Latest AFW Posts
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.
Purdue Fort Wayne announces discontinuation of baseball and softball programs
Purdue University Fort Wayne announced on Friday the discontinuation of its baseball and softball programs, effective immediately.
Most Allen County Government offices will be closed for Memorial Day – 5/26/2025
On Monday, May 26, 2025, most Allen County Offices will be closed to observe Memorial Day.
USDA approves Indiana’s waiver to remove sugary drinks from taxpayer-funded SNAP benefits
Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Brooke Rollins signed Indiana’s waiver to remove sugary soft drinks and candy from the taxpayer-funded nutrition assistance program, SNAP.
Governor Braun directs flags to be flown at half-staff statewide on Monday – 5/26/2025
Indiana Governor Mike Braun is directing all flags to be flown at half-staff in the State of Indiana on Monday, May 26, 2025, in honor of Memorial Day.
Lunch on the Square returns for the 17th season in Downtown Fort Wayne
Lunch on the Square, presented by Downtown Fort Wayne, returns for ten weeks this summer for its 17th season in Downtown Fort Wayne.
Free Renaissance Car Show open to public – 6/13/2025
Take your dad to the City of Fort Wayne’s Fifth Annual Renaissance Car show on Friday, June 13, 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 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.
TinCaps ReCap: Fort Wayne 4, Cedar Rapids 1
The Fort Wayne TinCaps split their series with the Cedar Rapids Kernels Sunday night at Parkview Field, winning 4-1.
TinCaps ReCap: Cedar Rapids 12, Fort Wayne 4
Fort Wayne packed Parkview Field Saturday night behind 6,172 fans, but the TinCaps dropped the penultimate game of the series, 12-4, to the Cedar Rapids Kernels.
TinCaps ReCap: TinCaps sweep Friday night doubleheader
In a pair of seven-inning games, the Fort Wayne TinCaps swept their doubleheader with the Cedar Rapids Kernels (Twins affiliate), winning 6-2 and 9-3.
Public Safety Incidents
Fort Wayne man sentenced to 60 months in prison for drug trafficking offense
Melvin Green was sentenced by United States District Court Chief Judge Holly A. Brady after pleading guilty to distributing 40 grams or more of fentanyl.
Fort Wayne woman ordered to repay funds from PPP Loan Fraud
Dashanae Hamlet-Davis of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Chief Judge Holly A. Brady after pleading guilty to a federal felony for wire fraud.
FWFD: Apartment Fire, 7300 block Lakeridge Drive
The Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to the 7300 block of Lakeridge Drive on May 21, 2025, at 1943 hours, for a reported apartment fire.
Former IRS employee ordered to repay funds from PPP Loan Fraud
Rakita Davis of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Chief Judge Holly A. Brady after pleading guilty to federal felonies for wire fraud.
FWPD: Shooting Investigation, 4000 block Oliver Street
On May 21, 2025, at 0249 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the 4000 block of Oliver Street in reference to a shooting investigation.