Today’s Weather

Tuesday, May 27
Hi – 68° Low – 55° | 🌦️30% Day / 60% Night | Wind E 10–20 mph
Tuesday starts off calm with cloudy skies and a high near 68°F. A few afternoon showers could sneak in, so don’t forget a light jacket. By evening, rain chances increase, with scattered showers likely overnight and a low of 55°F. A breezy east wind keeps things feeling cooler—perfect weather to cozy up indoors.

In today’s edition:

🎉 Summer Family Fest 2025 Brings Community Together

🏍️ Motorcycles and Parades Honor U.S. Military in Fort Wayne

🏃 Fort Wayne Launches 5K Virtual Challenge in City Parks

🪀 Yo-yos are back at Arlington Elementary

🚗 Fort Wayne Teen Dies in Michigan Rollover Crash

🥤 Indiana Bans Soda, Candy from SNAP Purchases Starting 2026

Sports

⚾ Yost leads TinCaps to victory and series split

📰News

🎉 Fort Wayne kicked off summer with the Summer Family Fest 2025 at Memorial Park on Sunday. The event featured food trucks, face painting, and a kickball tournament. Organizers aimed to promote unity and safety in public spaces following community violence. Mayor Tucker and residents reflected on past park memories while enjoying the festivities. The event also included the Big Hearts Community Project’s 1000 Man March, highlighting men’s involvement in local efforts. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🏍️Fort Wayne honored the U.S. military on Memorial Day with a parade and Rolling Thunder’s Ride for Freedom. The Memorial Parade began at the Coliseum parking lot and followed a new route due to Parnell Avenue bridge construction, ending at Veterans Plaza with a ceremony at Memorial Hall. At 1 p.m., a special ceremony took place at the Veterans National Memorial Shrine & Museum, following the Ride for Freedom that started from Harley-Davidson of Fort Wayne. Rolling Thunder, Inc. also unveiled a black granite POW/MIA bench to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🏃 Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation has launched its first-ever 5K Virtual Challenge, running from May 26 to May 30. The five-day event invites participants to complete a self-paced 5K walk, run, or crawl while enjoying park art, community connections, and a chance to win prizes. Participants must use the “My Virtual Mission App” and can join the challenge at Promenade and Headwaters Parks. A prize will be awarded to the fastest individual or team. Read more from WPTA here.

🪀The Arlington Yo-Yo Club, founded by fifth grader Javier Munoz and his dad Vince, meets weekly after school with 30+ members. Kids are learning tricks, building confidence, and making friends—without screens. The club promotes coordination, perseverance, and fun, all while building a positive community.
Read more from WANE 15 here.

🚗 An 18-year-old girl from Fort Wayne died in a rollover crash in Mecosta County, Michigan on May 22. Deputies responded to the accident at 4:40 p.m. on 140th Avenue near 13 Mile Road. A 14-year-old driver from Big Rapids lost control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn. An 18-year-old and a 19-year-old passenger were ejected. The 18-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, and the 19-year-old was hospitalized with serious injuries. The driver suffered minor injuries. The 18-year-old’s identity has not been released. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🥤 Indiana will ban soda and candy purchases with SNAP benefits starting Jan. 1, 2026, following federal approval. The USDA approved the waiver, making Indiana the first state to implement the restriction. Governor Mike Braun introduced the change under his “Make Indiana Healthy Again” plan, citing USDA data that shows more SNAP funds go toward sugary drinks and candy than fruits and vegetables. The policy aims to improve nutrition and reduce diet-related health issues in low-income communities. Read more from WFFT here.

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Events 

Tuesday, May 27th

🎨 Arts

• PFW Summer Selections Exhibition
  8:00 am – 9:00 pm @ PFW Visual Arts Gallery
  Free admission

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

• Grace Yencer: Gentle Turning
  10:00 am – 5:00 pm @ Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
  $5 – $7

• My PURSEonal Favorites
  10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art
  $8 – $10

• FAILE: A Riot of Existence, Wishing on You
  10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art
  $8 – $10

• Suzie Emley’s Oil Paintings & Julie Langensiepen’s Soft Sculpture
  10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ The Orchard Gallery of Fine Art
  Free admission

• Truthful Illusions: Realism in the Age of Abstraction
  11:00 am – 6:00 pm @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art
  $8 – $10

🎶 Music

• Joe Justice
  3:00 pm @ StoryPoint Senior Living, Union Chapel Rd.
  Free

• Todd Harrold Band (Featured)
  6:00 pm @ The Club Room at The Clyde
  Jazz / No cover

🦒 Tours

• Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo
  9:00 am – 6:00 pm @ 3411 Sherman Blvd.
  $22 – $24

🎤 Special Events

• Trek the Trails
  6:00 pm @ Rockhill Park
  Organized by Fort Wayne Trails
  Free

• Singo: 2000s Party Mix
  6:00 pm @ Country Heritage Winery, LaOtto
  Free

• Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Featured)
  7:30 pm @ Embassy Theatre
  $35 – $75

🏀🏈Sports🏒⚾

⚾Eric Yost delivered his best game yet for the TinCaps, pitching 6.1 innings with eight strikeouts and allowing just one run in a 4-1 win over the Kernels. The win secured a 3-3 series split. Fort Wayne scored early and added key runs in the sixth inning. Yost’s ERA now stands at 1.76. The TinCaps begin a 6-game road trip Tuesday against the Great Lakes Loons. Read more from WANE here.

🗓️ Tincaps Schedule

Tue, May 27 
⚾ @ Great Lakes — 6:05 PM EDT

Wed, May 28
⚾ @ Great Lakes — 6:05 PM EDT

Thu, May 29
⚾ @ Great Lakes — 6:05 PM EDT

Fri, May 30 
⚾ @ Great Lakes — 6:05 PM EDT

Sat, May 31 
⚾ @ Great Lakes — 6:35 PM EDT