AFW Daily Highlights
FWPD raises awareness about dangerous online group – 764
Fort Wayne Police Department news release:
FWPD Raises Awareness about Dangerous Online Group
Fort Wayne, Indiana (October 14, 2026) - The Fort Wayne Police Department is...
Fort Wayne Philharmonic Friends hosting concerto competition, scholarships
Young musicians grades 3-12 can apply for two programs hosted by the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Friends.
Bidding open for Byron Hospital property
The Allen County Board of Commissioners is selling 62 acres of the former Byron Hospital land on the northwest corner of the intersection of State Road 3 and Carroll Road.
Attorney General Todd Rokita flags September 2026’s risky recalls
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers to immediately check their homes for more than 50 products recalled last month by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Jurassic Quest brings three epic prehistoric adventures to the Coliseum
North America's largest and most realistic dinosaur adventure, Jurassic Quest®, is roaring into Fort Wayne for one weekend only starting October 16, 2026.
City of Fort Wayne HOME Housing Options Made Easy Catalog launched
Fort Wayne Community Development today launched the Fort Wayne HOME Housing Options Made Easy Catalog as part of its ongoing work to address the local housing shortage and turn vacant urban lots into housing affordable for a range of income levels.
Great Tree Canopy Comeback – 10/17/2026
Local residents are encouraged to join Friends of the Parks of Allen County along with area parks and trails departments for the annual Great Tree Canopy Comeback event on October 17, 2026.
Community invited to dedication for The Spire: Wounded Veterans Memorial – 11/11/2026
The community is invited to the dedication of The Spire: Wounded Veterans Memorial in the center of the newly constructed roundabout located at Saint Francis Drive and West Main Street.
Fort Wayne Zoo announces new Dog Day event – 11/1/2026
The Fort Wayne Zoo is inviting four-legged friends to a special Dog Day event on November 1, 2026.
Jared James Nichols headlines Sweetwater’s “Marshall Playground” event – 10/13/2026
Sweetwater has announced plans for the ultimate hands-on amplifier experience.
Shucked Musical at the Embassy Theatre – 1/12 and 1/13/2027
Shucked, The Tony Award-Winning Musical Comedy, will be at the Embassy Theatre on January 12 and 13, 2027.
Job Fair highlights Allen County career opportunities – 10/21/2026
The Allen County Human Resources Department is hosting a job fair on October 21, 2026.
Aunt Millie’s is the 2026–27 Fort Wayne Philharmonic Pops Series sponsor
The Fort Wayne Philharmonic is proud to announce Aunt Millie’s as the presenting sponsor of the 2026–27 Pops Series.
The Green Goodbye: Exploring Eco-friendly Death – 11/8/2026
Eco Fest, Death Done Differently, and Discover Yoga will host a workshop exploring Eco-Friendly Death on November 8, 2026.
Parkview Health earns Great Place to Work certification
Parkview Health recently received its second annual certification from Great Place To Work®, recognizing the health system for its excellent culture and workplace environment.
Indiana positioned to win big in booming sports economy
With football season underway and basketball season right around the corner, Indiana Governor Mike Braun is positioning Indiana to win an even greater share of the economic benefits of the sports industry.
Healthier Moms and Babies hosts fall 2026 Community Baby Shower – 10/9/2026
Healthier Moms and Babies, through its Every Birth Network initiative, will host a Community Baby Shower on October 9, 2026.
Snider High School class of 1976 to celebrate 50 year anniversary with numerous events
The Snider High School Class of 1976 will mark the occasion of their 50th anniversary this weekend, October 9 - 11, 2026.
Foellinger Foundation grant expands access to affordable loans for NE Indiana workers
Brightpoint has received a $100,000 Special Opportunity Grant from Foellinger Foundation to support the Community Loan Center of Northeast Indiana.
Festival of Trees returns November 25 thru December 2, 2026
The Embassy Theatre’s 42nd annual Festival of Trees returns November 25–December 2, 2026, with new expanded ways to experience a longtime Fort Wayne holiday tradition.
FWCS opens doors to community leaders for Principal for a Day
Fort Wayne Community Schools welcomes more than 50 community members into its schools to serve as guest principals for the annual Principal for a Day event.
Traffic Alert: Wells Street lane restriction – 10/14/2026
Fort Wayne City Utilities will install water services along Wells Street beginning October 14, 2026 is expected to take two days.
Traffic Alert: Scott Road restoration Thursday and Friday – 10/15/2026
Road restoration from an earlier pipe repair will require a short section of Scott Road’s to close on October 15, 2026.
Multiple nights of rolling slowdowns planned for utility work over I-469
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces multiple rolling slowdowns on I-469 for utility work.
Traffic Advisory: New traffic signal at Maplecrest and Parrott Roads
The Allen County Highway Department announces that a newly installed traffic signal at the intersection of Maplecrest and Parrott Roads will officially become fully operational on October 15, 2026.
Traffic Alert: Westbound Oxford Street to close Thursday – 10/8/2026
A sewer needs to be repaired across from the entrance to McMillen Park on Oxford Street and will require a lane restriction beginning October 8, 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.
City of Fort Wayne SEED Board meeting – 9/17/2026
The Fort Wayne Urban Enterprise Association d/b/a SEED Fort Wayne Board of Directors meets on April 9, 2026.
Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission meeting agenda – 9/14/2026
The Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission meets on Monday, September 14, 2026.
Board of Park Commissioners meeting – 9/10/2026
The Board of Park Commissioners meets Thursday, September 10, 2026.
Economic Development Commission September 2026 meeting cancelled
The City of Fort Wayne Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for September 17, 2026, has been cancelled.
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
Early In-Person Voting begins today – 10/6/2026
Early in-person voting for the 2026 General Election will be available to all Allen County registered voters beginning October 6, 2026.
INDOT reminds Hoosiers to place campaign and other signs outside state right-of-way
The Indiana Department of Transportation reminds Hoosiers to place political campaign and other signs outside state right-of-way.
Right to Life of Northeast Indiana PAC announces 2026 General Election endorsements
The Right to Life of Northeast Indiana Political Action Committee announces its endorsements for the 2026 general election.
Public test of General Election’s electronic voting systems – 9/17/2026
The Allen County Election Board gives notice of public test of the electronic voting systems to be used in the General Election held on November 3, 2026.
Allen County Commissioner 3rd District race recount scheduled
The recount of the Allen County Commissioners 3rd District race has been scheduled.
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.
FWPD: Barricaded Subject, 800 block Bimini Lane
On October 10, 2026, at 0910 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the 800 block of Bimini Lane, Fort Wayne, Indiana, for a report of an Armed Party Disturbance.
FWPD: Homicide Arrest, 700 block Anderson Avenue
On October 9, 2026, at 0951 hours, Lorrina Sargent was arrested in connection with the murder of Kelvin Andre Topps.
FWPD: CSAM Investigation Arrest
On September 23, 2026, the Fort Wayne Police Department received a cyber tip through its Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force affiliate regarding Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).