AFW Daily Highlights
Leaf collection kicks-off in the north part of Fort Wayne Indiana
Today, Fort Wayne Street Commissioner Brian Shimkus and Public Works Director Shan Gunawardena kicked off the first week of annual leaf collection in the City of Fort Wayne.
Purple Heart recipient And U.S. Army combat veteran Danielle Green to speak – 11/18/2026
The Northeast Indiana Base Community Council is proud to welcome Danielle Green, U.S. Army combat veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and Pat Tillman Award for Service honoree, as the featured keynote speaker for its upcoming Luncheon Speaker Series on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
Breaking Benjamin Tour to stop at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum – 2/19/2027
The Breaking Benjamin tour will stop in Fort Wayne, Indiana, at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum on February 19, 2027.
A Grande Christmas brings holiday music and sing-along fun to the Embassy Theatre – 12/18/2026
The holiday season will come alive with the sounds of Christmas at the Embassy Theatre's A Grande Christmas on December 18, 2026.
City of Fort Wayne Indiana offices to be closed for Veterans Day – 11/11/2026
The City of Fort Wayne’s offices will be closed on November 11, 2026, in recognition of Veterans Day.
Statement: Indiana Governor Mike Braun on Indiana General Assembly leadership change
Statement from Indiana Governor Mike Braun: Eager to tackle affordability with newly elected Indiana General Assembly leadership.
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita issues statement following midterm elections
Attorney General Todd Rokita today issued the following statement regarding the 2026 midterm elections.
Indiana Gas Tax Holiday extended another month
Today, Governor Mike Braun signed executive orders to prioritize affordability, extending Indiana's energy emergency.
Guitars for Vets and Sweetwater’s Gear Exchange turn donated instruments into healing for Veterans
Guitars for Vets, the national nonprofit that teaches guitar to Veterans living with PTSD and other service-related trauma, and Gear Exchange, Sweetwater’s marketplace for used gear are providing healing for Veterans.
Allen County receives $27.8M+ for next stage in Scott Road rail crossing improvement
Allen County has received the total grant amount it requested from the Federal Rail Administration Railroad Crossing Elimination grant program in the amount of $27,878,116.
Statement: Indiana Governor Mike Braun denies clemency for Jeffrey Weisheit
Statement from Indiana Governor Mike Braun on the Indiana Parole Board's recommendation to deny clemency for Jeffrey Weisheit.
Traffic signal updates to take place in various Fort Wayne Indiana locations
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces nighttime traffic signal updates in various Fort Wayne, Indiana, locations.
Join the City of Fort Wayne for National Take a Hike Day – 11/17/2026
Bring a friend and join the City of Fort Wayne’s Greenways and Trails Department and Shambaugh & Son employees to celebrate National Take a Hike Day on November 17, 2026.
Early In-Person Voting ends today – 11/2/2026
Today, November 2, 2026, is the last day to vote early at the Rousseau Centre, only from 8:00 am until Noon.
Winter Jam 2027 at the allen County War Memorial Coliseum – 3/4/2027
Winter Jam 2027, Christian music’s largest annual tour, is coming to the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on March 4, 2027.
Free expungement education presentation – 11/10/2026
A free presentation by local attorney, Heidi Fowler, explaining Indiana’s Expungement Law and local resources for legal assistance will be given on November 10, 2026.
Coliseum partners with Allen County Toys for Tots
MidWest America Federal Credit Union recently announced the return of the Marine Corp Toys for Tots program to Allen County.
McKinney Family Foundation announces finalists for inaugural Legacy Prize
The McKinney Family Foundation has announced the finalists for its inaugural Robert H. McKinney Legacy Prize.
Parkview Health named to Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Health Care list
Parkview Health has been named to the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care™ List, making its first appearance in the annual ranking produced by Fortune in cooperation with Great Place To Work®.
River levels to be adjusted for bridge and stormwater outfall inspections – 11/9/2026
Beginning November 9, 2026, the gate at Hosey Dam will be opened to lower river levels.
Governor Braun directs IURC to speed up utility rate reduction approvals
Indiana Governor Mike Braun today directed the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to expedite its review of utility filings that would lower rates for Hoosier ratepayers.
INDOT: Coliseum Boulevard reopens after water main break
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the reopening of State Road 930 in Fort Wayne.
INDOT: Single-day lane closure planned for northbound I-469 patching in Allen County Indiana
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a lane closure on I-469 for deep patching.
INDOT: Partial closure of Coliseum Boulevard due to water main break
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the closure of State Road 930/Coliseum Boulevard in Fort Wayne due to a water main break.
Traffic Alert: South Maplecrest Road closed
Fort Wayne City Utilities Field Operations will be repairing a water valve along South Maplecrest Road on October 19, 2026.
New traffic signal at Covington Road/Covington Commons Drive to be activated – 10/21/2026
A new traffic signal will be activated next week at the intersection of Covington Road and Covington Commons Drive in southwest Fort Wayne.
Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission Executive Session notice – 11/6/2026
The Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission will meet in closed Executive Session on November 6, 2026.
Fort Wayne Economic Development Commission November 2026 meeting cancelled
The City of Fort Wayne Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for November 19, 2026, has been cancelled.
Public meeting: Airport Expressway Improvements Project
The City of Fort Wayne invites residents to attend a public meeting for an overview of the Airport Expressway Grade Separation Improvements Project on November 4, 2026.
Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission meeting agenda – 10/19/2026
The City of Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission will meet on October 19, 2026.
Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission meeting cancelled – 10/12/2026
The City of Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission meeting scheduled for October 12, 2026, has been changed to October 19, 2026.
Downtown Fort Wayne Indiana America 250 fireworks tonight – 7/4/2026
The Fort Wayne TinCaps will be co-hosting tonight's America 250 fireworks display in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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.
Latest Election News
Statement: Indiana Governor Mike Braun on Indiana General Assembly leadership change
Statement from Indiana Governor Mike Braun: Eager to tackle affordability with newly elected Indiana General Assembly leadership.
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita issues statement following midterm elections
Attorney General Todd Rokita today issued the following statement regarding the 2026 midterm elections.
Early In-Person Voting ends today – 11/2/2026
Today, November 2, 2026, is the last day to vote early at the Rousseau Centre, only from 8:00 am until Noon.
IAG backs DOJ election monitors, citing illegal voting charges
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita issued the following statement welcoming the U.S. Department of Justice's decision to send election monitors to Indiana on November 3, 2026.
2026 General Election Early In-Person Voting information
Early in-person voting is starting at the Ivy Tech Coliseum location on October 24, 2026, with more locations starting on October 26, 2026.
ISP joins 15-state interdiction effort to disrupt criminal transportation routes
The Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division of the Indiana State Police recently concluded its participation in "Operation Guardian."
FWPD: Suspect arrested in Hamburg Germany for the death of a local 14-year old
In October, 2026, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a death investigation involving a 14-year-old juvenile from Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD Update: Man shot by police on Chadwick Drive has died
The Fort Wayne Police Department has been notified that the individual injured during the officer-involved shooting on October 12, 2026, in the 6800 block of Chadwick Drive has died from their injuries.
FWPD Update: Officer-Involved Shooting, 6800 block Chadwick Drive
An update on yesterday's FWPD Officer-Involved Shooting in the 6800 block of Chadwick Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: Officer-Involved Shooting, 6800 block Chadwick Drive
On October 12, 2026, at 1728 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department was dispatched to the 6800 block of Chadwick Drive regarding a person suffering from a mental health crisis and behaving violently.