Latest AFW Posts
New Haven Traffic Alert: Closure at SR 930 and Hartzell Road – 5/30/2025
SR 930 will be closed at Hartzell Road in New Haven, Indiana, for a water main repair beginning May 31, 2025.
FWCS commencement ceremonies to honor Class of 2025
Fort Wayne Community Schools will celebrate commencement, Friday, May 30, 2025, and Saturday, May 31, 2025, for the 1,860 members of the Class of 2025.
Local tribute Pink Droyd returns to Foellinger Theatre – 7/18/2025
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation announces that Fort Wayne’s Foellinger Theatre will host acclaimed tribute band Pink Droyd live in concert on Friday, July 18, 2025.
Parkview Health once again named among Becker’s Top Places to Work in Healthcare
For the second consecutive year, Parkview Health has been named one of the Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare.
Allen County Board of Commissioners meeting – 5/30/2025
The Allen County Board of Commissioners meets in Legislative Session on Friday, May 30, 2025.
Several new initiatives led by Mayor Tucker are moving forward
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker’s office today announced that several new initiatives are moving forward that are designed to enhance the quality of life in Fort Wayne.
Worship Anew presented second half of grant for magazine for aging adults
Worship Anew was blessed to receive a $100,000 grant from the Lutheran Women in Mission – LWML to fund the creation of the Broadcaster magazine.
Things are heatin’ up at the Ruth Koomler Art Gallery – 6/6/2025
Ruth Koomler, owner of the Ruth Koomler Art Gallery, is one of just a handful of artists in Fort Wayne working in the medium of encaustic.
The Embassy Theatre acquires Audiences Unlimited
The Embassy Theatre is proud to announce the acquisition of Audiences Unlimited
Neighborhood Presidents Meeting – 6/2/2025
The City of Fort Wayne’s next Neighborhood Presidents meeting is scheduled for June 2, 2025.
Agenda: Fort Wayne City Council – 5/27/2025
The Fort Wayne City Council meets in Committee and Regular Sessions at 5:30 pm tonight, May 27, 2025.
Traffic Alert: Lane restrictions on St. Joe Center Road start tomorrow – 5/28/2025
Beginning Tuesday, May 28, American Electric Power (AEP) will restrict the eastbound right lane of St. Joe Center Road from Red Oak Drive to Lahmeyer Road to allow for utility pole replacements.
Consolidated Communications Partnership Executive Session – 5/27/2025
The Consolidated Communications Partnership meets Tuesday, May 27, 2025 in Executive Session.
Dr. Jamie Renbarger joins Parkview to lead precision health
Dr. Jamie Renbarger has joined Parkview Health as associate chief, research and precision health, and will lead Parkview as it grows its capabilities in genomic-supported research and healthcare.
METRO Human Relations Commission meeting – 6/2/2025
The City of Fort Wayne's Metropolitan Human Relations Commission will meet on June 2, 2025.
NIRCC: Transportation Times newsletter, Spring 2025 edition
The Northeast Indiana Regional Coordinating Council has released their Spring, 2025 newsletter.
PUFW: Addressing financial challenges and shaping our path forward
This message was distributed to members of the Purdue University Fort Wayne campus community, May 22, 2025, Thursday afternoon.
FWCS students recognized for ACPL Student Library Card designs
Fort Wayne Community Schools and the Allen County Public Library are proud to recognize Quinn Kilby as the winner of the systemwide ACPL Student Library Card design contest.
Miami Indian Heritage Days continues – 6/7/2025
The History Center presents Miami Indian Heritage Days, Saturday, June 7, 2025 at the Chief Richardville House.
Mayor Tucker to join Rolling Thunder, Inc. for Memorial Day ceremony – 5/26/2025
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker will be participating in a special ceremony at 1 p.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, at the Veterans National Memorial Shrine & Museum.
Waynedale residents invited to share ideas for Waynedale 2040 Plan
The City of Fort Wayne is inviting residents to share ideas that will shape the Waynedale 2040 Plan, which will establish a vision and make recommendations to help guide future growth, redevelopment and preservation efforts in the area.
ACPL Announces the 2025 Summer Learning Program “Color Our World”
The Allen County Public Library is thrilled to announce the return of its annual Summer Learning Program, running from June 1 to July 31, 2025.
American Legion Post #330 to host Memorial Day Ceremony in New Haven – 5/26/2025
The American Legion Post #330 will host a Memorial Day Ceremony in New Haven, Indiana, on May 26, 2025.
Allyson Mills selected as vice chancellor for financial and administrative affairs at Purdue Fort Wayne
Purdue University Fort Wayne announced Friday that Allyson Mills has been selected to become vice chancellor for financial and administrative affairs.
United Way of Allen County organizes 34th Annual Day of Caring – 8/22/2025
United Way of Allen County is proud to announce its plans for the 34th Annual Day of Caring Event on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025.
Latest AFW Originals
AFW Photos and Videos: New Haven Next announcement
Photos and videos from the New Haven Next announcement on May 2, 2025, in downtown New Haven, Indiana.
AFW Video: 2025 Utility improvements news conference
Video and photos from the City of Fort Wayne's news conference held on April 30, 2025 in the Sunny Meadows neighborhood to announce almost $100M in Utilities infrastructure work to be completed this year.
North River Fieldhouse presentation video and other info
Video of the Victus study for the proposed North River Fieldhouse.
AFW Photos and Video: Be Elec-trific Day at Electric Works
Photos and video from the Be Elec-trific Day at Electric Works held February 11, 2025.
AFW #ThrowBacks: Parkview Field, 15 years ago
The outfield wall at Parkview Field is in the final months of construction in this photo from January 20, 2009.
Latest from the Fort Wayne TinCaps
TinCaps ReCap: Great Lakes 10, Fort Wayne 4
The Fort Wayne TinCaps smacked a pair of home runs on the road, but ultimately fell 10-4 to the Great Lakes Loons on Friday night.
TinCaps ReCap: Fort Wayne 7, Great Lakes 5
Braedon Karpathios went 3-for-4 with three RBI Thursday Night as the Fort Wayne TinCaps held on, winning 7-5 on the road against the Great Lakes Loons.
TinCaps Transactions: 5/29/2025
The San Diego Padres have made the following Minor League transactions for the Fort Wayne TinCaps.
TinCaps ReCap: Great Lakes 4, Fort Wayne 1
The Fort Wayne TinCaps began their 12-game road trip against the Great Lakes Loons Tuesday night, losing 4-1.
TinCaps Transactions: 5/27/2025
The San Diego Padres have made the following Minor League transactions for the Fort Wayne TinCaps.
Public Safety Incidents
FWPD: Homicide Arrest, South Anthony Boulevard and Lanternier Street
On May 30, 2025, at 1604 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department arrested two homicide suspects in a high-risk traffic stop near the intersection of South Anthony Boulevard and Lanternier Street.
15th Allen County Homicide
The Allen County Coroner has identified Laron Duane Rosse as the 15th Allen County Homicide in 2025.
Fort Wayne Man Sentenced to 195 months in prison for drug trafficking and firearm offenses
On May 29, 2025, Jamic C. Johnson, 50 years old, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Chief Judge Holly A. Brady.
Roanoke man sentenced to 188 months in prison for child exploitation offense
On May 29, 2025, William Edwards, 37 years old, of Roanoke, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Chief Judge Holly A. Brady, after pleading guilty to Distribution of Child Pornography.
FWPD: Homicide Investigation, 2600 block Wells Street
On May 30, at 0205 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department received a 9-1-1 phone call regarding a shooting in the 2600 block of Wells Street.