Dogs and cats are more than pets'they're family. And just like any other member of the family, pets deserve to be cared for and protected. That's why Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control is teaming with the American Red Cross to offer Dog First Aid and Cat First Aid class on Saturday, March 28...
Will meet with lawmakers to advocate for infrastructure projects
Mayor Tom Henry and the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns (IACT) announced that they are traveling to Washington, D.C., this week to convince members of Congress to approve an economic stimulus package that quickly addresses...
Sunday's temperature weakens ice
Sunday's warm temperatures have caused the ice to weaken on all three skating ponds. The hockey goals have been removed and red lights/red flags are now posted at Lakeside, E. Swinney and Reservoir Ponds.
If the temperature drops low enough tonight, E. Swinney will be...
Boundless Playground earns foundations grants
Fort Wayne's proposed Boundless Playground at Kreager Park received $185,000 over the past few months in foundation grants. The project will allow children of all ability levels including those with physical and developmental disabilities to have...
Child able to give calltaker street address after mother falls unconscious
Four-year-old Alex had only lived at his address for three weeks, but when his mother fell down the stairs and became unconscious Jan. 5, this little Fort Wayne resident knew to call 911 and was able to tell the City's
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People's Trust Clock Adds to the Amenities Downtown
Visitors to Fort Wayne's downtown and especially those attending games at the new Parkview Field at Harrison Square will be able to keep track of time with a glance upward. Today, Vic Martin, owner of the Baker Street Train Station,...
Park employees are cleaning off Lakeside Pond now
Last night's snow covered the recently cleaned ice at Lakeside, E. Swinney and Reservoir Ponds, delaying outdoor skating today.
Parks & Recreation employees are currently cleaning off the recent snow cover from Lakeside Park pond, and will work...
Lakeside skating pond remains closed
Outdoor athletes will be glad to know that two of the City's skating ponds will be open today:
The E. Swinney Park pond is being cleaned Monday, and hockey goals will be set out by noon. Reservoir Park pond will be cleaned Monday afternoon, and hockey goals...
E. Swinney and Reservoir remain open
For the first time this winter, all three of the City's skating ponds are open and safe for skaters.
Lakeside Park pond was cleared today and is open for skating. Hockey nets are up and the shelter will be open beginning Wednesday for the following hours:...
As of about 1 a.m. today, City Utilities Water Maintenance Department is repairing a water main break and street flooding on Arlington Avenue between West Petit Avenue and Pasadena Drive.
Arlington Avenue will be closed for six to eight hours during the repair.
During the repairs, water will be...
City Utilities Water Maintenance Department is repairing a water main break, and road damage caused by the break, in the 3300 block of Engle Road.
During the repair Engle Road will be closed to traffic between Ardmore Avenue and Tielker Road. Work is expected to continue through tonight.
Water...
The Indiana Park and Recreation Association honored the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department at its annual state convention in Bloomington Friday. Director Al Moll accepted the prestigious Outstanding Park Facility award for the new Swinney Japanese Pavilion in Swinney Park.
“The IPRA award...
City Utilities customers between Somerset and Northlawn may experience service interruption
A water main break has closed Parnell Avenue to through traffic between Vance Avenue and St. Joe River Drive. Crews expect the street to reopen in about six hours.
City Utilities customers on Parnell...
Computer Connects program provides loaner computers
Nearly 35 families at Southwick Elementary school will receive free loaner computers to take home Wednesday as part of local Net Literacy efforts.
Students from Anthis Career Center refurbish the computers and install freeware programs including...
During extreme cold temperatures, like Fort Wayne has had recently, pipes can freeze. If residents turn on their faucet and don't get water, chances are their pipes have frozen.
City Utilities offers these tips to thaw pipes.
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If you know where the freeze-up is located and the pipe is exposed,
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City Council approves plan to run from Jan. 20 to Feb. 28
Starting Tuesday, most anyone with a parking ticket that has late fees can have them waived under the City's parking ticket amnesty program that will run through the end of February.
The City Clerk's office will offer a parking ticket...
The City of Fort Wayne's Biosolids Department will return to normal winter hours of operation on January 19, 2009. Beginning Monday, Biosolids will be open from 8am to 2pm, Monday thru Friday.
Since the December 19th ice storm, the department has been open seven days a week from 8a-5pm to...
Snow Keeps Crews Busy into the Night
Fort Wayne Street Department crews will work through the night to combat the latest snow fall.
Early Wednesday morning more than 40 trucks were plowing throughout the city, and tonight that has increased to 50 trucks.
“It's been difficult to keep up because it's...
The City of Fort Wayne received continued support for its Green initiatives, in the form of a $15,000 grant from Wells Fargo.
“Partnerships with the private sector are critical to the continued success of our Green initiatives. Not only do they support valuable programs but they reinforce the fact...
Worked throughout the weekend to keep roads clear, preparing for upcoming weather
The City of Fort Wayne's Street Department is working around the clock to clear the city's residential streets, following the weekend's snow. Presuming the weather remains clear, the residential streets will be...
