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Fort Wayne Unemployment Drops to 2.5%, Workers Thriving
Global NewsJan 29

Fort Wayne Unemployment Drops to 2.5%, Workers Thriving

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.

Google News - Unemployment Drops2 min read
Fort Wayne Charities Get $130K from Chefs and Customers
Acts of KindnessJun 24

Fort Wayne Charities Get $130K from Chefs and Customers

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.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Fort Wayne Revives 50-Year Parade After Festival Ends
SolutionsApr 18

Fort Wayne Revives 50-Year Parade After Festival Ends

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.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Fort Wayne Adds 3,000 Jobs, $200M Boosts Child Care Access
SolutionsApr 28

Fort Wayne Adds 3,000 Jobs, $200M Boosts Child Care Access

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.

Google News - Unemployment Drops2 min read
Fort Wayne Jobs Grow as $200M Opens Childcare for 14,000 Kids
SolutionsApr 25

Fort Wayne Jobs Grow as $200M Opens Childcare for 14,000 Kids

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.

Google News - Unemployment Drops2 min read
Fort Wayne Shelter Needs Cat Volunteers at PetSmarts
Acts of KindnessMar 12

Fort Wayne Shelter Needs Cat Volunteers at PetSmarts

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.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Fort Wayne Volunteers Give 122,580 Hours Worth $4.2 Million
Acts of KindnessApr 22

Fort Wayne Volunteers Give 122,580 Hours Worth $4.2 Million

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.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Fort Wayne Woman Marks 10 Years Cancer-Free
Health & WellnessMay 7

Fort Wayne Woman Marks 10 Years Cancer-Free

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.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Sophomore Lillian Hurd Breaks 2nd School Record This Season
SportsJan 24

Sophomore Lillian Hurd Breaks 2nd School Record This Season

Purdue Fort Wayne sprinter Lillian Hurd just shattered her school's 200-meter dash record with a blazing 24.56-second finish. The sophomore has now broken two school records in less than two months.

Google: athlete breaks record2 min read
Freshman Breaks 600m Record in First College Race
SportsJan 31

Freshman Breaks 600m Record in First College Race

A Purdue Fort Wayne freshman just shattered his school's 600-meter record on his very first attempt. Aaron Hoffer's debut race shows what happens when raw talent meets the right moment.

Google: athlete breaks record2 min read
Senior Runner Breaks School Record on Final Home Meet
SportsJan 18

Senior Runner Breaks School Record on Final Home Meet

Riley Tate shattered Purdue Fort Wayne's 1000-meter record during her senior day celebration, capping her college career with a performance that will inspire future Mastodons. Her record-breaking run kicked off a day where teammates set 12 personal bests at their home track.

Google: athlete breaks record2 min read
Purdue's Braden Smith Breaks NCAA Assists Record, Signs Deal
SportsMar 21

Purdue's Braden Smith Breaks NCAA Assists Record, Signs Deal

Braden Smith just became college basketball's all-time assists leader, and State Farm celebrated by signing him immediately after. The Purdue guard's record-breaking 1,077th career assist earned him a partnership with one of America's biggest brands.

Google News - Sports2 min read
Cancer Survivors Power Purdue's Research Breakthroughs
Community HeroesMar 6

Cancer Survivors Power Purdue's Research Breakthroughs

A leukemia survivor and a researcher who beat cancer are driving groundbreaking pediatric cancer research at Purdue University, inspired by beloved student Tyler Trent. Their work focuses on making treatments safer and more effective for kids fighting cancer.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Fort Worth Launches Free Program for Small Business Owners
SolutionsFeb 24

Fort Worth Launches Free Program for Small Business Owners

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.

Google News - Small Business Success2 min read
Purdue's Last-Second Tip Sends Team to Elite Eight
SportsMar 27

Purdue's Last-Second Tip Sends Team to Elite Eight

Trey Kaufman-Renn tipped in the winning basket with 0.7 seconds left, lifting No. 2 Purdue past No. 11 Texas 79-77 in a Sweet 16 thriller. The dramatic finish keeps the Boilermakers' championship dreams alive as they head to the Elite Eight.

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Miracle the Dog Thrives After Fort Lauderdale Rescue
SolutionsMay 26

Miracle the Dog Thrives After Fort Lauderdale Rescue

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.

Google: miracle recovery2 min read
Fort Worth Housing Bond Promises 21% Return for Taxpayers
SolutionsApr 30

Fort Worth Housing Bond Promises 21% Return for Taxpayers

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.

Google: economic growth report2 min read
Miracle the Bulldog Beats Death in Fort Lauderdale
Community HeroesMay 23

Miracle the Bulldog Beats Death in Fort Lauderdale

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. #

Google: miracle recovery2 min read
Fort Hood Awards $60K to 21 Military Family Students
Acts of KindnessMay 7

Fort Hood Awards $60K to 21 Military Family Students

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.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Fort Worth Firefighters Rescue Crane Operator From 220 Feet
Community HeroesMay 8

Fort Worth Firefighters Rescue Crane Operator From 220 Feet

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.

Google News - Firefighter Rescues2 min read

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