Featured Local News

Our news highlights the most impactful stories from Waynedale, Aboite, Southtown, Downtown, and the 46807 corridors of Fort Wayne, Indiana. This section brings together local profiles, key updates on city and county decisions, major neighborhood projects, public safety information, and high-profile community events that shape daily life on the south, southwest, and downtown sides of Fort Wayne.

Featured Local News

Midwest Connect Passenger Rail Project Gains Momentum

The City of Fort Wayne received a $500,000 grant to develop plans for a passenger rail service connecting Pittsburgh to Chicago. HNTB Corporation, with over 110 years of experience, was hired for the project. Supported by regional planning commissions and state transportation departments, the initiative aims to restore rail services through integrated project management.

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