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Video and photos from today's announcement that over $41 million in neighborhood infrastructure improvements were completed during the 2025 construction season.

The demolition work continues on the World War II era former General Electric plant on Taylor Street.

Today, Republican Tesa Helge announced her candidacy for Allen County Prosecuting Attorney in the upcoming 2026 Primary Election. https://youtu.be/wwb25l3CHsU Before her announcement, current Allen County Prosecutor...

Today, Allen County Prosecutor Mike McAlexander, announced his retirement from his office at the end of his current term - December 31, 2026.

Video of the October 15, 2025, announcement of the City of Fort Wayne's Youth Violence Prevention Program Microgrant Recipients.

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.

Candidates who filed for the 2026 Allen County Indiana Primary Election on January 9, 2026.

Allen County Commissioner Rich Beck Jr. (R-3rd) announced today that he will not seek re-election for a third term as Commissioner in 2026.

Candidates who filed for the 2026 Allen County Indiana Primary Election on January 8, 2026.

Today was the first day for candidates to file their intention to run for office in the 2026 Primary Election to be held on May 5, 2026.

Today marks the opening day for candidacy filings in the 2026 election cycle. Candidates will have until noon Friday, February 13, 2026 to file their...

Today, Republican Tesa Helge announced her candidacy for Allen County Prosecuting Attorney in the upcoming 2026 Primary Election. https://youtu.be/wwb25l3CHsU Before her announcement, current Allen County Prosecutor...

Today, Allen County Prosecutor Mike McAlexander, announced his retirement from his office at the end of his current term - December 31, 2026.

Tesa Helga has announced her candidacy for the office of Allen County Prosecutor in the 2026 elections.

Allen County Commissioner Therese M. Brown (R-2nd) announced today that she will not seek re-election for a fifth term as Commissioner in 2026.

Last week, the Allen County Building Department reported that the value of building permits issued in 2025 totaled $3,836,321,507 – the second year in a row to surpass the $3 Billion mark, besting last year’s total by nearly $172,000,000.

Parkview Health announced today it has partnered with national non-profit Undue Medical Debt to abolish $64.13 million in debt for 35,694 patients.

The City of Fort Wayne’s offices will be closed on Monday, January 19 in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division is partnering with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance for CVSA’s Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative January 12 - 16, 2026.

The Fort Wayne Philharmonic is excited to announce the opening of a new Club Orchestra site at Fairfield Elementary School following the close of South Wayne Elementary School at the end of this school year.

As the TinCaps Opening Day approaches on April 7, 2026, the team is hiring hundreds of part-time, seasonal employees.

During this morning’s Legislative Session, the Board of Commissioners reorganized, something that they do each January.

Fort Wayne Neighborhood leaders interested in applying for a City of Fort Wayne Neighborhood Improvement Grant are invited to attend one of four workshops that will explain the grant application process.

This week, Indiana was chosen as one of two states to win a designated national drone testing site.

Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker today announced a leadership change in the Fort Wayne Police Department.

With respiratory illnesses rising locally and across Indiana, precautions are increasingly important to protect friends, family and those among our most vulnerable residents – patients being treated in health care facilities in Allen County.

Today, Governor Mike Braun commended the Indiana State Police for their exceptional work to keep Hoosiers safe by aggressively targeting drug trafficking and removing impaired drivers from Hoosier roads.

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation adds a new show to its lineup at the Foellinger Theatre. Honeywell Arts & Entertainment presents David Lee Roth on June 11, 2026, at the Foellinger Theatre.

Today, the Hon. Adam L. Mildred was sworn in as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana by United States District Court Chief Judge Holly A. Brady.

Indiana Governor Mike Braun today announced new appointments to various state boards and commissions.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and Governor Mike Braun announced this week that Indiana has filed a motion in federal court asking to remove a more than 20-year-old injunction that blocks the placement of a donated historical monument on the Indiana Statehouse grounds.

Indiana Governor Mike Braun today announced the launch of Smart SNAP, a groundbreaking initiative beginning January 1, 2026, that prohibits the use of SNAP benefits for sugary drinks and candy.

The Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for January 15, 2026, has been cancelled.

Indiana Governor Mike Braun has signed an executive order reinstating Indiana’s State Workforce Development Board to strengthen Indiana’s statewide workforce development strategy, grow jobs and higher wage opportunities for Hoosiers, and ensure full alignment with the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

For City Utilities, 2025 was a year of extraordinary milestones and achievements.

The second window to apply for funding related to supporting non-profits and community organizations serving people impacted by opioid and substance addiction through prevention, recovery and harm reduction will open January 2, 2026.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita this week led a coalition in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, supporting the Trump administration's policy of listing biological sex — rather than subjective gender identities — on U.S. passports.

Fire Chiefs of the Allen County Fire Protection Districts and East Central Fire & EMS Territory worked together to obtain Emergency Medical Dispatch services that will handle emergency calls in unincorporated Allen County.

Indiana was awarded nearly $207 million for the first year of a five-year federal Rural Health Transformation Program to improve health outcomes in the state’s rural communities.

Residents wanting to dispose of their holiday tree can do so for free by taking it to the City Utilities’ Biosolids facility at 6202 Lake Avenue.

The right-hand, southbound lane of Lima Road will be closed on December 15, 2025, as crews replace a fire hydrant.

Fort Wayne City Utility crews will repair a water main along Getz Road on November 24, 2025.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces changes to the construction zone on I-469.

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.

Starting October 22, 2025, crews will be restoring a portion of East Petit Avenue damaged by a water main break.

The Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission meets on Monday, January 12, 2026, for their annual reorganizational meeting.

The City of Fort Wayne Board of Public Safety meets in Open Session on January 8, 2026, at Citizens Square.

The Fort Wayne Fire Department Merit Commission meets on January 6, 2026.

Per Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-5(c), notice is hereby given that the Allen County Board of Commissioners will hold its Legislative Sessions at 10:00 a.m. each Friday throughout 2026.

The City of Fort Wayne's Metropolitan Human Relations Commission will meet on January 5, 2026.

The City of Fort Wayne Board of Public Safety Executive Sessions scheduled for December 15, 2025, and December 16, 2025, have been cancelled.

Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control announce the Animal Control Commission meeting dates for the upcoming 2026 year.

The agenda for tonight's Community Information Forum concerning the local Google Data Center.

The City of Fort Wayne Board of Public Safety meets in Open Session on December 15, 2025, at Citizens Square. The meeting will be held...

The Fort Wayne City Council has released their 2026 schedule of meetings.

On January 3, 2026, the Fort Wayne Police Department began an investigation after a report of a Child Molestation was received.

On January 8, 2026, at 0826 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a reported shooting in the 1100 block of Franklin Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

On January 3, 2026, at 0130 hours, an Indiana State Police Trooper stopped a blue International semi tractor-trailer on I-70 at the 41 mile-marker eastbound for a routine DOT compliance inspection.

On January 4, 2026, at 0743 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 1200 block of Glenwood Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

On January 2, 2026, at 2106 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a fire in the Becker and St. Joe Center Roads area of Fort Wayne, Indiana.