Tag: Fort Wayne Indiana
2026 ChocolateFest Fundraiser for Riley Hospital – 2/13/2026
The John Chapman Kiwanis Foundation is pleased to announce the 12th Annual Kiwanis ChocolateFest, a chocolate-themed fundraising event benefiting Riley Hospital for Children and other children’s charities, programs, and projects serving underserved and underprivileged youth throughout Allen County and Northeast Indiana.
Financial Coach opens to help families in 2026
Families across the region now have more access to a much-needed financial coaching resource at a time when many are feeling the strain of rising costs and mounting money stress.
FWPD: Critical Injury Motor Vehicle Accident, Lake Avenue and Reed Road
The Fort Wayne Police Department Fatal Crash Team is investigating the incident. The Air Support Unit is assisting by documenting the scene from above.
Purdue Fort Wayne adding two sports majors for fall 2026 semester
Starting this spring, newly admitted students registering for classes ahead of the fall 2026 semester at Purdue Fort Wayne will be able to pursue a sports management major.
NWS: Snow and dangerous cold
The National Weather Service is forecasting 1-4” of system snow this afternoon (highest totals south) with wind gusts up to 20 mph.
FWFD: Apartment Fire, 5500 block Old Dover Boulevard
On December 12, 2025, at 1800 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to an apartment fire in the 5500 block of Old Dover Boulevard, Fort Wayne Indiana.
FWPD: 2008 Cold Case Rape Investigation Arrest, US 27 and I-469
On December 12, 2025, at 1435 hours, Fort Wayne Police Detectives made an arrest in reference to a cold case Rape investigation from 2008.
2026 Fort Wayne Animal Control Commission dates announced
Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control announce the Animal Control Commission meeting dates for the upcoming 2026 year.
Leaf collection to resume in central neighborhoods
The Fort Wayne Street Department will begin collecting leaves again on December 16, 2025, in the City’s central neighborhoods to complete the first round of leaf collection.
FWPD: Pursuit/Vehicle Accident, East Washington Center and North Clinton Street
On December 12, 2025, FWPD Detective L. Tague witnessed a vehicle operated by Gregory Allen Masterson Jr., travelling at a high rate of speed in a school zone.







