Category Archives: WXKE Featured News
'Buckle Up Phone Down Day' signals broader safety message
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) -The Indiana Department of Transportation is once again challenging Hoosier drivers to buckle up and put their phones down behind the wheel. Wednesday, Oct. 30 marked 'Buckl...
Oct 30, 2024
FWPD: Woman arrested for supplying alcohol at deadly party
UPDATE (October 28, 2024): The Fort Wayne Police Department says that a woman has been arrested for her role in supplying alcohol to minors at a party that turned deadly on Manistee Drive earlier this...
Oct 28, 2024
Public Works installs two new EV charging stations
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The City of Fort Wayne's Public Works Division has installed two new electric vehicle charging stations in the southeast quadrant. One charging station is located on McKinni...
Oct 08, 2024 Marc Heckner / Unsplash
Fast-acting FWPD officer saves toddler from drowning
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - A fast-acting officer with the FWPD is being praised today after footage was released of him rescuing a three-year-old from an above-ground pool. The Fort Wayne Police Depar...
Oct 02, 2024
Indiana Court of Appeals overturns dismissal of TikTok lawsuit
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Court of Appeals has overturned a ruling by an Allen County judge that threw out a lawsuit against TikTok filed by the state. The judge agreed with TikTok that t...
Oct 01, 2024
Indiana National Guard assisting with Helene recovery efforts
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana National Guard will be assisting with Hurricane Helene search and rescue efforts. Indiana guardsmen will head to North Carolina to assist with local, state, and...
Oct 01, 2024 ALesik / Depositphotos.com
Pontiac Street Market announces delivery service
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Pontiac Street Market has announced the launch of its online grocery ordering and free home delivery service for residents within Fort Wayne city limits. On behalf of th...
Sep 27, 2024
600 Indiana National Guard soldiers heading to the Middle East
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana National Guard says around 600 soldiers will head to the Middle East to support Operation Spartan Shield. They will leave this week for Fort Cavazos in Texas w...
Sep 24, 2024
Fort Wayne budget plan for 2025 unveiled
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The City says that Fort Wayne continues to be a leader with strong fiscal health. On Thursday, Mayor Sharon Tucker and City Controller Garry Morr announced the proposed 2025...
Sep 20, 2024
Mayor Tucker leads Brewer Park redevelopment groundbreaking
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - On Wednesday, Mayor Sharon Tucker, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Director Steve McDaniel, community leaders, funding partners, and representatives of Mount Vernon Park cel...
Sep 19, 2024
