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City of Fort Wayne

“Sparked at Inspire” neighborhood grants awarded

The City of Fort Wayne’s Department of Neighborhoods, in partnership with Indiana Michigan Power Foundation, has awarded 11 “Sparked at Inspire” micro-grants for up to $1500 each.

Traffic Alert: Hanna Street closure tomorrow – 5/28/2026

Fort Wayne City Utilities Field Operations crews will repair a sewer manhole on Hanna Street beginning May 28, 2026.

Fort Wayne City Councilwoman Michelle Chambers statement on Anita Ann Grayson

Statement from Fort Wayne City Councilwoman Michelle Chambers (D-At Large) on the incident involving Anita Ann Grayson.

Fort Wayne Mayor Tucker to join Rolling Thunder for Memorial Day ceremony – 5/25/2026

Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker will be participating in a special ceremony on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026, at the Veterans National Memorial Shrine & Museum.

Mayor Tucker announces $2.26M in philanthropic funds pledged to Anchor Resource Center

Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker today announced pledges totaling $2.26 million to support the new nonprofit Anchor Resource Center, which will provide 24/7 access to services for families and individuals facing homelessness.

Allen County

Most Allen County Indiana offices will close for Memorial Day – 5/25/2026

On May 25, 2026, most Allen County Offices will close to observe Memorial Day, and will reopen for normal business hours on May 26, 2026.

2026 Primary Election recount requests filed

The Allen County Election Board has been notified of two recount requests from the May 5, 2026, Primary Election.

Final Certified 2026 Primary Election Results released

The final certified 2026 Primary Election Results have been released by the Allen County Election Board's Executive Director, Amy Scrogham.

Allen County Board of Commissioners Legislative Session cancelled – 5/15/2026

There will be no Allen County Board of Commissioners Legislative Session on Friday, May 15, 2026, due to lack of agenda items.

Traffic Alert: Traffic Signal change on Washington Center and O’Day Roads

Beginning June 3, 2026, Washington Center Road will stop for O'Day Road turning the intersection into an All-Way Stop.

Federal

Population growth holds steady in midsized cities amid widespread slowdown

Amid a widespread national slowdown in population growth, midsized cities remained close to the previous year’s patterns between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025.

Text of King Charles III’s address to Joint Session of Congress – 4/28/2026

Text of United Kingdom's King Charles III's address to a joint session of Congress in Washington D.C. on April 28, 2026.

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.

State of Indiana

Mosaic Market Creative Convergence Project launched in Fort Wayne

The Indiana Arts Commission announced today that ten Indiana communities have received training and grant funding through the Creative Convergence program.

I-469 off-ramp to close at S.R. 37

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces an I-469 off-ramp closure as part of ongoing construction.

IAG voluntarily dismisses claims in Section 504 lawsuit

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita today announced the voluntary dismissal of Indiana’s claims in the multistate lawsuit challenging the Biden Administration’s unlawful expansion of Section 504.

Indiana’s competitiveness and safeguards against foreign adversaries strengthened

Indiana Governor Mike Braun today ceremonially signed two bills into law to ensure Indiana remains competitive in the face of growing threats from foreign adversaries.

Indiana to host 56th annual Midwest U.S.-Japan Association Conference

Indiana Governor Mike Braun today announced that Indiana will host the 56th annual joint meeting of the Midwest U.S.-Japan Association and the Japan-Midwest U.S. Associations this year.

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