Government News

City of Fort Wayne

Lane restrictions and road closure scheduled for Covington Road

Due to concrete deck work for the Covington Road pedestrian bridge, Covington Road between Hadley Road and Covington Commons Drive will have lane restrictions on Thursday Friday - November 21 and 22, 2024.

Traffic Alert: Van Buren/West Jefferson restrictions Wednesday – 11/19/2024

Crews will be working to fix a water main and valve beginning at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2024, causing lane restrictions on West Jefferson Boulevard and Van Buren Street.

Meeting notice: Legacy Joint Funding Committee – 11/20/2024

The Legacy Joint Funding Committee will meet tomorrow, November 20, 2024.

Traffic Alert: Covington Road partial closure starting tomorrow – 11/20/2024

Covington Road between Hadley Road and Covington Commons Drive will be closed Wednesday, November 20 for installation of a pedestrian bridge.

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation receives two awards

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department was honored at the IPRA Awards of Excellence ceremony as a part of the Indiana Park and Recreation Association conference on November 7, in French Lick, Indiana.

Allen County

Allen County Council approves ACPL’s Facilities Master Plan Funding

Today, the Allen County Council officially approved the Phase 1 tax bond for the Allen County Public Library’s Facilities Master Plan, paving the way for significant enhancements to library facilities and infrastructure throughout the county.

City and County gov’t offices closed for Veterans Day – 11/11/2024

The City of Fort Wayne and Allen County government offices will be closed Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2024.

Fall property tax bills are due 11/12/2024

Allen County Chief Deputy Treasurer Samantha Chenery reminds property owners that Tuesday, November 12, 2024, is the deadline to pay property taxes.
Elections

2024 General Election information

The deadline has passed to ask for an absentee ballot by mail but you can vote in person.

Joint release from Prosecutor’s Office and FWPD Re: Manistee Drive shooting

Joint news release from the Allen County Prosecutor's office and Fort Wayne Police Department regarding the Manistee Drive shooting.

Federal

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U.S. Justice Department’s Election Day Program – 11/5/2024

Assistant United States Attorney David E. Hollar will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 5, 2024, general election.

EPA announces $2M brownfields cleanup funding for North River site

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a $2 million clean up grant for the Former OmniSource South Property (now known as the North River site) in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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Department of Justice commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Indiana joins the nation in commemorating National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, observed this year from April 21-27, 2024.
Federal Judge Thomas L. Kirsch II swearing in

Kirsch sworn in as Circuit Judge, 7th Circuit Court

United States Attorney Thomas Kirsch II assumed the duties of a United States Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit today, December 18, 2020.

COVID-19 Disinfectant List

Today, the EPA is releasing an expanded list of EPA-registered disinfectant products that have qualified for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

State of Indiana

AG and SOS seek verification that Indiana voters are U.S. citizens

Indiana's Attorney General Todd Rokita and Secretary of State Diego Morales are asking the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to verify the citizenship status of voters who registered in Indiana without providing state-issued forms of identification.

Indiana Governor Holcomb to foster life sciences growth, defense partnerships in the Middle East

Indiana Governor Holcomb will lead an international economic development trip to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait next week to further his commitment to fostering global engagement and cultivating investment and innovation opportunities across future-focused sectors like defense, life sciences and sports innovation.

Today declared America Recycles Day by Governor Holcomb

Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb has issued a proclamation declaring Nov. 15 America Recycles Day in Indiana.

Future of U.S. 30 improvements near Steel Dynamics in Columbia City announced

Today, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb, INDOT Commissioner Mike Smith, and President/Chief Operating Officer of Steel Dynamics, Inc. Berry Schneider announced plans for a portion of U.S. 30 improvements in Columbia City.
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INDOT to host winter seasonal hiring events – 9/24/2024

The Indiana Department of Transportation will host winter seasonal hiring events on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 12 locations across the state.