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City of Fort Wayne

The Don Wood Foundation announces a $260,000 grant to support small scale developer program

Today, the City of Fort Wayne Community Development Division announced that the Don Wood Foundation will provide a $260,000 grant to the Summit City Entrepreneur and Enterprise District to support the Small Scale Developer Program.

Investing in our future: Commitment to maintain and improve parks update

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation offers highlights of the department’s 2024 capital improvement projects and programs.
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Northbound lane of Harrison Street to close for urban trail construction

Beginning Monday, December 16, 2024, the northbound lane of Harrison Street between Berry and Main Streets will be closed to accommodate construction on the Urban Trail Extension Project.

Leaf collection complete

Fort Wayne Street Department crews completed leaf collection yesterday, December 12, 2024.

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.

Allen County

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.
City of Fort Wayne seal new side

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.

Federal

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U.S. Justice Department’s Election Day Program – 11/5/2024

Assistant United States Attorney David E. Hollar will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 5, 2024, general election.

EPA announces $2M brownfields cleanup funding for North River site

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a $2 million clean up grant for the Former OmniSource South Property (now known as the North River site) in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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Department of Justice commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Indiana joins the nation in commemorating National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, observed this year from April 21-27, 2024.
Federal Judge Thomas L. Kirsch II swearing in

Kirsch sworn in as Circuit Judge, 7th Circuit Court

United States Attorney Thomas Kirsch II assumed the duties of a United States Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit today, December 18, 2020.

COVID-19 Disinfectant List

Today, the EPA is releasing an expanded list of EPA-registered disinfectant products that have qualified for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

State of Indiana

Governor’s statement on Joseph Corcoran execution

Statement from Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb on the execution of Joseph Corcoran.

AG and SOS seek verification that Indiana voters are U.S. citizens

Indiana's Attorney General Todd Rokita and Secretary of State Diego Morales are asking the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to verify the citizenship status of voters who registered in Indiana without providing state-issued forms of identification.

Indiana Governor Holcomb to foster life sciences growth, defense partnerships in the Middle East

Indiana Governor Holcomb will lead an international economic development trip to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait next week to further his commitment to fostering global engagement and cultivating investment and innovation opportunities across future-focused sectors like defense, life sciences and sports innovation.

Today declared America Recycles Day by Governor Holcomb

Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb has issued a proclamation declaring Nov. 15 America Recycles Day in Indiana.

Future of U.S. 30 improvements near Steel Dynamics in Columbia City announced

Today, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb, INDOT Commissioner Mike Smith, and President/Chief Operating Officer of Steel Dynamics, Inc. Berry Schneider announced plans for a portion of U.S. 30 improvements in Columbia City.