Decades of infrastructure improvements prevented major flooding

Due to decades of infrastructure planning and improvements, fewer and fewer areas around the city are prone to major flooding as in the past.
Sharon Tucker is sworn in as the new mayor of Fort Wayne, Indiana, by Deputy Mayor Karl Bandemer on April 23, 2024. Photo courtesy of the City of Fort Wayne.

Sharon Tucker sworn in as City of Fort Wayne Mayor

Sharon Tucker was sworn in today as the new mayor of the City of Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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Additional assistance for the homeless available

A new partnership formed by several local organizations and the City of Fort Wayne will provide additional assistance for homeless individuals and families.

City makes contribution to help Ukraine through sister city

Today, Fort Wayne Indiana Mayor Tom Henry announced that the City of Fort Wayne donated $10,000 to help the people of Ukraine through our sister city in Plock, Poland.
City snow plow in action

City prepared for forecasted snowfall

The entire City of Fort Wayne Street Department fleet, including front snowplows, is being checked and will be ready for the forecasted snowfall this weekend.

Fort Wayne United “REAL Dad” Facebook Live Forum tonight

Fort Wayne UNITED, will host another online forum for dads, future dads, and those who have taken on the role of dad, tonight at 7:30 p.m.
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Mayor tours Miss Virginia’s Food Pantry

Today, Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry toured Miss Virginia's Food Pantry to highlight the importance of volunteers during National Volunteer Month.

FWFD receives Lifesaving Equipment grant

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation® recently provided a $24,777.32 grant to the Fort Wayne Fire Department toward the purchase of two Holmatro Combi-Tools & Accessories.

Fort Wayne UNITED announces United Response

Today, Fort Wayne UNITED, in partnership with Mayor Tom Henry and the Victim Assistance Department of the Fort Wayne Police Department, announced the United Response Program.

City announces nearly $540,000 in grants to nonprofit programs

Today, Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry announced that the City of Fort Wayne will invest federal dollars in 19 local nonprofit programs.