Monday, September 8
Hi – 73° Low – 44° | ☀️ Sunny & Crisp | Light E breeze
A picture-perfect day with abundant sunshine and highs near 73°F ideal for an outdoor walk or coffee on the patio. Light east winds keep it calm, while the evening cools to a refreshing 44°F under clear skies, making it perfect for a cozy night in.

🥪 Grab Lunch Downtown During Monday Lunch Club

🍔 Whataburger Surprises Fort Wayne Family With Texas Trip For 75th Anniversary

🧙‍♂️ Fae’s Cabinet Owner Attacked In Store, Aggressor Unknown

🍦 Crispy Cones Serving Up Shark Tank-Approved Ice Cream e

🎉 Turnstone Gala Raises $340,000

🛵 Moped Driver In Life-Threatening Condition

🚔 Coroner Identifies Woman Killed In Lake Ave Crash

🔥 Dump Truck Enveloped In Flames On I-69 Southbound

🏉 Indiana Tech Debuts Rugby Program At Shields Field

🥪 Downtown Fort Wayne is hosting the Monday Lunch Club every Monday in September. The event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Porch Off Calhoun near 816 Pint & Slice, giving people a chance to grab a quick bite or enjoy a relaxing lunch break. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🍔 For its 75th anniversary, Whataburger surprised Anthony Piekarski and his family from Fort Wayne with a trip to Corpus Christi, Texas, home of the first Whataburger. Piekarski, who grew up in Texas, moved to Fort Wayne in 2019 and has missed the chain ever since. The company provided flights, lodging, meals, merchandise, and special activities, including a baseball game at Whataburger Field and a beach visit. The experience also allowed Piekarski to share his longtime favorite restaurant with his three daughters. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🧙‍♂️ The owner of Fae’s Cabinet, a Fort Wayne metaphysical shop, was attacked Friday by a man who entered the store, asked if he was a satanist, then shouted anti-witch phrases while assaulting him. The attacker, wearing a fluorescent yellow sweatshirt and red pants, waited until customers left before repeatedly punching, kicking, and stomping the owner, Travis Tribolet-Ward. Ward suffered bruises, a concussion, and back pain but no serious injuries. Surveillance footage has been shared online as police investigate. The suspect’s identity remains unknown. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🍦 Crispy Cones, a Shark Tank-featured ice cream shop, has opened its first Indiana location in southwest Fort Wayne at 5129 Illinois Road. The shop serves soft-serve in rotisserie-grilled vegan pastry cones made fresh daily. Owners Doug and Julie Carroll launched the franchise after seeing the product on Shark Tank, where Barbara Corcoran invested $200,000 for 20% equity. The Fort Wayne store features weekly cone flavors, including pumpkin spice this week and Biscoff as the monthly special, plus a wall of local art. Hours are 11 a.m.–12 a.m. Friday–Saturday, noon–9 p.m. Sunday, and 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Monday–Thursday. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🎉 Turnstone’s 25th Board of Directors’ Gala filled the Plassman Athletic Center with hundreds of supporters, raising more than $340,000 surpassing its $335,000 goal. CEO Mike Mushett highlighted that Turnstone served a record number of clients this year, providing services to people with disabilities regardless of ability to pay. The nonprofit will also host the 2025 WPV Sitting Volleyball World Cup in October, the first time the event will be held in the U.S., bringing nearly 500 athletes, officials, and delegates from 17 countries to Fort Wayne. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🛵 A moped driver is in life-threatening condition after a Saturday night crash near the 1900 block of N. Clinton Street. Police responded at 11:17 p.m. and found an unconscious adult male, who was transported to a local hospital. Alcohol is believed to be a factor, and the crash remains under investigation. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🚔 The Allen County Coroner’s office identified 31-year-old Alexandria Francine Baney as the woman killed in a Wednesday crash after fleeing from police in a stolen SUV. She died from multiple blunt impact injuries, with her manner of death ruled an accident. The vehicle crashed into trees near Lake Avenue and Wyss Road, trapping Baney inside until firefighters removed her. She was taken to a hospital, where she died. This marks the 31st traffic death in Fort Wayne and Allen County in 2025. The case remains under investigation. Read more from WANE 15 here.

🔥 A dump truck caught fire on I-69 southbound near Exit 312 on Saturday afternoon, slowing traffic in the area. Three firetrucks and a tanker engine responded to the scene. Fortunately, no one was injured, and the fire has been extinguished. Officials recommend avoiding the area. Read more from WANE 15 here.

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🏉 For the first time in more than a decade, Fort Wayne has a college rugby program. Indiana Tech launched its inaugural season with an exhibition against Ball State on Saturday at Shields Field, following a matchup with Notre Dame earlier in the week. Led by head coach Sam DiFillipo, the Warriors’ roster includes a dozen players from northeast Indiana. Their first regular season match will be Friday at Trine. Read more from WANE 15 here.