Multiple nights of rolling slowdowns planned for utility work over I-469
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces multiple rolling slowdowns on I-469 for utility work.
Traffic Advisory: New traffic signal at Maplecrest and Parrott Roads
The Allen County Highway Department announces that a newly installed traffic signal at the intersection of Maplecrest and Parrott Roads will officially become fully operational on October 15, 2026.
Traffic Alert: Westbound Oxford Street to close Thursday – 10/8/2026
A sewer needs to be repaired across from the entrance to McMillen Park on Oxford Street and will require a lane restriction beginning October 8, 2026.
Allen County Fire and EMS District releases facts and statutory overview
Ahead of the Allen County Council’s upcoming vote on October 19, 2026, the Allen County Fire & EMS District has released an informational fact sheet detailing its 2027 proposed operating budget.
Allen County Council to reopen 2027 Budget Hearings
At the beginning of the October 7, 2026, Council meeting, County Council will reopen the 2027 Budget Hearings to allow for public comment on any of the budgets under their authority.
Fort Wayne man sentenced for distribution and possession of child pornography
On October 1, 2026, Christopher Koogler was sentenced after pleading guilty to distribution, and possession of child pornography.
FWPD Update: Arrest made in yesterday’s pedestrian fatality
The Fort Wayne Police Department has arrested Quincy A. English in connection with yesterday's fatal motorcycle vs pedestrian accident.
FWPD: Fatal Pedestrian/Motorcycle Hit-and-Run Accident,
On October 4, 2026, at 19:50 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a report of a motorcycle versus pedestrian traffic accident near the intersection of Lafayette and Wayne Streets.
FWFD: House Fire, 1400 block Fletcher Avenue
On October 4, 2026, at 0523 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 1400 block of Fletcher Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD: House Fire, 3200 block Solitude Place
On October 2, 2026, at 2234 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 3200 block of Solitude Place, Fort Wayne, Indiana.