Category Archives: WXKE Featured News

FDA, CDC warn of Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs
(ADAMS) - The CDC, FDA, and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to eggs. 79 people across seven states have gotten sick wi...
Joey Martin Jun 09, 2025 (FDA)

Traffic alert! I-69 Lima Rd. ramps to temporarily close
ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says that another I-69 ramp will close for ongoing construction. Starting on or after June 9, crews will close the on-ramp fr...
Joey Martin Jun 07, 2025

WATCH: Courageous FWPD officers rescue dogs from fire
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) released body camera footage from a dangerous house fire that led to a heroic rescue by local officers. A structure fire was reported...
Joey Martin Jun 06, 2025

Upgrades to Citizens Square could change guest experience
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Beginning Monday, June 2, an improvement project to a portion of the exterior of Citizens Square will result in some changes for guests. The payment kiosk for customers of C...
Joey Martin Jun 01, 2025

Minor shot in neighborhood off Bass Road, stolen gun recovered
ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The Allen County Sheriff's Department says a minor was shot in a neighborhood off Bass Road Wednesday afternoon. Officers and medics were called around 4:15 to Townsend Run a...
Joey Martin May 29, 2025

Fort Wayne announces new neighborhood engagement grants
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The City of Fort Wayne has announced a new grant program open to City of Fort Wayne neighborhood associations. The grants aim to increase resident participation in such asso...
Joey Martin May 28, 2025 Engage Fort Wayne

Indiana University bringing back Hoosier the Bison mascot
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana University is bringing back a mascot from decades ago. A student group chose "Hoosier the Bison" as the mascot for the Bloomington campus. That mascot was retired i...
Joey Martin May 28, 2025 IU Athletics (Facebook)

Indiana marks over a month with no new cases of measles
UPDATE (May 28, 2025): ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana's measles outbreak is over. All eight cases in the Hoosier state were reported in Allen County. There were no new cases found since April 21st,...
Joey Martin May 28, 2025 tashatuvango / Depositphotos.com

Purdue Fort Wayne shuttering baseball, softball programs
UPDATE (May 25, 2025): Just a day after announcing budget cuts would eliminate 45 jobs, Purdue University Fort Wayne said that the school's baseball and softball programs would also be eliminated. 56 ...
Joey Martin May 25, 2025 ca2hill / Depositphotos.com

Colts owner Jim Irsay dead at 65
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Colts owner Jim Irsay has passed away. He was 65 years old. The Colts announced Irsay's peaceful passing via social media Wednesday evening. Irsay became the youngest gene...
Joey Martin May 22, 2025