Fort Wayne, Ind. - Local residents and media are invited to explore the new Fort Wayne Design Center. The new design center will house the creative ideas of five architecture graduate students, four of which are graduates from Ball State University and one from Harvard University. The students'

Mayor says plan offered by Councilman Crawford is a solid compromise

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry today continued his push for residents and elected officials to support efforts to keep Fort Wayne a sustainable and thriving community into the future.

Mayor Henry is a strong

Fort Wayne, Ind. - Local entrepreneurs will get tips on how to build credit, connect with potential customers, build a solid business plan and much more at an information booth set up at One Summit Square Wednesday and Thursday, June 19 and 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

On Wednesday, the small business

Foot, Bike, Vehicle Traffic Improves on Auburn Road

Fort Wayne, Ind. – In his ongoing commitment to strengthening neighborhood infrastructure to meet future community needs, Mayor Tom Henry and other community leaders celebrated the completion of the Auburn Road transportation project at a ribbon

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry today continued his call for support for the City’s financial plan for the future. The plan combines savings to taxpayers, while also increasing revenues to keep Fort Wayne sustainable and continue a quality of life that builds for the future.

What the

Fiscal plan positions City for growth and success

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Mayor Tom Henry today stressed the importance of investing in the future of the City of Fort Wayne.

Mayor Henry is a strong supporter of the fiscal plan that's been presented to City Council and positions the City for growth and

Fort Wayne, Ind. – The public can learn more about the importance of Fort Wayne's financial future through a television program produced by Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry's Administration and City TV.

"Fort Wayne's Fiscal Policy" features interviews with City Controller Pat Roller, Fort Wayne Police

A few streets remain closed due to high water from the recent flash flooding.

Lake Avenue at Reed Road
Hanna Street at Wallace Street

A few streets in Fort Wayne remain closed due to high water.

Taylor between Portage and Freeman
Lake at Reed
Hanna at Wallace

Several streets in Fort Wayne are now open following flash flooding overnight.

Now open:
High at Weifel
Spring at Cherokee
State at Barnhart
Forest at Kensington
State at Anthony
Anthony at Edgewater
Pleasant at Charlotte
Columbia at Dearborn
Anthony at Wayne Trace
Wayne Trace at New Haven Ave.

City crews continue to work to combat flash flooding that occurred in the City overnight. Several inches of rain fell in a short period of time in numerous areas throughout the City.

Major street closures include Lake Avenue east of Reed Road to Maplecrest Road; and Clinton Street at E. State Blvd.

The Allen County Board of Commissioners today decided to keep in place the countywide emergency declaration and "burn ban," due to extreme drought conditions -- until further notice.

This includes unpermitted ignition of consumer fireworks.

The igniting of fireworks by those with proper state or

City Pools open Thursday and Friday

Fort Wayne, Ind. – To help residents stay cool -- Mayor Tom Henry announced today, that he is waiving the admission fee at Northside, McMillen and Memorial pools for Thursday and Friday, June 28 and 29. Citizens will only be allowed into the pools until they

Garbage pick-up pushed back one day

Fort Wayne, Ind. – The City of Fort Wayne's offices -- including the 311 Call Center, City Utilities, Animal Care and Control administration, Police and Fire Department administrations and the Parks and Recreation Department administration and youth centers --

MULTI-AWARD WINNING PROGRAM TOPS IN THE NATION

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Heralded as a model in recycling, the City of Fort Wayne's Solid Waste Department system is receiving the "Gold" award for excellence, tops in North America, from the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA).

"We are

Larry Campbell named 2012 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year

City Fleet Garners More Recognition

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Larry Campbell, the City of Fort Wayne's director of fleet management, has been named the 2012 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year by Government Fleet magazine. The

Applications Available Now for Award-Winning Council

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Fort Wayne high school students are invited to join Mayor Tom Henry's award-winning Youth Engagement Council. The deadline to apply has been extended to June 29, to accommodate busy end-of-the-school-year and summer schedules.

Applications are

Temporary Water Connection Begins Tonight

Fort Wayne, IN – Reaffirming his commitment that all Fort Wayne residents have access to a reliable supply of water for drinking and public safety protection, Mayor Tom Henry announced that beginning tonight, Fort Wayne City Utilities will be providing

Program Offers a Way for Neighborhood Associations to Earn Income

Fort Wayne, IN – Associations in neighborhoods that receive water from City Utilities can earn money this summer by painting fire hydrants in their areas. City Utilities will provide the paint and the necessary tools and brushes,

Drought conditions continue ban in Fort Wayne, Allen County

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Allen County Commissioners voted today, June 22nd, to extend the "burn ban" for the entire county. This includes the City of Fort Wayne. The countywide ban will remain in effect for up to seven more days. This does not