Friday, September 5
Hi – 71° Low – 45° | 🌤️ Partly Cloudy & Breezy | Gusty WSW 15–25 mph
A mix of sun and clouds with a brisk WSW breeze up to 25 mph will make today feel fresh and lively, with highs near 71°F. Tonight cools quickly under partly cloudy skies, dipping to a crisp 45°F perfect for stargazing or cozying up with a blanket.

🗽 Fort Wayne Kid to Be Featured in Times Square

🌻 Fort Wayne Sunflower Breaks World Record

🅿️ Gateless Parking at Main Library Delayed

🎨 Three New Exhibitions Open at Artlink

💡 Power Restored on Fort Wayne’s East Side

🏀 Late Night Basketball Returns at Renaissance Pointe YMCA

🛋️ Mercantile on Main Hosts Final Estate Sale

🚲 Trail Maintenance Postponed Due to Rain

📧 Scam Emails Target Allen County Residents

⚾ TinCaps Drops Eighth a Row with Loss to West Michigan

🗽Nine-year-old Nolan Erdei of Fort Wayne will appear in New York City’s Times Square on Saturday, Sept. 6, as part of the National Down Syndrome Society Times Square Video Presentation. His photo was one of 500 selected from more than 2,500 entries and will be shown on two Jumbotron screens. The one-hour video includes children, teens, and adults with Down syndrome from all 50 states and 11 countries. Nolan and his family will also enjoy sightseeing, dinner, ice cream, and a Yankees game during the trip. The video presentation will livestream on the NDSS Facebook page from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🌻 Guinness has confirmed that Alex Babich’s sunflower, named Clover, is now the tallest in the world at 35 feet, 9 inches, beating the previous record by five and a half feet. Clover first surpassed the U.S. record this summer, with the milestone caught on film by a documentary crew. The official measurement was made during a Guinness Zoom call from London. Babich called the achievement humbling and thanked the community for its support. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🅿️ The Allen County Public Library has delayed the launch of its new gateless parking system at the Main Library garage and nearby surface lots in downtown Fort Wayne. Officials said the pause allows more time to finalize contracts and ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruptions. Parking at the Main Library remains available, and no other ACPL locations are affected. A new launch date will be announced once preparations are complete. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🎨 Artlink has opened three new exhibitions: Circus Orbis: See to Believe, Spacial Fiction, and Horizon: Contemporary Approaches to the Land. Described as faux history, non-functional furniture, and explorations of the landscape, the shows run from Sept. 4 to 28. An opening reception took place Thursday from 5–8 p.m. Read more from WANE 15 here.

💡 Thousands of Indiana Michigan Power customers on Fort Wayne’s east side lost power early Thursday morning. The outage, reported around 3:30 a.m., affected more than 3,000 customers. Power was restored to the area by 5:30 a.m., according to I&M’s outage map. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🏀 Fort Wayne UNITED is relaunching its Late Night Basketball Program at the Renaissance Pointe YMCA. The program, open to men ages 14 to 21 of all skill levels, offers a safe and positive environment for recreation, mentorship, and growth. Games will run every Saturday from Sept. 6 through Oct. 25, with registration at 7 p.m. and games starting at 8 p.m. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🛋️ Mercantile on Main, an antique shop near downtown Fort Wayne, is holding a final estate sale starting Thursday after closing in October 2023. Owners Bob and Pam Michel, who ran the shop for more than a decade, are retiring to focus on hobbies like running and gardening. The sale includes antiques and personal items such as lighting, pottery, vintage clothing, home décor, and architectural pieces. Discounts will be offered through Sunday, with parking available nearby. The property itself will be listed for sale later. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🚲 Planned closures of two Fort Wayne trails have been postponed because of rain. The Towpath Trail section from Covington Road to Smith Road will be resealed at a later date, while the Pufferbelly Trail will undergo crack sealing between Cookie Cottage and Carroll Road once new dates are scheduled. Crews ask residents to avoid riding or walking on sealed areas until the surface fully cures. Read more from WANE 15 here.

📧 Scam emails are targeting Allen County residents, claiming to be from the “Allen County Planning Commission” and asking for wire transfer payments. Officials confirmed the emails come from a fake address, “[email protected],” and urge residents not to respond. The Department of Planning Services reported receiving 12 calls, emails, or visits about the scam in one day. Residents can verify concerns by contacting the department directly at 260-449-7607 or visiting the Citizens Square Building. Read more from WANE 15 here.

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⚾ The Fort Wayne TinCaps fell 8–4 to West Michigan on Wednesday, marking their eighth consecutive loss. Starting pitcher Clark Candiotti gave up six runs four earned in just 1.2 innings. Offensively, Jack Costello led the way, going 2-for-5 with a solo home run in the second inning, his 10th of the season. Read more from WANE 15 here.

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