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Three Fort Wayne holiday attractions unite to launch new Light Fest Combo Ticket
This holiday season, visitors and local families can experience three of Fort Wayne's most beloved seasonal attractions with one convenient discounted Light Fest Combo Ticket.
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.
Statement from Mayor Tucker on 2027 Civil City Budget preliminary passage
Statement from Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker on the passage of the 2027 Civil City Budget out of committee of the Fort Wayne City Council.
City Council statement on preliminary passage of 2027 Civil City Budget
Statement from Fort Wayne City Council President Marty Bender (At-Large R) and Finance Committee Chairman Nathan Hartman (3rd-R) on the passage of the 2027 Civil City Budget out of committee of the Fort Wayne City Council.
Fort Wayne leaf collection to begin 11/2/2026
Beginning November 2, 2026, the Fort Wayne Street Department will collect leaves in the City’s more than 400 neighborhoods.
Vendor Error Sends Duplicate Bills to Small Number of Fort Wayne City Utilities customers
Earlier this month, a small number of City Utilities customers received a duplicate bill in the mail.
Traffic Alert: South Maplecrest Road closed
Fort Wayne City Utilities Field Operations will be repairing a water valve along South Maplecrest Road on October 19, 2026.
NWS: Overnight Frost Advisory issued
The National Weather Service Northern Indiana has issued a Frost Advisory in effect overnight October 19, 2026, from 1:00 AM EDT until 9:00 AM EDT.
U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note plays a free Veterans Day Concert at The Clyde Theatre
The Airmen of Note comes to The Clyde Theatre on November 11, 2026, for a free Veterans Day concert.
NWS: Freeze Warning in effect until 10/18/2026 at 9:00 AM
The National Weather Service Northern Indiana has issued a Freeze Warning in effect on October 18, 2026, from 3:00 AM EDT until 9:00 AM EDT.
Parkview Health receives KLAS Arch Collaborative Pinnacle Award for second consecutive year
For the second consecutive year, Parkview Health has received the Pinnacle Award from the KLAS Arch Collaborative.
Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalry Tour at the Coliseum – 1/2/2027
Today, the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters™ announced they will play at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum on January 2, 2027 during their Rivalry Tour.
FWPD Update: Man shot by police on Chadwick Drive has died
The Fort Wayne Police Department has been notified that the individual injured during the officer-involved shooting on October 12, 2026, in the 6800 block of Chadwick Drive has died from their injuries.
New traffic signal at Covington Road/Covington Commons Drive to be activated – 10/21/2026
A new traffic signal will be activated next week at the intersection of Covington Road and Covington Commons Drive in southwest Fort Wayne.
Bidding open for Byron Hospital property
The Allen County Board of Commissioners is selling 62 acres of the former Byron Hospital land on the northwest corner of the intersection of State Road 3 and Carroll Road.
Fort Wayne Philharmonic Friends hosting concerto competition, scholarships
Young musicians grades 3-12 can apply for two programs hosted by the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Friends.
FWPD raises awareness about dangerous online group – 764
Fort Wayne Police Department news release:
FWPD Raises Awareness about Dangerous Online Group
Fort Wayne, Indiana (October 14, 2026) - The Fort Wayne Police Department is...
Traffic Alert: Wells Street lane restriction – 10/14/2026
Fort Wayne City Utilities will install water services along Wells Street beginning October 14, 2026 is expected to take two days.
Traffic Alert: Scott Road restoration Thursday and Friday – 10/15/2026
Road restoration from an earlier pipe repair will require a short section of Scott Road’s to close on October 15, 2026.
Attorney General Todd Rokita flags September 2026’s risky recalls
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers to immediately check their homes for more than 50 products recalled last month by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Jurassic Quest brings three epic prehistoric adventures to the Coliseum
North America's largest and most realistic dinosaur adventure, Jurassic Quest®, is roaring into Fort Wayne for one weekend only starting October 16, 2026.
City of Fort Wayne HOME Housing Options Made Easy Catalog launched
Fort Wayne Community Development today launched the Fort Wayne HOME Housing Options Made Easy Catalog as part of its ongoing work to address the local housing shortage and turn vacant urban lots into housing affordable for a range of income levels.
FWPD Update: Officer-Involved Shooting, 6800 block Chadwick Drive
An update on yesterday's FWPD Officer-Involved Shooting in the 6800 block of Chadwick Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: Officer-Involved Shooting, 6800 block Chadwick Drive
On October 12, 2026, at 1728 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department was dispatched to the 6800 block of Chadwick Drive regarding a person suffering from a mental health crisis and behaving violently.
Great Tree Canopy Comeback – 10/17/2026
Local residents are encouraged to join Friends of the Parks of Allen County along with area parks and trails departments for the annual Great Tree Canopy Comeback event on October 17, 2026.
Community invited to dedication for The Spire: Wounded Veterans Memorial – 11/11/2026
The community is invited to the dedication of The Spire: Wounded Veterans Memorial in the center of the newly constructed roundabout located at Saint Francis Drive and West Main Street.
Fort Wayne Zoo announces new Dog Day event – 11/1/2026
The Fort Wayne Zoo is inviting four-legged friends to a special Dog Day event on November 1, 2026.
Jared James Nichols headlines Sweetwater’s “Marshall Playground” event – 10/13/2026
Sweetwater has announced plans for the ultimate hands-on amplifier experience.
Shucked Musical at the Embassy Theatre – 1/12 and 1/13/2027
Shucked, The Tony Award-Winning Musical Comedy, will be at the Embassy Theatre on January 12 and 13, 2027.
Job Fair highlights Allen County career opportunities – 10/21/2026
The Allen County Human Resources Department is hosting a job fair on October 21, 2026.