Big Boy Steam Locomotive coming through Fort Wayne Indiana!
The Union Pacific's 4014, the 4-8-8-4 Big Boy steam locomotive, will be travelling through Fort Wayne later this month.
Interview: Early voting, voting centers, and primary election security
Today, we spoke with Amy K. Scrogham who is the Executive Director of the Allen County Election Board about voting in this year's Primary Election on May 5, 2026.
AFW Photos and Videos: $91M neighborhood investment announcement
Video and photos from the news conference held today by Fort Wayne City Utilities.
AFW Photos and Video: Announcement of 2026 Neighborhood Improvement Grants
Photos and video from Today's announcement of the 2026 City of Fort Wayne Neighborhood Improvement Grants.
Early voting starts tomorrow – 4/7/2026
Early voting for the 2026 Primary Election begins tomorrow, April 7, 2026.
Latest Daily Highlights
Mayor Tucker announces $2.26 M in philanthropic funds pledged to Anchor Resource Center
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker today announced pledges totaling $2.26 million to support the new nonprofit Anchor Resource Center, which will provide 24/7 access to services for families and individuals facing homelessness.
FWPD Update: Tim Hortons incident, 3675 Ice Way
The Fort Wayne Police Department has released additional information, including a video, about the Tim Hortons, 3675 Ice Way, Fort Wayne, Indiana, incident that occurred May 13, 2026.
City of Fort Wayne: Tall Grass/Weed Program begins today
The City of Fort Wayne's Tall Grass/Weed Program begins today, May 18, 2026.
FWFD: Arbitrator makes final ruling on firefighter contract
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker and Fire Chief Eric Lahey today announced that the arbitrator assigned to the collective bargaining case has resolved the final issue in the firefighters’ labor agreement.
Big Boy Steam Locomotive coming through Fort Wayne Indiana!
The Union Pacific's 4014, the 4-8-8-4 Big Boy steam locomotive, will be travelling through Fort Wayne later this month.
Fort Wayne City Councilwoman Michelle Chambers statement on Anita Ann Grayson
Statement from Fort Wayne City Councilwoman Michelle Chambers (D-At Large) on the incident involving Anita Ann Grayson.
Fort Wayne Mayor Tucker to join Rolling Thunder for Memorial Day ceremony – 5/25/2026
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker will be participating in a special ceremony on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026, at the Veterans National Memorial Shrine & Museum.
Free Renaissance Cruise-In Car Show scheduled – 6/12/2026
The City of Fort Wayne’s Renaissance Cruise-In Car Show returns for the sixth season, the weekend before Father’s Day this year, on June 12, 2026.
Most Allen County Indiana offices will close for Memorial Day – 5/25/2026
On May 25, 2026, most Allen County Offices will close to observe Memorial Day, and will reopen for normal business hours on May 26, 2026.
City of Fort Wayne offices to be closed for Memorial Day – 5/25/2026
The City of Fort Wayne’s offices will be closed on Monday, May 25 in recognition of Memorial Day.
2026 Primary Election recount requests filed
The Allen County Election Board has been notified of two recount requests from the May 5, 2026, Primary Election.
NWS: Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 7 PM tonight
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch, in effect until 7 PM tonight, May 19, 2026.
Statement from Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker on incident at Tim Hortons
Statement from Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker on incident at Tim Hortons, 3675 Ice Way, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Portion of Pufferbelly Trail to temporarily close Wednesday – 5/20/2026
A section of the Pufferbelly Trail/Salomon Farm Park loop between the YMCA entrance and Dupont Road will close to receive surfacing maintenance on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Final Certified 2026 Primary Election Results released
The final certified 2026 Primary Election Results have been released by the Allen County Election Board's Executive Director, Amy Scrogham.
TinCaps Baseball
Fort Wayne TinCaps ReCap: Fort Wayne 6, Dayton 3
The Fort Wayne TinCaps collected their 12th come-from-behind victory of the season in their 6-3 Sunday night win against the Dayton Dragons.
Fort Wayne TinCaps ReCap: Dayton 5, Fort Wayne 0
The Fort Wayne TinCaps were shut out Saturday night as the Dayton Dragons secured a share of the series with a 5-0 win.
