Allen County receives grant to improve Scott Road rail crossing

Allen County has been awarded up to $400,000 to evaluate alternatives to improve an at-grade crossing of Norfolk Southern Railway and Scott Road.

Allen County hits historic $3B in permitted construction value

On January 2, 2025, the Allen County Building Department reported that building permits for 2024 totaled $3,664,538,816.

Commissioners submit letter of intent regarding interlocal cooperative agreement

Pursuant to its decision on December 6, 2024, the Allen County Board of Commissioners today submitted a letter to the Three Rivers Ambulance Authority Board of Directors communicating its intent to withdraw.

County Commissioners withdrawal from TRAA agreement with the City of Fort Wayne

After years of deliberation, input and research, the Allen County Board of Commissioners formally announced its intention to withdraw from the city-county interlocal agreement that oversees emergency services.

Mayor Tucker’s statement on emergency medical services

Statement from Fort Wayne, Indiana, Mayor Sharon Tucker on emergency medical services in the city.

Allen County Commissioners close on bonds for new Allen County Jail

The Allen County Board of Commissioners announce the successful closing of $203,655,000 in revenue bonds for the new Allen County Jail project, which occurred yesterday afternoon, November 26, 2024.

Winter Contingency/Emergency Shelter Plan for the community in effect for upcoming winter season

The winter contingency/emergency shelter plan for the upcoming winter season will be in effect starting on December 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025.

City offices to be closed for Thanksgiving

The City of Fort Wayne’s offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28, 2024, and Friday, November 29, 2024, in recognition of Thanksgiving.

Allen County Commissioners authorize jail construction to proceed

During their weekly Legislative Session this morning, the Allen County Board of Commissioners took two major steps forward in the process to construct the new Allen County Jail.

County Commissioners’ statement on the tax court ruling

Statement from the Allen County Board of Commissioners following the tax court ruling issued September 13, 2024.