Kara Hackett

Kara Hackett

Jan
22

Casino public forum raises questions on transparency

"It’s got to be broader than just a few people in the back room."
5 min read
Jan
20

Casi-no? County Council seeks input • More accessible city government • Fresh local goods + more in Huntertown

Hey Locals, Sorry for the delay! We had this scheduled for tomorrow by mistake, so we're dropping into
8 min read
Jan
20

Huntertown hotspot: 4 local, artisan shops at 1 stop in Allen County

If you enjoy made-in-Fort Wayne art, pastries, canned goods and more, you might want to venture to Huntertown – a fast-growing
4 min read
Jan
15

How much is Google contributing to Fort Wayne?

Is the city partnering with a company that’s bringing sustained economic development and investment to the city?
7 min read
Jan
13

The real deal on Google's contributions • Fort Wayne's (un)affordable era • A new music venue to visit

Hey Locals, It’s been a minute since we’ve dropped into your inbox with new news, but here we
8 min read
Jan
06

Meet the team • Food, podcasts + stories we loved in 2025 • Prep for 2026!

Hey Locals, If you’re still easing into 2026, you’re not alone. (Actually, we’re out of town this
9 min read
Dec
30

Top 5 stories of 2025 + 6 ways to ring in 2026

Hey Locals, We're taking a brief step away from the couch this week to bring you our top
5 min read
Dec
23

Local tips for your holiday week

4 min read
Dec
18

Cigar lounges, data centers + casinos in Fort Wayne: Here's what to know

Hey Locals, In recent weeks, three controversial issues have paid an untimely visit to City Council: cigar lounges, a casino,
5 min read
Dec
16

Ghosts of Fort Wayne's past, present + future • 'Political malpractice' with data center • A local tiny home movement

Hey Locals, “Bah humbug” was the prevailing message a crowd of concerned citizens delivered to City Council last week regarding
7 min read