March 8, 2018 - City Utilities will conduct free guided tours of the Water Pollution Control Plant and Three Rivers Water Filtration Plant over the next several weeks.

The first of the free guided tours is this Saturday, March 10 from 10:00 AM to noon at the Water Pollution Control Plant located at

March 8, 2018 - Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry was joined today by City Councilmen Glynn Hines and Tom Freistroffer, as well as representatives from Arts United, to propose the creation of a Public Art Program and Public Art Commission.

A City ordinance will be introduced Tuesday, calling for the

March 7, 2018 - Now you can view images of your favorite Indiana parks and trails on Google Maps. The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department is happy to announce that we have collected images of local trails and pathways in partnership with Google Maps. In 2016, the Indiana Parks and

March 6, 2018 - Mayor Tom Henry and the Board of Park Commissioners today announced Steve McDaniel has been appointed as the new director of the Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department effective April 2.

McDaniel is a 26-year veteran of the Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department. He’s served as

March 5, 2018 - Fort Wayne Community Development Director Greg Leatherman announced today that he will retire from his position effective April 12, 2018.

Leatherman has 20 years of experience in local government. He has served as the Community Development Director since 2014 and prior to that was

March 1, 2018 - Volunteers of all ages are asked to show their community pride and join in the annual Great American Cleanup™ on Saturday, April 21.

Residents, families, churches, youth organizations and schools can register at www.cityoffortwayne.org/greatamericancleanup or by calling 427-1345, no later

March 1, 2018 -  Residents from Fort Wayne and surrounding areas have four opportunities to take advantage of free Rain Garden workshops this spring. Residents can bring photos of how stormwater impacts their yard and learn how to build a rain garden that might reduce standing water on their

March 1, 2018 - The City of Fort Wayne’s Planning & Policy Director, Pam Holocher, was named the Indiana Planning Sagamore today. The award is the highest honor bestowed on a planner by the American Planning Association Indiana Chapter.

Holocher’s planning career spans more than 40 years. She

February 28, 2018 -  Mayor Tom Henry and Fort Wayne UNITED today unveiled the Meals 4 Healing initiative that’s designed to serve families who have lost loved ones to homicide. The initiative was developed through the Fort Wayne UNITED clergy subcommittee.

When a homicide takes place, families of

February 23, 2018 - Mayor Tom Henry today congratulated the four teams of developers and social service agencies that were awarded Rental Housing Tax Credits (RHTCs) for their projects located in Fort Wayne.

The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) recently announced 17

February 21, 2018 - City crews are continuing to monitor river levels and surface flooding.

As river levels continue to rise, it is possible that roadways and intersections near local waterway may become covered with water. Motorists should not attempt to go through high water. If motorists come

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