Latest Daily Highlights
Solo exhibition by iconic American artist Chuck Sperry opens – 4/25/2026
The Fort Wayne Museum of Art is pleased to announce an exhibition by iconic American artist Chuck Sperry, opening April 25, 2026.
FWPD to increase patrols to target distracted driving and speeding
The Fort Wayne Police Depart is partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute to increase patrols aimed at reducing speeding and distracted driving on Indiana roadways.
Botanical Conservatory reimagines the Desert House
The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department officially reopened the Desert House at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Transient Homelessness Ordinance passes Fort Wayne City Council
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker, City Council, and several community organizations who work with unhoused individuals and families have come together in support of an important homelessness matter.
Second round of recipients of opioid settlement funds announced
Today, Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker announced the second round of recipients of opioid settlement funding to support organizations that help individuals and families overcome the impacts of opioid and substance addiction.
ACPL Celebrates National Library Giving Day
This week, the Allen County Public Library proudly recognizes National Library Giving Day (April 1, 2026) and celebrates the generosity of the ACPL Foundation and the Friends of the ACPL.
Middle Waves Music Festival presents Los Electro and The Indigo Society – 4/30/2026
Middle Waves Music Festival and Indiana Tech are excited to co-present local bands Los Electro and The Indigo Society on the historic Embassy Theatre stage on April 30, 2026.
Eco Fest debuts new web features to highlight sustainable events and businesses
Local sustainability focused nonprofit Eco Fest has debuted new website features that will highlight local businesses and organizations, as well as upcoming events.
Allen County Highway Department warns of dangerous logjam
The Allen County Highway Department warns of a dangerous logjam that spans the width of Cedar Creek at the Hursh Road Bridge.
Indiana reports cleaner waterways in EPA data
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management submitted new data to the U.S. EPA this week, showing measurable improvements to the state's rivers and streams.
Gov. Mike Braun takes action to protect Hoosier kids online
Indiana Governor Mike Braun is taking decisive action to empower parents and protect Hoosier children from online predators.
Ghostbusters in concert at the Foellinger Theatre – 10/10/2026
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation announces that Fort Wayne’s Foellinger Theatre will host Ghostbusters in Concert on October 10, 2026.
Flags ordered lowered to half-staff in honor of Captain Seth Koval
Governor Mike Braun has directed flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Captain Seth Koval, who was killed in action overseas in support of Operation Epic Fury on March 12, 2026.
METRO Human Relations Commission meeting – 4/6/2026
The City of Fort Wayne's Metropolitan Human Relations Commission will meet on April 6, 2026.
Completion of West Lake Corridor Project on the South Shore Line celebrated
Indiana Governor Mike Braun was joined today by federal, state, regional and local leaders to officially cut the ribbon paving the way for the commencement of new service on the South Shore Line’s Monon Corridor service.
ISP to target distracted driving and speeding
The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute is partnering with Indiana State Police and local law enforcement agencies across the state to increase patrols aimed at reducing speeding and distracted driving on Indiana roadways.
The Great American Cleanup – 5/2/2026
The Great American Cleanup is the nation’s largest community improvement program that Fort Wayne has participated in for over 30 years.
Youtheatre announces 2026-2027 season
Fort Wayne Youtheatre is pleased to announce our 2026-2027 season.
FWPD: Lafayette at Pontiac Streets re-opened
The Fort Wayne Police Department reports that Lafayette and Pontiac Streets have been reopened after multiple single-vehicle accidents.
Philharmonic holding first String Summer Camp at downtown Fort Wayne Indiana location
The Philharmonic will be hosting its first String Summer Camp this summer.
TinCaps Baseball
TinCaps Transactions: 4/4/2026
The San Diego Padres have made the following Minor League transactions for the Fort Wayne TinCaps.
TinCaps ReCap: Postponed at Great Lakes
Due to inclement weather, Saturday's game between the Fort Wayne TinCaps and Great Lakes Loons (Dodgers-affiliate) has been postponed.
TinCaps ReCap: Great Lakes 2, Fort Wayne 1
The TinCaps dropped the season opener 2-1 on Friday night against the Great Lakes Loons.
TinCaps Transactions: 4/2/2026
The San Diego Padres have made the following Minor League transactions for the Fort Wayne TinCaps.
TinCaps Calendar: April 7 to 12th, playing the Lansing Lugnuts
Caps Calendar from the Fort Wayne TinCaps for April 7 to 12th, 2026 facing the Lansing Lugnuts.
