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

Lane restrictions and road closure scheduled for Covington Road

Due to concrete deck work for the Covington Road pedestrian bridge, Covington Road between Hadley Road and Covington Commons Drive will have lane restrictions on Thursday Friday - November 21 and 22, 2024.
The Rescue Mission

The Rescue Mission to host Thanksgiving meal for community – 11/27/2024

The Rescue Mission will serve its largest holiday meal on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at 404 East Washington Boulevard.

Zar Ni Myint sentenced for June shooting of FWPD Officer Minardo

Today, Zar Ni Myint was sentenced to 30 years in prison and ordered to pay $28,971.08 to the City of Fort Wayne General Fund and $1,200 to a person with an unclear connection to the case.

Traffic Alert: Van Buren/West Jefferson restrictions Wednesday – 11/19/2024

Crews will be working to fix a water main and valve beginning at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2024, causing lane restrictions on West Jefferson Boulevard and Van Buren Street.

FWPD: Kirsten O. Sims wanted for murder and attempted murder

The Fort Wayne Police Department is looking for Kirsten O. Sims in connection with warrants...
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Health First Allen County grant awards announced for 2025

The Allen County Department of Health will continue in 2025 to work with community partners to promote and protect public health, providing them with needed resources to continue and expand efforts to improve the health of local residents.

Meeting notice: Legacy Joint Funding Committee – 11/20/2024

The Legacy Joint Funding Committee will meet tomorrow, November 20, 2024.

Traffic Alert: Covington Road partial closure starting tomorrow – 11/20/2024

Covington Road between Hadley Road and Covington Commons Drive will be closed Wednesday, November 20 for installation of a pedestrian bridge.

FWCS celebrates successful launch of Schools of Success – 11/19/2024

Fort Wayne Community Schools is celebrating the successful launch of Schools of Success.

2024 Festival of Gingerbread begins 11/29/2024

The History Center is excited to announce that the 39th Annual Festival of Gingerbread returns November 29, 2024 and runs through December 22, 2024.

Canadian Curling Friendship Tour to visit Fort Wayne – 11/18/2024

On Monday afternoon (November 18, 2024), the Canadian Curling Friendship Tour, known as the Can Am Cup, will be visiting the Fort Wayne Curling Club.

AG and SOS seek verification that Indiana voters are U.S. citizens

Indiana's Attorney General Todd Rokita and Secretary of State Diego Morales are asking the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to verify the citizenship status of voters who registered in Indiana without providing state-issued forms of identification.

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation receives two awards

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department was honored at the IPRA Awards of Excellence ceremony as a part of the Indiana Park and Recreation Association conference on November 7, in French Lick, Indiana.

Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission agenda – 11/18/2024

The agenda for the Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission meeting on Monday, November 18, 2024.

Public Notice of Hurt on Duty Compensability Committee meetings – 11/19/2024

Public Notice of Hurt on Duty Compensability Committee meetings.

Indiana Governor Holcomb to foster life sciences growth, defense partnerships in the Middle East

Indiana Governor Holcomb will lead an international economic development trip to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait next week to further his commitment to fostering global engagement and cultivating investment and innovation opportunities across future-focused sectors like defense, life sciences and sports innovation.

Park Edelweiss to host Christkindlmarkt tomorrow – 11/15/2024

A Christkindlmarkt will be held in Fort Wayne on Saturday, November 16, 2024, to benefit the Fort Wayne Maennerchor/Damenchor at Park Edelweiss.

Today declared America Recycles Day by Governor Holcomb

Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb has issued a proclamation declaring Nov. 15 America Recycles Day in Indiana.

Deep Rock Tunnel ready to protect our rivers

Today, a crowd of neighborhood representatives, river enthusiasts, and City Utilities' staff members joined Mayor Sharon Tucker to cut the ribbon celebrating the culmination of the Deep Rock Tunnel's construction and its operational inauguration.

Allen County Council approves ACPL’s Facilities Master Plan Funding

Today, the Allen County Council officially approved the Phase 1 tax bond for the Allen County Public Library’s Facilities Master Plan, paving the way for significant enhancements to library facilities and infrastructure throughout the county.

Report shows positive impact of Electric Works

Electric Works has released its first Community Impact Report, detailing significant progress in economic development, community services, and environmental sustainability the former GE campus redevelopment has helped create since it opened in late 2022.

Traffic Alert: Taylor Street closure extended through Friday

A water main installation for the closure of Taylor Street for one block between Lafontain and Morris Street has been extended through Friday, November 15, 2024.

Traffic Alert: St. Joe Road and Canterbury Boulevard

The traffic signal at the intersection of St. Joe Road and Canterbury Boulevard was damaged by a vehicle on Monday, November 11 and is currently operating as a temporary all-way stop.

Future of U.S. 30 improvements near Steel Dynamics in Columbia City announced

Today, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb, INDOT Commissioner Mike Smith, and President/Chief Operating Officer of Steel Dynamics, Inc. Berry Schneider announced plans for a portion of U.S. 30 improvements in Columbia City.

Parkview Field Holiday Lights display opens tomorrow night – 11/14/20214

Parkview Field Holiday Lights, a walk-thru-event, will take place at the ballpark for 50 nights from November 14, 2024 to January 4, 2025.

Public Safety Incidents

FWPD: Alleged Child Molester Arrested, 400 block of Birchtree Lane

On May 6, 2024, the Indiana Department of Child Services notified the FWPD of alleged child sexual abuse that was initially disclosed to a School Counselor.

FWPD: Homicide Arrest, 7200 Wayne Trace Road

On November 18, 2024, William Tolbert Jr. was taken into custody by the FWPD without incident in the 7200 block of Wayne Trace Road in connection with the Showgirl 1 homicide investigation.

FWPD: Deceased person, 600 block of Tennessee Avenue

On Saturday November 16, 2024, at 11:30 pm, the FWPD responded to a residence located in the 600 block of Tennessee Avenue in reference to a deceased individual inside an apartment.

FWPD: Shooting Investigation, 600 block of Fifth Street

The FWPD is investigating a shooting that occurred on November 15, 2024, just after 10:30 pm in the 600 block of Fifth Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

FWPD: Triple shooting, 2900 block of Goshen Road

The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a shooting involving three individuals outside the Showgirl 1 at 2910 Goshen Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana.