November 15, 2018 - Mayor Tom Henry today was joined by representatives from Greater Fort Wayne Crime Stoppers, the City of Fort Wayne and City of New Haven police departments, Indiana State Police, Allen County Sheriff’s Department, the FBI and the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office to commemorate the 35-year anniversary of Greater Fort Wayne Crime Stoppers.

Crime Stoppers is a community program geared toward public involvement in the fight against crime.Mayor Tom Henry today was joined by representatives from Greater Fort Wayne Crime Stoppers, the City of Fort Wayne and City of New Haven police departments, Indiana State Police, Allen County Sheriff’s Department, the FBI and the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office to commemorate the 35-year anniversary of Greater Fort Wayne Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers is a community program geared toward public involvement in the fight against crime.

November 15, 2018 - Fort Wayne Street Department trucks continue to work on roads, applying salt and blading streets throughout the City this morning.   

Last night crews pre-treated the streets with liquid-brine, to reduce the formation of solid, thick ice patches. Motorists are encouraged to slow down. 

Crews will continue to work on the streets throughout the day, and leaf collection will not take place today. Street Department crews are the same workers who collect leaves. 

November 14, 2018 - City of Fort Wayne Street Department trucks are set to pre-treat City streets in anticipation of freezing rain. City trucks are loaded and ready to go with trucks carrying liquid-brine, a substance sprayed on the road to reduce ice formations that make streets slick during winter events. 

November 14, 2018 - Applications for the City’s Commercial Façade Grant program are now being accepted for the 2019 construction year. The Commercial Façade Grant program was introduced eleven years ago by Mayor Tom Henry and provides local businesses the opportunity to apply for matching grants to improve the exteriors of their buildings.

Applications are available at www.fwcommunitydevelopment.org/facade and are being accepted in the Community Development Offices, Suite 320, Citizens Square, 200 E. Berry St. Questions may be directed to Grants Specialist Lindsey Maksim by calling 311 or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Applications for the grants will be accepted from now through December 14, 2018.

November 13, 2018 - Jeff Ellis & Associates awarded the Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department the 2018 Platinum International Aquatics Safety Award to the Lifeguard Staff for consistently and exceeding the criteria for aquatic safety.