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.
Purdue Fort Wayne adding two sports majors for fall 2026 semester
Starting this spring, newly admitted students registering for classes ahead of the fall 2026 semester at Purdue Fort Wayne will be able to pursue a sports management major.
NWS: Snow and dangerous cold
The National Weather Service is forecasting 1-4” of system snow this afternoon (highest totals south) with wind gusts up to 20 mph.
Leaf collection to resume in central neighborhoods
The Fort Wayne Street Department will begin collecting leaves again on December 16, 2025, in the City’s central neighborhoods to complete the first round of leaf collection.
Fort Wayne Mayor Tucker recognizes 122 City employees for years of service
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker has recognized milestone years of service for 122 City of Fort Wayne employees.
George R. Ijames III appointed to Court Executive position by the Allen Superior Court
Chief Judge Fran Gull, on behalf of the Board of Judges of the Allen Superior Court, has announced the appointment of George R. Ijames III as the Court’s next Court Executive.
Public Art Commission selects artist for the 77 Steps light sculpture
The Fort Wayne Public Art Commission today selected artist James Lucey to create a light sculpture that will be installed in downtown Fort Wayne.
First Lady Braun unveils Indiana’s first Dolly Parton Imagination Library Christmas Tree at the Statehouse
Visitors to the Indiana Statehouse this December will see something new in this year’s decorations—a display honoring early childhood literacy across the state.
Fort Wayne neighborhood infrastructure upgrades for 2025 totaled over $41M
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker and Public Works Director Shan Gunawardena today announced over $41 million in neighborhood infrastructure improvements occurred throughout the community this construction season.
Join the History Center for the George R. Mather Sunday Lecture Series – 1/4/2026
On Sunday, January 4, the History Center will present the next installment of the 2025-2026 George R. Mather Sunday Lecture Series.
Franciscan Center Family Thrift launches first-ever “Bin Sale” – two days only
The Franciscan Center is excited to announce its first-ever Bin Sale at the organization’s furniture store location on Friday and Saturday, December 12 & 13, 2025.
FWPD: Active-Duty Officer Death
The Fort Wayne Police Department has confirmed that a funeral escort for a fallen FWPD Officer took place earlier this evening.
Indiana Governor Braun completes seventh annual tour of all 92 Indiana counties
Indiana Governor Mike Braun has completed his seventh annual tour of all 92 Indiana counties.
Create the Bright: Winter Solstice Walk/Ride and Campfire – 12/21/2025
Gather friends and family and join us for the Winter Solstice Walk/Ride and Campfire at the Wolf Family Learning Center, Salomon Farm Park, on December 21, 2025.
INDOT accepting applications for Governor’s Summer Internship Programming
The Indiana Department of Transportation is seeking applicants for the state's Governor's Summer Internship (GSI) Program, available to eligible undergraduate and graduate students.
PFW hosts 26th FIRST LEGO League competition – 12/13/2025
For the 26th year, Purdue University Fort Wayne will host the FIRST LEGO League Northern Indiana Semistate Tournament on December 13, 2025.
FWCS: Freshman orientation and Schools of Success Showcase
Fort Wayne Community Schools welcomes eighth and ninth graders to Freshman Orientation and Schools of Success Showcase.
Gov. Mike Braun orders flags to half-staff for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day – 12/7/2025
Indiana Governor Mike Braun has directed that flags be flown at half-staff across Indiana on December 7, 2025, in solemn observance of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
Right to Life of Northeast Indiana welcomes Family First Workplace Policy
Right to Life of Northeast Indiana welcomes the announcement of expanded paid parental leave for state employees.
Holiday mini photo sessions at the Embassy this weekend
Dress in your holiday best and visit the Embassy Theatre this weekend as the organization offers beautiful and festive vignettes for the perfect holiday mini photo session.
Attorney General Todd Rokita issues statement on Indiana House advancing redistricting bill to the Senate
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita issues statement on Indiana House advancing redistricting bill to the Senate.
ACPL presents “Season’s Readings” Storytime for All Ages
On December 9, 2025, the Allen County Public Library invites the public to attend its upcoming “Season’s Readings” program featuring holiday stories and poems read by ACPL librarians and staff.
Joint statement on relocation of casino license to our area
Statement from the Allen County Board of Commissioners regarding a casino license for Allen County, Indiana.
Arts Commission launches newly established creative small businesses program
The Indiana Arts Commission is now accepting applications for Vision & Venture, a new, six-week virtual workshop series focused on business processes and essential start-up tasks for creatives with less than one year of business experience.
PUFW launches One-Stop Enrollment Days to support spring applicants
Purdue University Fort Wayne is introducing an initiative designed to make the college admissions process faster, easier, and more accessible for prospective students.
Killers of Kill Tony at the Embassy – 3/20/2026
The Embassy Theatre and Outback Presents have partnered to bring the Killers of Kill Tony standup show to Fort Wayne, Indiana, on March 20, 2026.
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.
Traffic Alert: Bluffton Road Bridge to close Wednesday – Thursday
The Bluffton Road Bridge will be closed from Broadway Avenue to Vesey Avenue October 22nd and 23rd, 2025, in order to pour the new concrete bridge deck.
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.
FWFD Local Pension Board meeting – 12/15/2025
The Fort Wayne Fire Department's Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet on December 15, 2025.
Board of Park Commissioners meeting – 12/11/2025
The Board of Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Commissioners meets Thursday, December 11, 2025.
Consolidated Communications Partnership meeting – 12/16/2025
The Consolidated Communications Partnership meets December 16, 2025.
Fort Wayne City Council Special Session called – 12/16/2025
Fort Wayne City Council President Russ Jehl (R-2nd) has called a Special Session of the Council for Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Proposed Fort Wayne City Utility rate increase to have Public Field Hearing – 12/17/2025
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission will hold a public field hearing in Fort Wayne on December 17, 2025, on the City of Fort Wayne’s pending increase in water rates.
Indiana Governor Braun to chair IEDC Board Meeting Thursday in Indianapolis
Indiana Governor Mike Braun will chair a joint public meeting of the board of directors of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and the Indiana Economic Development Foundation Inc. on December 11, 2025.
FWPD: Critical Injury Motor Vehicle Accident, Lake Avenue and Reed Road
The Fort Wayne Police Department Fatal Crash Team is investigating the incident. The Air Support Unit is assisting by documenting the scene from above.
FWFD: Apartment Fire, 5500 block Old Dover Boulevard
On December 12, 2025, at 1800 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to an apartment fire in the 5500 block of Old Dover Boulevard, Fort Wayne Indiana.
FWPD: 2008 Cold Case Rape Investigation Arrest, US 27 and I-469
On December 12, 2025, at 1435 hours, Fort Wayne Police Detectives made an arrest in reference to a cold case Rape investigation from 2008.
FWPD: Pursuit/Vehicle Accident, East Washington Center and North Clinton Street
On December 12, 2025, FWPD Detective L. Tague witnessed a vehicle operated by Gregory Allen Masterson Jr., travelling at a high rate of speed in a school zone.
FWFD: House Fire, 1500 block Spy Run Avenue
On December 12, 2025, at 0757 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 1500 block of Spy Run Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana.