Traffic Alert: Maumee Avenue lane restriction begin – 8/4/2026

The far-right lane of Maumee Avenue will be restricted for approximately seven blocks between Hanna Street and South Anthony Boulevard as crews replace a water main.

Traffic Alert: Multiple restrictions in the Ardmore/Jefferson/Illinois/Hillegas area this week

Two lane restrictions are scheduled this week as crews continue work on water main improvements in the Westwood Fairway neighborhood and along West Jefferson Boulevard.

FWPD: Critical Injury Motorcycle Accident, West Jefferson Boulevard and Catalpa Street

On August 1, 2026, at 1204 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a motorcycle accident at the intersection of West Jefferson Boulevard and Catalpa Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Traffic Alert: Fairfield Avenue to partially close through mid-September

A sewer separation project will move forward next week along Fairfield Avenue to address chronic flooding in the Fairfield-Terrace Belmont neighborhood.

National Night Out – 8/4/2026

National Night Out is on August 4, 2026, at Memorial Park in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Westbound lanes to close in section of S.R. 930/Coliseum Boulevard over weekend

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a weekend closure on State Road 930/Coliseum Boulevard in Fort Wayne as part of ongoing construction.

FWFD: Cintas Fire, 3115 Independence Drive

On July 30, 2026, at 1245 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at Cintas, 3115 Independence Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

FWPD: Exposure Arrest, 5311 Coldwater Road

On July 21, 2026, at 1330 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the Walmart at 5311 Coldwater Road, regarding a report of a male exposing himself in the parking lot.

Prosecutor’s statement on the death of Tayshawn Amere Ross

Statement from the Allen County Prosecuting Attorney's office on the death of 10 year old Tayshawn Amere Ross.

Allen County Coroner: 2026 22nd Allen County Homicide

The Allen County Coroner has identified Jacob Gordon Klotz as the 22nd Allen County Homicide in 2026.