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City of Fort Wayne

Keep your home warm, safe, and flowing in single digit temperatures

With temperatures expected to drop into the single digits, we should all take proper precautions to protect our pipes from freezing.

Completion of Pufferbelly Trail Golden Spike section celebrated

Today, the City of Fort Wayne’s Public Works Division marked the completion of the Pufferbelly Trail “Golden Spike” section from Ice Way to Washington Center Road, a $4.2 million investment.

Riverfront Phase IIb public open space update

Construction is now underway for Riverfront Phase IIB, located along the north bank of the St. Marys River.

Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission meeting cancelled – 12/8/2025

The Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission meeting for December 8, 2025, has been cancelled.

City of Fort Wayne prepared for forecasted snowfall

The City of Fort Wayne Street Department has begun converting the tanker trucks they’ve been using for leaf pickup into snow plows.

Allen County

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.

Winter Weather Travel WATCH Issued for Allen County Indiana

A Winter Weather Travel Watch has been issued for Allen County Indiana on November 29, 2025.

Winter Weather Travel Advisory issued for Allen County Indiana – 11/29/2025

A Winter Weather Travel ADVISORY has been issued for Allen County, Indiana.

Allen Superior Court Drug Court Program to graduate 59th class – 12/1/2025

Allen Superior Court’s Drug Court program will hold its 59th graduation on December 1, 2025.

Allen County government offices closed for Thanksgiving

Most Allen County Offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2025, and Friday, November 28, 2025.

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

Landmark settlement to safeguard voter rolls, identify illegal votes secured

Federal records confirm at least 165 non-citizens registered to vote in Indiana — 21 cast ballots.

“Family First Workplace” policy announced that will support working families

Today, Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced the launch of Family First Workplace initiative, a new family-focused program that allows eligible state employees to bring their infants to work during the first six months of life.

Governor Braun makes appointments to various boards and commissions

Indiana Governor Mike Braun today announced new appointments to various state boards and commissions.

INDOT: Be safe and plan ahead for Thanksgiving travel

INDOT urges drivers to travel safely and plan ahead, as increased traffic is expected across the state starting Tuesday afternoon.

Hoosier founders and Main Street economy celebrated during the Global Entrepreneurship Week

Indiana Governor Mike Braun joined Hoosier entrepreneurs and small businesses yesterday at the Indiana Statehouse to recognize their significant impact on the state’s economy and communities.

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