Kara Hackett

Kara Hackett

Nov
25

Little pieces of local holiday magic • Night of Lights tips • Shop small Saturday events!

Hey Locals, We have a slightly different newsletter this week for the Thanksgiving holiday. In lieu of our usual Above
7 min read
Nov
20

Citizens vs. Data Center: How did we get here? And what can be done?

Hey Locals, On Tuesday night, about 20 citizens rallied outside Indiana Michigan Power’s Downtown HQ and attended City Council,
6 min read
Nov
18

Diesel generators fuel rally • Indiana AG investigation • Iconic Downtown business closing

Hey Locals, Following last week’s standing-room-only public hearing on the Google data center, we share next steps for concerned
8 min read
Nov
13

What to know for tonight's public hearing on Fort Wayne's Google data center

Hey Locals, In recent months, Fort Wayne’s Google data center has requested to expand its number of diesel generators
6 min read
Nov
11

Google data center public hearing • Duel over dual office holding • Funding for Southeast

Hey Locals, It’s another busy week with a public hearing about the Google data center’s surge in diesel
9 min read
Nov
06

Why is Fort Wayne's city clerk working two jobs?

Hey Locals, This one is going to take a little explaining… A few weeks ago, we received a reader email,
6 min read
Nov
04

City Clerk resignation related to Southeast funding • Local food pantries to support • Holiday shopportunities

Hey Locals, It’s been a particularly busy week, and not just because the holidays are here. Last week, two
9 min read
Oct
30

City Council's 2026 budget cuts are in - here's what to know

Hey Locals, Welcome back to our Thursday edition of the newsletter – available only to paid subscribers. We love doing this
6 min read
Oct
28

Spooky city budget cuts tonight • Pizza Hut mansion hits the market • Monster mash! Halloween dance parties

Hey Locals, It’s Halloween week, and if you’re looking for a good scare, you might attend tonight’s
10 min read
Oct
23

This Fort Wayne nonprofit helps homeless people use their own income to access housing

Hey Locals, Today's newsletter reads more like a traditional feature story simply because that's how we
8 min read