Good morning, Fort Wayne.

About 600 customers lost power after a crash triggered outages during a First Alert Weather Day caused by high heat, with 425 affected in Fort Wayne and 172 in Lakewood Park, Waynedale—crews work as drivers use caution because some traffic lights are down.

Overhead Door of Fort Wayne held a ceremony Thursday at its Keystone Drive location to unveil a beautification project along Pufferbelly Trail.

The project features eight-foot-high banners — designed by local artist Richard Porfilio — that display railroad artwork and history from the former Fort Wayne and Jackson Railroad corridor.

Union leader Jeramiah Hale co-chairs the annual Labor Day Picnic to thank local workers downtown.

The event will be held Monday, Sept. 7 and offers free chili, hot dogs, bingo, live music, and service booths — all supported by volunteers and union members who celebrate decades of building Fort Wayne.

A classic car donation is boosting Clothes for Joes’ capital campaign that supports plans for a new veterans service center in Fort Wayne.

The donation adds momentum to the project (organizers are seeking more community support) as work on the center continues.

The Fort Wayne Philharmonic and the Musicians Association reached a new four-year contract that raises pay by 30% over the period, expands the season from 30 to 32 weeks, and improves benefits — a deal that supports the orchestra’s growth as it begins its 83rd season in its new downtown home.

Indiana University Fort Wayne reported record enrollment for the 2026-27 academic year with 1,208 students, including nearly 300 first-year students starting classes this fall.

Officials noted the increase, driven by health-focused programs, is expected to boost the local healthcare workforce.

Southwest Allen County Schools is reviewing a proposed update to its board conflict policy after board members and community residents raise concerns about fairness and transparency.

Some say the new rules could hurt public trust while others feel they are needed to support sound decision-making.

Indiana Michigan Power is asking local residents to share feedback on three proposed transmission projects that could add over 150 miles of new lines to strengthen the grid.

The company will host open houses so community members can learn details (including potential routes based on engineering, environmental, and land-use factors).

The Lighthouse addiction treatment center has permanently closed its East State Boulevard location (which served as a food bank) following cancelled annual events, and it urged local residents to use nearby food banks while its Lima Road and Coliseum Boulevard thrift stores remain open.

Frozen berries sold at Walmart have been recalled due to possible E. coli contamination after the Great Value organic triple berry blend was found at risk.

Customers in Indiana & 15 other states are advised to return the 10-ounce package for a refund and avoid eating the product.

Northwest Allen County Schools responded Friday to claims that referees used derogatory language at a flag football game between Northrop and Carroll High Schools; the district reported the matter to school and state athletic officials and emphasized the referees' decades of experience.

Fort Wayne high school football teams played on Friday, Sept.

4 as local fans saw strong plays and close scores in several matchups. The highlights set a promising tone for the 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.