February 20, 2018 - To aid residents who are concerned about water rising on their property, the Street Department has placed sand and empty bags at two locations in areas prone to flooding.

Residents must bring their own shovel and fill the bags. Sand is available at the following locations:

February 19, 2018 - City Utilities crews remain active at this hour, working to protect neighborhoods from the potential of street flooding and back-ups. 

Earlier today, as a precaution, crews placed 8 pumps in neighborhoods prone to street flooding.  Four of those pumps are operating at this hour.

February 15, 2018 - The Model Group, developer for The Landing on West Columbia Street, celebrated the start of construction today on the $32.2 million project.

The Model Group President and CEO Steve Smith showed Mayor Tom Henry and Fort Wayne Downtown Development Trust President Mac Parker the work

February 15, 2018 - Mayor Tom Henry today announced the City of Fort Wayne New Markets Revitalization Fund, LLC (FWNMRF) will receive $55 million in New Markets Tax Credits allocation authority.

Of the 230 Community Development Entities (CDEs) that applied for New Markets funding from the U.S.

February 14, 2018 – Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry today delivered his 11th State of the City address. The theme for this year’s address was “Fort Wayne - On the Rise” with an emphasis on downtown development, record investments in neighborhood infrastructure projects and a commitment to public

February 8, 2018 - Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Director Al Moll announced today that he will retire from his position effective March 30.

Director Moll has served as Executive Director since 2005. Under his leadership, the Parks & Recreation Department expanded neighborhood outreach programs,

February 5, 2018 - Mayor Tom Henry today announced Len Poehler will retire from his position as City Controller effective March 30.

Poehler has served as City Controller since January 2016. Under Poehler’s leadership, the City has strengthened its cash reserves, benefitted from enhanced long-range

February 5, 2018 - The City of Fort Wayne today issued a request-for-qualifications to outline the next action steps in the implementation of the Riverfront Fort Wayne vision to foster future private development along our rivers.

The City is seeking Statements of Qualifications from consultants

February 5, 2018 - Earlier today, the 63^rd basic recruit class of the Fort Wayne Police Department consisting of 28 recruits began their journey toward becoming fully commissioned officers.

Police Chief Steve Reed stated, “I am honored to welcome these fine young men and women to our academy. I

February 2, 2018 - The City of Fort Wayne today provided an update on improvements with residential garbage and recycling collection efforts. 

Fort Wayne’s new garbage and recycling contractor, Red River Waste Solutions, began providing services on January 2. At the time of the new contract, the

February 1, 2018 - The Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department is the local host for this week’s annual Indiana Park & Recreation (IPRA) Conference & Expo, held at the Grand Wayne Center through today.

During the conference, the Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department’s Unwind Your Mind program

February 1, 2018 - Mayor Tom Henry and Fort Wayne UNITED today unveiled a new outreach video geared toward raising community awareness about the homicide challenge in Fort Wayne and the importance of preventing violence and providing positive opportunities for black men and boys.

The video takes a

January 31, 2018 - The Fort Wayne Police Department invites business owners, operators, managers and employees to an information session on the commercial chronic problem property ordinance that was passed by City Council last fall.

The information session will be from 9 a.m.-noon on Thursday,

January 31, 2018 - The City of Fort Wayne today outlined the next steps for the North River property. 

The City now owns the North River property, which is comprised of 29 acres bounded by Clinton, Fourth and Harrison streets. The property serves as an important gateway into downtown and will be a

January 30, 2018 - Mayor Tom Henry and Fire Chief Eric Lahey today highlighted Fort Wayne Fire Department successes in 2017 and discussed goals for 2018 that are designed to keep residents and businesses as safe as possible. 

January 29, 2018 - The Fort Wayne Police Department will open its online application process for those individuals interested in becoming fulltime commissioned police officers.

The online application process opens Thursday, February 1st, and will close Monday, April 2nd at 8:00 a.m. To apply visit

Janaury 26, 2018 - A first of its kind My Brother’s Keeper Sunday will be held at churches across Fort Wayne on Sunday, Jan. 28. It’s part of the Fort Wayne UNITED initiative to bring the community togethe

Churches who are part of the Fort Wayne UNITED clergy subcommittee will be sharing unified

January 24, 2018 - Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry will deliver his 2018 State of the City Address at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 14 at the Grand Wayne Center, 120 W. Jefferson Blvd.

The Mayor’s State of the City Address is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to arrive by 11:45 a.m.

Mayor

January 22, 2018 - Mayor Tom Henry and Police Chief Steve Reed today provided a public safety recap of 2017 and highlighted efforts designed to make the City of Fort Wayne as safe as possible.

January 19, 2018 - Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry on January 18 helped cut the ribbon on a rehabilitated home that is part of the Vincent Village campus. The home, 2702 Gay St., is the first of six that will be rehabilitated with funding that the City of Fort Wayne receives from the U.S. Department of