Government News

City of Fort Wayne

Traffic Alert: Parnell Avenue lane restriction

Fort Wayne City Utilities will work on a sewer adjustment on Parnell Avenue beginning on April 22, 2025.

Popular Curb Appeal program back for third year

The City of Fort Wayne’s popular Curb Appeal program is back for the third year, with applications being accepted beginning April 22, 2025.

Registration opens for free tree seedlings

In celebration of Arbor Day 2025, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation in partnership with Trees Indiana will offer over 150 seedlings to the public via a simple phone registration.

Mayor Tucker announces Garry Morr to retire from City Controller position

Today, Mayor Sharon Tucker announced that Garry Morr will retire from his position as City Controller on May 2, 2025.

Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission meeting agenda – 4/14/2025

The agenda for the Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission meeting on Monday, April 14, 2025.

Allen County

Allen County Neighborhoods Association public meeting notice – 4/24/2025

Allen County Neighborhoods Association’s Spring Quarterly Meeting is Thursday, April 24, 2025.

Allen County Highway Department offering sand & sandbags to residents affected by flooding

The Allen County Highway Department is offering bags and sand on a self-serve basis for Allen County residents affected by flooding or concerned about rising water near their property.

March 2025 update on new Allen County Jail construction

The outline of the new Allen County Justice Center is taking shape as the concrete foundation walls have been completed and backfilled as shown in a video update posted by Weigand Construction.

Allen County Parks Board meeting notice and agenda – 3/19/2025

The scheduled meeting of the Allen County Park & Recreation Board will be held on March 19, 2025, at the Metea County Park.

Allen County Highway Department is responding to road conditions

The Allen County Highway Department is aware of and responding to several road sections throughout the county where road quality has been impacted by sudden and significant deterioration

Federal

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.
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Text of the 2017 Inaugural Address

Inaugural Address of President Donald J. Trump as prepared.
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Efforts to provide flexibility for local communities upgrading wastewater systems renewed

The Clean Water Compliance and Affordability Act would establish a national pilot program to ensure that the most innovative and cost-efficient solutions are available to local communities when complying with Clean Water Act standards.
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Statement from United States Senator Dan Coats on 2016 Senate Election

Statement from United States Senator Dan Coats on 2016 Senate election.

State of Indiana

Governor directs flags to be flown at half-staff statewide in honor of Pope Francis

Indiana Governor Mike Braun is directing flags to be flown at half-staff statewide as a mark of respect for the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis.

Indiana Excise Police and ISP announce crack down on crime involving ‘nuisance bars’

Today, Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced a collaboration to address the issue of public safety around bars that tend to attract crime, drugs, and disturbances, sometimes referred to as “nuisance bars.”

Indiana Governor Mike Braun statement on the State Budget Committee forecast

Indiana Governor Mike Braun issues statement following State Budget Committee forecast.

‘Make Indiana Healthy Again’ package of Executive Orders signed

Today, Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed a landmark package of executive orders with initiatives to 'Make Indiana Healthy Again'.

INDOT crews deploy to Michigan to assist with ice storm cleanup

INDOT crews deployed to Michigan over the weekend to assist the Michigan Department of Transportation with cleanup efforts after a catastrophic ice storm in late March caused widespread damage in Northern Michigan.

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