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 Daily Highlights
FWFD: Arbitrator makes final ruling on firefighter contract
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker and Fire Chief Eric Lahey today announced that the arbitrator assigned to the collective bargaining case has resolved the final issue in the firefighters’ labor agreement.
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.
2025-26 Efforts provide 4,055 safe shelter nights for homeless
Fort Wayne’s Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services joined local nonprofit agencies today to report results from the 2025-26 winter contingency emergency shelter efforts, which provided 4,055 safe shelter nights for people with no housing.
4th of July Parade to commemorate 250th anniversary of the United States
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker today announced that the City of Fort Wayne will host a 4th of July Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026, to honor the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.
Construction begins on The Landing Exchange
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker joined The Model Group representatives today to highlight construction is underway on the $20 million The Landing Exchange project, 555 S. Harrison St.
FWPD: New tow and repossession reporting procedures
The Fort Wayne Police Department has updated procedures related to vehicle releases, private property tows and repossession reporting.
ACPL 2025 Community Impact Report released
The Allen County Public Library has released its 2025 ACPL Community Impact Report, showcasing another year of extraordinary service, growth, and community engagement.
City of Fort Wayne Street Line Painting Program to begin – 5/18/2026
On May 18, 2026, the City of Fort Wayne Traffic Operations Department will begin its annual street line painting program to enhance visibility and safety on our roadways.
2026 City of Fort Wayne 4th of July Parade application now available
The application to participate or volunteer in the Celebrate America, 250 Years United Parade is now available online.
FWPD announces testing of Flock Safety Raven audio detection system
The Fort Wayne Police Department will begin a limited pilot program to test the Flock Safety Raven audio detection system in select areas of the city.
DID statement on proposed downtown homeless services center
Statement from Downtown Fort Wayne regarding the proposed homeless services center in the 500 block of East Washington Boulevard in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Visit Fort Wayne launches Allen County Sports Commission
Visit Fort Wayne is deepening its investment in sports tourism with the establishment of the Allen County Sports Commission, led by Visit Fort Wayne’s Senior Sports Development Manager Jazmín Zavala.
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker seeking applicants for Youth Engagement Council
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker is seeking applicants for the Mayor’s Youth Engagement Council for the 2026-27 school year.
Community invited to participate in Bike to Work Day – 5/15/2026
On Friday, May 15, the City of Fort Wayne will celebrate active commuting on Bike to Work Day.
Celebrating the legacy of the South Wayne Eagles
Fort Wayne Community Schools invites students, families, alumni and neighbors to celebrate the legacy of South Wayne Elementary on May 9, 2026, at South Wayne Elementary School.
TinCaps Baseball
Fort Wayne TinCaps ReCap: Cedar Rapids 4, Fort Wayne 3
The Fort Wayne TinCaps couldn’t hang onto a late lead in Wednesday afternoon’s 4-3 loss to the Cedar Rapids Kernels.
Fort Wayne TinCaps ReCap: Fort Wayne 3, Cedar Rapids 2
The Fort Wayne TinCaps dropped their series opener Tuesday night, 3-2, on the road against the Cedar Rapids Kernels.
Fort Wayne TinCaps Transactions: 5/12/2026
The San Diego Padres have made the following Minor League transactions for the Fort Wayne TinCaps.
Fort Wayne TinCaps ReCap: Beloit 9, Fort Wayne 7 – 10 innings
The Fort Wayne TinCaps dropped their first extra-innings game of the season Sunday, falling 9-7 to the Beloit Sky Carp in 10 innings.
Fort Wayne TinCaps ReCap: Fort Wayne 3, Beloit 1
The Fort Wayne TinCaps kept the good times rolling on Saturday night in their 3-1 win against the Beloit Sky Carp.
Latest Election News
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.
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.
Allen County Election Board meeting cancelled – 4/10/2026
The Allen County Election Board's meeting scheduled for April 10, 2026, has been cancelled.
Traffic Alert: Restrictions to Moeller/South Maplecrest begin today – 5/11/2026
Preliminary work on a water transmission line will begin at 7:30 a.m. May 11, 2026, near the intersection of South Maplecrest Road and Moeller Road.
I-469 off-ramp to close at S.R. 37
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces an I-469 off-ramp closure as part of ongoing construction.
Overnight I-69 ramp closures in Allen County
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces temporary I-69 ramp closures as part of ongoing construction.
Overnight I-69 on-ramp closure to take place in Fort Wayne
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a temporary I-69 on-ramp closure as part of ongoing construction.
Traffic Alert: South Calhoun Street lane restriction
Fort Wayne City Utilities crews will begin replacing a water valve on South Calhoun Street at 8:00 a.m. on April 23, 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.
FWFD Merit Commission meeting – 5/5/2026
The Fort Wayne Fire Department Merit Commission meets in Open Session on May 5, 2026.
METRO Human Relations Commission meeting – 5/4/2026
The City of Fort Wayne's Metropolitan Human Relations Commission will meet on May 4, 2026.
Allen County Election Board meetings cancelled
The Allen County Election Board has cancelled several scheduled meetings over the next few days.
Capital Improvement Board of Managers Meeting cancelled – 4/23/2026
The Allen County-Fort Wayne Capital Improvement Board of Managers meeting scheduled for April 23, 2026, has been cancelled.
FWFD: House Fire, 5500 block Meadowbrook Drive
On May 13, 2026, at 2011 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 5500 block of Meadowbrook Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: Shooting Investigation, 2400 block Abbey Drive
On May 13, 2026, at 1401 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a reported shooting in the 2400 block of Abbey Drive in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
ISP: One dead after crash in Allen County
On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, just after 12:15pm, Indiana State Police Troopers monitoring radio traffic overheard a report of an individual who was believed to be contemplating self-harm.
Allen County Coroner: 2026 9th Allen County Homicide
The Allen County Coroner has identified Shonte Evette McDonald as the 9th Allen County Homicide in 2026.
Allen County Coroner: 2026 8th Allen County Homicide
The Allen County Coroner has identified Swa Hid as the 8th Allen County Homicide in 2026.