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.
2nd annual Bulldog Toy Drive Toy Distribution – 12/6/2025
The New Haven Community Foundation will be distributing toys during the 2nd Annual Bulldog Toy Drive on December 6, 2025.
Litigation Division achieves favorable outcomes in 100% of 2025 jury trials
The Office of the Indiana Attorney General’s Litigation Division has achieved favorable outcomes for the State of Indiana in all 13 jury trials it has defended this year — saving taxpayers more than $1 million in those trials.
North Side High School brings holiday cheer to kids surviving cancer – 12/7/2025
North Side High School will host its 38th annual Christmas Party for Kids Surviving Cancer on December 7, 2025.
ACPL welcomes Monks of Labrang Tashi Kyil Monastery for World Peace Sand Mandala Creation
The Allen County Public Library, in partnership with the Indiana Center for Middle East Peace, will host the monks of the Labrang Tashi Kyil Monastery from December 8, 2025, to December 13, 2025.
NWS Infographic: Cold impacts on vulnerable populations
Everyone is at risk from the dangers of extreme cold, but some groups are more vulnerable than most.
Keep your home warm, safe, and flowing in single digit temperatures
With temperatures expected to drop into the single digits, we should all take proper precautions to protect our pipes from freezing.
Completion of Pufferbelly Trail Golden Spike section celebrated
Today, the City of Fort Wayne’s Public Works Division marked the completion of the Pufferbelly Trail “Golden Spike” section from Ice Way to Washington Center Road, a $4.2 million investment.
Landmark settlement to safeguard voter rolls, identify illegal votes secured
Federal records confirm at least 165 non-citizens registered to vote in Indiana — 21 cast ballots.
Riverfront Phase IIb public open space update
Construction is now underway for Riverfront Phase IIB, located along the north bank of the St. Marys River.
NWS: Recap of Thanksgiving snowstorm
A significant, early season winter storm moved through the entire forecast area on November 29, 2025, into early November 30, 2025.
“Family First Workplace” policy announced that will support working families
Today, Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced the launch of Family First Workplace initiative, a new family-focused program that allows eligible state employees to bring their infants to work during the first six months of life.
Winter weather garbage/recycling collection reminders
The City of Fort Wayne Solid Waste Department and its garbage/recycling contractor GFL want to remind the public of some important information as it relates to the collection of garbage and recycling materials in the City of Fort Wayne.
Applications open for 2026 FORT-ify Program
Applications are now open for the City of Fort Wayne’s 2026 cohort of the award-winning FORT-ify Neighborhood Accelerator.
2026 FWPD Merit Commission meetings
The Fort Wayne Police Department Merit Commission has released their 2026 meeting dates.
Leaf and leaf bag collection suspended until further notice
Due to leaves and bags being buried in snow, leaf and biodegradable bag collection is suspended.
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.
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.
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.
Community information forum about local Google Data Center – 12/11/2025
The City of Fort Wayne and Greater Fort Wayne Inc. are hosting a community forum to provide information to the public about the local Google Data Center.
2026 FWPD Board of Public Safety meeting dates
2026 meeting dates for the City of Fort Wayne Board of Public Safety have been set.
FWPD Board of Public Safety Executive Sessions – 12/15/2025 and 12/16/2025
The City of Fort Wayne Board of Public Safety will meet in two Executive Sessions on December 15 and 16, 2025, at Citizens Square.
SEED and Economic Development Commission October meeting – 12/9/2025
The Fort Wayne Urban Enterprise Association d/b/a SEED Fort Wayne Board of Directors meets on December 9, 2025.
Public Art Commission meeting agenda – 12/10/2025
The Fort Wayne Public Art Commission meets December 10, 2025, at 4:00 pm in Conference Room 324 in Citizens Square.
2026 Allen County Election Board meeting schedule
The Allen County Elections Board has released their schedule of 2026 meetings.
Allen County Election Board meeting – 12/10/2025
The Allen County Election Board is conducting a meeting on December 10, 2025.
Consolidated Communications Partnership Special Session – 12/5/2025
The Consolidated Communications Partnership meets December 5, 2025, in a Special Session.
Economic Development Commission December meeting cancelled
The Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025, has been cancelled.
Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission meeting cancelled – 12/8/2025
The Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission meeting for December 8, 2025, has been cancelled.
FWPD: Piere’s Stabbing Investigation Arrest, 2600 block Painted Desert Run
On December 6, 2025, at 2101 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Departments Homicide Taskforce arrested Immanuel Walker without incident during a traffic stop in the 2600 block of Painted Desert Run.
FWPD Board of Public Safety Executive Sessions – 12/15/2025 and 12/16/2025
The City of Fort Wayne Board of Public Safety will meet in two Executive Sessions on December 15 and 16, 2025, at Citizens Square.
FWFD: House Fire, 2900 block John Street
On December 5, 2025, at 1107 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 2900 block of John Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: Triple-Shooting Investigation, Thunder Bowl, 6700 Lafayette Street
The Fort Wayne Police Department was dispatched to the Thunder Bowl at 6700 Lafayette Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana, regarding a report of a shooting.
FWPD: Homicide Investigation Arrest, downtown Amoco Gas Station
On December 2, 2025, at 2215 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department arrested Domonique Drew during a traffic stop at the intersection of South Clinton Street and East Jefferson Boulevard, on a charge of murder related to a homicide earlier that evening.