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The city’s Public Art Commission and Art This Way are making sure that things are flowing smoothly down at the 77 Steps Alleyway with a new and exciting overhead kinetic light sculpture, titled Flow, inspired by Fort Wayne’s rivers.
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Who & What: August 20, 2026
Google donates over $1 million to Fort Wayne City Utilities. New data center developments cannot be approved in Marion County until 2028. Republicans endorse Senator Chris Garten to lead Indiana Senate.
Who & What: August 19, 2026
Public comment at Tuesday’s Fort Wayne City Council meeting brought strong bipartisan opposition to renewing the city’s Flock contract. Black lawmakers challenge Braun's move to end minority contract preferences A heated Senate race could head to the Indiana’s Supreme Court.
Who & What: August 18, 2026
Indiana activates disaster relief fund, updates response after historic flooding. Mayor Sharon Tucker announces a public forum for the proposed Anchor Resource Center. 75K Northwest Indiana residents still without power as storm recovery continues.
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The event will be held next week at the Grand Wayne Center. The Republicans on Fort Wayne's City Council refuse to move forward with discussion on the project until a formal public forum is held. -
Anthony Giraldi and Friends lit up Live and Local with originals, classic covers, and funk‑infused instrumentals, keeping audiences dancing as Giraldi’s guitar‑driven storytelling shone throughout the night. -
Recovery efforts continue in Northwest Indiana after last week's severe storms. The National Weather Service confirmed the storms produced two tornadoes in the towns of St. John and Munster on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
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A U.S. Appeals Court has ruled that Indiana doctors can have conversations about abortions with minors. That includes referrals to out-of-state abortion providers. -
NIPSCO currently estimates Gary residents will have power fully restored by August 25. -
"Out of the 2,977 lives that were lost, there’s over 1,000 bodies that were never recovered specifically from Ground Zero in New York," said Scott Nokes of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
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This spring and summer, WBOI is showcasing five local artists from Northeast Indiana in a series of interviews and during Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and here on WBOI.org. Meet Takorei Moore, WBOI’s Amplify All for August. -
From teaching himself guitar as a kid to producing music from his home studio, Anthony Giraldi has spent a lifetime honing his craft. WBOI’s Brianna Barrow spoke with the Fort Wayne musician about his creative process, the local music scene, and what's next for him. -
A passing summer rain set the stage for an unforgettable evening as the skies cleared just in time for Man of the Flood to take the stage at the second show of season two of WBOI Music Presents: Live & Local at The Landing. Explore photos, watch video highlights, and listen to the band's full performance.
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