Latest AFW Originals

AFW Photos and Video: Be Elec-trific Day at Electric Works

Photos and video from the Be Elec-trific Day at Electric Works held February 11, 2025.

AFW #ThrowBacks: Parkview Field, 15 years ago

The outfield wall at Parkview Field is in the final months of construction in this photo from January 20, 2009.
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker

AFW photos and video: Public safety update

Photos and video from today's public safety update from the City of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

AFW video: The Don Wood Foundation grant announcement

Video from today's announcement of grant to the City of Fort Wayne's SEED program from the Don Wood Foundation.

AFW photos and video: 3RPORT Protection and Overflow Reduction Tunnel ribbon cutting

Photos and video from the 3RPORT Protection and Overflow Reduction Tunnel ribbon cutting held today, November 14, 2024.

Latest AFW Posts

Mayor Tucker announces North River Fieldhouse project

Today, Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker and the City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division announced a significant redevelopment plan for the North River property.

Public Meeting: Stellhorn Road Trail – 2/27/2025

The City of Fort Wayne invites the public to attend an open house to learn more about the Stellhorn Road Trail from Maplecrest Road to Wheelock Road.

Statement from Indiana Governor Mike Braun on Avian Flu effort in Indiana

Statement from Indiana Governor Mike Braun on Avian Flu effort in Indiana.

Construction Update: Allen County Justice Center – 2/13/2025

Drone video footage of the on-going construction at the new Allen County Justice Center from Weigand Construction.

Fort Wayne TinCaps announce 2025 promotional schedule

The Fort Wayne TinCaps have announced their exciting 2025 promotional schedule, including fireworks, giveaways, theme games, and special appearances.

Board of Park Commissioners meeting – 2/13/2025

The Board of Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Commissioners meets Thursday, February 13, 2025.

NWS: Freezing rain is the worst

Infographic from the National Weather Service concerning freezing rain.

FWCS After-school activities cancelled

Due to the anticipated winter weather, Fort Wayne Community Schools is canceling all after-school activities for today, Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

Allen County Council meeting cancelled – 2/12/2025

Due to the winter weather forecasted, Allen County Council has been cancelled for tonight, February 21, 2025, according to Council President Bob Armstrong.

George R. Mather Sunday Lecture Series – 3/2/2025

On March 2, 2025, the History Center will present the next lecture in the George R. Mather Sunday Lecture Series titled, "Spectacles, Politics, and Patriotism: Cultural Uses of Joan of Arc in Fort Wayne and Beyond,” as presented by Suzanne LaVere.

City prepared for forecasted weather event

The City of Fort Wayne Street Department has pretreated the City’s main arterial intersections with liquid brine and crews are ready to respond today and tonight to the forecasted snow and/or freezing rain.

NWS: Ice and snow, take it slow!

Infographic from the National Weather Service concerning freezing rain and driving.

Fort Wayne Sport Club to host garage sale fundraiser

The 15th annual Fort Wayne Sport Club Community Garage Sale Fundraiser will take place on Friday & Saturday, March 7th & 8th at Fort Wayne Sport Club’s own Clubhouse.

Electric Works celebrates ‘Be Elec-trific Day’ with new announcements

In honor of National Be Elec-trific Day, Electric Works invited the Fort Wayne community to celebrate with an event featuring new business announcements and an update on The Elex residential development.

Justin Moore and Joe Nichols to play at Foellinger Theatre – 6/5/2025

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation announces that Fort Wayne’s Foellinger Theatre will host multi-platinum-selling country artist Justin Moore and Joe Nichols live in concert June 5, 2025.

Fort Wayne Zoo Job Fair – 2/22/2025

The Zoo Job Fair is being held on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
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Health officials, hospitals urge caution and precautions amid spike in flu activity

The Allen County Department of Health, Lutheran Health Network and Parkview Health are reminding residents to take precautions to help stop the spread of the potentially dangerous illness.

Residents encouraged to visit Southeast Strategy Update page on Engage Fort Wayne

The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division is inviting the public to visit the Southeast Strategy Update page on the Engage Fort Wayne website.

Traffic Alert: Lane restriction on East Tillman Road start tomorrow – 2/9/2025

The right, eastbound lane of East Tillman Road will be closed from South Anthony Boulevard to Bauer Avenue from February 10 – 14, 2025.

City crews prepared for icy roads

The City of Fort Wayne Street Department pretreated the City’s main arterial intersections with liquid brine yesterday ahead of icy weather expected today.

Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission agenda – 2/10/2025

The agenda for the Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission meeting on Monday, February 10, 2025.

Today’s garbage and recycling pickup suspended

Due to icy roads, garbage and recycling will not be collected for the rest of today.

Allen County Highway Department gearing up for ice storm

The Allen County Highway Department is gearing up for the freezing rain advisory issued by the National Weather Service for tonight.

City Council statement regarding the Fort Wayne Community Legacy Fund

Fort Wayne City Council statement regarding the Fort Wayne Community Legacy Fund.

City of Fort Wayne Street Department crews preparing for icy roads

The City of Fort Wayne Street Department is currently pretreating the City’s main arterial intersections with liquid brine to reduce ice build-up in preparation for possible freezing rain predicted to begin falling this evening.

Public Safety Incidents

FWPD: CSA Arrest, 3400 block Ivy League Drive

After a Child Sexual Abuse investigation, an arrest warrant was issued for Brayden Keener on February 12, 2025, for the charges listed above who was taken into custody that afternoon by Officers from the Allen County Sheriff’s Department-Warrants Division.

FWFD: House Fire, 600 block Warwick Avenue

The Fort Wayne Fire Department responded to a reported house fire on February 13, 2025, at 2232 hours, in the 600 block of Warwick Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Fort Wayne woman sentenced to 36 months in prison for firearm offense

Today, Lorraina Rakes was sentenced by United States District Court Chief Judge Holly Brady after pleading guilty to providing firearms to a person she knew was a convicted felon.

Illinois man sentenced to 220 months in prison for murder-for-hire plot

Today, John Gierek, 35 years old, of Streamwood, Illinois, was sentenced by United States District Court Chief Judge Holly A. Brady, after pleading guilty to two counts of Using an Interstate Commerce Facility in the Commission of a Murder-for-Hire.

Coroner: 6th 2025 Allen County Homicide

The Allen County Coroner's Office has identified and made notification to the next of kin of the deceased individual that was found on the playground in the 1100 block of Fayette Drive on February 10, 2025.

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