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City of Fort Wayne

City of Fort Wayne Indiana offices to be closed for Veterans Day – 11/11/2026

The City of Fort Wayne’s offices will be closed on November 11, 2026, in recognition of Veterans Day.

Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission Executive Session notice – 11/6/2026

The Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission will meet in closed Executive Session on November 6, 2026.

Fort Wayne Economic Development Commission November 2026 meeting cancelled

The City of Fort Wayne Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for November 19, 2026, has been cancelled.

Leaf collection kicks-off in the north part of Fort Wayne Indiana

Today, Fort Wayne Street Commissioner Brian Shimkus and Public Works Director Shan Gunawardena kicked off the first week of annual leaf collection in the City of Fort Wayne.

Join the City of Fort Wayne for National Take a Hike Day – 11/17/2026

Bring a friend and join the City of Fort Wayne’s Greenways and Trails Department and Shambaugh & Son employees to celebrate National Take a Hike Day on November 17, 2026.

Allen County

Allen County receives $27.8M+ for next stage in Scott Road rail crossing improvement

Allen County has received the total grant amount it requested from the Federal Rail Administration Railroad Crossing Elimination grant program in the amount of $27,878,116.

Early In-Person Voting ends today – 11/2/2026

Today, November 2, 2026, is the last day to vote early at the Rousseau Centre, only from 8:00 am until Noon.

2026 General Election Early In-Person Voting information

Early in-person voting is starting at the Ivy Tech Coliseum location on October 24, 2026, with more locations starting on October 26, 2026.

Allen County earns improved FEMA Floodplain Designation, brings savings to residents

Allen County Indiana has earned an improved Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) floodplain designation that will help reduce flood insurance costs for eligible property owners in unincorporated areas of the county.

Allen County Board of Commissioners Legislative Session cancelled; Coin Ceremony continues – 10/23/2026

The Legislative Session of the Allen County Board of Commissioners scheduled for October 23, 2026, has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items.

Federal

DoW announces Navy’s first Advanced Nuclear Microreactor Deployment at Naval Weapons Station Crane Indiana

U.S. Department of War news release: Department of War Announces Navy's First Advanced Nuclear Microreactor Deployment at Naval Weapons Station Crane, Indiana Arlington, Virginia (September 9,...

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.

State of Indiana

Statement: Indiana Governor Mike Braun on Indiana General Assembly leadership change

Statement from Indiana Governor Mike Braun: Eager to tackle affordability with newly elected Indiana General Assembly leadership.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita issues statement following midterm elections

Attorney General Todd Rokita today issued the following statement regarding the 2026 midterm elections.

Indiana Gas Tax Holiday extended another month

Today, Governor Mike Braun signed executive orders to prioritize affordability, extending Indiana's energy emergency.

Statement: Indiana Governor Mike Braun denies clemency for Jeffrey Weisheit

Statement from Indiana Governor Mike Braun on the Indiana Parole Board's recommendation to deny clemency for Jeffrey Weisheit.

Traffic signal updates to take place in various Fort Wayne Indiana locations

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces nighttime traffic signal updates in various Fort Wayne, Indiana, locations.

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