Fort Wayne

The plan comes at the problem from three angles, stemming from conversations city leaders have been having about the uptick in youth violence.

The plan, which still needs approval from the Fort Wayne City Council, looks to focus on neighborhood improvements.

Allen County has seen 19 homicides so far in 2025, and many have involved juveniles or young adults, police say.

The proposed rate hike will cover a number of citywide utility upgrades and repairs, including replacing water mains and relining sewer pipes.

The meeting Wednesday will allow residents to learn more about the nearly $12 million project that will connect Leesburg Road to West Jefferson.

The City of Fort Wayne announced plans for a new multipurpose building along the Saint Marys River to give downtown more housing and parking.

The City of Fort Wayne again invested in the southeast quadrant with two EV charging stations on McKinnie Avenue. They are the 35th and 36th stations installed by the city.

It is the fifth officer-involved shooting involving a FWPD officer since June.

Citilink wants public input on proposed fare increases for next year. Officials said the increases are meant to combat "forecasted fiscal challenges."

In its annual review of tax abatement agreements, the Finance Committee of the Fort Wayne City Council recommended terminating four tax abatement agreements after finding those businesses noncompliant with the original deals.