Kara Hackett

Kara Hackett is a Fort Wayne native fascinated by what's next for northeast Indiana how it relates to other up-and-coming places around the world.

After working briefly in New York City and Indianapolis, she moved back to her hometown where she has discovered interesting people, projects, and innovations shaping the future of this place—and has been writing about them ever since. Her work has appeared in The Journal Gazette, Living Fort Wayne, Glo Magazine, FoxNews.com, and The Huffington Post.

In January 2018, Kara helped launch Input Fort Wayne, in partnership with its parent company, Issue Media Group based in Detroit, Mich., and a coalition of regional sponsors.

Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @karahackett.

Feature Story Resident Diana Talor shops at the 3 Rivers Food Co-op at 1612 Sherman Blvd.

Growing interest in a local food network


Feature Story The Auburn City Steakhouse will offer casual, high-end dining.

New Auburn steakhouse is full of regional flavor


News Nonprofit boards are responsible for hiring new executive directors for their organizations.
News Tammy Toscos

Regional studies advance preventive healthcare


Feature Story Demonstrators take to the streets of downtown Fort Wayne as part of the Women's March.

The 'pink wave' is rising in northeast Indiana


Feature Story Collective State showcases a variety of local art media and styles.

Growing Fort Wayne's creative community from the inside out


News The Castle apartment building is one of two century-old structures slated for demolition..

The struggle to preserve the 07's integrity


News Homes in Fort Wayne's West Central neighborhood have seen a surge in investment in recent years.

Historic tours show city from a fresh perspective


Feature Story Rick Kinney bought and raised funding to restore the Clyde Theatre in Fort Wayne.

Historic theatre renovations create a sense of 'place'


Feature Story Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe, right, with students from one of her Junior Achievement classes.

Kendallville's first female mayor shares her story


News The String Shift quartet performing on Feb. 9 includes Tim and Colleen Tan on violin, Derek Reeves on viola, and Ed Stevens on cello.

Curious about virtual reality? Attend this concert


Feature Story Jodi Leamon lives and works in downtown Fort Wayne.

Downtown lifestyle leads to less waste


Feature Story Fresh produce at the McCormick Place Farm Market.

HEALing food deserts with fresh produce


News Greg Parks of Wheelin' Water

Water cart entrepreneur makes a splash with the pros


Feature Story Steve Franks coaches entrepreneurs at the Atrium.

A startup community starts with entrepreneurs


Feature Story Teds market is at 12628 Coldwater Rd.

Teds market builds community around suds and shareable food


News Veit, right, watches as Fort Wayne City Councilman Crawford signs the YLNI Inclusivity Pledge.

Interested in inclusivity? Take a pledge


Feature Story Tony and Becky Ridley at their house in the Renaissance Pointe Neighborhood.

Stories of Renaissance: From booming 'Bowserville' to busy YMCA


Feature Story The Gunthorps own 260 acres in LaGrange just south of the Pigeon River game preserve.
News As the owner of CS3, Donna Kessler is opening a new organic deli and tea shop across the street.