Fort Wayne TinCaps ReCap: Fort Wayne 3, Dayton 2
The Fort Wayne TinCaps walked off the Dayton Dragons in Friday night’s 3-2 win.
Fort Wayne TinCaps ReCap: Fort Wayne 5, Dayton 4
The Fort Wayne TinCaps took a one-run lead in the seventh inning and never looked back in a 5-4 win over the Dayton Dragons Thursday night.
Fort Wayne TinCaps ReCap: Dayton 22, Fort Wayne 8
The Fort Wayne TinCaps were a part of history in Wednesday’s 22-8 loss to the Dayton Dragons.
Latest Election News
2026 Primary Election recount requests filed
The Allen County Election Board has been notified of two recount requests from the May 5, 2026, Primary Election.
Final Certified 2026 Primary Election Results released
The final certified 2026 Primary Election Results have been released by the Allen County Election Board's Executive Director, Amy Scrogham.
Allen County Election Board statement on Primary Election results
Statement from the Allen County Election Board on the tabulation of results for yesterday's Primary Election.
Allen County Election Board meetings cancelled
The Allen County Election Board has cancelled several scheduled meetings over the next few days.
Early in-person voting locations expand today – 4/27/2026
Five additional locations will open for early in-person voting today, Monday, April 27, 2026.
Traffic Alert: Hessen Cassel Road lane closure – 5/20/2026
Fort Wayne City Utilities crews will replace a water valve on Hessen Cassel Road beginning Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Traffic Alert: South Anthony Boulevard lane closure – 5/18/2026
Beginning May 18, 2026, crews will replace a water valve on South Anthony Boulevard which will close the northbound lane between Creighton Avenue and Simons Street.
Traffic Alert: Traffic pattern shifts on St. Joe Center Road – 5/18/2026
Traffic restrictions will shift on St. Joe Center Road beginning May 18, 2026, as crews continue installing 1.5 miles of 16-inch sewer pipe to increase capacity and better protect neighborhoods during heavy rain.
Traffic Alert: Lane closure scheduled on Illinois Road – 5/18 and 5/19/2026
Due to ongoing road improvement work on the north side of Illinois Road, the right westbound through lane will be closed from Avenue of Autos to Getz Road on Monday, May 18 and Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Traffic Alert: Restrictions to Moeller/South Maplecrest begin today – 5/11/2026
Preliminary work on a water transmission line will begin at 7:30 a.m. May 11, 2026, near the intersection of South Maplecrest Road and Moeller Road.
Allen County Board of Commissioners Legislative Session cancelled – 5/15/2026
There will be no Allen County Board of Commissioners Legislative Session on Friday, May 15, 2026, due to lack of agenda items.
FWFD Merit Commission meeting – 5/5/2026
The Fort Wayne Fire Department Merit Commission meets in Open Session on May 5, 2026.
METRO Human Relations Commission meeting – 5/4/2026
The City of Fort Wayne's Metropolitan Human Relations Commission will meet on May 4, 2026.
Allen County Election Board meetings cancelled
The Allen County Election Board has cancelled several scheduled meetings over the next few days.
Capital Improvement Board of Managers Meeting cancelled – 4/23/2026
The Allen County-Fort Wayne Capital Improvement Board of Managers meeting scheduled for April 23, 2026, has been cancelled.
FWPD: Critical Injury Accident Investigation, Broadway and Illsley Drive
On May 25, 2026, at 1405 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a single-vehicle accident near Broadway and Illsley Drive.
FWPD: Barricaded Subject, 2700 block West Washington Center Road
On May 25, 2026, at 1130 hours, a resident in the 2700 block of West Washington Center Road returned home and discovered the door to their residence had been barricaded from the inside.
FWPD: Vehicle/Pedestrian Accident, 4500 block East State Boulevard
On May 19, 2026, at 1630 hours, an off-duty Fort Wayne Police Officer was east bound in the 4300 block of East State Boulevard, when he observed an adult male on the North side of the roadway attempting to get his attention.
Allen County Coroner: Anita Ann Grayson notification
Anita Ann Grayson's cause of death is Pending, and the manner of death is Pending.
78 months in prison for man guilty of drug and firearm offenses
On May 13, 2026, Neumen Jacobs of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced after pleading guilty to distributing 40 grams or more of fentanyl and being a felon in possession of a firearm, to 78 months in prison.