Fort Wayne offers free cleanup containers to tidy neighborhoods
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — The City of Fort Wayne is running a neighborhood cleanup program that lets neighborhood associations pick a Saturday to get a 40-yard roll-off container for cleaning storm debris or clutter. The city will provide the container, a truck and a driver. The container will...
Mass layoffs hit nation’s largest grocery distributor, impacting workers in multiple states
The nation’s largest grocery distributor, United Natural Foods, Inc., is implementing sweeping changes across its network, triggering hundreds of layoffs in Wisconsin, Indiana, and other regions as it restructures its…
5 Cities Where You Can Retire for $1,500 a Month and Enjoy Plenty of...
These affordable cities let retirees live on $1,500 a month while enjoying lower housing costs, open space and a slower pace.
Fort Wayne nonprofits receive $471K for opioid recovery efforts
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - Mayor Sharon Tucker announced a second round of opioid settlement funding totaling $471,761 for 12 nonprofits helping people and families overcome opioid and substance addiction. The programs serve pregnant and postpartum women, justice-involved adults and youth, veterans, immigrant and...
📢 Free Neighborhood Cleanup Program Runs March–November
Fort Wayne’s Neighborhood Cleanup Program is back, running March through November. Neighborhood associations can request a free 40-yard roll-off container or a rear-load garbage truck to help residents clean up vacant lots, common areas, and household clutter. Containers are dropped off before 8 a.m. and picked up...
VA Deputy Secretary visits Fort Wayne ahead of new Electronic Health Record management system...
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary Paul R. Lawrence was in Fort Wayne on Thursday. During his visit, Lawrence went to the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System’s Fort Wayne campus to learn about the facility’s progress in implementing the new federal Electronic Health...
Purdue Fort Wayne Waives Application, Enrollment Fees
FORT WAYNE – Purdue University Fort Wayne has announced that as of March 17, the university is waiving all application fees and enrollment deposits for domestic undergraduate students applying for fall 2026. The initiative eliminates the standard $30 application fee and the $50 enrollment deposit. “At Purdue Fort...
Fort Wayne firefighters wear mismatched socks for Down syndrome day
Fort Wayne firefighters wore mismatched socks Friday to support World Down Syndrome Day. Fort Wayne Fire Department Station #1 wore mismatched socks this morning to support "World Down Syndrome Day," promoting acceptance and inclusion for people with Down syndrome in our community. Their gesture highlights ongoing...
‘Right justice at the right time’: Murder charge dismissed without prejudice for man linked...
The prosecutor's office said its team has been communicating with the victim's family and is committed to serving justice fairly.
Barry Bagels Expands in Indiana with New Development Deal in Fort Wayne
March 20, 2026 // Franchising.com // FORT WAYNE, IN – Barry Bagels has signed a new development agreement to expand into Fort Wayne, Indiana. The deal strengthens the brand’s presence in its home region. The first Fort Wayne location is expected to open within the next 12 months,...

















