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Two big-hearted fundraisers just delivered more than $130,000 to help families with sick children in Fort Wayne. Local McDonald's customers and 70 chefs teamed up to support Ronald McDonald House Charities in separate events.
Job seekers in Fort Wayne are finding more opportunities than ever as unemployment plummets to just 2.5%, creating a workers' market. The drop from 3.7% last year means nearly 3,000 fewer people are out of work in the region.
Fort Wayne is bringing back its beloved Fourth of July parade after the Three Rivers Festival's cancellation last year ended a 50-year tradition. Veteran parade organizers are rallying to pull off the celebration in just 80 days.
Fort Wayne's job market is booming with nearly 3,000 new positions filled in the past year. Now, a massive $200 million state investment is tackling the biggest barrier keeping parents from those opportunities.
Humane Fort Wayne is calling for volunteers to brighten the days of shelter cats waiting for adoption at two local PetSmart stores. Just one day a week can help these felines stay happy and socialized.
Volunteers in Fort Wayne donated over 122,000 hours of service in 2025, creating $4.2 million in economic impact while fighting loneliness and strengthening community bonds. Their work keeps essential services running across northeast Indiana.
Fort Wayne's unemployment dropped to 3.4% with 3,000 more people working, and a new $200 million state investment is about to remove the biggest barrier keeping families from joining them. Indiana just reopened childcare funding that could help 14,000 children get spots, connecting parents to paychecks they've been missing.
Tamyra Kelly celebrated a decade since her breast cancer diagnosis, turning her survival into a mission to help others. Her message of hope and advocacy is reaching women across Fort Wayne.
A Fort Wayne girls soccer team just made history by winning their first-ever national championship. Even better? A field player stepped up as goalkeeper and earned the tournament's top honor.
Military families in Puerto Rico gathered at a lakeside celebration to honor the volunteers who keep Army Community Service running strong after 61 years. While hundreds of Fort Buchanan service members remain deployed overseas, the volunteers back home ensure their families thrive.
Military families at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico gathered to celebrate volunteers who've strengthened their community for over six decades. While hundreds of service members remain deployed overseas, these dedicated volunteers ensure families have support at home.
Fort Worth is rolling out a new program that gives small business owners the training and certification they need to win city contracts. The first workshops start this week with sessions in both English and Spanish.
A French bulldog mix found abandoned and malnourished in Fort Lauderdale is now recovering beautifully in her own cozy apartment. The pup named Miracle is loving her new life with blankets, toys, and round-the-clock care.
Fort Worth voters are considering a $10 million housing bond that could generate $2.1 million annually in tax revenue while solving a critical workforce problem. Economist Ray Perryman says affordable housing has become essential for keeping workers and fueling economic growth.
A French bulldog found dying from severe neglect in Fort Lauderdale has made a remarkable recovery after days of intensive veterinary care. The pup, aptly named Miracle, is now headed to a medical foster home to continue healing. #
Twenty-one students from military families just received $60,000 in scholarships to chase their college dreams. The Fort Hood Scholarship Fund has been lifting up military kids since 1985, and this year's celebration proved the power of community support.
When a crane operator suffered a medical emergency 220 feet in the air, Fort Worth's elite rescue team pulled off a dramatic two-hour mission to bring him down safely. Every firefighter went home without injury after saving a life.
A Fort Worth firefighter made history alongside her grandfather's crew when they climbed 22 stories to rescue a crane operator having a medical emergency. The team's daring high-angle rescue shows how today's first responders train for challenges far beyond fighting fires.
When a woman's car collided with a Brightline train in Fort Lauderdale, a quick-thinking bystander rushed to pull her to safety before emergency crews arrived. The woman is recovering in the hospital thanks to one stranger's split-second decision to help.
Wayne City High School celebrated its Class of 2026 graduates with special recognition for students chosen by their peers for outstanding character. Two seniors earned top honors for leadership and citizenship in a ceremony that highlighted the values this community holds dear.
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