and gas prices that have been affected by conflict in the region.

→ 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

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

Monday Blues Jam Sessions
7:00 pm @ The Club Room at The Clyde — Free

Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
11:00 am @ Memorial Coliseum — Free

Latch String Karaoke
10:00 pm @ Latch String Bar & Grill — Free

Mon, May 25th🏒
Western Conference Finals vs Kansas City Mavericks: Game 3
Kansas City Mavericks @ Fort Wayne Komets — 7:35 PM EDT

Tue, May 26th🏒
Western Conference Finals vs Kansas City Mavericks: Game 4
Kansas City Mavericks @ Fort Wayne Komets — 7:35 PM EDT

Tue, May 26th⚾
TinCaps @ South Bend — 6:05 PM EDT

Wed, May 27th⚾
TinCaps @ South Bend — 11:05 AM EDT

Thu, May 28th⚾
TinCaps @ South Bend — 7:05 PM EDT

Fri, May 29th⚾
TinCaps @ South Bend — 7:05 PM EDT

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