January 8, 2014 - The Winter Weather Travel Watch for Fort Wayne, Allen County, New Haven, and Woodburn has been lifted. A Winter Weather Travel Advisory is now in effect. Officials will provide further updates when conditions warrant a change in travel status.

An advisory means that routine

The City of Fort Wayne continues to move forward with its proposal for a new location for Cindy’s Diner. 

Last month, the Board of Park Commissioners heard plans to locate Cindy’s Diner at West Berry Street and Maiden Lane in a portion of the parking lot of the Community Center, which is part of the

January 7, 2014 - A Winter Weather Travel Watch for Fort Wayne, Allen County, New Haven, and Woodburn has been extended. Officials will provide further updates when conditions warrant a change in travel status.

A watch means that conditions are threatening to the safety of the public. During a

January 7, 2014 - The shelter at the Public Safety Academy, 7602 Patriot Crossing, led by the American Red Cross will close at Noon today.

The shelter at the Salvation Army, 2901 N. Clinton St., will remain open until Noon on Wednesday.

Warming stations led by the City’s Parks & Recreation

January 6, 2014 - The State of Emergency and Winter Weather Travel Warning for Fort Wayne, Allen County, New Haven, and Woodburn will be lifted at 6 p.m. However, a Winter Weather Travel Watch for Fort Wayne, Allen County, New Haven, and Woodburn will be in effect until 7 a.m. Wednesday.

A watch

January 6, 2014 - Due to dangerously cold temperatures and heavy snow and drifting, there will be no garbage and recycling collection on Tuesday. 

The Solid Waste Department asks for patience from customers in this decision made for the safety of workers and the protection of personal and public

January 6, 2014 - Plowing efforts have moved to residential streets this morning.

If possible, residents should not use street parking to maximize clearing efforts in their neighborhood.

The State of Emergency for Allen County continues and travel is restricted to emergency workers only.

Street

Sunday, January 5, 2014 - A State of Emergency is now in effect for Allen County as declared by the Allen County Commissioners. The City of Fort Wayne, Allen County, and New Haven have issued a winter weather travel warning. The emergency order and travel warning are is in effect until 6 p.m.

January 5, 2014 - The City of Fort Wayne, Allen County, and New Haven have issued a winter weather travel watch effective at 1 p.m. A watch means that conditions are threatening to the safety of the public. During a "watch" local travel advisory, only essential travel, such as to and from work or

January 3, 2014 – The City of Fort Wayne today announced it’s preparing for the potential for a significant snow event beginning Sunday and dangerous cold temperatures.

In anticipation for the possibility of severe weather, two shelters will open beginning at Noon on Sunday, Jan. 5 to provide a

January 3, 2014 - City crews are plowing in neighborhoods this morning. The goal is to complete neighborhood plowing by early Saturday morning.

January 2, 2014 - City crews continue to plow and salt as they battle the latest winter storm. Crews began plowing at 5 p.m. last night and worked through the night. High winds are causing drifting, which makes plowing operations more difficult.

January 2, 2014 - A swearing-in ceremony was held today for new Director of Public Safety Rusty York and new Police Chief Garry Hamilton.

Priorities for Director of Public Safety:
*Oversee the Fort Wayne Police Department and Fort Wayne Fire Department/Responsible for reviewing and ensuring that

The City of Fort Wayne’s offices will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1 in recognition of New Year’s Day.

There will be no residential garbage and recycling pick-up on New Year’s Day. The collection schedule is pushed back one day, with Wednesday’s collection on Thursday; Thursday’s collection on Friday

Fort Wayne, Ind. - Mayor Tom Henry this evening was joined by elected officials, and business and neighborhood advocates for the lighting of the Wells Street Bridge.

This evening’s ceremony marked the completion of the Wells Street Bridge lighting improvement project.The City invested $121,000 in

Fort Wayne, Ind. - Mayor Tom Henry today announced that Rev. Dr. Terry Anderson has been named Senior Advisor for Community Engagement for the City of Fort Wayne.

Anderson will serve as a volunteer in the Senior Advisor for Community Engagement position. Mayor Henry created the opportunity to meet a

Fort Wayne, Ind. – The public is invited to join Mayor Tom Henry, elected officials, and business and neighborhood advocates for the lighting of the Wells Street Bridge.The ceremony will take place at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20. It will mark the completion of the Wells Street Bridge lighting

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Mayor Tom Henry and Julie Sanchez, director of Citizen Services, along with members of the City’s Citizen Services team, today hosted a Customer Appreciation Day for the public to thank them for their continual support of the 311 Call Center.

Today’s event included information

Fort Wayne, Ind. - Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry today announced that Garry Hamilton has been appointed as Police Chief for the City of Fort Wayne. Hamilton becomes the first African-American to hold the position.

Hamilton has been with the Fort Wayne Police Department since 1994. Most recently, he’s served

Fort Wayne Street Department crews worked through the night clearing arterial and collector streets and have moved in to residential/neighborhood streets this morning.

The goal, if it doesn’t start snowing again, is to complete residential streets by Monday night.

If possible, residents should