Good morning, Fort Wayne.

A new reticulated giraffe calf was born Monday morning (Aug.

10) at the Fort Wayne Zoo, and zoo staff monitored his health inside the giraffe barn while planning his gradual outdoor introduction. The male calf weighs 196 pounds and stands about 6 feet tall.

A Nucor division will invest $59M to expand the Vulcraft manufacturing plant in St. Joe by building a 127,000-sqft facility on a 250-acre site and creating 20 full-time jobs by the end of 2027 — boosting the plant's steel grating production.

A Purdue University study led by Dr. Larissa Adamiec shows that back-to-school prices in Fort Wayne increased nearly 15% from last season, affecting both large-ticket items like tablets + smaller supplies.

Parents are advised to shop around and consider flexible payment plans as the 2026-27 school year begins.

After severe storms wounded dozens of wild animals, the Humane Indiana Wildlife Rehab Center received over 40 injured creatures on Wednesday, including a bald eagle, baby birds and young mammals.

The Indiana DNR helped with rescue efforts + the center urges calling licensed rehabilitators and donating to support treatment.

Historic flooding is impacting parts of Indiana, including Fort Wayne, where emergency crews are monitoring water levels (local officials report) and assessing damage.

Local officials celebrated Thursday, Aug.

13 the completion of Fort Wayne International Airport's seven-year, $145 million modernization project — which expanded terminal areas, improved parking, and boosted security — to support growing air travel and economic growth.

Indiana declared its poultry industry HPAI-free on Thursday after a 28-day span without new bird flu cases, easing trade for local producers.

State officials warned that poultry owners must keep biosecurity measures in place as the virus still spreads among wild birds & poultry elsewhere.

Fort Wayne is hosting the 2026 Hoosier Nationals — a national BMX event starting today through Sunday at Fort Wayne BMX in Franke Park.

The event is organized by Visit Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne BMX and Parks and Recreation and is expected to bring around 1,000 riders of all ages.