City of Fort Wayne
Reminder: FWPD community input survey closes Wednesday – 9/30/2026
A reminder that the FWPD community input survey closes this Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 11:59 pm.
Metro welcomes Lakisha Woods as Executive Director
The Fort Wayne Metropolitan Human Relations Commission is pleased to announce the appointment of Lakisha Woods as Executive Director, effective September 21, 2026.
Norfolk Southern grants $54,109 to the City of Fort Wayne for community safety and resilience initiatives
The City of Fort Wayne today announced it has received four grants totaling $54,109 from Norfolk Southern.
Purple Heart City signage installed
Fort Wayne’s recognition as a Purple Heart City is now proudly displayed on entryway signs throughout our community.
Traffic Alert: Two-lane restriction on Clinton Street – 9/24/2026
City Utilities crews will replace a water valve box on Clinton Street in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, on September 24, 2026.
Allen County
37th annual Conference on Youth, Families and Communities – 10/1/2026
Retired Judge Charles F. Pratt and Judge Andrew Williams are pleased to announce that the 37th Annual Conference on Youth, Families and Communities will be held October 1, 2026.
Allen County Board of Commissioners reflect on the 25th anniversary of 9/11/2001
The Allen County Board of Commissioners issued the following statement today, reflecting on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11.
Notice of convening – Municipal Unit Strategic Taskforce – 9/14/2026
Municipal Unit Strategic Taskforce (MUST) meeting notice from Allen County Auditor Jackie Scheuman.
Notice of Allen County Council Executive Session – 9/8/2026
On September 8, 2026, at 8:00 am, the Allen County Council will convene an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing applications for council board appointments to the Allen County Fire and EMS Board.
Allen County government offices closed for Labor Day – 9/7/2026
On September 7, 2026, most Allen County Offices will close to observe Labor Day, and will reopen for normal business hours on September 8, 2026.
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.
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
Indiana marks 15 years of Rail Safety Week, Sept. 21-27, 2026
Indiana Operation Lifesaver, the Indiana State Police and rail safety partners across the state will recognize Indiana Rail Safety Week, Sept. 21-27, 2026.
Momentum building in Indiana’s creative economy
Today, Indiana Governor Mike Braun highlighted the growth of Indiana’s creative economy, delivering video remarks at the 2026 Indiana Creative Economy Summit in Indianapolis, Indiana.
2026 Indiana Grown Farmers Market Challenge winner announced
Indiana Grown announced the winner of the fourth annual Indiana’s Ultimate Farmers Market Challenge as Franklin Farmers Market in Franklin, Indiana, for the second year in a row.
Growth in Indiana’s skilled trades pipeline
Indiana Governor Mike Braun is building a stronger pipeline of electricians, welders and skilled trades professionals to help meet growing demand for technical talent by working with Indiana employers through the Power Up Indiana program.
Indiana Governor Mike Braun assesses storm recovery efforts
Today, Indiana Governor Mike Braun assessed storm recovery efforts in Anderson and met with families directly affected by the disaster and local elected officials and community leaders to discuss ongoing recovery efforts.