October 22, 2020 - Mayor Tom Henry today announced the high school students selected to participate in the 2020-2021 Mayor’s Youth Engagement Council (MYEC). MYEC is a service learning group comprised of high school sophomores-seniors. Members provide a voice for the youth of Fort Wayne to local government by engaging their peers, creating innovative solutions and working on projects. Karen L. Richards is the administrator of MYEC. This new MYEC class will focus on issues such as climate change and environmental sustainability as well as providing volunteer support to local nonprofits.

October 21, 2020 - Due to necessary railroad track repairs by Norfolk Southern Railroad, the following streets are anticipated to remain closed through Monday October 26, 2020. Nuttman Avenue, Covington Road and Taylor Street between Ardmore Avenue and Brooklyn Avenue.There will be a posted detour for these roads using Brooklyn Avenue, Engle Road and Ardmore Avenue.

October 21, 2020 - Local government and healthcare experts today provided a medical update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Masking, social distancing, hand washing, and being vigilant were emphasized as COVID-19 cases continue to increase locally.

October 20, 2020 - The City of Fort Wayne and Allen County are partnering with Greater Fort Wayne Inc. to offer small business grants that cover expenses associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

October 16, 2020 - Autumn is here and leaves are beginning to hit the ground. That means the Fort Wayne Street Department will soon be visiting the more than 400 city neighborhoods for the annual leaf collection. This year’s leaf pick-up begins on November 2 and runs through December 18. 

October 16, 2020 - Turnstone has partnered with Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation to resurface and enhance four basketball courts in McMillen Park, featuring a giant four-court mural installed by local artist Andre Portee. The project is funded by a $50,000 NBA All-Star Legacy Grant which seeks to expand the accessibility of basketball across the state of Indiana.

October 7, 2020 - On October 5, the Justice Department’s Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), a division of the Office of Justice Programs, presented the “Crime Victims’ Rights Award” to the Fort Wayne Police Department Victim Assistance Program. This National Crime Victims’ Service Awards category honors those whose efforts to advance or enforce crime victims’ rights have benefited victims of crime at the state, tribal or national level.

October 6, 2020 - RTM Ventures and Mayor Tom Henry today announced that a tentative agreement has been reached to move the Electric Works project forward.