News in Fort Wayne
Who & What: September 22, 2026
Google says it needs more emergency generators at its Fort Wayne data center. As work requirements loom for Medicaid, state officials worry about readiness. Over 80,000 Hoosier students used state-funded vouchers to pay for private and parochial school tuition last school year.
Google says it needs more emergency generators at its Fort Wayne data center
The tech company is asking IDEM to approve an additional 228 diesel generators. Its initial request when the facility was built was just 34 generators.
Indiana State Police conducting death investigation
FORT WAYNE – On August 19, 2026, Detectives from the Indiana State Police-Fort Wayne Post were requested by the Wells County Sheriff’s Department to begin...
South Adams, Adams Central advance to golf regional
DANE FUELLING WZBD.com FORT WAYNE – There were few doubts that Homestead would dominate their own golf sectional
Indiana State Police Seeks Recruits for Motor Carrier Inspectors
The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for Motor Carrier Inspectors (MCI). The MCI positions will staff permanent scale facilities in Fort Wayne, Lowell, Seymour, ... [FULL STORY] The post Indiana State Police Seeks Recruits for Motor Carrier Inspectors first appeared…
Who & What: September 18, 2026
Riley children’s hospital is expanding a program to ensure children’s mental health. Fort Wayne band director named 2027 Indiana Teacher of the Year. South Bend Mayor James Mueller issues executive order prohibiting city staff from entering NDAs about data centers.
Fort Wayne Considers Pause On Data Center Development
Fort Wayne City Council members are considering steps toward a moratorium on new data center development as officials weigh the potential effects of large-scale technology facilities on city infrastructure, neighborhoods and municipal finances.
Fort Wayne band director named 2027 Indiana Teacher of the Year
Indiana’s 2027 teacher of the year is Jason Witzigreuter, an associate director of bands at Homestead High School in Fort Wayne. State leaders made the announcement Wednesday at the high school to celebrate the state’s highest teacher honor. Witzigreuter works with students of…
Steven C. Emrick
Steven Charles Emrick, 81, Wabash, died at 3:31 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. […]
Vera Bradley Sees Signs Of Turnaround In Second Quarter
Vera Bradley Inc. is showing signs of improvement after more than a decade of declining sales and efforts to turn around the Fort Wayne-based retailer.
Where Fort Wayne Carroll Volleyball’s 70-Match Win Streak Ranks Historically
The Fort Wayne Carroll volleyball team won its 70th consecutive match Tuesday with a 3-0 (25-14, 25-10, 25-9) sweep of Bellmont.
Fort Wayne Associate Band Director Named Teacher Of The Year
Jason Witzigreuter, Associate Director of Bands at Homestead High School in Fort Wayne, has been named the 2027 Indiana Teacher of the Year.