Category Archives: WXKE Featured News
Police search for driver in fatal hit-and-run
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) says one person was fatally struck by a vehicle Saturday night at Paulding and Calhoun. Police say that the vehicle sped away from th...
Jun 16, 2025 philberrry@gmail.com / Depositphotos.com
Retailer association criticizes Indiana dropping junk food from SNAP
UPDATE (June 13, 2025): INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Retailers and researchers are criticizing the move by Indiana to exclude soda and some candy from being able to be purchased with SNAP funds. The f...
Jun 13, 2025 lapandr / Depositphotos.com
Mayor Tucker, Chief Lahey: The FWFD is committed to safety, fixing ongoing issues
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - On Wednesday, Mayor Sharon Tucker and Fire Chief Eric Lahey held a press conference to reiterate the commitment by the City Administration and Fort Wayne Fire Department (FW...
Jun 12, 2025 (City of Fort Wayne - Facebook)
IDOH: Indiana infant deaths fall to historic low in 2024
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Health says there were 6.3 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024. The early review of the data shows it the rate holds after final review, it will...
Jun 11, 2025 golubovy / Depositphotos.com
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
May 28, 2025 Engage Fort Wayne
