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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.
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'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Indiana just launched a $60 million initiative to bring cutting-edge Israeli technology companies to the Hoosier State. The partnership promises new jobs, innovation, and economic growth through direct collaboration between Indiana businesses and Israeli entrepreneurs.
Indiana University just won its first NCAA football championship with a perfect 16-0 season, stunning lifelong fans who watched the team struggle for decades. NASCAR driver Chase Briscoe, a native Hoosier, remembers attending games with barely 6,500 fans in the stands.
After 12 days without power, Gary, Indiana residents are getting help from an unlikely duo. Food influencer Keith Lee and Indiana Pacers player Tyrese Haliburton each donated $15,000 to host a community relief event.
Indiana just launched a $60 million initiative to bring cutting-edge Israeli tech companies to the Hoosier State, creating new jobs and innovation opportunities. The partnership connects Indiana businesses, hospitals, and universities with Israeli entrepreneurs ready to grow in America.
The Indiana Hoosiers made history by capturing their first national championship title with a victory over Miami. After decades of close calls, the team finally reached the pinnacle of college sports.
Former EPA Administrator Michael Regan visited Indianapolis to spotlight a major win: $117 million in federal funding bringing solar power to low-income families across five Indiana cities. The grant aims to correct decades of environmental inequality where industrial benefits skipped the communities bearing pollution's worst effects.
The Indiana Hoosiers completed a stunning 16-0 season by defeating Miami 27-21 to capture their first national championship in program history. Just two years ago, Indiana had gone 3-9 under their bold new coach who promised to turn everything around.
Indiana University football completed a perfect 16-0 season with a thrilling 27-21 victory over Miami, claiming the program's first national championship. The Hoosiers, once among college football's bottom dwellers, delivered the state of Indiana its first major championship since 2007.
A small town organization in southeast Indiana just landed $40,000 to spark entrepreneurship across the region. Genesis: Pathways to Success will use the grant to host a conference connecting rural business owners with the tools and community they need to thrive.
When freshman Braylon Mullins hit a buzzer-beating shot to send UConn to the Final Four, his small Indiana hometown didn't just celebrate. They literally put his name on the map.
A new report reveals Indiana's regional development program generated over $675 million in economic impact and created 3,523 jobs across all 92 counties. The initiative shows what happens when government, nonprofits, and businesses team up to strengthen local communities.
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