Latest AFW Originals
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.
Aerial photos of The Landing
The Landing Exchange will be built in front of the buffalo mural in the parking lot at the northeast corner of Harrison Street and Columbia Avenue.
Latest AFW Posts
2024 General Election information
The deadline has passed to ask for an absentee ballot by mail but you can vote in person.
Joint release from Prosecutor’s Office and FWPD Re: Manistee Drive shooting
Joint news release from the Allen County Prosecutor's office and Fort Wayne Police Department regarding the Manistee Drive shooting.
U.S. Justice Department’s Election Day Program – 11/5/2024
Assistant United States Attorney David E. Hollar will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 5, 2024, general election.
Traffic Alert: Taylor Street
One block of Taylor Street, between Lafontain and Catalpa Streets, will be closed Thursday, October 24, 2024, while crews replace a water main.
Community invited to Ivy Tech Fort Wayne Trunk or Treat and Trick or Treat Trail
The community is invited to Ivy Tech Fort Wayne's Trunk or Treat and Trick or Treat Trail on October 25, 2024.
Statement from Mayor Tucker on passage of civil city budget for 2025
Statement from Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker on the passage of the 2025 Civil City Budget by the Fort Wayne City Council.
NIPRA Rally for Rail – 10/27/2024
The Northeast Indiana Passenger Rail Association has announced a Rally for Rail, to be held at the Baker Street Train Station on Sunday October 27, 2024.
Official 2024 Halloween trick-or-treat hours
The Fort Wayne Police Department has announced this year's hours for Halloween's trick-or-treat tradition.
Traffic Alert: Westbound West State @ Sherman Boulevard
Road restoration from a water main break will close westbound West State Boulevard for one block between Andrew Street and Sherman Boulevard beginning Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
Traffic Alert: Lane Shift – South Anthony at Oxford Street
Construction crews will be working to replace a manhole and the concrete around it near the intersection of South Anthony Boulevard and Oxford Street Tuesday and Wednesday.
Statement from Mayor Tucker on the Saturday evening Manistee Drive shooting
Statement from Mayor Tucker on the Saturday evening Manistee Drive shooting.
FWFD and FWPD Invite Public to FREE, Safe Halloween Bash – 10/26/2024
The Fort Wayne Fire and Police departments invite the community to their FREE Safety Village Halloween Bash, Saturday, October 26, 2024.
15th Annual Fright Night this Saturday – 10/19/2024
The annual Fright Night celebration returns to downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, on October 19, 2024.
Electric Works celebrates construction progress on The Elex
U.S. Senator Todd Young joined leaders from Electric Works, Weigand Construction, and the City of Fort Wayne today to celebrate construction progress on The Elex, a mixed-use residential development in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana.
$45 million mixed-use development at The Wells Street Wedge site announced
Today, the City of Fort Wayne and Barrett Realty Investments announced that a mixed-use project on the 2.28-acre site known as “The Wells Street Wedge” is planned.
Redevelopment Commission agenda – 10/14/2024
Agenda for the Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission meeting on Monday, October 14, 2024.
Memorial Coliseum transitions to cashless on October 25, 2024
All food and beverage concessions inside the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, as well as merchandise stands at select events, will transition to a cashless payment system beginning October 25, 2024.
City Clerk Keesling brings ParkMobile to downtown Fort Wayne Indiana
Today, Fort Wayne City Clerk Lana Keesling announced that Parking Enforcement has partnered with ParkMobile to provide smart parking and mobility solutions in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
TinCaps partner with Indiana Pork to donate meals
The Fort Wayne TinCaps are teaming up with Indiana Pork to donate more than 2,200 meals of ground pork to the Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana.
Grand opening of The Pearl celebrated with a ribbon cutting
Today, City of Fort Wayne officials joined representatives from Surack Enterprises and Weigand Construction Wednesday to celebrate the grand opening for The Pearl in downtown Fort Wayne.
Traffic Alert: Hanna Street partial closure
Hanna Street's southbound lane just south of the intersection with Oxford Street is closed while crews replace a water main.
Innovative Housing Showcase offers public tours
The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development, in partnership with Royal Development LLC, invites the public to experience the latest in housing innovation.
Public Works Division installs two new EV Charging Stations
The City of Fort Wayne’s Public Works Division has installed two new electric vehicle charging stations in the southeast quadrant.
Fort Wayne wins bids to host 5 future NCAA events
The National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) has announced that Fort Wayne, Indiana, was awarded five upcoming events over the 2027 and 2028 seasons.
2024 General Election early in-person voting information
Early in-person voting for the 2024 General Election will be available to all Allen County registered voters beginning Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in the lobby of the Rousseau Centre at 1 East Main Street.
Public Safety Incidents
FWPD: Multiple Victims shooting incident – Manistee Drive
The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred October 19th, 2024, in the 4900 block of Manistee Drive that left one person deceased and multiple others injured.
FWPD: Death Investigation, St. Marys River
The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating the deaths of two adults on the St. Marys River near Guldlin Park.
FWPD: Life-threatening accident, Tillman Road and Calhoun Street
On September 12, 2024, at 6:45am the FWPD responded to a life-threatening accident between an SUV and motorcycle near the intersection of Tillman Road and Calhoun Street.
FWPD: Shooting: 600 block of East Lewis Street
The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a shooting in the 600 block of East Lewis Street on August 27, 2024, at 10:04 pm.
FWPD: Officer-involved shooting at PUFW
FWPD Officer body-cam footage and an update were released on August 21, 2024 by the FWPD.