Latest Daily Highlights
122nd Fighter Wing F-16 flyover to kick-off City’s Fourth of July Parade
Residents and visitors gathered for the Celebrate America, 250 Years United Fourth of July Parade will experience a military aerial flyover to kick-off off the event.
Neighborhood Engagement Grant recipients announced
Twelve Fort Wayne neighborhood associations were named as recipients of the City of Fort Wayne's Neighborhood Engagement Grants.
Andrew Constantine stepping down as Fort Wayne Philharmonic Music Director
The Fort Wayne Philharmonic announces that Andrew Constantine, beloved Music Director since 2009, is leaving his role as Music Director.
Mayor Tucker announces $2.26M in philanthropic funds pledged to Anchor Resource Center
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker today announced pledges totaling $2.26 million to support the new nonprofit Anchor Resource Center, which will provide 24/7 access to services for families and individuals facing homelessness.
FWPD Update: Tim Hortons incident, 3675 Ice Way
The Fort Wayne Police Department has released additional information, including a video, about the Tim Hortons, 3675 Ice Way, Fort Wayne, Indiana, incident that occurred May 13, 2026.
Electric Works partners with Four-Thirty Venue Group to lead campus events
Electric Works has announced a new partnership with Four-Thirty Events to lead all events on campus.
Free and fast confidential testing offered for National HIV Testing Day – 6/26/2026
Free, confidential screening for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STI) will be available on June 26, 2026.
Clean Drains Week: Free kits help residents clear storm drains
Residents and groups can register at CleanDrainsintheFort.org to receive a free Clean Drains Kit.
Indiana Governor Mike Braun highlights from visits across Indiana
Indiana Governor Mike Braun traveled across Indiana last week to highlight high-wage job growth, regional economic development, public safety, emergency response, and Indiana’s founding history.
Indiana Governor Braun declares State of Disaster Emergency for 63 Indiana counties
Indiana Governor Mike Braun has declared a state of disaster emergency for 63 counties in Indiana.
Grant supports protection of St. Joseph River drinking water source
Fort Wayne City Utilities is proud to operate a renowned water system, including awards for a 25-Year Directors Award from the Partnership for Safe Water and municipal best-tasting municipal water internationally.
Joint statement on IURC decision to approve another rate increase
Statement from Indiana Governor Mike Braun on the IURC decision to approve another rate increase.
A quick check of storm drains can help reduce street flooding
With heavy rainfall and high winds expected over the next few days, Fort Wayne City Utilities is reminding residents that a quick check of nearby storm drains can help reduce street flooding.
Board of Commissioners approves Drug and Alcohol Consortium grants
The Allen County Board of Commissioners voted to approve the funding for the eleven organizations recommended by the Allen County Drug and Alcohol Consortium at Legislative Session on June 12, 2026.
Allen County Fair runs 6/23/2026 thru 6/28/2026
The Allen County Fair returns to the Allen County Fairgrounds, kicking off on June 23, 2026 and running through June 28, 2026.
TinCaps Baseball
Fort Wayne TinCaps ReCap: Fort Wayne 6, South Bend 2 (June 21)
The Fort Wayne TinCaps captured victory on Father’s Day, 6-2, for their second series win of the season against the South Bend Cubs.
Fort Wayne TinCaps ReCap: Fort Wayne 3, South Bend 2
The Fort Wayne TinCaps put together another comeback in their 3-2 win over the South Bend Cubs at Parkview Field on Saturday night.
Fort Wayne TinCaps ReCap: South Bend 7, Fort Wayne 6
The Fort Wayne TinCaps lost 7-6 in 11 innings to the South Bend Cubs Friday night, opening up the second half of the Midwest League season.
Fort Wayne TinCaps ReCap: ‘Caps complete doubleheader sweep to conclude first half
The Fort Wayne TinCaps finished off a sweep in Thursday’s doubleheader against the South Bend Cubs with a 5-2 win in game two.
Fort Wayne TinCaps ReCap: ‘Caps walk off South Bend in game 1 of twin bill
The Fort Wayne TinCaps walked off the South Bend Cubs 4-3 in the first game of Thursday’s doubleheader.
