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Man struck by police car dies; investigation continues

From staff reports The Fort Wayne Police Department on Monday expressed condolences to the family of a man who died after being hit by a police car Wednesday evening. In a Facebook post Sunday, Barrett McNagny LLC law firm said, "Our Barrett family is simply devastated by the passing of our ...

Fort Wayne Ballet adds third show for ‘Carnival of the Animals’

By Louisa Danielson For the Northwest News Twenty-nine dancers from the Fort Wayne Ballet will present "Carnival of the Animals" on Saturday, April 29, at the Auer Center for Arts and Culture, 300 E. Main St., Fort Wayne. Presenters will include preprofessional dancers, trainees and members ...

‘The Music Man’ arrives at Bishop Dwenger H.S.

By ROD KING For the Northwest News That lovable musical con man Harold Hill will be at the top of his game at Bishop Dwenger High School for three performances, peddling musical instruments and band uniforms in the ever-popular musical "The Music Man." The show will be performed Friday, ...

Man dead after hit by vehicle in Maysville Road lot

From staff reports Pedestrian dead after being hit by vehicle in Maysville Road parking lot The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a fatal vehicle accident that occurred on April 20 at approximately 1:22 pm in the parking lot of Meijer at 10305 Maysville Road, Fort Wayne. Police ...

Popular butterfly exhibit opens Apriil 25 at Botanical Conservatory

By LOUISA DANIELSON For the Northwest News “Throughout the year, people will come in and say, ‘Where are the butterflies?’ ” said Amanda Amstutz. Well get ready: the butterflies will be at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory from Tuesday, April 25, through Sunday, June ...

Children’s Zoo and residents ready for season

By LOUISA DANIELSON For Business Weekly Fort Wayne Children's Zoo opens April 22 at 9 a.m. for the 2023 season. The zoo, 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne, opens at 9 a.m. daily. The zoo will close at 5 p.m. each day through April, and at 6 p.m. each day May-July. Watch for updates and buy ...

Allen County Fair Queen Pageant 5 p.m. Sunday

By GARTH SNOW gsnow@kpcmedia.com The 2023 Miss Allen County Queen Scholarship Pageant begins at 5 p.m. April 23 in the Exhibit Building at the Allen County Fairgrounds, 2726 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne. Admission is $5. Ages 5 and under are admitted free. The winner and her court will reign ...

Fort Wayne man killed in Wednesday motorcycle crash

From staff reports On Wednesday, April 19, the Allen County Coroner’s Office was notified of a motorcycle crash in the 3800 Block of Hessen Cassel Road, in Fort Wayne. The motorcyclist was transported to a hospital and was later pronounced deceased. The motorcyclist was identified as ...

Injured woman dies four weeks after accident

From staff reports A Fort Wayne woman who was injured in an accident on Wednesday, March 22, died Thursday, April 20. The woman was transported to a hospital after a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Clinton Street at Wallace Street, in Fort Wayne. The victim, who was a passenger on ...

Pedestrian injured in accident involving police car

From staff reports Fort Wayne Police responded to an accident at approximately 7:27 p.m. Wednesday involving a vehicle driven by a Fort Wayne police officer. The personal injury accident happened at the intersection of South Calhoun Street and East Main Street. The FWPD reported, "As a Fort ...