Articles
Stories, guides and updates from around town.
All Articles
Fort Wayne Council Cuts $11.6M From 2027 Budget; Final Vote Oct. 27
JavierFort Wayne City Council approved $11.6 million in preliminary cuts to the 2027 budget Tuesday. A final vote is set for Oct. 27 at Citizens Square.
Read moreFort Wayne Trick-or-Treat Hours 2026: Dates, Times, Safety Tips
JavierFort Wayne trick-or-treat hours for 2026 are 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31. See safety tips and a calendar of trunk-or-treat events.
Read moreFort Wayne Komets 2026-27: 75th Season, Promotions and Tickets
JavierThe Fort Wayne Komets are in their 75th season. See the Oct. 24 90's Night, Halloween game, Nov. 13-15 Fan Fest and how to buy tickets.
Read moreFort Wayne Leaf Collection 2026: Schedule, Rules, Bag Pickup
JavierFort Wayne leaf collection runs Nov. 2 to Dec. 19, 2026. See the north, central and south schedule, raking rules and how to schedule bag pickup.
Read moreSweetwater Sound Fort Wayne: History, Tours and Visiting Tips
JavierVisit Sweetwater Sound in Fort Wayne: its 1979 Volkswagen bus origins, free campus tours, the music store, the Performance Pavilion and hours.
Read moreCindy's Diner Fort Wayne: History, Garbage Plate and Hours
JavierCindy's Diner in downtown Fort Wayne: its 1952 history, the famous garbage plate, 15 counter seats, weekday hours and tips for visiting.
Read moreEmbassy Theatre Fort Wayne: History, Organ, Tours and Visiting Tips
JavierHistory of Fort Wayne's Embassy Theatre: the 1928 Emboyd, the Grande Page organ, how neighbors saved it, plus tour and box office details.
Read moreFort Wayne Farmers Markets: Saturday Hours and Winter Locations
JavierFort Wayne farmers markets keep Saturday hours into winter. See locations and times for Barr Street, Summit City and South Side markets.
Read moreFort Wayne Botanical Conservatory: Hours, Admission, Exhibit
JavierBotanical Conservatory in Fort Wayne: current hours, $7 adult admission, $1 Thursday evenings and the Pueblo Garden exhibit open through Nov. 15.
Read moreWhat Fort Wayne's Proposed 2027 City Budget Means for Residents
JavierA $257.7 million operating plan, $42 million for neighborhood infrastructure and a City Council vote expected before month's end
Read moreAllen County Early Voting 2026: Dates, Hours, Locations
JavierAllen County early voting for the Nov. 3 election runs through Nov. 2. See dates, hours and locations, including satellite sites opening Oct. 26.
Read moreFright Night 2026 Fort Wayne: Zombie Walk, Times and Tips
JavierFright Night in downtown Fort Wayne is Sat., Oct. 17, 2026: free Zombie Walk at 3 p.m., trick-or-treating, kids' activities and evening events.
Read more