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Remains found near I-469 in Allen County identified
UPDATE (March 26, 2024): The skeletal remains found near I-469 in southern Allen County on March 11 have been identified. The Allen County Coroner's office says they were the remains of 31-year-old Co...
Joey Martin Mar 26, 2024
Fort Wayne Community Schools to close for the eclipse
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Fort Wayne Community Schools is joining a growing list of districts that will close on April 8 for the solar eclipse. The following was sent to parents on Friday: After furt...
Joey Martin Mar 25, 2024
Arrest made in fatal Walmart shooting
UPDATE (March 25, 2024): After a warrant for murder was issued for the arrest of Micah Nunn, he was arrested Friday evening. The FWPD released the following Friday night: On March 21, 2024, at approxi...
Joey Martin Mar 25, 2024
Four "flood-prone" properties in Fort Wayne to be demolished
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Three properties on the city's southwest side and one northeast will be demolished due to their flood-prone nature. The City has had an ongoing effort to purchase such flood...
Joey Martin Mar 20, 2024 stockphotofan1 / Depositphotos.com
Antisemitism bill vetoed by Eric Holcomb
UPDATE (March 19, 2024): INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has vetoed a bill that supporters said would further define antisemitism. He says he applauds the General Assembly's...
Joey Martin Mar 19, 2024 Changbok Ko / Unsplash
'Innovative Housing Showcase' breaks ground
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The City of Fort Wayne held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday for a new housing project. The City says it could revolutionize traditional housing approaches. The Innova...
Joey Martin Mar 14, 2024
'Every Child Learns to Read' measure signed by governor
UPDATE (March 12, 2024): INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Governor Eric Holcomb has signed a bill into law that will hold back third-graders if they don't pass the state's standardized reading test. Suppo...
Joey Martin Mar 12, 2024
Credit card late fees now capped at $8
WASHINGTON D.C. (ADAMS) - Credit card late fees are now capped at $8. It's part of a larger initiative by the Biden administration to get rid of junk fees. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau est...
Joey Martin Mar 06, 2024 Chris Potter / CC
Gov. Holcomb signs controversial pet store bill
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb is signing a bill into law that invalidates over a dozen ordinances passed by local municipalities. House Enrolled Act 1412 requires pet stor...
Joey Martin Mar 05, 2024 Bev Sykes / CC
USA Today ranks Indiana fifth-worst state for potholes
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana is ranked the fifth-worst state for potholes according to USA Today Blueprint. To the north, neighbor Michigan is third-worst for potholes. The problem becomes wor...
Joey Martin Mar 04, 2024 Mike Mozart / CC