AFW Video: City’s Youth Violence Prevention program microgrants announced
Video of the October 15, 2025, announcement of the City of Fort Wayne's Youth Violence Prevention Program Microgrant Recipients.
AFW Video: Youth Violence Prevention Program announcement
Video and graphics from the Youth Violence Prevention Program announcement on August 7, 2025.
AFW Video: TinCaps Leo De Vries media availability
On July 10, 2025, the Fort Wayne Tincaps provided media time with Leo De Vries, #1 prospect for the San Diego Padres at Parkview Field in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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.
Repairs to temporarily close Lawton Skate Park
In order to make repairs to the surrounding fence and foundation, the Lawton Skate Park will be closed temporarily beginning October 23, 2025.
Banfield Foundation invests in Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control
Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control has received a Community Care Grant investment from Banfield Foundation in support of their lifesaving work in the community of Fort Wayne, Indiana.
City of Fort Wayne launches TRECtheFort.com
The City of Fort Wayne Public Works Division is launching new website, designed to improve communication with the traveling public regarding road restrictions and closures in Fort Wayne and surrounding areas.
Leaf Collection start date – 11/3/2025
Beginning November 3, 2025, the Fort Wayne Street Department will collect leaves in the City’s more than 400 neighborhoods.
Matt Smith, PhD, named CEO of St. Joseph Community Health Foundation
The Board of Directors and the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ announce the appointment of Matt Smith, PhD, as the next CEO of the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation.
Crackin’ Up for a Cause, Community Harvest Food Bank benefit – 10/24/2025
The second Crackin Up For A Cause will be October 24, 2025, at the Fort Wayne Comedy Club.
Career Fair showcases job opportunities with Allen County – 10/23/2025
The Allen County Human Resources Department is hosting its annual career fair on October 23, 2025.
ACPL’s Rolland Center launches interactive virtual tour
The Rolland Center for Lincoln Research at Allen County Public Library is pleased to announce the launch of a state-of-the-art interactive virtual tour.
Introducing Fort Wayne Improv
The Summit City is about to get a lot more unscripted — a new improv business has opened in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Miss Virginia’s Food Pantry receives Accredited Charity Status
Miss Virginia’s Food Pantry is proud to announce that it has earned its status as...
Free Expungement Presentation – 11/4/2025
A free presentation by local attorney, Heidi Fowler, explaining Indiana’s Expungement Law and local resources for legal assistance will be given on November 4, 2025.
Honor Flight Northeast Indiana celebrates Flight 54
Honor Flight Northeast Indiana has safely transported 4,064 veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice.
NASDPTS celebrates School Bus Safety Week
The National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services supports School Bus Safety Week.
Museum ignites new season of glass with major gift
The Fort Wayne Museum of Art recently received a large gift of contemporary studio glass from Dena and Ralph Lowenbach consisting of 96 contemporary works of art from the Lowenbach’s personal collection.
ACPL’s Access Fort Wayne receives multiple awards
Access Fort Wayne is celebrating Community Media Day as well as its recent multiple wins at the 2025 Philo Festival of Media Arts awards.
Andrea Mitchell Omnibus series visit canceled
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Andrea Mitchell's November 18 2025, Omnibus Speaker Series presentation at Purdue University Fort Wayne has been canceled.
Indiana State Police Partners with DEA for Drug Take Back Day – 10/25/2025
On Saturday, October 25, 2025, the Drug Enforcement Administration is sponsoring its nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative.
Parkview Health receives Consumer Loyalty, Excellence in Experience Management awards
Parkview Health news release:
Parkview Health receives Consumer Loyalty, Excellence in Experience Management awards from NRC...
TinCaps Gear Up for Halloween
The Fort Wayne TinCaps are gearing up for Halloween.
School Bus Safety Week: October 21 to 24, 2025
News release from the Indiana State Police:
October 20 to 24 is School Bus Safety Week
Dr....
TinCaps hosting unofficial “The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz” Night
The Fort Wayne TinCaps are hosting an unofficial “The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz” Night at Parkview Field on July 18, 2019.
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld returns to the Embassy in February 2026
The Embassy Theatre and JS Touring announced today that America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, will perform on the historic Embassy Theatre stage on February 12, 2026.
New Hope Through Heat Program open for applications
For residents who don’t have an operating furnace or boiler, there’s hope for a warm winter.
Eleven Parkview nurses receive DAISY awards
Eleven Parkview nurses were recognized this summer by The DAISY Foundation for extraordinary nursing.
Tesa Helge announces candidacy for Allen County Prosecutor
Tesa Helga has announced her candidacy for the office of Allen County Prosecutor in the 2026 elections.
Traffic Alert: East Pettit Avenue lane restriction
Starting October 22, 2025, crews will be restoring a portion of East Petit Avenue damaged by a water main break.
Traffic Alert: Bluffton Road Bridge to close Wednesday – Thursday
The Bluffton Road Bridge will be closed from Broadway Avenue to Vesey Avenue October 22nd and 23rd, 2025, in order to pour the new concrete bridge deck.
Traffic Alert: Creighton Avenue to be closed Tuesday – 10/21/2025
On October 21, 2025, INDOT will be paving on northbound US 27 (Lafayette Street), which will require lane restrictions on US 27 between Dalman Avenue and Creighton Avenue.
Traffic Alert: Adams Center Road to close between Paulding and Seiler Roads – 10/20/2025
Beginning October 20, 2025, Adams Center Road will be closed between Paulding Road and Seiler Road for installation of drainage facilities that are required for private development.
Traffic Alert: Rolling slowdowns planned for I-69 in Fort Wayne
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces rolling slowdowns on I-69 for a utility company contractor to replace fiber optic cables over the interstate.
Joint Allen County Commissioners and Council meeting – 10/24/2025
The Allen County Board of Commissioners and Allen County Council will have a joint meeting on October 24, 2025.
Allen County Ethics Commission meeting notice – 10/24/2025
Notice is hereby given that the Allen County Ethics Commission will meet virtually on Friday, October 24, 2025.
Public Art Commission meeting agenda – 10/22/2025
The Fort Wayne Public Art Commission meets October 22, 2025, at 4:00 pm in Conference...
Capital Improvement Board of Managers Meetings – 10/23/2025
The Allen County-Fort Wayne Capital Improvement Board of Managers meets on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
METRO Human Relations Commission meeting – 9/8/2025
The City of Fort Wayne's Metropolitan Human Relations Commission will meet on September 8, 2025.
FWFD: Water Rescue, Sawmill Woods Boulevard
On October 22, 2025, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a car in a pond in the Wyndmere Addition area across from Sawmill Woods Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD: Structure Fire, 2700 East Maple Grove Avenue
On October 22, 2025, at 0807 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a vacant school fire at 2700 East Maple Grove Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: Narcotics Investigation Arrest, 600 block East Lewis Street
On October 20, 2025, at 1926 hours, Detectives with the Fort Wayne Police Department’s Vice and Narcotics Division concluded a nearly month long narcotics and cocaine investigation with the arrest of Alexis M. Springer.
FWPD: Barricaded Subject, 500 block East Suttenfield Street
On October 18, 2025, at 0645 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a domestic dispute in the area of the 500 block of East Suttenfield Street.
FWPD: Unresponsive Male In Vehicle, 2600 block North Clinton Street
On October 13, 2025, at 2040 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the 2600 block of North Clinton Street on reports of an unresponsive adult, male subject in the driver seat of a vehicle.