Traffic Alert: Eastbound S.R. 1/Dupont Road to close for sewer work
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the closure of eastbound State Road 1/Dupont Road for city utility repairs.
Traffic Alert: Extended closures and lane restrictions begin for East Transmission Main Project
Work on the East Transmission Main Project will continue next week, with extended closures and lane restrictions beginning June 22, 2026, and continuing through late November.
Traffic Alert: Indianapolis Road to temporarily close – 6/22/2026
The Allen County Highway Department alerts motorists to the full closure of Indianapolis Road beginning June 22, 2026.
FWPD Update: Three-vehicle accident, Hobson Road and Vance Avenue
E-mail update from the Fort Wayne Police Department concerning the intersection of Hobson Road and Vance Avenue.
Traffic Alert: Lima Road lane restrictions – 6/15/2026
Fort Wayne City Utilities Field Operations crews will repair a water main on Lima Road beginning Monday, June 15, 2026.
Capital Improvement Board of Managers Meeting agenda – 6/25/2026
The Allen County-Fort Wayne Capital Improvement Board of Managers will meet on June 25, 2026.
The meeting will be held at the Grand Wayne Convention...
Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission meeting agendas – 6/15/2026
The Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission meets on Monday, June 15, 2026, in regular session with a public hearing.
Economic Development Commission June 2026 meeting cancelled
The Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for June 18, 2026, has been cancelled.
Capital Improvement Board of Managers meeting agenda – 5/28/2026
The Allen County-Fort Wayne Capital Improvement Board of Managers will meet on May 28, 2026.
Allen County Board of Commissioners Legislative Session cancelled – 5/15/2026
There will be no Allen County Board of Commissioners Legislative Session on Friday, May 15, 2026, due to lack of agenda items.
Big Boy Steam Locomotive coming through Fort Wayne Indiana!
The Union Pacific's 4014, the 4-8-8-4 Big Boy steam locomotive, will be travelling through Fort Wayne later this month.
Interview: Early voting, voting centers, and primary election security
Today, we spoke with Amy K. Scrogham who is the Executive Director of the Allen County Election Board about voting in this year's Primary Election on May 5, 2026.
AFW Photos and Videos: $91M neighborhood investment announcement
Video and photos from the news conference held today by Fort Wayne City Utilities.
AFW Photos and Video: Announcement of 2026 Neighborhood Improvement Grants
Photos and video from Today's announcement of the 2026 City of Fort Wayne Neighborhood Improvement Grants.
Early voting starts tomorrow – 4/7/2026
Early voting for the 2026 Primary Election begins tomorrow, April 7, 2026.
Latest Election News
2026 Primary Election recount requests filed
The Allen County Election Board has been notified of two recount requests from the May 5, 2026, Primary Election.
Final Certified 2026 Primary Election Results released
The final certified 2026 Primary Election Results have been released by the Allen County Election Board's Executive Director, Amy Scrogham.
Allen County Election Board statement on Primary Election results
Statement from the Allen County Election Board on the tabulation of results for yesterday's Primary Election.
Allen County Election Board meetings cancelled
The Allen County Election Board has cancelled several scheduled meetings over the next few days.
Early in-person voting locations expand today – 4/27/2026
Five additional locations will open for early in-person voting today, Monday, April 27, 2026.
FWPD: Homicide Investigation, Pontiac Street and Weisser Park Avenue
On June 21, 2026, at 0216 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a reported shooting in the area of Pontiac Street and Weisser Park Avenue in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: Shooting Investigation, 2600 block Weisser Park Avenue
On June 20, 2026, at 0228 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the 2600 block of Weisser Park Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana, regarding a reported shooting.
FWPD: Battery Investigation, 3800 block Coldwater Road
On June 13, 2026, at 1030 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the 3800 block of Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana, regarding a battery investigation that had just occurred.
FWPD: Possible Hit-and-Run victim, Maysville Road and Lake Forest Drive
On June 19, 2026, at 0311 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the intersection of Maysville Road and Lake Forest Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana, regarding the report of a person down.
FWFD: House Fire, 6200 block Walnut Valley Drive
On June 16, 2026, at 1042 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 6200 block of Walnut Valley Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana.