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.
AFW Photos and Video: City’s announcement of $37M into neighborhoods
Photos and video from announced $37 million in neighborhood infrastructure improvements will occur throughout the community this construction season.
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.
Latest Daily Highlights
Interface Studio hired to help create new downtown Fort Wayne plan
The City of Fort Wayne Indiana will contract with Interface Studio, LLC to create a downtown plan that will guide future investment, growth and development for the next ten years.
Mayor Tucker announces improvement grants for 28 neighborhoods
Today, Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker announced that 28 Fort Wayne neighborhoods are receiving improvement grants to help make them safer, more attractive and more enjoyable for residents.
I&M files for additional generation to meet future energy needs
Indiana Michigan Power has made a filing with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission requesting approval of a certificate of public convenience and necessity to acquire the Sycamore Riverside Energy Center.
City of Fort Wayne announces $37M in 2026 neighborhood infrastructure projects
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker and Public Works Division leaders today announced $37 million in neighborhood infrastructure improvements will occur throughout the community this construction season.
Solo exhibition by iconic American artist Chuck Sperry opens – 4/25/2026
The Fort Wayne Museum of Art is pleased to announce an exhibition by iconic American artist Chuck Sperry, opening April 25, 2026.
Access to Public Records Act Bill originated in Allen County
Yesterday, Indiana Governor Mike Braun hosted a ceremonial signing of a locally-drafted bill that will help mitigate the workload for local government employees across the state.
Downtown Plan 2026 Fact Sheet
The City of Fort Wayne has announced the selection of Interface Studio, LLC as the developer of a new downtown Fort Wayne Indiana plan and released a Downtown Plan 2026 Fact Sheet.
AFW Photos and Videos: $91M neighborhood investment announcement
Video and photos from the news conference held today by Fort Wayne City Utilities.
$91M in utility investments target neighborhood infrastructure
Residents of the Fairfield Terrace Belmont Neighborhood joined Mayor Sharon Tucker, neighborhood leaders and City Utilities’ staff today to highlight projects planned and underway in 2026.
Governor announces $200M to expand child care affordability
Today Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced an investment of $200 million to expand affordable child care.
Governor takes action to make housing more affordable
Indiana Governor Mike Braun today ceremonially signed HEA 1001, legislation aimed at increasing housing production in Indiana.
Chip chip hooray for $5 Microchip Day
Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control in collaboration with coalition partners announces a community microchip event that will be offered at 5 different locations across Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD: Apartment Fire, 3400 block Portage Boulevard
On April 14, 2026, at 1641 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to an apartment fire at the Wildwoods Apartments in the 3400 block of Portage Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Hoosiers urged to take precautions against tick-borne disease
Indiana health officials urge Hoosiers to protect themselves from tick bites as the weather warms up and tick activity increases across the state.
Timothy W. DeGroote appointed to the position of Probate Magistrate
The Allen Superior Court Civil Division has appointed local attorney Timothy W. DeGroote to the position of Probate Magistrate.
Iron Nation–Indiana launched to drive innovation, investment and economic growt
Today, Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced the launch of Iron Nation–Indiana, a new $60+ million investment and commercialization initiative designed to strengthen Indiana’s position as a destination for innovation-driven growth.
Snider High School to compete in 3DE Arby’s National Case Challenge
Snider High School once again has a team of freshmen in the final four of the Arby’s National Case Challenge Competition.
LADA Through the Looking Glass, a free performance at the Embassy – 4/29/2026
Audiences Unlimited at the Embassy presents a free performance of LADA Through the Looking Glass on April 29, 2026, at the Embassy Theatre, in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Hoosiers may qualify for free well water testing
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management is encouraging eligible Hoosiers to apply for free well water testing through the 2026 Groundwater Monitoring Network.
Purdue University Fort Wayne recognizes top 50 undergraduate students
Purdue University Fort Wayne is celebrating student excellence with the announcement of its annual Top 50 Awards, along with the introduction of a new recognition this year: the Top 10 Graduate Students honor.
TinCaps Baseball
TinCaps ReCap: Lake County 13, Fort Wayne 4
The Fort Wayne TinCaps couldn’t keep up with the Lake County Captains in Tuesday night’s 13-4 loss at Classic Auto Group Park.
TinCaps Transactions: 4/14/2026
The San Diego Padres have made the following Minor League transactions for the Fort Wayne TinCaps.
TinCaps ReCap: Fort Wayne 5, Lansing 3
The Fort Wayne TinCaps finished their opening series at Parkview Field on a high note in Sunday’s 5-3 victory against the Lansing Lugnuts.
