September 6, 2024 - Due to maintenance work, Norfolk Southern will close West State Boulevard at the railroad crossing beginning Monday, September 9 - Saturday, September 14. The detour will be Sherman Boulevard to Goshen Avenue to West Coliseum Boulevard to Hillegas Road.

Norfolk Southern will also close

September 5, 2024 - The Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control department announced today that Mistyna (Tyna) Reiter has been named as its new Community Relations & Education Specialist - PIO. She began her duties on August 26 of last month.

September 3, 2024 - Beginning Thursday, September 5, 2024, crews will begin connecting residents to a new water main on Spring Street. The work will close Spring to through traffic between Hillegas Road and Sherman Boulevard.

August 31, 2024 - Serving as your mayor for more than 100 days now has been a true honor. I’m learning and growing each day and have appreciated and valued the support I’ve received from so many people from all walks of life in Fort Wayne.

We’ve had many successes in the past few months that are

August 29, 2024 - Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation announces additions to its historic Salomon Farm Park. Two Valais (va-LAY) Blacknose Sheep join the flourishing Highland Cows (aka Coos), Nigerian dwarf goats, pigs, miniature horse, rabbits and chickens which make their home at this beautiful

August 27, 2024 - Trek the Trails is cancelled tonight due to excessive heat.

The next Trek the Trails event will be at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 3 at Rockhill Park, 1500 Catalpa Street.

August 27, 2024 - The City of Fort Wayne’s offices will be closed on Monday, September 2 in recognition of Labor Day.

There will be no residential garbage and recycling collection on Labor Day. The collection schedule will be pushed back one day for the entire week.

City offices will resume

August 15, 2024 - For those who are attending Open Streets Fort Wayne on Sunday, August 18, from noon-4 p.m. along the Calhoun Street corridor, please be aware that Washington Blvd. Jefferson Blvd. and Superior Street are the only East/West corridors that will remain open. Those attending the 1:05 p.m.

July 31, 2024 - The Pontiac Street Market has announced its first Pack 2 School on Pontiac Street event on August 3, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 918 E Pontiac St. The community event is designed to help families prepare for the upcoming school year.

July 31, 2024 - Experience the traditional culture and competition of the Fort Wayne Dragon Boat Races and celebrate recreation on the river at Promenade Park on August 2 and 3. This two-day event begins on Friday at 5:00 p.m. with free family-friendly activities and colorful dance and drum

July 30, 2024 - The City of Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne Trails invite the public to attend a public open-house to view the concept for the Vann Family Crossing pedestrian bridge that will be constructed over Coliseum Boulevard/State Road 930. Construction is expected to begin in 2026 if additional

July 30, 2024 - The City of Fort Wayne invites the public to attend a public meeting to view plans for the Fairfield Avenue and Paulding Road Intersection Improvement Project at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 7 at the Shawnee Public Library, 5600 Noll Avenue, Fort Wayne.

July 22, 2024 - The City of Fort Wayne invites the public to attend a public open-house for the North Clinton Street Improvements Project. The meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 31 at the Dupont Branch Library, 536 E Dupont Rd.

July 19, 2024 - The Lifetime Sports Academy successfully wrapped up today with a fun day and award ceremony at McMillen Park for kids and parents. More than 900 participants in 2024 and over 32,200 since its inception, developed skills in the lifetime sports of golf, tennis and swimming. Group lessons

July 19, 2024 - Due to the construction of the Covington Road Trail, Covington Road will be closed between Hadley Road and the east entrance to Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery beginning Monday, August 12. Covington Road is expected to be closed for two months. There will also be lane restrictions

July 16, 2024 - The City of Fort Wayne will install a new traffic signal at the intersection of West State and Sherman boulevards from 8-11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17.

There will not be a detour for traffic, but the traffic signal will be out while the work takes place. The Traffic Operations

July 11, 2024 - Due to the Dupont Road and Auburn Road Turn Lane Improvement Project, Auburn Road is closed to northbound traffic between Dupont Road and Trader’s Crossing. The road is not closed to southbound traffic. Auburn Road is expected to remain closed to northbound traffic until July 13. The

July 11, 2024 - Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation is seeking public input in its effort to reimagine the entrance to Foster Park. Two public open house meetings are planned in July.

July 5, 2024 - The City of Fort Wayne invites the public to attend a public open-house to view plans for the Leesburg Road and Main Street Roundabout Project, including the Wounded Veterans Memorial Monument. The project will include ADA compliant sidewalks, urban street design with curb and

• Keep your pets inside the house, where they are safe and comfortable
• Place curtains over any windows to minimize the visual stimulation
• Play calming music, white noise, or Animal Planet on the TV.
• Give your pets enrichment and their favorite toys so they can keep their minds busy and not focused