City of Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission meeting cancelled – 10/12/2026
The City of Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission meeting scheduled for October 12, 2026, has been changed to October 19, 2026.
Traffic Alert: Westbound Oxford Street to close Thursday – 10/8/2026
A sewer needs to be repaired across from the entrance to McMillen Park on Oxford Street and will require a lane restriction beginning October 8, 2026.
Major City of Fort Wayne divisions share 2027 budget plans
The City of Fort Wayne's major divisions presented their 2027 budget plans to the Fort Wayne City Council this evening.
FWACC $4 feline adoption fees for “Pick Meowt” October promotion
Today, Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control announced that for a limited time, all cat and kitten adoptions are just $4 with an approved application as part of their “Pick Meowt” October promotion.
City seeking Trail Volunteer of the Year Award nominations
The City of Fort Wayne is seeking nominations for the 2026 Trail Volunteer of the Year Award.
Allen County
Traffic Advisory: New traffic signal at Maplecrest and Parrott Roads
The Allen County Highway Department announces that a newly installed traffic signal at the intersection of Maplecrest and Parrott Roads will officially become fully operational on October 15, 2026.
Allen County Fire and EMS District releases facts and statutory overview
Ahead of the Allen County Council’s upcoming vote on October 19, 2026, the Allen County Fire & EMS District has released an informational fact sheet detailing its 2027 proposed operating budget.
Early In-Person Voting begins today – 10/6/2026
Early in-person voting for the 2026 General Election will be available to all Allen County registered voters beginning October 6, 2026.
Allen County Council to reopen 2027 Budget Hearings
At the beginning of the October 7, 2026, Council meeting, County Council will reopen the 2027 Budget Hearings to allow for public comment on any of the budgets under their authority.
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.
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
Even Exchange Program starts for Hoosier Veterans with CMV qualifications
Career opportunities in the trucking industry are now more accessible to Hoosier veterans.
Indiana Department of Workforce Development now using AI-powered tool
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development is now using an AI-powered (Artificial Intelligence) plain language tool to help modernize public-facing documents.
Video: Gas Tax Holiday extension goes into effect today
Today, Governor Mike Braun’s Gas Tax Holiday extension goes into effect, continuing through November 4, 2026.
Applications open: Indiana’s Advanced Nuclear Ready Communities Program
Indiana Governor Mike Braun recently announced the Indiana Advanced Nuclear Ready Communities program, with applications now available online.
Indiana BMV Blackout Plate sales top 380,000 generating nearly $13M
Today, Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced that, just over one year after Indiana launched its Blackout license plate, sales have topped 380,000, generating $12.9 million in additional revenue.