Good morning, Fort Wayne.

On Monday, the free Labor Day picnic organized by the Northeast Indiana AFL-CIO was held at Headwaters Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and attracted thousands for a five-decade tradition celebrating hardworking community members.

The Allen County Public Library is hosting a screening marathon to mark Star Trek’s 60th anniversary at its downtown location.

The event will take place later this week and feature a series of films that honor the classic series.

Wayne High School's JROTC earned its first Distinguished Unit Award in nearly 30 years, completing 1,926 community service hours during the 2025-26 school year.

The honor allows cadets to be nominated for the Air Force Academy + recognizes their dedication to leadership and service.

Indiana Governor Mike Braun wrote a letter on Sept.

7 to honor Hoosier workers for Labor Day, highlighting job growth and new investments from major companies that boost the state’s economy. He thanked Hoosiers for powering Indiana’s success.

Allen County has the highest number of mosquito pools with West Nile Virus in the state, so health officials advise residents to remove standing water and use insect repellent + wear long sleeves to lower their risk.

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.