Fort Wayne Fire Department welcomes 16 new firefighters
Sixteen firefighters were welcomed to the Fort Wayne Fire Department in a graduation ceremony tonight at the Auer Performance Hall on the Purdue Fort Wayne campus.
Traffic Alert: South Calhoun Street lane restriction
Fort Wayne City Utilities crews will begin replacing a water valve on South Calhoun Street at 8:00 a.m. on April 23, 2026.
FWPD: CSA Arrest, 1900 block Chochtimar Trail
Shawn Kessell, 1900 block of Chochtimar Trail, has been charged with two counts of level one Child Molesting and is currently at the Allen County Jail after an FWPD Child Sexual Abuse investigation.
ISP partners with DEA for Prescription Drug Take Back Day – 4/25/2026
On April 25, 2026, the Drug Enforcement Administration is sponsoring its nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative.
Department of Justice commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
The United States Attorney’s Office in Northern Indiana will commemorate National Crime Victims’ Rights Week from April 19-25, 2026.
FWFD: House Fire, 300 block Landau Run
On April 19, 2026, at 1320 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 300 block of Landau Run, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: CSA Arrest, 5800 block Turtle Creek Drive
On April 15, 2026, Diamond Davis was apprehended and taken into custody for multiple child sexual abuse charges after an investigation by the Fort Wayne Police Department.
St. Joe Center Road lane restrictions begin Monday
Lane restrictions will affect traffic along St. Joe Center Road starting Monday, April 20, as crews begin installing a new relief sewer line in the area. Work is expected to continue through late August.
Fort Wayne Police Department announces opening of new Downtown Fort Wayne District
The Fort Wayne Police Department officially launched its new Downtown District this week.
2026 4th Allen County Homicide
The Allen County Coroner has identified Latisha Ann Marie Greene as the 4th Allen County Homicide in 2026.