Government News

City of Fort Wayne

Investing in our Future: Commitment to maintain and improve Parks 2025

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation today releases highlights from its 2025 capital improvement program, noting an active year of completed projects.

Traffic Alert: Lima Road lane restriction Monday – 12/15/2025

The right-hand, southbound lane of Lima Road will be closed on December 15, 2025, as crews replace a fire hydrant.

2026 Fort Wayne Animal Control Commission dates announced

Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control announce the Animal Control Commission meeting dates for the upcoming 2026 year.

Leaf collection to resume in central neighborhoods

The Fort Wayne Street Department will begin collecting leaves again on December 16, 2025, in the City’s central neighborhoods to complete the first round of leaf collection.

Cody Brooks sworn in as the Fort Wayne Fire Department’s Deputy Chief

Cody Brooks was sworn in today as the FWFD’s Deputy Chief, in a position appointed by Mayor Sharon Tucker.

Allen County

George R. Ijames III appointed to Court Executive position by the Allen Superior Court

Chief Judge Fran Gull, on behalf of the Board of Judges of the Allen Superior Court, has announced the appointment of George R. Ijames III as the Court’s next Court Executive.

Joint statement on relocation of casino license to our area

Statement from the Allen County Board of Commissioners regarding a casino license for Allen County, Indiana.

2026 Allen County Election Board meeting schedule

The Allen County Elections Board has released their schedule of 2026 meetings.

Allen County Election Board meeting – 12/10/2025

The Allen County Election Board is conducting a meeting on December 10, 2025.

Travel Watch lifted; Winter Weather Travel Advisory still in place

The Winter Weather Travel Watch is lifted in Allen County, Indiana; however, a Winter Weather Travel Advisory remains in place.

Federal

White House: Evidence suggests link between Acetaminophen, Autism

Today, President Donald J. Trump joined Administration officials to announce major progress in understanding the root causes of autism.

President Trump’s Executive Order on homeless

Text of U.S. President Donald Trump's Executive Order on the homeless.
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USDA Secretary Rollins announces USDA reorganization

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the reorganization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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.

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

Attorney General files against websites allegedly violating age verification law

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is suing the operators of approximately 50 pornographic websites, alleging they have violated Indiana’s age-verification law.

Governor Braun takes action to protect Hoosiers from winter weather and bitter cold

Indiana Governor Mike Braun today signed an executive order temporarily waiving hours-of-service regulations for motor carriers and drivers transporting propane gas in Indiana, ensuring Hoosiers have access to critical heating fuel during a period of severe winter weather.

Indiana Governor Mike Braun rebukes State Senators for failing to pass fair maps

Statement from Indiana Governor Mike Braun on their failure to pass redistricting legislation.

First Lady Braun unveils Indiana’s first Dolly Parton Imagination Library Christmas Tree at the Statehouse

Visitors to the Indiana Statehouse this December will see something new in this year’s decorations—a display honoring early childhood literacy across the state.

Indiana Governor Braun completes seventh annual tour of all 92 Indiana counties

Indiana Governor Mike Braun has completed his seventh annual tour of all 92 Indiana counties.

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