June 5, 2019 -  Fort Wayne Police Department Chief Steve Reed swore in nine new Lateral TransferFort Wayne Police Department Chief Steve Reed swore in nine new Lateral Transfer Officers on Monday June 3, 2019. Eight of the nine Lateral Transfer Officers come to usfrom different Indiana Police

June 4, 2019 - The City of Fort Wayne today announced the Indiana Michigan Power Center in downtown Fort Wayne will again be the location for this year’s Fourth of July fireworks show on Thursday, July 4.

The Fort Wayne TinCaps, Parkview Health and the City of Fort Wayne will serve as financial

June 4, 2019 - Over the past five years there have been 17 accidental shootings in the City of Fort Wayne of children under the age of 18. This is 17 too many and The Fort Wayne Police Department is making an effort to reduce that number to 0. To do this we need the community’s help.

The Fort

June 3, 2019 - Mayor Tom Henry today announced the City of Fort Wayne’s Blue Star Banner program will continue in 2019.

The Blue Star Banner initiative started in May 2014 and recognizes City of Fort Wayne residents and City government employees who are actively deployed.

Crews have installed 15

June 3, 2019 - Mayor Tom Henry and Parks and Recreation Director Steve McDaniel kicked off the 41st Annual Senior Games today with the ceremonial lighting of the torch at the Community Center. The Senior Games is open to adults 50 and older and over 450 participants are expected to play this year in

June 29, 2018 - The American traditions of parades, cookouts, and fireworks help us. The American traditions of parades, cookouts, and fireworks help uscelebrate the summer season, especially our nation's birthday on the Fourth of July. However, fireworks can turn a joyful celebration into a painful

June 29, 2019 - The 63^rd basic recruit class of the Fort Wayne Police Department consisting of 21 recruits have graduated and become fully commissioned officers.

Police Chief Steve Reed stated, “As Chief of Police, I am committed to ensuring that the City of Fort Wayne continues to have the best

June 28, 2018 - The City of Fort Wayne today announced the lobby of the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory will serve as an additional cooling station due to high temperatures and heat indexes forecasted to impact our area.

The cooling station will be available from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on

June 28, 2018 - Futsal, also known as small-sided soccer, has now found a home in Packard Park. At an official kick-off today, officials from the soccer community and Packard Park neighbors joined Mayor Tom Henry, international soccer star DaMarcus Beasley and Parks and Recreation Director Steve

June 28, 2018 - The City of Fort Wayne’s offices will be closed on Wednesday, July 4 in recognition of Independence Day.

There will be no residential garbage and recycling collection on Wednesday. The collection schedule will be pushed back one day beginning Wednesday.

The City will resume regular

June 26, 2018 - Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control wants pet owners to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday while keeping their pets safe and secure. Dogs, cats, and even small animals can easily become overwhelmed by the sudden explosions of fireworks causing panic and fear leading to a spike in

June 22, 2018 - Forecasts are calling for more heavy rain, and it’s essential for all of us to look out for our neighborhoods. City Utilities reminds residents to check stormwater drains and keep them clear of trash, leaves and other debris. With nearly 19,000 storm drains and inlets residents are

June 22, 2018 - The Fort Wayne Dragon Boat Races presented by Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation, Riverfront Fort Wayne, and Parkview Regional Medical Center scheduled for Saturday, June 23 have been CANCELLED. Due to high water levels and anticipated additional rain, it is unsafe to hold the event

June 20, 2018 - Mayor Tom Henry today was joined by Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill, Reverend Dr. Charles Harrison, Fort Wayne UNITED representatives, and local community and business leaders to announce that the City of Fort Wayne plans to become a TenPoint Coalition city. 

The coalition is the

June 18, 2018 - A day after Father’s Day, Mayor Tom Henry today announced a new policy for non-union city employees providing paid parental leave. The policy would help support parents by offering paid time off to focus on bonding with their new child and adjusting to their new family situation. 

Both

June 14, 2018 - Mayor Tom Henry was “back on the street” today, Calhoun Street to be exact, to announce the return of the City’s Open Streets Fort Wayne event.

Joined by neighborhood and business leaders, bike riders, pickleball players and fitness instructors, Mayor Henry announced that the free

June 13, 2018 - Motorists should avoid northbound North Clinton Street today.  A water main break has closed the two northbound lanes between 3500-3600 block. The area is just south of the Coldwater/Clinton split. It’s expected repairs will last into the evening hours.

June 12, 2018 -  Mayor Tom Henry and City Councilmen Jason Arp, Tom Freistroffer, Glynn Hines, and Geoff Paddock today provided an update on residential garbage and recycling collection efforts in the City of Fort Wayne. 

Fort Wayne’s new garbage and recycling contractor, Red River Waste Solutions,

June 7, 2018 - City Utilities today announced plans to address aging water infrastructure, specifically to reduce the number of water main breaks.

With more than 1,400 miles of pipe, City Utilities is averaging more than 300 main breaks a year. So far this year the utility has had nearly 150 main

June 7, 2018 - Today, White Lodging broke ground on Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Fort Wayne Downtown, which will offer all of the amenities expected by Hilton’s upper-midscale brand. The hotel will also feature a walk up Burger Bar restaurant and an indoor/outdoor rooftop bar offering