Latest Daily Highlights
FWPD seeks public’s help in Greene and Oliver Street shootings
FWPD Homicide Detectives are asking for anyone with information regarding last weekend's homicide and multi-victim shooting at Greene and Oliver streets to assist in their investigation.
City awarded $15.6M from U.S. DOT for Ewing Street Bridge and Road Project
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker and the City of Fort Wayne Public Works Division today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the City a grant of $15,660,000 for the Ewing Street Bridge and Road Project.
City: Update on Pufferbelly Trail Pedestrian Bridge project
During this evening’s Committee Session, the Fort Wayne City Council approved a professional services agreement for the construction inspection and management of the Pufferbelly Trail Pedestrian Bridge over Coliseum Boulevard.
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.
Gas Tax Holiday extended another month
Today, Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced he is extending his suspension of Indiana’s gas taxes for another month.
Fort Wayne Zoo proudly announces Ackerman Scholarship winners
The Fort Wayne Zoo is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Lawerence A. Ackerman Scholarship.
Embassy Theatre announces inaugural “Novel idea: A bookish affair” – 8/21/2026
The Embassy Theatre is inviting readers from across northeast Indiana to the inaugural Novel Idea: A Bookish Affair, a new event celebrating books, local businesses and the joy of reading.
Fort Wayne Museum of Art receives major grant from Lilly Endowment
The Fort Wayne Museum of Art has received a $2.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support several projects that will increase the museum’s capacity for expanded service and organizational excellence.
ISP seeking public support for Therapy K9 Program
The Indiana State Police Wellness Section is asking for the public’s support of the Indiana State Police Therapy K9 Program.
ACPL Audio Reading Service earns international programming award
The Allen County Public Library's Audio Reading Service has received international recognition from the International Association of Audio Information Services.
Embassy Theatre’s Festival of Trees tickets now on sale
The Embassy Theatre's beloved Festival of Trees returns November 25, 2026 to December 2, 2026, bringing holiday magic to downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Fort Wayne Zoo invites the community to name Bat-Eared Fox Kits
Now through July 22, 2026, the Fort Wayne Zoo is inviting the community to help us name the five bat-eared fox kits that were born in May 2026.
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker announces grants to 21 non-profit programs
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker today announced that 21 local non-profit programs will receive funding from the City of Fort Wayne’s federal Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Solutions Grant dollars.
52nd Annual Rager-Stiverson (Fire/Police) Memorial Softball Game
The annual Michael Rager-Kenneth Stiverson (Fire/Police) Memorial Softball Game is a charity event hosted by Guns N Hoses and sponsored by Ziano’s Italian Eatery.
ISP Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division stats for June 2026
The Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division stats for June 2026.
TinCaps Baseball
Fort Wayne TinCaps ReCap: West Michigan 4, Fort Wayne 2
The Fort Wayne TinCaps lost Saturday night to the West Michigan Whitecaps 4-2 at LMCU Ballpark.
Fort Wayne TinCaps ReCap: Fort Wayne 6, West Michigan 3
The Fort Wayne TinCaps snapped their four-game losing streak by tying their season-high 16 hits in Friday’s 6-3 win against the West Michigan Whitecaps at LMCU Ballpark.
Fort Wayne TinCaps ReCap: West Michigan 8, Fort Wayne 5
The Fort Wayne TinCaps lost Thursday night’s game 8-5 against the West Michigan Whitecaps at LMCU Ballpark.
Fort Wayne TinCaps ReCap: West Michigan 14, Fort Wayne 1
The Fort Wayne TinCaps dropped their third-straight game and eighth of their last 10 in a 14-1 loss to the West Michigan Whitecaps at LMCU Ballpark.
Fort Wayne TinCaps ReCap: West Michigan 3, Fort Wayne 0
The Fort Wayne TinCaps were shut out for the second straight game and for the eighth time this season in Tuesday afternoon’s 3-0 loss against the West Michigan Whitecaps at LMCU Ballpark.
Road closures next week for northeast Fort Wayne resurfacing project
API Construction will begin work on the Northeast Resurface package starting Monday, July 13, 2026.
INDOT: Rolling slowdowns planned for I-469
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces multiple rolling slowdowns on I-469 for utility work.
Westbound lanes to close in section of S.R. 930/Coliseum Boulevard over weekend
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a weekend closure on State Road 930/Coliseum Boulevard in Fort Wayne as part of ongoing construction.
Traffic Alert: Portion of New Haven Avenue closing Friday – 7/10/2026
New Haven Avenue between South Coliseum Boulevard and Meyer Road will be closed in both directions for about four hours Friday morning, July 10, 2026.
Eastbound Illinois Road lane restriction 7/8/2026 to 7/11/2026
Due to the Illinois Road Trail and Roadway Improvements Project, eastbound Illinois Road will be restricted to one lane between Avenue of Autos and Ansley Drive beginning Wednesday, July 8, 2026, until Saturday, July 11, 2026.
Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission meeting agendas – 7/13/2026
The Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission meets on Monday, July 13, 2026.
METRO Human Relations Commission meeting – 7/6/2026
The City of Fort Wayne's Metropolitan Human Relations Commission will meet on July 6, 2026.
Allen County Election Board meeting – 7/16/2026
The Allen County Election Board will meet on July 16, 2026.
The meeting will be held in the Rousseau Centre, 1 East Main Street, Suite...
Fort Wayne Public Art Commission meeting agenda – 6/24/2026
The Fort Wayne Public Art Commission meets June 24, 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...
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
Allen County Election Board meeting – 7/16/2026
The Allen County Election Board will meet on July 16, 2026.
The meeting will be held in the Rousseau Centre, 1 East Main Street, Suite...
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.
FWPD: Coldwater Road assault suspect arrested
On July 9, 2026, the Fort Wayne Police Department arrested a suspect involved in an assault in the 3800 block of Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana, after requesting the public's help in identifying that suspect.
FWPD: Suspect vehicle description released in fatal hit-and-run accident
The Fort Wayne Police Department has released further information regarding the suspect vehicle wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run accident on Maysville Road on June 18, 2026.
ISP: Sheriff’s Sergeant’s vehicle struck on I‑69; driver injured, alcohol suspected
On July 8, 2026 just before 3:30am, a DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department Sergeant was parked in a crossover on Interstate 69 near the 323‑mile marker, observing traffic, when his vehicle was struck from behind by a northbound vehicle.
FWPD: 1923 Broadway Homicide Suspect Arrested
On July 6, 2026, at 2100 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department Homicide Task Force arrested Cameron Mikell in connection with the July 5, 2026, homicide at the Shell Station at 1923 Broadway in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Allen County Coroner: 2026 19th Allen County Homicide
The Allen County Coroner has identified Lamond Rashod Goodier as the 19th Allen County Homicide in 2026.