FWPD: Homicide arrest
The Fort Wayne Police Department makes a homicide arrest in connection with a shooting on Lewis and Hanna Streets.
Friends of the Poor Walk – 9/22/2024
The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Fort Wayne is hosting its 8th annual Friends of the Poor Walk on Sunday, September 22nd.
Oktoberfest comes to Fort Wayne’s Deer Park Irish Pub – 9/21/2024
The German Heritage Society and Deer Park Irish Pub are joining forces to bring the spirit of Oktoberfest to the Deer Park Irish Pub in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on September 21, 2024.
INDOT to host winter seasonal hiring events – 9/24/2024
The Indiana Department of Transportation will host winter seasonal hiring events on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 12 locations across the state.
Tax rate drops slightly in FWCS 2025 Budget
Tonight, the Fort Wayne Community Schools Board of School Trustees reviewed the proposed 2025 budget which is projected to include a slight increase, however, the anticipated tax rate is expected to go down.
Video: Today’s announcement of The Landing Exchange project
Video of today's announcement of The Landing Exchange project in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Staff celebrated at FWCS 2024 Teacher and Employee of the Year reception
Fort Wayne Community Schools will honor the 2024 FWCS Teachers of the Year, FWCS Employee of the Year and finalists during a reception on Monday, September 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.
Video: The Landing Exchange announcement
Video from the announcement on September 9, 2024, of the proposed new Landing Exchange project.
Mayor Tucker announces $20 million plan for new housing project on The Landing
Today, Mayor Sharon Tucker announced plans for The Landing Exchange, a $20 million housing development proposed on The Landing along the northeast corner of Harrison and Columbia streets, which is currently a surface parking lot.
Traffic Alert: Spring Street detour changes today
The detour for the Spring Street water improvement project changes today, Monday, September 9, 2024.
TinCaps ReCap: South Bend 3, Fort Wayne 1
In the final game of the 2024 season, a crowd of 6,768 fans came out to Parkview Field on Sunday afternoon, as the South Bend Cubs topped the TinCaps, 3-1.
Easily sign up for spring 2025 classes at Ivy Tech registration fair – 9/17/2024
Those interested in signing up for spring 2025 classes at Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne can participate in an upcoming registration fair.
Redevelopment Commission agenda – 9/9/2024
The Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission meets on September 9, 2024, in Conference Room 030 at Citizens Square.
TinCaps ReCap: South Bend 5, Fort Wayne 2
Rosman Verdugo nearly hit a game-tying three-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning, but on a cool night with the wind blowing in, his blast was instead caught in front of the left-field wall and the TinCaps fell to the South Bend Cubs, 5-2.
What’s happening in Fort Wayne Parks
The following events and programs are happening the week ahead in Fort Wayne Parks.
TinCaps ReCap: Fort Wayne 4, South Bend 1
In front of a sellout crowd of 8,096 fans at Parkview Field, the TinCaps beat the South Bend Cubs, 4-1, Friday night.
Welcoming Fort Wayne celebrates Welcoming Week
This September, Fort Wayne will be celebrating the culture and heritage of our local residents during Welcoming Week, taking place September 13 – 22, 2024.
Gov. Holcomb makes trip to Ukraine to meet with Zelenskyy
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb is in Kyiv today to focus on subnational diplomacy that will positively impact future economic, academic and cultural two way partnerships between Indiana and Ukraine.
PUFW announces groundbreaking ceremony for $25 million Music Industry Building
The symbolic start of construction on a new $25 million, 26,000-square-foot music industry building on the campus of Purdue University Fort Wayne will take place Tuesday at 11 a.m.
Shawnee Place Historic District listed in National Register of Historic Places
The Shawnee Place Historic District is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Parkview Health recognized again with patient experience award
Parkview Health has been once again honored by NRC Health with the 2024 Excellence in Patient Experience Award.
Healthier Moms and Babies 8th Annual Diaper Dash – 9/7/2024
Healthier Moms and Babies will host their 8th annual Diaper Dash Family Fun Walk/Run to raise awareness for their mission of reducing infant mortality and improving the outcome of pregnancies in our community.
New Tech at Wayne named New Tech Network Spotlight School
New Tech Academy at Wayne has been named a 2024 New Tech Network Spotlight School by the New Tech Network.
Norfolk Southern closing State and Runnion at railroad crossings
Due to maintenance work, Norfolk Southern will close West State Boulevard at the railroad crossing beginning Monday, September 9 - Saturday, September 14, 2024.
Public Safety Incidents
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.
FWPD: Shooting Investigation, Picadilly Circle
On July 6, 2022, at approximately 11:00 am, Fort Wayne Police Officers responded to the 500 block of Picadilly Circle regarding an unknown problem.
FWPD Update: Suicide/Police Action Shooting on Hickory Tree Road
Fort Wayne Police Department update on the suicide/Police Action shooting in the 10500 block of Hickory Tree Road on Saturday, January 1, 2022.
FWPD: Police Action Shooting, Hickory Tree Road
On January 1, 2022, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a house in the 10000 block of Hickory Tree Road on a report of a disturbance where a gunshot had possibly been fired.