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Fort Wayne, New Haven To Assume Bridge Maintenance & Repairs

By Zach Bernard • Sep 6, 2017

Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry and New Haven Mayor Terry McDonald announced Tuesday they will be taking on direct bridge repair and maintenance for their respective cities.

Fort Wayne Awards Facade Grants To Nine Local Businesses

By Zach Bernard • Apr 14, 2017

The City of Fort Wayne awarded facade grants Thursday to nine local organizations looking to enhance the exteriors of their properties.

2016 In Review With Mayor Tom Henry

By Zach Bernard • Dec 29, 2016

With 2016 drawing to a close, many people are reflecting on achievements and events of the last year, and that’s no different for the City of Fort Wayne.

Fort Wayne Director Of Public Safety To Retire

By Zach Bernard • Oct 5, 2016

Fort Wayne’s Director of Public Safety Rusty York announced Tuesday morning he will be retiring in December.

Mayor Tom Henry Unveils 2017 Budget Proposal

By Zach Bernard • Sep 22, 2016

Mayor Tom Henry and the City of Fort Wayne announced priorities for the 2017 budget Thursday afternoon. The proposal has a departmental budget of over $195 million, which is a 0.78 percent increase from 2016.

Schools, Taxing Units Concerned Over Tax Proposal

By Zach Bernard • Sep 10, 2016

A new resolution in the Fort Wayne City Council seeks to eliminate the business personal property tax on new equipment, and the proposal has local school districts and taxing units concerned.

Fort Wayne Launches UNITED Program

By Zach Bernard • Jul 21, 2016

On Wednesday, Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry, in conjunction with My Brother’s Keeper and Cities United, announced a new citywide program called Fort Wayne UNITED, which aims to ensure equity and opportunity for African American males.

Fort Wayne Seeks To Ease Cost Burden Of Sidewalk Repairs

By Zach Bernard • Mar 24, 2016

The City of Fort Wayne is looking to improve the process of repairing sidewalks throughout the city by partnering with residents.

Power Out, Trees Down From Wind Storm

By Virginia Alvino • Jun 27, 2015

Heavy rain and windstorms Saturday morning caused dozens of trees to fall, resulting in damage to vehicles and property throughout Allen County.

Thousands have also been left without power in Allen and the surrounding counties, according to Indiana Michigan Power. I&M says it is unclear when power will be restored to all of its customers, but it could take several days.

Rain Continues, City Works to Prevent Flood Damage

By Virginia Alvino • Jun 17, 2015

Continuing rainfall in Northeast Indiana isn’t expected to let up any time soon, causing pockets of flooding.

Crews and volunteers worked through the night Tuesday filling sandbags and constructing temporary levees to help protect property. A number of parks around the community are flooded and closed as well.

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