Thursday, October 30
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A few light morning showers may linger before skies turn partly sunny by afternoon. Breezy northwest winds keep it cool with highs in the mid-50s. The evening brings a calm, partly cloudy night with lows near 37°F, a crisp and quiet finish to the day.

😂 Fort Wayne Improv Opens for Unscripted Laughs

🚓 Crash On I-469 Under Investigation

🐦 Thousands Of Birds Euthanized To Stop Avian Flu

🏛️ Fort Wayne City Council Cuts More Than $8M From 2026 Budget

🎓 FWCS Launches Higher Education Coalition With 7 Local Colleges

📱 Indiana BMV Warns Hoosiers Of New Text Scam

🏛️ Lasting Impacts After Government Shutdown

🏀 Stevenson Shines As Dons Defeat Ball State

😂 Fort Wayne Improv has opened at 1314 E. State Boulevard, offering a new space for locals to enjoy improv comedy, classes, and workshops. Owned by longtime improviser and instructor Michael Bradt, the venue welcomes all skill levels for performances and team-building experiences. The next session is scheduled for Thursday, November 13 at 7 p.m. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🚓 Authorities are investigating a crash that happened around 10:30 p.m. near the 20.7-mile marker of I-469 between Lincoln Avenue and US 24 in New Haven. The incident temporarily closed the northbound exit ramp but has since been cleared. Details about the crash remain limited. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🐦Indiana animal-health officials confirmed a new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a LaGrange County egg-layer flock of 19,570 birds, which have been euthanized to prevent the virus from spreading. In total, over 42,000 birds across six commercial flocks in LaGrange and Elkhart counties have been depopulated this month. Control and surveillance zones remain active as monitoring continues. Read more from WFFT here.

🏛️ The Fort Wayne City Council approved the 2026 budget after cutting more than $8.6 million from the original $244.8 million proposal. The reductions came amid financial strain caused by Senate Bill One, which changed tax rules across the state. Major cuts included funding for the Pufferbelly Trail and Phase 3 of the Riverfront project. Council President Russ Jehl said the goal was to balance the budget without adding debt, while Councilwoman Michelle Chambers and Mayor Sharon Tucker criticized the cuts as short-sighted and harmful to long-term growth. Despite the reductions, no public servants will be laid off, and raises will remain in place. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🎓Fort Wayne Community Schools has partnered with seven area colleges and universities to form the Higher Education Coalition, expanding student access to college opportunities. The initiative includes guaranteed admission for FWCS students with at least a 2.5 GPA, free dual credit courses, and early college experiences with student IDs, tutoring, and campus access. Partner schools include Indiana Tech, IU Fort Wayne, Ivy Tech, Manchester, Purdue Fort Wayne, Trine, and Vincennes. Read more from WANE 15 here.

📱The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is warning residents about a new text scam claiming users owe overdue payments for traffic violations or tolls. The messages mimic the BMV’s website and falsely cite Indiana code. Officials confirm the texts are fraudulent and advise recipients to delete them without clicking any links. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🏛️ The 2025 government shutdown reached its 28th day, nearing a record length. Federal workers like those at the VA and Fort Wayne International Airport missed paychecks, while SNAP benefits are paused for November. Purdue Fort Wayne’s Rachel Blakeman said northeast Indiana won’t see major impacts, but inflation continues to squeeze families nationwide. Read more from WANE 15 here.

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🏀 Fort Wayne native Mikale Stevenson made a strong debut for Purdue Fort Wayne, nearly earning a triple-double with 23 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists in an 84-70 exhibition win over Ball State. Corey Hadnot scored 19 points, and DeAndre Craig Jr. added 13. Purdue Fort Wayne opens the regular season Monday night in Phoenix against Grand Canyon University. Read more from WANE 15 here.