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Initiative to revitalize neighborhood Little Free Library launched
The Fort Wayne Rotary Club’s newly formed Impact Club is calling on the residents of Fort Wayne to help "check the pulse" of the city’s neighborhood book-sharing network.
Fort Wayne TinCaps ReCap: Fort Wayne 2, Wisconsin 1
The Fort Wayne TinCaps pitched their way to a 2-1 victory on Saturday afternoon against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers.
Monday severe weather postential – 4/27/2026
The National Weather Service reports that there is a potential for severe weather on Monday, April 27, 2026.
FWPD: Life-threatening automobile vs. bicycle accident, Lima Road
On April 24, 2026, at 2219 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department received reports of a automobile vs. bicycle injury accident near the intersection of Lima Road and Cumberland Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Fort Wayne TinCaps ReCap: Wisconsin 11, Fort Wayne 3
The Fort Wayne TinCaps dropped their fourth straight game in Friday night’s 11-3 loss against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers.
FWFD: Three Rivers Worship Church Fire, 2400 block Curdes Avenue
On April 24, 2026, at 19:37 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a fire in the Three Rivers Worship Church in the 2400 block of Curdes Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Eight indicted for illegal gambling business
On April 23, 2026, a federal Grand Jury in Fort Wayne, Indiana, approved an indictment charging several persons with owning an illegal gambling business in violation of Title 18, United States Code section 1955.
City to implement vehicle changes to save taxpayer dollars
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker and City Controller Pat Roller today announced that the City of Fort Wayne will implement changes to the city-owned vehicle policy in a proactive effort to save taxpayer dollars.
Overnight I-69 ramp closures in Allen County
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces temporary I-69 ramp closures as part of ongoing construction.
Fort Wayne TinCaps ReCap: Wisconsin 9, Fort Wayne 7
The Fort Wayne TinCaps left the bases loaded in the ninth inning of Thursday’s 9-7 loss against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers.
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.
Fort Wayne Fire Department welcomes 16 new firefighters
Sixteen firefighters were welcomed to the Fort Wayne Fire Department in a graduation ceremony tonight at the Auer Performance Hall on the Purdue Fort Wayne campus.
City receives $400,000 Indiana Trails Program Grant
The City of Fort Wayne has been awarded a $400,000 Indiana Trails Program grant from the Department of Natural Resources for development of the Carroll Road segment of the Fishing Line Trail.
Statement from Mayor Sharon Tucker on the proposed quarry development
Statement from Mayor Sharon Tucker on the proposed quarry development.
Join FWACC for “A Night in Paws Vegas” – 5/2/2026
Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control is hosting their annual gala, the Barks and Mews, “A Night in Paws Vegas”, on May 2, 2026.
The 2026 IYI State of the Child Allen County – 4/29/2026
Foellinger Foundation and Indiana Youth Institute (IYI) will present the 2026 IYI’s State of the Child Allen County event on April 29, 2026.
Parkview Health announces 2026 Community Health Improvement grants
Parkview Health has announced the recipients of its 2026 Community Health Improvement grants.
2026 Fort Wayne Philharmonic Music Educator Of The Year Awards
Two music educators were selected as the Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s 2026 Music Educator of the Year Award winners, announced at the April 18, 2026 Family Concert.
Fort Wayne TinCaps ReCap: Wisconsin 9, Fort Wayne 3
The Fort Wayne TinCaps fell behind and could not catch up in Wednesday’s 9-3 loss against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers.
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.
Update on fire services consolidation and new Executive Fire Chief
Allen County officials and regional fire service leaders held a press conference today to provide an update on consolidation efforts and to introduce the new Executive Fire Chief, Jeremy Bush.
Initial Regional Economic Acceleration Development Funding produced economic impact of $675M
Today, Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced that the first round of funding from the Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) created an estimated economic impact across Indiana of more than $675 million.
Approximately 350 people attend 8th annual Fair Housing Summit
Approximately 350 people attended the eighth annual City of Fort Wayne Fair Housing Summit today.
Foellinger Foundation announces new Chief Financial Officer
The Foellinger Foundation announces the hiring of Tyler Sipe as its new Chief Financial Officer.
Fort Wayne TinCaps ReCap: Wisconsin 8, Fort Wayne 2
The Fort Wayne TinCaps dropped their series opener to the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, 8-2, after six innings.
Fort Wayne TinCaps Transactions: 4/21/2026
The San Diego Padres have made the following Minor League transactions for the Fort Wayne TinCaps.
Study Elementary School celebrates 100 years of learning – 4/23/2026
Study Elementary School will mark a historic milestone, 100 years of learning, tradition and community, with a special celebration on April 23, 2026.
Results of 2025-26 winter emergency shelter efforts to be released – 4/27/2026
The City of Fort Wayne's Community Development’s Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services will join several local nonprofit agencies to report results from the 2025-26 winter contingency emergency shelter efforts on April 27, 2026.
Governor takes action to ban street camping, connect homeless Hoosiers to help
Indiana Governor Mike Braun today ceremonially signed SEA 285, legislation establishing a statewide prohibition on unauthorized camping on public land while connecting homeless Hoosiers to shelter, diversion, and mental health services.
FWPD: CSA Arrest, 1900 block Chochtimar Trail
Shawn Kessell, 1900 block of Chochtimar Trail, has been charged with two counts of level one Child Molesting and is currently at the Allen County Jail after an FWPD Child Sexual Abuse investigation.