Kara Hackett

Kara Hackett

Jul
01

July 1, 2025 | 'Grave concerns' for public safety • What's happening with Lutheran Park? • Holiday weekend events

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Jul
01

July 1, 2025 | 'Grave concerns' for public safety, what's happening with Lutheran Park + more

Hey Locals, The public is getting mixed messages on the state of the city's emergency response system – especially
8 min read
Jun
24

Q&A with Fort Wayne's new Manager for Homeless Services

While there’s limited data on the subject, many Fort Wayne leaders believe homelessness is increasing city-wide. It’s a
8 min read
Jun
24

June 24, 2025 | Crime data Downtown, Local Food Week preview + more

Hey Locals, This week, we're exploring Downtown-specific crime data from the FWPD and taking a look at how
8 min read
Jun
24

June 24, 2025 | Crime data Downtown • FWFD's full-time PIO is MIA • Local Food Week preview!

13 min read
Jun
17

Who is homeless in Fort Wayne? Mostly families + children

The first year city leaders in Fort Wayne provided a Winter Contingency shelter for homeless individuals, they expected to serve
6 min read
Jun
17

June 17, 2025 | Downtown Development updates, FWFD concerns persist + more

Hey Locals, Summer is construction season in Fort Wayne, and if you're wondering what's happening with
8 min read
Jun
17

June 17, 2025 | Downtown Development updates • FWFD concerns persist • Who is homeless in Fort Wayne?

12 min read
Jun
10

June 10, 2025 | Fire Department sounds alarm • A tale of two economies? • Free summer concerts

12 min read
Jun
10

June 10, 2025 | Fire Department sounds alarm, a tale of two economies + more

Hey Locals, It's been a busy news week in Fort Wayne, as local firefighters sounded the alarm on
9 min read