Good morning, Fort Wayne.

Runners and walkers of all levels can join Riverfront Social: Run Club next on Thursday, Aug.

13 at 6 p.m. at Promenade Park (202 West Superior Street) as meetups continue into the fall.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana received a donated box truck + officials said the vehicle will support mentoring programs and community outreach.

The Botanical Conservatory hosts its Pueblo Garden exhibit until mid-November — showcasing native plant displays that reflect traditional Pueblo design on the campus grounds.

From Aug. 15 through Aug.

23, local artists will paint murals that carry the 'Only Rain in the Drain' message along sidewalks—encouraging residents to keep storm drains clear. Live painting will be featured during Open Streets on Sunday, Aug. 16.

The Indiana Department of Education released IREAD literacy results for third graders Tuesday.

The report shows pass rates ranging from about 68 to 100 percent in Allen County schools, including both East Allen County and Fort Wayne Community Schools.

The Indiana Department of Education announced that the new ILEARN results will be available next month to show how grades 3-8 performed in English and math.

The State Board approved revised cut scores that set a new baseline for statewide assessments.

Indiana health officials urge parents to check their children's vaccination records as students prepare to return to class later this month, especially those entering kindergarten, sixth grade, or 12th grade; families can verify records with healthcare providers or via My VaxIndiana (state resource).

Governor Braun encouraged residents to prepare for potential severe weather this week by checking mobile alerts, assembling emergency kits, and planning shelter routes + noting that Indiana recorded 81 tornadoes so far.

The state's emergency operations center remains on duty to help communities if storms hit.

Health officials reported that northeast Indiana accounts for about half of Indiana’s 1,900 cyclosporiasis cases.

Interviews link Taco Bell servings using lettuce from Taylor Farms to the outbreak and the CDC is investigating other sources.

Allen County has been awarded nearly $9.9 million to expand housing in Fort Wayne; the low-interest loan will pay for water, utilities, and roads for developments including 182 single-family lots and 240 multifamily rental units (422 new housing units total).