TinCaps ReCap: Lansing 12, Fort Wayne 4
The Fort Wayne TinCaps couldn’t keep up with the Lansing Lugnuts in Saturday’s 12-4 loss.
TinCaps ReCap: Lansing 3, Fort Wayne 0
The Fort Wayne TinCaps couldn’t best the Lansing Lugnuts in Friday night’s 3-0 loss at Parkview Field.
Latest Election News
Allen County Election Board meeting cancelled – 4/10/2026
The Allen County Election Board's meeting scheduled for April 10, 2026, has been cancelled.
Early voting starts tomorrow – 4/7/2026
Early voting for the 2026 Primary Election begins tomorrow, April 7, 2026.
Voting by Mail begins today for May Primary
Today marks the beginning of voting by mail for the 2026 Primary.
Right to Life PAC primary election endorsements
The Right to Life of Northeast Indiana (RLNI) Political Action Committee (PAC) announces its endorsements for the 2026 primary election.
Allen Superior Court Judge Fran Gull to retire
Judge Fran Gull, Allen Superior Court, announces that she will not be seeking re-election and will be retiring at the end of her term, December 31, 2026.
INDOT: Overnight closures planned for Coliseum Boulevard
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces overnight lane closures on State Road 930/Coliseum Boulevard in Fort Wayne between Lake Avenue and S.R. 930/East Washington Boulevard.
INDOT announces overnight on-ramp closures at I-469 and State Road 37/Maysville Road
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces overnight on-ramp closures at I-469 and State Road 37/Maysville Road.
I-469 exit ramp to close for construction
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the closure of an I-469 off-ramp for bridge construction over Harber Ditch.
Traffic Alert: Crescent Avenue lane restriction Friday – 3/27/22026
Field Operations crews will repair a valve box on March 27, 2026, in the 3700 block of Crescent Avenue.
State Road 930 closure rescheduled
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a schedule change for a planned closure on State Road 930 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Traffic Alert: South Anthony Boulevard work begins this week
Fort Wayne City Utilities will begin replacing a more than 100-year-old water main along South Anthony Boulevard bringing traffic and parking restrictions.
Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission meeting agenda – 4/13/2026
The Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission meets on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Allen County Election Board meeting cancelled – 4/10/2026
The Allen County Election Board's meeting scheduled for April 10, 2026, has been cancelled.
FWPD Board of Public Safety Executive Session – 4/9/2026
The City of Fort Wayne Board of Public Safety meets in Executive Session on April 9, 2026, at Citizens Square.
The meeting will be held...
City of Fort Wayne SEED Board meeting – 4/9/2025
The Fort Wayne Urban Enterprise Association d/b/a SEED Fort Wayne Board of Directors meets on April 9, 2026.
FWFD Local Pension Board Executive Session – 4/8/2026
The Fort Wayne Fire Department's Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet on April 8, 2026.
The meeting is closed to the public and will...
FWFD Merit Commission meetings – 4/7/2026
The Fort Wayne Fire Department Merit Commission meets in Open and Executive Sessions on April 7, 2026.
The Open Session starts at 9:00 am and...
HANDS Board of Directors meeting cancelled – 4/7/2026
The Housing and Neighborhood Development Services Board of Directors public meeting scheduled for April 7, 2026, has been cancelled.
Public Meeting: Poka-Bache Connector Trail Information meeting – 4/8/2026
The City of Fort Wayne invites the public to attend an informational meeting regarding the future Poka-Bache Connector Trail.
Capital Improvement Board of Managers Meeting agenda – 3/26/2026
The Allen County-Fort Wayne Capital Improvement Board of Managers will meet on March 26, 2026.
FWPD: Barricaded Subject, 2600 block Corvalis Avenue
On April 14, 2026, at 1007 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a residence in the 2600 block of Corvalis Avenue after receiving reports that an adult male had placed an adult female in a headlock and dragged her into the home.
FWFD: Vacant House Fire, 1100 block East Cook Road
On April 13, 2026, at 1150 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 1100 block of East Cook Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: Multiple-Shooting Investigation, 3200 block Abbott Street
On April 11, 2026, at 2316 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department was dispatched to the 3200 block of Abbott Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana, in reference to a shooting.
FWPD: California stalking fugitive arrested in the Fort
On April 11, 2026, the FWPD Street Crimes Unit located Michelle Dick, a fugitive wanted in California for stalking, at a local hotel in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: Barricaded Subject, 1400 block West Coliseum Boulevard
On April 9, 2026, at 1210 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department was dispatched to a business in the 5700 block of St. Joe Road regarding a vehicle that had been parked on the property for an extended period.