Latest AFW Originals

AFW photos and video: 3RPORT Protection and Overflow Reduction Tunnel ribbon cutting

Photos and video from the 3RPORT Protection and Overflow Reduction Tunnel ribbon cutting held today, November 14, 2024.

AFW Video and photos: The Elex construction progress update

On October 14, 2024, a news conference was held to give an update on progress on The Elex, part of the Electric Works project.

AFW Video and photos: The Wells Street Wedge announcement

Video from the announcement of The Wells Street Wedge development project in downtown Fort Wayne Indiana on October 14, 2024.

AFW Video: City Clerk’s news conference on ParkMobile implementation

Video from the Fort Wayne City Clerk Lana Keesling's news conference on Friday, October 14, 2024.

AFW Video: The Pearl’s grand opening

Video from the ribbon cutting ceremony for The Pearl in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, held on October 9, 2024.

Latest AFW Posts

The Don Wood Foundation announces a $260,000 grant to support small scale developer program

Today, the City of Fort Wayne Community Development Division announced that the Don Wood Foundation will provide a $260,000 grant to the Summit City Entrepreneur and Enterprise District to support the Small Scale Developer Program.

Fort Wayne Zoo accepting applications for the Lawrence A. Ackerman Scholarship

The Fort Wayne Zoological Society is accepting applications for the Lawrence A. Ackerman Scholarship, which bestows a one-time, $2,000 award to a college-bound high school senior pursuing an animal-related career.

Governor’s statement on Joseph Corcoran execution

Statement from Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb on the execution of Joseph Corcoran.

Investing in our future: Commitment to maintain and improve parks update

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation offers highlights of the department’s 2024 capital improvement projects and programs.
The Rescue Mission

The Rescue Mission to host Christmas meal for the community

The Rescue Mission will serve its second-largest holiday meal on December 24, 2024, at its 404 East Washington Boulevard location.
City of Fort Wayne

Northbound lane of Harrison Street to close for urban trail construction

Beginning Monday, December 16, 2024, the northbound lane of Harrison Street between Berry and Main Streets will be closed to accommodate construction on the Urban Trail Extension Project.

Leaf collection complete

Fort Wayne Street Department crews completed leaf collection yesterday, December 12, 2024.

New name for the Zoo

Effective January 1, 2025, the zoo will be known as the Fort Wayne Zoo.

Commissioners submit letter of intent regarding interlocal cooperative agreement

Pursuant to its decision on December 6, 2024, the Allen County Board of Commissioners today submitted a letter to the Three Rivers Ambulance Authority Board of Directors communicating its intent to withdraw.

County Commissioners withdrawal from TRAA agreement with the City of Fort Wayne

After years of deliberation, input and research, the Allen County Board of Commissioners formally announced its intention to withdraw from the city-county interlocal agreement that oversees emergency services.

Mayor Tucker’s statement on emergency medical services

Statement from Fort Wayne, Indiana, Mayor Sharon Tucker on emergency medical services in the city.

Councilmen Jehl and Myers respond to Allen County Commissioners dissolution of TRAA interlocal agreement

Fort Wayne City Councilmen Russ Jehl (R-1st) and Scott Myers (R-4th) respond to Allen County Commissioners dissolution of the TRAA interlocal agreement.

Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission agenda – 12/9/2024

The agenda for the Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission meeting on Monday, December 19, 2024.

Moody’s ratings boost underscores City Utilities’ financial strength and catalytic role in economic development

Moody's Ratings has upgraded the City of Fort Wayne, Indiana's outstanding water revenue bonds to Aa2 from Aa3 and upgraded the city's outstanding sewer revenue bonds to Aa3 from A1.

Four major infrastructure projects advance at Fort Wayne City Council

Fort Wayne’s record year of $48.9 million in neighborhood infrastructure improvements continues with four major projects receiving preliminary approval at last night's City Council meeting.

Traffic Alert: Coldwater Road lane restriction

On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, the right lane going northbound on Coldwater Road between East Till Road and Wood Land Crossing will be closed to accommodate utility work.

City opens applications for 2025 Fort-ify Neighborhood Accelerator Program

The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 cohort of the FORT-ify Neighborhood Accelerator.

Temporary river adjustment at Hosey Dam for essential stormwater maintenance

Beginning Monday, December 2, 2024, will open the gate at the Hosey Dam, lowering the river levels so crews can perform essential upkeep on stormwater outfalls.

Allen County Commissioners close on bonds for new Allen County Jail

The Allen County Board of Commissioners announce the successful closing of $203,655,000 in revenue bonds for the new Allen County Jail project, which occurred yesterday afternoon, November 26, 2024.

First Indiana flu death of 2024-25 season announced

The Indiana Department of Health encourages Hoosiers to protect themselves against influenza (flu) after confirming the first flu-related death of the 2024-25 season.

Wild Zoo Wonderland at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo

Check out the the annual Wild Zoo Wonderland at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo until December 30, 2024.
City of Fort Wayne seal new side

Winter Contingency/Emergency Shelter Plan for the community in effect for upcoming winter season

The winter contingency/emergency shelter plan for the upcoming winter season will be in effect starting on December 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025.

History Center announces Festival of Gingerbread 2024 winners

The History Center has announced winners of the 39th annual Festival of Gingerbread competition.

Allen County Battery Recycling Program: Stop the Spark

The Allen County Department of Environmental Management along with Purdue University Fort Wayne, has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to expand battery recycling.

Fort Wayne Neighborhood Presidents meeting

The City of Fort Wayne's Community Development Division will host their next Neighborhood Presidents Meeting December 2, 2024, at Citizens Square.

Public Safety Incidents

FWPD: Search Warrant Service, 712 Russell Avenue

On December 20, 2024, at 06:57 hours. the FWPD's Vice and Narcotics Division along with the Emergency Services Team, and the Gang and Violent Crimes Unit served a search warrant at 712 Russell Avenue in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

FWPD: Search Warrant Served, 3220 Clinton Court

On December 19, 2024 at 07:00 hours, the FWPD's Vice & Narcotics Division with the assistance of the Emergency Services Team served a search warrant at 3220 Clinton Court, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

FWPD: Shooting Investigation, 4600 block Craftsbury Circle

On July 25, 2024, the FWPD responded to a shooting in the 4600 block of Craftsbury Circle.

FWPD: Active Warrant Service, 3000 block West Coliseum Boulveard

At 14:45 hours, the FWPD's Gang and Violent Crime Unit received a tip that a Dominique Mack who is wanted in Michigan for suspected murder and home invasion crimes in the state of Michigan was in Fort Wayne.

FWPD: Child molester arrested, 1600 block of Richardson Street

On July 18, 2024, a mother summoned an officer to her residence to report that her daughter was recently molested by Dave Williams who was arrested on warrants on December 10, 2024 in the 1600 block of Richardson Street.