Category Archives: WXKE Featured News
Sharon Tucker sworn in as new mayor
(UPDATE: April 24, 2024): FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, Sharon Tucker was sworn in as the new mayor of the City of Fort Wayne. Tucker was sworn in by Karl Bandemer who is retu...
Apr 24, 2024 Mayor Sharon Tucker, Fort Wayne (D)
Arrest made in homicide after over six years
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department says that a man has been arrested in connection with a case from over six years ago that investigators feared had gone cold. Jason Underwood...
Apr 23, 2024
City marks another year of record infrastructure investment
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Another year of record investment in Fort Wayne was celebrated on Wednesday. Acting Mayor Karl Bandemer and Public Works Division leaders announced nearly $49 million will g...
Apr 18, 2024
Governor Holcomb announces $10 million for volunteer firefighters
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Governor Holcomb is putting $10 million into new personal protective equipment for volunteer firefighters in the state. Many communities in the state have just volunteer f...
Apr 17, 2024 Marty / Unsplash
Construction on I-69 resumes in Fort Wayne
ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Transportation says that work will resume on I-69 in Fort Wayne. Starting on or after April 9, crews will be working between Branstrator Road and Co...
Apr 06, 2024
Indiana Court of Appeals upholds injunction on abortion ban
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - An injunction on Indiana's near-total abortion ban is being upheld. The Indiana Court of Appeals' decision affirmed a lower court ruling that those with a religious object...
Apr 05, 2024
Spring cleanup: Brown biodegradable bag collection to begin
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Beginning April 1, the City of Fort Wayne Street Department will collect brown biodegradable paper leaf/lawn/garden bags placed by the curb. Only leaves should be placed in ...
Apr 01, 2024 Eden, Janine and Jim / CC
Republican candidates for governor of Indiana debate
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Four Republican candidates for governor held a debate last night in Indianapolis. All four were critical of President Biden on immigration and they were opposed to legaliz...
Mar 27, 2024 peshkov / Depositphotos.com
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...
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...
Mar 25, 2024
