AFW Video: City of Fort Wayne’s Neighborhood Infrastructure Recap
Video and photos from today's announcement that over $41 million in neighborhood infrastructure improvements were completed during the 2025 construction season.
Former GE plant demolition on Taylor Street
The demolition work continues on the World War II era former General Electric plant on Taylor Street.
AFW Video: City’s Youth Violence Prevention program microgrants announced
Video of the October 15, 2025, announcement of the City of Fort Wayne's Youth Violence Prevention Program Microgrant Recipients.
AFW Video: Youth Violence Prevention Program announcement
Video and graphics from the Youth Violence Prevention Program announcement on August 7, 2025.
AFW Video: TinCaps Leo De Vries media availability
On July 10, 2025, the Fort Wayne Tincaps provided media time with Leo De Vries, #1 prospect for the San Diego Padres at Parkview Field in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Governor Braun makes appointments to various boards and commissions
Indiana Governor Mike Braun today announced new appointments to various state boards and commissions.
Federal Court asked to lift 20-year ban on monument at Indiana Statehouse
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and Governor Mike Braun announced this week that Indiana has filed a motion in federal court asking to remove a more than 20-year-old injunction that blocks the placement of a donated historical monument on the Indiana Statehouse grounds.
Indiana launches Smart SNAP, setting national standard for health and nutrition
Indiana Governor Mike Braun today announced the launch of Smart SNAP, a groundbreaking initiative beginning January 1, 2026, that prohibits the use of SNAP benefits for sugary drinks and candy.
Economic Development Commission January 2026 meeting cancelled
The Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for January 15, 2026, has been cancelled.
Indiana Workforce Development Board to grow jobs and wages for Hoosier workers
Indiana Governor Mike Braun has signed an executive order reinstating Indiana’s State Workforce Development Board to strengthen Indiana’s statewide workforce development strategy, grow jobs and higher wage opportunities for Hoosiers, and ensure full alignment with the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
Fort Wayne City Utilities 2025: A year of remarkable accomplishments
For City Utilities, 2025 was a year of extraordinary milestones and achievements.
Second round of applications to be considered for use of opioid settlement funds to open Friday
The second window to apply for funding related to supporting non-profits and community organizations serving people impacted by opioid and substance addiction through prevention, recovery and harm reduction will open January 2, 2026.
IAG leads coalition supporting President’s policy to record biological sex on U.S. passports
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita this week led a coalition in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, supporting the Trump administration's policy of listing biological sex — rather than subjective gender identities — on U.S. passports.
New Emergency Medical Dispatch company to cover unincorporated Allen County Indiana
Fire Chiefs of the Allen County Fire Protection Districts and East Central Fire & EMS Territory worked together to obtain Emergency Medical Dispatch services that will handle emergency calls in unincorporated Allen County.
$207 million Federal Grant to Launch GROW: Cultivating Rural Health
Indiana was awarded nearly $207 million for the first year of a five-year federal Rural Health Transformation Program to improve health outcomes in the state’s rural communities.
Free Christmas Tree disposal at the City Utilities’ Biosolids facility
Residents wanting to dispose of their holiday tree can do so for free by taking it to the City Utilities’ Biosolids facility at 6202 Lake Avenue.
Indiana Governor’s State of the State Address scheduled – 1/14/2026
Indiana Governor Mike Braun's 2026 State of the State Address will be January 14, 2026.
Wellspring Interfaith Social Services and Meijer Simply Give Hunger Relief Program
Wellspring is proud to announce a partnership with Meijer to provide much-needed relief to local families facing food insecurity through the retailer’s customer-driven hunger relief program, Simply Give.
Blue Jacket Fantasy of Lights adding additional night
News release from Blue Jacket:
Blue Jacket Fantasy of Lights is Doubling Down on Mission and Commitment to Community Despite Weather-Related Low Attendance
Fort Wayne, Indiana...
State support announced for Downtown South Bend Tech and Talent Hub
Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced today the state’s support of the Downtown South Bend Tech and Talent Hub, a collaborative, regional-led strategy that builds on the South Bend-Elkhart region's long-term planning.
2025 Festival of Gingerbread Recap
The 40th Annual Festival of Gingerbread served up scrumptious records during its Ruby Anniversary in 2025.
IDEM coal ash regulations approved by Rules Board
Indiana is set to be among the first states to establish a comprehensive state permitting program for coal ash disposal and management.
Christmas Day added to Parkview Field Holiday Lights schedule – 12/25/2025
Officials with Parkview Field’s Holiday Lights have responded to public requests to have the popular downtown holiday attraction open on December 25, 2025.
Allen Superior Court’s 2025 holiday schedule
The Allen Superior Court has released it's schedule for the 2025 Christmas/New Year's season.
Eligible Hoosiers will share an estimated $10.5 million from Google settlement
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita announced today that eligible Hoosiers can start taking steps to receive their share of approximately $10.5 million coming to Indiana consumers as part of a $700 million national settlement.
Indiana Governor Braun honors the life of Forrest Lucas with Sachem Award
Indiana Governor Mike Braun on Thursday honored Lucas Oil founder Forrest Lucas with the 2025 Sachem Award, Indiana’s highest honor.
Allen County Indiana Government 2025 Winter Holiday Schedule
News release from the Allen County Board of Commissioners:
Allen County Winter Holiday Schedule
Allen County, Indiana (December 19, 2025) – Upcoming winter holidays will affect...
Foellinger Foundation announces Early Childhood, Family Development and more Grants
Foellinger Foundation’s Board of Directors approved grants totaling $3,536,125 to support nonprofit organizations in Allen County, Indiana.
INDOT: Be safe, plan ahead, and drive sober for holiday travel
AAA predicts at least 109 million travelers will hit the road across the U.S. this year for the Christmas holiday, more than 2.5 million of those from Indiana.
City of Fort Wayne Indiana seeks proposals to develop new downtown plan
The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division is seeking proposals for professional consulting services to create a downtown plan that will guide future investment, growth and development for the next ten years.
Traffic Alert: Lima Road lane restriction Monday – 12/15/2025
The right-hand, southbound lane of Lima Road will be closed on December 15, 2025, as crews replace a fire hydrant.
Traffic Alert: Getz Road lane restriction
Fort Wayne City Utility crews will repair a water main along Getz Road on November 24, 2025.
Traffic Alert: Changes at I-469 and U.S. 24
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces changes to the construction zone on I-469.
Traffic Alert: Spring Street closure through end of week
Spring Street, between Wells Street and Short Street, will be closed for three days, beginning November 12, 2025, while crews restore the road damaged from a broken pipe.
Traffic Alert: East Pettit Avenue lane restriction
Starting October 22, 2025, crews will be restoring a portion of East Petit Avenue damaged by a water main break.
FWPD Board of Public Safety Open Session – 1/8/2026
The City of Fort Wayne Board of Public Safety meets in Open Session on January 8, 2026, at Citizens Square.
FWFD Merit Commission meeting – 1/6/2026
The Fort Wayne Fire Department Merit Commission meets on January 6, 2026.
2026 Allen County Board of Commissioners meetings
Per Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-5(c), notice is hereby given that the Allen County Board of Commissioners will hold its Legislative Sessions at 10:00 a.m. each Friday throughout 2026.
METRO Human Relations Commission meeting – 1/5/2026
The City of Fort Wayne's Metropolitan Human Relations Commission will meet on January 5, 2026.
FWPD Board of Public Safety Executive Sessions Cancelled – 12/15/2025 and 12/16/2025
The City of Fort Wayne Board of Public Safety Executive Sessions scheduled for December 15, 2025, and December 16, 2025, have been cancelled.
2026 Fort Wayne Animal Control Commission dates announced
Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control announce the Animal Control Commission meeting dates for the upcoming 2026 year.
Agenda for tonight’s forum about the local Google Data Center
The agenda for tonight's Community Information Forum concerning the local Google Data Center.
FWPD Board of Public Safety Open Session – 12/15/2025
The City of Fort Wayne Board of Public Safety meets in Open Session on December 15, 2025, at Citizens Square.
The meeting will be held...
2026 Fort Wayne City Council meeting schedule
The Fort Wayne City Council has released their 2026 schedule of meetings.
HANDS Board of Directors meeting cancelled – 1/6/2026
The Housing and Neighborhood Development Services Board of Directors public meeting scheduled for January 6, 2026, has been cancelled.
$7M of Cocaine discovered during routine DOT Inspection
On January 3, 2026, at 0130 hours, an Indiana State Police Trooper stopped a blue International semi tractor-trailer on I-70 at the 41 mile-marker eastbound for a routine DOT compliance inspection.
FWFD: House Fire, 1200 block Glenwood Avenue
On January 4, 2026, at 0743 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 1200 block of Glenwood Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD: House Fire, 1600 block St. Joe Center Road
On January 2, 2026, at 2106 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a fire in the Becker and St. Joe Center Roads area of Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: Death Investigation, 500 block East Jefferson Boulevard
On December 31, 2025, at 0630 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the 500 block of East Jefferson Boulevard to the report of a possible deceased female.
FWPD: Fatal Pedestrian Accident, West Coliseum Boulevard and Goshen Road
On December 30, 2025, at 1925 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department received calls of a single-vehicle accident involving a pedestrian on West Coliseum Boulevard, west of the intersection at Goshen Road.
























