Kara Hackett

Kara Hackett

Nov
28

Nov. 28, 2023 | FWPD delays body cam footage release • A new way to shop Downtown • Celebrity photo exhibit at Jeffrey Benjamin Hair

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Nov
28

Nov. 28, 2023 | FWPD delays body cam footage release

Hey Locals, Hope you enjoyed the long holiday weekend! No Local Spotlight this week, but we are giving you another
11 min read
Nov
21

Nov. 21, 2023 | Big changes could affect Fort Wayne's USPS plant • New restaurants, Detroit-style pizza and more! • Tips to make the most of your Thanksgiving weekend!

11 min read
Nov
20

Tips for attending HolidayFest Night of Lights in Downtown Fort Wayne

A few quick tips from Downtown Fort Wayne's team.
2 min read
Nov
14

Free trees for schools! Why the Tree Canopy Growth Fund is planting hundreds of trees at Allen County schools

"People who design schools are the same people who design jails. And if our schools are like jails, how do we expect the children to behave inside?"
4 min read
Nov
14

Nov. 14, 2023 | What might actually improve low voter turnout in Fort Wayne?

Hey Locals, This week, we're reflecting on the municipal election's results, its low voter turnout and
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Nov
14

The Deeper Dive: A break down of Fort Wayne's municipal election results

Our local politics writer Kody Tinnel breaks down last week's municipal election results.
2 min read
Nov
14

Nov. 14, 2023 | What might actually improve low voter turnout? • Mysterious data center debate • Free trees for schools!

9 min read
Nov
07

The Deeper Dive: How can the mayor advance public transportation in Fort Wayne?

"Widespread advocacy from the community is needed for policy changes and funding for expansion if we are to grow."
4 min read
Nov
07

Nov. 7, 2023 | Last-minute voting prep • How can the mayor advance public transportation? • Pontiac Street Market opens

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