Category Archives: WXKE Featured News
Lawmakers considering cut to length of unemployment benefits
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - State lawmakers are considering cutting the time someone can claim unemployment pay. Currently, Hoosiers can claim up to 26 weeks of jobless pay and a Senate bill would cu...
Jan 17, 2025 Ivan Radic / CC
Indiana sets record with 2024 graduation rates
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana is setting a new record for graduation rates. The Indiana Department of Education says over 90 percent of Hoosier students graduated high school in 2024 - the high...
Jan 02, 2025
Indiana GOP hitting the brakes on medical marijuana
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana Republicans in the House and Senate are saying they don't want to legalize medical marijuana. It comes despite nearly 90 percent of Hoosiers supporting the move. S...
Jan 02, 2025 Marketeering Group / CC
ACDEM: Be "evergreen" and recycle your Christmas tree
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Allen County Department of Environmental Management invites residents to recycle their Christmas trees at no cost. The Christmas tree recycling program will accept trees...
Dec 31, 2024 Ed Kennedy / CC
Hoosier leaders remember Jimmy Carter
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Leaders from across the state are reacting to the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. Congressman Rudy Yakym, from Indiana's Second District, said in a statement, "J...
Dec 30, 2024 EWYMedia / Depositphotos.com
City offices to be closed in recognition of New Year's Day
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The City of Fort Wayne's offices will be closed on Wednesday, January 1 in recognition of New Year's Day. Garbage and recycling will not be collected on Wednesday, January 1...
Dec 20, 2024
Portion of heavily traveled southwest Allen County road to close
ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - New road work could impact your daily drive. A stretch of Smith Road in southwest Allen County will close on December 20, 2024, for a little over a month. The closure will ru...
Dec 19, 2024 Vladdon / Depositphotos.com
Police looking for man that caused fatal Lima Road crash
UPDATE (December 19, 2024): FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department is asking for help in finding a man they believe was intoxicated when he caused a fatal crash. Police say Alejan...
Dec 19, 2024 Paul Joseph / CC
FW Parks and Recreation highlights 2024 improvements
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation is highlighting the department's 2024 capital improvement projects and programs. Over 60 Park projects were completed and the City of Fort Wa...
Dec 17, 2024
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive kicks off
ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The 30th Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive kicks off on Monday, December 16th. This is the longest-running blood donation competition of its kind in the country. The go...
Dec 16, 2024