Latest Election News
Voting by Mail begins today for May Primary
Today marks the beginning of voting by mail for the 2026 Primary.
Right to Life PAC primary election endorsements
The Right to Life of Northeast Indiana (RLNI) Political Action Committee (PAC) announces its endorsements for the 2026 primary election.
Allen Superior Court Judge Fran Gull to retire
Judge Fran Gull, Allen Superior Court, announces that she will not be seeking re-election and will be retiring at the end of her term, December 31, 2026.
ACDP calls on ACGOP to release voter list for caucuses
The Allen County Democratic Party is calling on the Allen County Republican Party to release its precinct chair voter list for this week’s upcoming caucuses to replace Fort Wayne City Clerk Lana Keesling and Allen County Councilman Josh Hale.
Candidate Campaign Declaration Filings – 1/9/2026
Candidates who filed for the 2026 Allen County Indiana Primary Election on January 9, 2026.
INDOT announces overnight on-ramp closures at I-469 and State Road 37/Maysville Road
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces overnight on-ramp closures at I-469 and State Road 37/Maysville Road.
I-469 exit ramp to close for construction
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the closure of an I-469 off-ramp for bridge construction over Harber Ditch.
Traffic Alert: Crescent Avenue lane restriction Friday – 3/27/22026
Field Operations crews will repair a valve box on March 27, 2026, in the 3700 block of Crescent Avenue.
State Road 930 closure rescheduled
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a schedule change for a planned closure on State Road 930 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: Tillman Road partially closed
Traffic Alert: Tillman Road between Lower Huntington Road and Calhoun Street is closed due to a traffic accident and downed power lines.
Economic Development Commission agenda meeting April 2026
Agenda for the Economic Development Commission meeting on April 16, 2026.
HANDS Board of Directors meeting cancelled – 4/7/2026
The Housing and Neighborhood Development Services Board of Directors public meeting scheduled for April 7, 2026, has been cancelled.
Public Meeting: Poka-Bache Connector Trail Information meeting – 4/8/2026
The City of Fort Wayne invites the public to attend an informational meeting regarding the future Poka-Bache Connector Trail.
Allen County Board of Commissioners Legislative Session cancelled – 3/20/2026
The Allen County Board of Commissioners' Legislative Session has been cancelled for Friday, March 20, 2026, due to lack of agenda items.
Public Meeting: Illinois Road Trail and Road Improvement Project – 3/25/2026
The City of Fort Wayne invites the public to attend a Meet the Contractor Meeting to learn more about the 2026 construction schedule for the Illinois Road Trail and Road Improvement Project.
Allen County Board of Commissioners Legislative Session cancelled – 3/6/2026
There will be no Allen County Board of Commissioners Legislative Session Friday, March 6, 2026, due to the lack of a quorum.
Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission meeting agenda – 3/9/2026
The Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission meets on Monday, March 9, 2026.
Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission meeting agenda – 1/12/2026
The Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission meets on Monday, January 12, 2026, for their annual reorganizational meeting.
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.
FWFD: House Fire, 2800 block Cambridge Boulevard
On April 1, 2026, at 1103 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 2800 block of Cambridge Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD: House Fire, 800 block Creighton Avenue
On March 31, 2026, at 1237 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 800 block of Creighton Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: Multi-Motor Vehicle Accidents, Lafayette Street and East Woodland Avenue
On March 30, 2026, at 1230 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department officers responded to multiple related vehicle accidents involving a dark-colored pickup truck.
FWFD: Apartment Fire, 2100 block Engle Road
On March 29, 2026, at 0321 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to an apartment fire in the 2100 block of Engle Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: Barricaded Subject, 3900 block Eastway Drive
On March 24, 2026, at 1230 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a residence in the 3900 block of Eastway Drive regarding an armed adult male experiencing a mental health crisis.
AFW Photos and Videos: New Haven Next announcement
Photos and videos from the New Haven Next announcement on May 2, 2025, in downtown New Haven, Indiana.
AFW Video: 2025 Utility improvements news conference
Video and photos from the City of Fort Wayne's news conference held on April 30, 2025 in the Sunny Meadows neighborhood to announce almost $100M in Utilities infrastructure work to be completed this year.
North River Fieldhouse presentation video and other info
Video of the Victus study for the proposed North River Fieldhouse.
City/County websites down
Several City of Fort Wayne and Allen County Government websites went down early Monday morning.
Video and photos: Community ID Card program announcement
Photos and video from this morning's announcement of the new Fort Wayne Community Identification Card program by the City of Fort Wayne and Catholic...