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Allen County continues $3 billion permitted construction value trend
Last week, the Allen County Building Department reported that the value of building permits issued in 2025 totaled $3,836,321,507 – the second year in a row to surpass the $3 Billion mark, besting last year’s total by nearly $172,000,000.
Parkview Health to eliminate more than $64M in debt for 35k+ patients
Parkview Health announced today it has partnered with national non-profit Undue Medical Debt to abolish $64.13 million in debt for 35,694 patients.
City offices to be closed on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – 1/19/2026
The City of Fort Wayne’s offices will be closed on Monday, January 19 in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
ACDP calls on ACGOP to release voter list for caucuses
The Allen County Democratic Party is calling on the Allen County Republican Party to release its precinct chair voter list for this week’s upcoming caucuses to replace Fort Wayne City Clerk Lana Keesling and Allen County Councilman Josh Hale.
Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative
Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division is partnering with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance for CVSA’s Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative January 12 - 16, 2026.
New 2026-27 site for Club Orchestra partnership with FWCS
The Fort Wayne Philharmonic is excited to announce the opening of a new Club Orchestra site at Fairfield Elementary School following the close of South Wayne Elementary School at the end of this school year.
Fort Wayne TinCaps open up seasonal jobs for 2026
As the TinCaps Opening Day approaches on April 7, 2026, the team is hiring hundreds of part-time, seasonal employees.
Candidate Campaign Declaration Filings – 1/9/2026
Candidates who filed for the 2026 Allen County Indiana Primary Election on January 9, 2026.
FWPD: CSA Arrest, 1400 block East Lewis Street
On January 3, 2026, the Fort Wayne Police Department began an investigation after a report of a Child Molestation was received.
Allen County Board of Commissioners reorganization
During this morning’s Legislative Session, the Board of Commissioners reorganized, something that they do each January.
Allen County Commissioner Rich Beck will not seek re-election in 2026
Allen County Commissioner Rich Beck Jr. (R-3rd) announced today that he will not seek re-election for a third term as Commissioner in 2026.
Workshops set for Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program
Fort Wayne Neighborhood leaders interested in applying for a City of Fort Wayne Neighborhood Improvement Grant are invited to attend one of four workshops that will explain the grant application process.
Indiana secures National Drone Test Site designation
This week, Indiana was chosen as one of two states to win a designated national drone testing site.
Candidate Campaign Declaration Filings – 1/8/2026
Candidates who filed for the 2026 Allen County Indiana Primary Election on January 8, 2026.
Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission meeting agenda – 1/12/2026
The Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission meets on Monday, January 12, 2026, for their annual reorganizational meeting.
Mayor Tucker announces Fort Wayne Police Department leadership change
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker today announced a leadership change in the Fort Wayne Police Department.
FWPD: Shooting Investigation, 1100 block Franklin Avenue
On January 8, 2026, at 0826 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a reported shooting in the 1100 block of Franklin Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
ACDH: Respiratory illnesses on the rise, experts encourage precautions
With respiratory illnesses rising locally and across Indiana, precautions are increasingly important to protect friends, family and those among our most vulnerable residents – patients being treated in health care facilities in Allen County.
Candidate Campaign Declaration Filings – 1/7/2026
Today was the first day for candidates to file their intention to run for office in the 2026 Primary Election to be held on May 5, 2026.
2026 Candidacy Filings Begin
Today marks the opening day for candidacy filings in the 2026 election cycle.
Candidates will have until noon Friday, February 13, 2026 to file their...
Governor Braun, Indiana State Police keep Hoosiers safe
Today, Governor Mike Braun commended the Indiana State Police for their exceptional work to keep Hoosiers safe by aggressively targeting drug trafficking and removing impaired drivers from Hoosier roads.
FWPR announces David Lee Roth presented by Honeywell Arts and Entertainment
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation adds a new show to its lineup at the Foellinger Theatre. Honeywell Arts & Entertainment presents David Lee Roth on June 11, 2026, at the Foellinger Theatre.
Adam L. Mildred sworn In as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana
Today, the Hon. Adam L. Mildred was sworn in as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana by United States District Court Chief Judge Holly A. Brady.
$7M of Cocaine discovered during routine DOT Inspection
On January 3, 2026, at 0130 hours, an Indiana State Police Trooper stopped a blue International semi tractor-trailer on I-70 at the 41 mile-marker eastbound for a routine DOT compliance inspection.
FWFD: House Fire, 1200 block Glenwood Avenue
On January 4, 2026, at 0743 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 1200 block of Glenwood Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD: House Fire, 1600 block St. Joe Center Road
On January 2, 2026, at 2106 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a fire in the Becker and St. Joe Center Roads area of Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Governor Braun makes appointments to various boards and commissions
Indiana Governor Mike Braun today announced new appointments to various state boards and commissions.
Federal Court asked to lift 20-year ban on monument at Indiana Statehouse
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and Governor Mike Braun announced this week that Indiana has filed a motion in federal court asking to remove a more than 20-year-old injunction that blocks the placement of a donated historical monument on the Indiana Statehouse grounds.
FWPD: Death Investigation, 500 block East Jefferson Boulevard
On December 31, 2025, at 0630 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the 500 block of East Jefferson Boulevard to the report of a possible deceased female.
FWPD Board of Public Safety Open Session – 1/8/2026
The City of Fort Wayne Board of Public Safety meets in Open Session on January 8, 2026, at Citizens Square.