Good morning, Fort Wayne.

An assisted living facility was condemned after a fire Sunday evening at Memorial Park Estates — the three-story building sustained heavy water damage and 28 residents were evacuated with one person treated at a hospital.

Google submitted a request to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management on Monday for 228 extra emergency generators at its Fort Wayne data center to back up power outages and maintenance checks - the new units, using ultra-low sulfur diesel and renewable alternatives, will keep emissions below state limits.

Blue Jacket’s 10th Annual Second Chances Art Exhibit held on Sept.

10 at the Blue Jacket Gallery paired 16 academy graduates with local artists to raise over 83,000 dollars for job training programs; the event attracted more than 400 guests and sold 42 of 43 art pieces.

Gas prices in Fort Wayne rose sharply over the past week & now average $4.04 per gallon, a jump of 47 cents from one week ago.

GasBuddy reports the increase also reflects a $1.09 rise since last year and mirrors a national trend.

Fort Wayne's unemployment rate dropped to 3.3% in August from a previous 3.6%, with around 230,391 employed and 765 fewer people unemployed, state data shows (Wells County recorded the lowest rate at 2.7%).

Experts say Fort Wayne schools use regular lockdown drills—focused on locking doors, turning off lights, and staying hidden—to teach safety steps without the trauma of simulated active shooter exercises, helping protect young children’s emotional well-being.

Northwest Allen County Schools will adopt a proposed $118 million budget on Oct.

26, relying on a strong cash balance to cover property tax revenue losses through 2031. The district also plans to spend about $2 million on bus replacements and budgets $67.3 million for employee support in its education fund.

Southwest Allen County Schools held its Under the Lights celebration at Homestead High School on September 21, 2026, where over 800 students showcased talents in music, art, athletics and robotics—bringing families together before a fireworks display closed the night.

Howard Bailey Financial will host a free screening of the documentary 'The Psychology of Retirement' on Sept.

30 at 6:30 p.m. at Cinema Center downtown; it will help locals learn how to manage retirement spending (covering taxes, Social Security and more) and includes popcorn and a drink with required registration.

Indiana officials urge residents to review their emergency plans during National Preparedness Month after summer storms left parts of the region with power outages.

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security recommends creating household plans, building disaster kits, and signing up for local alerts to stay ready for emergencies.

New York-based fitness coach Jacob Zemer recommends six post-workout habits for adults over 35 to recover and maintain strength.

He advises getting quality sleep & stretching, fueling with protein, staying hydrated, using warmth therapy, and allowing rest to help muscles recover.