AFW Daily Highlights
Indiana GOP Chairwoman Lana Keesling resigns
Indiana Republican Party Chairwoman Lana Keesling has resigned her position with the party effective today.
Help provide 610 Thanksgiving Turkeys to local families
The Franciscan Center remains committed to one mission: ensuring that no family on Fort Wayne's southeast side goes without a Thanksgiving meal.
The Salvation Army and American Electric Power to distribute free home weatherization kits at food pantry
The Salvation Army of Fort Wayne, in partnership with American Electric Power, will provide free home weatherization kits to families visiting its food pantry while supplies last.
Neighborhood infrastructure projects receive approval at City Council
Two projects totaling nearly $552,000 and led by the City of Fort Wayne’s Public Works Division received final approval from City Council this evening.
Oxford Streetscape Project preparation work begins
Initial work on the Oxford Streetscape project is beginning this week and will continue throughout the next two weeks.
Housing affordability and availability in Fort Wayne Indiana increased
Indiana Governor Mike Braun is creating more housing at a reasonable price for Indiana’s workforce, particularly first-time buyers, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Allen County Government offices closed on Veterans Day – 11/11/2026
On November 11, 2026, most Allen County Government offices will be closed to observe Veterans Day.
22nd annual Christmas on Broadway – 11/20/2026
Fort Wayne’s gateway to the holiday season, “Christmas on Broadway,” returns November 20, 2026.
Fort Wayne Village Marketplace supports Shop Local for the holidays – 11/13-14/2026
The Fort Wayne Village Marketplace holiday shopping event will be at the PSM Fieldhouse on November 13th and 14th, 2026.
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Aquatics Team receives 2026 Gold International Aquatics Safety Award
Jeff Ellis & Associates Inc. has awarded the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Aquatics Team the 2026 Gold International Aquatics Safety Award.
“Sparked at Inspire” neighborhood grants awarded
The City of Fort Wayne’s Department of Neighborhoods and the Indiana Michigan Power Foundation has awarded 12 “Sparked at Inspire” micro-grants for up to $1500 each.
Wellspring Interfaith Social Services announces Child’s Full Plate Initiative
As the holiday season approaches, Wellspring Interfaith Social Services is working to ensure that children in our community have access to nutritious meals when school is out for winter break.
Purple Heart recipient And U.S. Army combat veteran Danielle Green to speak – 11/18/2026
The Northeast Indiana Base Community Council is proud to welcome Danielle Green, U.S. Army combat veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and Pat Tillman Award for Service honoree, as the featured keynote speaker for its upcoming Luncheon Speaker Series on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
Breaking Benjamin Tour to stop at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum – 2/19/2027
The Breaking Benjamin tour will stop in Fort Wayne, Indiana, at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum on February 19, 2027.
A Grande Christmas brings holiday music and sing-along fun to the Embassy Theatre – 12/18/2026
The holiday season will come alive with the sounds of Christmas at the Embassy Theatre's A Grande Christmas on December 18, 2026.
City of Fort Wayne Indiana offices to be closed for Veterans Day – 11/11/2026
The City of Fort Wayne’s offices will be closed on November 11, 2026, in recognition of Veterans Day.
Statement: Indiana Governor Mike Braun on Indiana General Assembly leadership change
Statement from Indiana Governor Mike Braun: Eager to tackle affordability with newly elected Indiana General Assembly leadership.
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita issues statement following midterm elections
Attorney General Todd Rokita today issued the following statement regarding the 2026 midterm elections.
Indiana Gas Tax Holiday extended another month
Today, Governor Mike Braun signed executive orders to prioritize affordability, extending Indiana's energy emergency.
Guitars for Vets and Sweetwater’s Gear Exchange turn donated instruments into healing for Veterans
Guitars for Vets, the national nonprofit that teaches guitar to Veterans living with PTSD and other service-related trauma, and Gear Exchange, Sweetwater’s marketplace for used gear are providing healing for Veterans.
Allen County receives $27.8M+ for next stage in Scott Road rail crossing improvement
Allen County has received the total grant amount it requested from the Federal Rail Administration Railroad Crossing Elimination grant program in the amount of $27,878,116.
INDOT: Coliseum Boulevard reopens after water main break
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the reopening of State Road 930 in Fort Wayne.
INDOT: Single-day lane closure planned for northbound I-469 patching in Allen County Indiana
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a lane closure on I-469 for deep patching.
INDOT: Partial closure of Coliseum Boulevard due to water main break
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the closure of State Road 930/Coliseum Boulevard in Fort Wayne due to a water main break.
Traffic Alert: South Maplecrest Road closed
Fort Wayne City Utilities Field Operations will be repairing a water valve along South Maplecrest Road on October 19, 2026.
New traffic signal at Covington Road/Covington Commons Drive to be activated – 10/21/2026
A new traffic signal will be activated next week at the intersection of Covington Road and Covington Commons Drive in southwest Fort Wayne.
Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission Executive Session notice – 11/6/2026
The Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission will meet in closed Executive Session on November 6, 2026.
Fort Wayne Economic Development Commission November 2026 meeting cancelled
The City of Fort Wayne Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for November 19, 2026, has been cancelled.
Public meeting: Airport Expressway Improvements Project
The City of Fort Wayne invites residents to attend a public meeting for an overview of the Airport Expressway Grade Separation Improvements Project on November 4, 2026.
Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission meeting agenda – 10/19/2026
The City of Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission will meet on October 19, 2026.
Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission meeting cancelled – 10/12/2026
The City of Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission meeting scheduled for October 12, 2026, has been changed to October 19, 2026.
Downtown Fort Wayne Indiana America 250 fireworks tonight – 7/4/2026
The Fort Wayne TinCaps will be co-hosting tonight's America 250 fireworks display in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Big Boy Steam Locomotive coming through Fort Wayne Indiana!
The Union Pacific's 4014, the 4-8-8-4 Big Boy steam locomotive, will be travelling through Fort Wayne later this month.
Interview: Early voting, voting centers, and primary election security
Today, we spoke with Amy K. Scrogham who is the Executive Director of the Allen County Election Board about voting in this year's Primary Election on May 5, 2026.
AFW Photos and Videos: $91M neighborhood investment announcement
Video and photos from the news conference held today by Fort Wayne City Utilities.
AFW Photos and Video: Announcement of 2026 Neighborhood Improvement Grants
Photos and video from Today's announcement of the 2026 City of Fort Wayne Neighborhood Improvement Grants.
ISP joins 15-state interdiction effort to disrupt criminal transportation routes
The Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division of the Indiana State Police recently concluded its participation in "Operation Guardian."
FWPD: Suspect arrested in Hamburg Germany for the death of a local 14-year old
In October, 2026, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a death investigation involving a 14-year-old juvenile from Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD Update: Man shot by police on Chadwick Drive has died
The Fort Wayne Police Department has been notified that the individual injured during the officer-involved shooting on October 12, 2026, in the 6800 block of Chadwick Drive has died from their injuries.
FWPD Update: Officer-Involved Shooting, 6800 block Chadwick Drive
An update on yesterday's FWPD Officer-Involved Shooting in the 6800 block of Chadwick Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWPD: Officer-Involved Shooting, 6800 block Chadwick Drive
On October 12, 2026, at 1728 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department was dispatched to the 6800 block of Chadwick Drive regarding a person suffering from a mental health crisis and behaving violently.