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FWPD: Truck hits Laundry Xpress, 2439 West Jefferson Boulevard
On June 2, 2026, at 1258 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle that had crashed into a building at 2439 West Jefferson Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWCS School violence emergency response exercise – 6/9/2026
The Allen County School Safety Commission will conduct a School Violence Emergency and Rescue Task Force exercise on June 9, 2026, at Northrop High School.
Fort Wayne TinCaps ReCap: Lake County 10, Fort Wayne 4
Fort Wayne fans packed Parkview Field with a season second-best crowd of 6,115 fans, as the 'Caps lost 10-4 to Lake County.
Fourth of July Fireworks once again in downtown Fort Wayne Indiana
This year's location for the Fourth of July Fireworks will be the top of the Harrison Square parking garage attached to Parkview Field on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Fourth of July fireworks event set for downtown Fort Wayne Indiana
The City of Fort Wayne today announced the top of the Harrison Square parking garage will be the location for this year’s Fourth of July fireworks show on July 4, 2026.
Fort Wayne TinCaps ReCap: Lake County 17, Fort Wayne 7
The Fort Wayne TinCaps dropped Wednesday night’s game at Parkview Field by a score of 17-7 against the Lake County Captains.
Fort Wayne TinCaps Transactions: 6/3/2026
The San Diego Padres have made the following Minor League transactions for the Fort Wayne TinCaps.
FWFD: Duplex Fire, 10600 block Wood Flower Court
On June 3, 2026, at 0924 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 10600 block of Wood Flower Court, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: CAPS Arrest, 1000 block High Street
On June d, 2026, the Fort Wayne Police Department served a search warrant in the 1000 block of High Street and arrested Brendan Donald Chivington on several charges.
PNC, TinCaps name 2026 “Going to Bat for Small Business” winners
Two standout local businesses – Copper Spoon and Three Rivers Electric – have been named winners of the 2026 Going to Bat for Small Business initiative.
Fort Wayne TinCaps Transactions: 6/2/2026
The San Diego Padres have made the following Minor League transactions for the Fort Wayne TinCaps.
Fort Wayne TinCaps ReCap: Fort Wayne 6, Lake County 5
In its third walk-off win of the season, the Fort Wayne TinCaps completed a four-run comeback behind a Justin DeCriscio game-winning RBI single in the ninth inning, defeating the Lake County Captains 6-5.
FWPD Update: Barricaded Subject, 5800 block Bunt Drive
On June 1, 2026, at 1720 hours, after members of the FWPD Emergency Services Team deployed a chemical agent into an apartment in the 5800 block of Bunt Drive which resulted in a female exiting the residence without further incident, ending a barricade situation.
FWPD: Barricaded Subject, 5800 block Bunt Drive
On June 1, 2026, at 1410 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department was dispatched to the 5800 block of Bunt Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana, in response to a 9-1-1 call regarding an adult female who was reportedly throwing items from a second-story apartment window.
St. Joseph Community Health Foundation awards $674K in grants in 2026
Since the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation was established in 1998, it has awarded over $30.6 million through 2,088 grants to approximately 295 local organizations.
Fort Wayne TinCaps Calendar: June 2-7, 2026, vs. Lake County Captains
The Fort Wayne TinCaps Calendar for June 2-7, 2026 as they take on the Lake County Captains at Parkview Field in downtown, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Allen County Public Library Audio Reading Service launches major overhaul
The Allen County Public Library Audio Reading Service will launch a redesigned broadcast schedule and refreshed programming lineup on June 1, 2026.
Fort Wayne TinCaps ReCap: South Bend 7, Fort Wayne 5
The Fort Wayne TinCaps faltered in Sunday’s 7-5 series finale loss at Four Winds Field against the South Bend Cubs.
FWPD: Death Investigation, 600 block Tennessee Avenue
On May 31, 2026, at 1221 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department was dispatched to the 600 block of Tennessee Avenue to check on a family member that had not been heard from.
Traffic Alert: South Anthony closure begins Monday – 6/1/2026
South Anthony Boulevard will close to through traffic between Pontiac Street and Oxford Street beginning June 1, 2026, as City Utilities crews replace a 12-inch water main that dates to 1919.
Fort Wayne TinCaps ReCap: South Bend 7, Fort Wayne 0
The Fort Wayne TinCaps were shut out Saturday night against the South Bend Cubs, 7-0, at Four Winds Field.
FWPD: Homicide Investigation, 200 block East Rudisill Boulevard
On May 30, 2026, at 1222 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department received a Flock Audio Detection alert indicating possible gunfire in the area of Clinton Street and Rudisill Boulevard.
FWPD Update: Homicide Investigation Arrest, 100 block East Superior Street
On May 30, 2026, at 0403 hours, Aquileo Reducindo was taken into custody in the 100 block of East Superior Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana, in connection with a homicide earlier in the day.
Fort Wayne TinCaps ReCap: Fort Wayne 9, South Bend 8
The Fort Wayne TinCaps rallied to come back in Friday’s 9-8 win against the South Bend Cubs at Four Winds Field.
Texas man sentenced to 70 months for conspiracy to commit wire fraud
On May 27, 2026, Khalid Ahamad, 55 years old, of Little Elm, Texas, was sentenced after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
“Sparked at Inspire” neighborhood grants awarded
The City of Fort Wayne’s Department of Neighborhoods, in partnership with Indiana Michigan Power Foundation, has awarded 11 “Sparked at Inspire” micro-grants for up to $1500 each.
Healthier Moms and Babies Hosts Annual Community-Wide Diaper Drive – 6/1/2026
Healthier Moms and Babies will launch its fifth annual Community-Wide Diaper Drive on Monday, June 1, 2026.
Kate’s Kart 18th Annual Ice Cream Social Fundraiser – June 27-28, 2026
The 18th Annual Ice Cream Social Fundraiser benefiting Kate’s Kart will be held on Saturday, June 27th and Sunday, June 28th, 2026.
FWCS graduations celebrate Class of 2026
Fort Wayne Community Schools will celebrate commencement on May 29 and 30, for the 1,980 members of the Class of 2026.
Bikes on the Bricks returns to Electric Works for summer season – 5/29/2026
The Northeast Indiana chapter of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association is helping celebrate the start of summer at Electric Works with the return of its popular Bikes on the Bricks event.