February 17, 2019 - This morning and afternoon, the City of Fort Wayne Street Department drivers were out pre-treating streets with brine and salt to minimize slick conditions. But as temperatures continue to drop and freezing rain continues over the area, drivers and pedestrians should use caution.

February 14, 2019 -Vincent Village hosted an open house today at a new home built with funding from the City of Fort Wayne’s Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services.

The new home, located in the 2700 block of Lillie Street, is on the Vincent Village campus in the Oxford Neighborhood. A family currently living in one room at Just Neighbors Interfaith Homeless Network will soon move in, making space for another family at the local homeless shelter.

February 13, 2019 - Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry today delivered his 12^th State of the City address. The theme for this year’s address was “Our Future is Now” with an emphasis on the excitement and revitalization being experienced in downtown, record investments in neighborhood infrastructure improvements, and a continued commitment to public safety. The free event was held at the Grand Wayne Center.

“The optimism and positive momentum we’re seeing are clear indications of why Fort Wayne’s future is now. Never before have I witnessed the confidence and passion about where we’re headed as a city,” said Mayor Henry. “I continue to be inspired by the hopes and dreams for Fort Wayne. Today served as an opportunity to highlight our successes and achievements, acknowledge challenges facing our community, and look forward to great days ahead for residents, neighborhoods, and businesses.” 

February 12, 2019 - Beginning February 15, the FWFD will accept applications for firefighter positions. The Department is seeking qualified applicants, ages 21 – 35, who will be committed to the public safety of the Fort Wayne community.  Applications will be accepted beginning noon EST on February 15 until 4 p.m. EST March 8, 2019. Late applications will not be accepted. Classes will start in August, 2019 and those who graduate will begin employment at their assigned fire station by Christmas, 2019.

February 8, 2019 - Mayor Tom Henry today announced Fort Wayne Police Department officers and Fort Wayne Fire Department firefighters who worked while City of Fort Wayne offices were closed during the recent Polar Vortex will receive time and a half compensation for their efforts.

The public safety divisions were able to find the necessary resources in their approved 2019 budgets to fund the additional compensation.