Good morning, Fort Wayne.

Honor Flight Northeast Indiana is taking 86 veterans to Washington, D.C. today—veterans from Vietnam, the Cold War, Korean War and Desert Shield/Desert Storm—and the public is invited to join the Welcome Home Celebration at Fort Wayne International Airport at 8:30 p.m.

Shawnee Middle School will host the 80th annual WOWO Fire Drill on October 7 at 10 a.m. The drill will educate students on safe device charging and feature a simulation of emergency evacuation, honoring late Captain Andrea Burton — who devoted her career to fire safety.

Wunderwerk Brewing Company is set to open a German-style brewery and restaurant at 1825 W.

Main St. by the end of fall, with renovations underway at the former Junk Ditch location + owners are collaborating with the German Heritage Society for authentic dishes.

GovParts is set to expand its operations near Fort Wayne International Airport—renovating a 55,000 sqft facility and investing over $3.4M to add 20 high-wage jobs.

The contractor plans to move in Q1 2027 to boost its defense industry capabilities.

Vorderman Volkswagen will hold its VW Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday, Oct.

3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5811 Cross Creek Blvd. to mark the grand reopening of its remodeled dealership (featuring a ribbon-cutting and family-friendly activities).

Under Gov. Braun's leadership, Indiana's unemployment rate dropped to 3.3%, one of the region's lowest rates and below the national rate of 4.1%.

Business investments + workforce initiatives supported job growth as the state maintained strong labor participation.

Fort Wayne Community Schools fired Principal Brandon Foster from Irwin STEM Magnet School after the board approved his termination Tuesday.

The decision followed a pattern of concerns, including employee complaints and school climate issues (with violations of written directives) that led to a loss of confidence in his leadership.

Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division urges everyone who lives, works or visits downtown to complete the Make It Downtown survey by Oct.

8 to help shape a ten-year strategic plan. Respondents will also enter a drawing for a $25 gift card — offering a chance to support local businesses.

A 12-year-old student at Lane Middle School was hospitalized for two nights after taking an unknown pill from another student on Friday, Sept.

25 & school officials described the incident as isolated.

Yesterday, Fort Wayne Zoo said its 19-year-old lioness, Ina, was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease.

The zoo’s specialized team is giving her regular check-ups, blood tests, medications and daily ice treats to keep her comfortable.

Purdue Fort Wayne opened its W.

Paul Wolf Field on Sept. 29 near Dean Drive and Parking Garage 3, where benefactor W. Paul Wolf cut the ribbon. The field hosts club football, lacrosse, soccer and flag football and welcomes local + regional teams.