Good morning, Fort Wayne.

Over 200 community members gathered yesterday under a white tent at Divine Mercy Funeral Home in northeast Fort Wayne to honor 118 unclaimed decedents, including nine unidentified individuals + three infants.

Officials urged families to verify records + reclaim missing remains.

A 99-year-old Fort Wayne WWII veteran has been cleared for an upcoming Honor Flight that honors local service and offers a special trip for veterans & their families.

The program is set to depart soon with plans to celebrate his lifetime of contributions.

Northeastern Center added three new team leaders in Kendallville yesterday.

Liz Germano joined as health information manager to lead clinical and electronic records — she earned degrees from Ivy Tech and Western Governors University.

Indiana’s public colleges and universities will freeze in-state tuition at 2024-25 levels through the 2026-27 academic year — a move requested by Gov. Braun to help families manage college costs.

A local zoo welcomed a coppery titi monkey and critically endangered cotton-top tamarin twins recently to boost its conservation program.

The new arrivals are part of the zoo’s ongoing effort to protect rare species.

Indiana flags were lowered to half-staff at state facilities following Governor Braun's order to honor Dolly Parton, the country music legend who died Tuesday at age 80.

The flags will remain lowered until 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1.

Governor Mike Braun announced a new texting service Wednesday to help Hoosiers affected by historic flooding & severe storms connect with local disaster aid.

Residents can text IN211HELP to 898-211 to receive disaster-specific resources based on their zip code.

The Fort Wayne TinCaps lost to the Dayton Dragons 9-6 in a series opener at Parkview Field on Tuesday (Aug.

25), with center fielder Kasen Wells leading the offense by scoring and hitting his second home run this season.

Monarch Festival

The Little River Wetlands Project announces its annual Monarch Festival to be held on Sunday, September 20, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Eagle Marsh Nature Preserve barn, located at 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. This family-friendly event celebrates the incredible lifecycle and transformation of monarch butterflies through a variety of engaging programs and activities.