Monday, September 1
Hi – 80° Low – 54° | ☀️ Sunny → 🌙 Mostly Clear
Labor Day serves up perfect weather, bright sunshine, gentle ENE breeze, and a comfy high of 80°F. Great for backyard BBQs, outdoor festivals, or soaking up those last summer vibes. Nighttime cools off to a refreshing 54°F under mostly clear skies, perfect for stargazing or winding down on the porch.

✊ ‘Operation: ICE Breaker’ Protests Outside Memorial Coliseum

🚗 Roanoke Woman Wins New Truck at TinCaps Game

🏬 Glenbrook Square Mall Gets New Owner

🌿 Potential Impact of Google Building on Protected Wetlands

🪰 Spotted Lanternflies Spreading Across Indiana

🔪 3 Injured in Stabbing on Clinton Street

⚖️ Pikes Pub: Man Cleared of Charges Sues Over Misidentification

🔫 2 Teens Charged with Attempted Murder in South Side Shooting

⚽ Bishop Dwenger Boys Soccer Buries Canterbury in 4-0 Win

✊ Protesters gathered Saturday outside the Allen County Memorial Coliseum during “Operation: ICE Breaker” to oppose a hiring event inside. Organizers from Indivisible Northeast Indiana held signs reading messages like “Hands off our neighbors” and “ICE is not welcome in Fort Wayne.” Event organizers clarified the hiring was for U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, not ICE, though protesters expressed concern about coordination between the two agencies. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🚗 A woman from Roanoke won a brand new Chevy Silverado during Saturday night’s TinCaps game. Lassus Bros. marked their 100th anniversary by giving away the truck after more than two years of planning and 10 months of events. Out of 30,000 entries and twelve finalists, Kimberly Payne was the lucky winner. She said she planned to drive it home and then sit in it to figure out how everything works. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🏬 Glenbrook Square, northeast Indiana’s largest shopping center, has a new owner. Hull Property Group announced Friday it acquired the mall on Coliseum Boulevard. Originally opened in 1966, the mall has space for more than 100 retailers and has changed hands several times, most recently in 2022. Hull, which owns 36 malls across 17 states, said it specializes in revitalizing regional malls and plans to work with community leaders to ensure Glenbrook remains a key destination. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🌿 Google has requested to build on 2.5 acres of protected wetland at its $2 billion data center site in southeast Fort Wayne. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has not yet issued a permit, which requires mitigation such as protecting or creating wetlands elsewhere. Experts say the wetland could hold about 1 million gallons of rainwater, and filling it may increase flooding risks. Public comments are open until Sept. 11. For questions or to submit comments, individuals can contact Evan White, IDEM Project Manager, via email at [email protected] or by phone at 317-671-6698. Written comments can also be mailed to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management office in Indianapolis. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🪰 Spotted lanternflies have established populations across Northeast Indiana and are spreading to other parts of the state. New populations were recently confirmed in Dearborn, Ripley, and Lake counties, bringing the total to 17 affected counties. The Indiana DNR has treated over 1,000 trees of heaven with insecticides and removed egg masses to slow growth. Residents are encouraged to report sightings with photos, location, and county to [email protected] or call 866-NO-EXOTIC. Read more from WFFT here.

🔪 Police responded Saturday to a stabbing at a home on the 3900 block of Clinton Street near Glenbrook Mall. The incident happened during a fight, leaving three people injured and transported to the hospital. Their conditions are not yet known. Multiple Fort Wayne Police vehicles and an ambulance were at the scene. Read more from WANE 15 here.

⚖️ A Fort Wayne man once charged in a viral biker gang beating at Pikes Pub is suing the woman who misidentified him. Kent Adamonis was cleared after Ring doorbell video proved he was home during the attack. He is seeking $10,125 in damages for defamation. Prosecutors dropped charges against him, later arresting Vard Warnock and five others linked to the Outlaw Motorcycle Gang. Adamonis’ lawsuit is set for trial September 10, while the six men charged in the attack face a pretrial hearing September 26. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🔫 Two boys, ages 13 and 14, are facing attempted murder and burglary charges after a man was shot Saturday on Fort Wayne’s south side. The victim, found in the 4400 block of Bowser Avenue, suffered life-threatening injuries. Homicide detectives arrested the teens Thursday on Gaywood Drive. They are being held at the Allen County Juvenile Center as they have not been charged as adults. Read more from WANE 15 here.

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⚽ Bishop Dwenger boys soccer improved to 2-0-1 with a 4-0 victory over Canterbury on Saturday. Quinn McKinley scored midway through the first half, and the Saints added three more goals in the second to seal the win. Canterbury, now 1-3, looks to regroup Tuesday at Blackhawk Christian, while Bishop Dwenger hosts Carroll in a matchup of top-ranked programs. Read more from WANE 15 here.

Tue, Sep 2
⚾ @ West Michigan— 6:35 PM EDT

Wed, Sep 3
⚾ @ West Michigan— 6:35 PM EDT

Thu, Sep 4
⚾ @ West Michigan— 6:35 PM EDT

Fri, Sep 5
⚾ @ West Michigan— 6:35 PM EDT

Sat, Sep 6
⚾ @ West Michigan— 7:05 PM EDT

Sun, Sep 7
⚾ @ West Michigan— 2:00 PM EDT