Fort Wayne Update May 27th

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Wednesday, May 27
Hi – 81° Low – 63° | ⛈ Scattered PM Rain & Storms → ☁️ Mostly Cloudy
An overcast and humid day with scattered showers and thunderstorms developing during the afternoon and evening. Highs reach around 81°F with steady easterly winds and moderate UV levels due to the cloud cover. The night remains mostly cloudy and mild, with temperatures holding near 63°F and only light easterly breezes.

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Local Schools Prepare For Statewide Cellphone Ban
• Indiana’s new law requires bell-to-bell restrictions on personal electronic devices starting July 1
• East Allen County Schools already enforces a similar policy at Leo Junior High, according to district officials
• Fort Wayne Community Schools and SACS say their current rules already largely meet the new requirements
→ Read more from WANE

Hundreds Expected At Public Hearing On Proposed Southwest Allen County Quarry
• A public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Conference Center, with officials preparing for up to 1,000 attendees.
• The Allen County Board of Zoning Appeals and Plan Commission are set to review a 524-acre quarry proposal by US Aggregates near Homestead Road.
• Supporters cite jobs, tax revenue, and growth benefits, while opponents raise concerns about dust, air quality, health impacts, and community character changes.
→ Read more from WPTA

I&M Announces $6 Drop In Indiana Electric Bills For June 2026
• Indiana Michigan Power said customers using about 1,000 kWh per month will see an average bill decrease of about $6 starting in June.
• The company attributed the 3.6% reduction to regulatory approval of cost adjustments tied to energy market management and power sales.
• I&M said additional revenue from selling extra power will also be passed back to customers through lower rates.
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National Genealogical Society Conference Brings Hundreds Of Researchers To Fort Wayne
• The National Genealogical Society conference is underway at the Grand Wayne Center, drawing more than 700 genealogists and family history experts.
• Attendees are participating in workshops, educational sessions, and hands-on research support during the multi-day event.
• Organizers highlighted Fort Wayne’s Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center as a major reason the city was selected as a host location.
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Fort Wayne Improv Launches ‘Impy 500’ Comedy Competition This Weekend
• Fort Wayne Improv is hosting its first “Impy 500” event on Friday and Saturday at its East State Boulevard location at 7:30 p.m.
• Each performing troupe gets 500 seconds for the first round, followed by 25-minute final performances on Saturday night.
• The audience will vote for the winner, who will receive a trophy and a cup of milk modeled after the Indy 500 tradition.
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Fort Wayne Zoo Expands Sensory Programs
• Fort Wayne Zoo is expanding accessibility efforts through Sensory Sundays, KultureCity certification, and its Certified Autism Center designation.
• The zoo offers free sensory kits with headphones, fidget tools, and communication cards to help guests manage sensory overload.
• Sensory Sundays include reduced noise and visual stimuli, such as turning off music, train sounds, and flashing lights across exhibits.
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Woman In Life-Threatening Condition After Memorial Day Crash
• A single-vehicle crash occurred on May 26 at Broadway and Illsley Drive after an SUV struck a utility pole.
• Police said a male driver and female passenger were taken to a hospital, with the woman reported in life-threatening condition.
• Investigators said neither occupant was wearing a seatbelt and believe alcohol may have been a factor in the crash.
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Man Confesses To Fatal Shooting Of Wife In Southwest Mobile Home Park
• Deputies responded Friday night to a shooting at a home in the 100 block of Woodlake Run at Woodlake Mobile Home Park in southwest Allen County.
• Investigators said 79-year-old James Chelf told a neighbor and police, “I just shot my wife,” before being taken into custody at the scene.
• Court documents say Chelf admitted during questioning that he shot his wife during an argument and said he “just lost my mind.”
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US Launches New Strikes On Iran Targeting Missile Sites And Naval Boats
• The United States said it carried out strikes in southern Iran targeting missile sites and boats placing mines
• U.S. Central Command said the operations were conducted in self-defense to protect American troops from Iranian threats
• Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it downed a U.S. drone and fired on aircraft entering its airspace

Why it matters here:
The strikes highlight continued escalation between the U.S. and Iran even as ceasefire and peace negotiations remain uncertain, raising risks for regional stability and global shipping routes.

→ 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

Color In Motion
10:00 am – 5:00 pm @ Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory — $5–$7

Julie Wall: Grounded In Light
10:00 am – 5:00 pm @ Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory — $5–$7

Experiments in Form: Glass of Paper Works of Marvin Lipofsky
10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8–$10

The Art of Ezra Tucker
10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8–$10

Chuck Sperry: Archetypes
10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8–$10

The Fashion of Art Deco: Lifestyle in the Jazz Age
10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art — $8–$10

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

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

The Hubie Ashcraft Band
6:00 pm @ Union 12 — Free

Beez & The Rocker
6:00 pm @ Lakelife Bar & Grill — No cover

Los Electro
7:00 pm @ The Club Room at The Clyde — Free

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

Meredith Willson’s The Music Man
7:30 pm @ Embassy Theatre — $46.70–$88.05

Open Mic Night
7:00 pm @ Summit City Comedy Club — Free

Deer Park Karaoke
9:00 pm @ Deer Park Irish Pub — Free

Bootlegger’s Saloon Karaoke w/KC Ramone
9:00 pm @ Bootlegger's Saloon — Free

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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