Category Archives: WXKE Featured News
Community Crossings call for projects now open
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Transportation is accepting applications for the spring 2024 call for Community Crossings Matching Grant Program projects. The application window...
Jan 03, 2024
Some formulas for babies with milk allergies recalled
(ADAMS) - The makers of a formula for babies with allergies to cow's milk are recalling the product over possible bacteria contamination. Corporate leaders with Reckitt/Mead Johnson say some batches o...
Jan 02, 2024
Hospital says man found in crashed truck after six days is improving
UPDATE (December 28, 2023): PORTAGE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Officials at South Bend's Memorial Hospital say 27-year-old Matthew Reum of Mishawaka has improved and is now listed in serious condition. Reum was ...
Dec 28, 2023
Documents indicate possible insanity defense in Kroger stabbing
UPDATE (December 28, 2023): FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Documents in Allen Superior Court indicate 31-year-old Jermard Lewis of Fort Wayne might claim insanity as his defense. Lewis is charged in the s...
Dec 28, 2023
City Utilities: Chill-proof your pipes
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Dealing with frozen pipes and the damage caused to a home if the pipe bursts can be a costly affair, often running thousands of dollars in repair bills. As winter begins thi...
Dec 21, 2023 State Farm / CC
Indiana health officials report first pediatric flu death of season
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana health officials are reporting the first child death from the flu this season. The Indiana Department of Health noted the death in its influenza dashboard Friday. ...
Dec 18, 2023 Martha Dominguez de Gouveia / Unsplash
Outdoor drinking could be reality in downtown Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - You may be able to take your drink with you while walking around downtown Fort Wayne in the future. Following the passing of a new law, Indiana cities can designate their ow...
Dec 13, 2023
Man dead after shooting close to Sherman and West State
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Police say that a man died overnight after a shooting on the city's northwest side. The Fort Wayne Police Department said he came into the Speedway gas station off Sherman c...
Dec 12, 2023
INDOT receives funds to explore expansion of passenger rail in Indiana
UPDATE (December 8, 2023): INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced Friday that the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will receive up to $500,000 to ...
Dec 08, 2023
Indiana state and local police step up patrols this holiday season
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The holiday season is known for being merry and bright, but it is also known for being a dangerous season when it comes to speeding and impaired driving. That is why law e...
Dec 05, 2023
