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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...
Joey Martin Dec 05, 2023

How to check out Fort Wayne's best holiday houses
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Are you getting into the holiday spirit? Looking for something warm to do with the kiddos? Or maybe you're just looking for your inner Clark Griswold... Whatever it is, you ...
Joey Martin Dec 01, 2023 Peter Chapin / Unsplash

Court dismisses Indiana TikTok lawsuits
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Two lawsuits against the smartphone app TikTok filed by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita have been dismissed by a judge in Allen County. In the lawsuits against TikTok, ...
Joey Martin Dec 01, 2023 Solen Feyissa / Unsplash

Where you can find shelter during winter months in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The City of Fort Wayne has released its emergency plan for those in need of shelter during the cold winter months. The Rescue Mission on Washington Boulevard will again offe...
Joey Martin Nov 28, 2023 Jake Leonard / Unsplash

Safety tips from the FWPD this holiday season
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - It's the most wonderful time of the year! That's how the song goes, right? Well, despite the holly and joy this year can be a dangerous time especially if you're traveling. ...
Joey Martin Nov 22, 2023 Forsaken Fotos / CC

Indiana's gasoline use tax dropping at the start of December
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana's gasoline use tax will drop next month. Starting December 1, the sales tax on gasoline will drop to 18.6 cents per gallon. That marks a three-cent drop since Octo...
Joey Martin Nov 21, 2023

Indiana to charge more for electric, hybrid vehicles
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Transportation says Hoosiers who own electric and hybrid vehicles will pay a lot more for their annual registration fees starting in January. IND...
Joey Martin Nov 16, 2023 Marc Heckner / Unsplash

City encourages residents to apply for HVAC funds
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services continues to accept applications for the City of Fort Wayne's Heating & Air Conditioning Program. The program offers qu...
Joey Martin Nov 16, 2023 Phyxter Home Services / CC

Abortion providers suing to stop Indiana ban
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Abortion providers are now suing the state of Indiana to try to block the state's new near-total abortion ban. The ACLU of Indiana and Planned Parenthood filed the lawsuit...
Joey Martin Nov 10, 2023

Mayor Tom Henry wins fifth term
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry has made history by winning his fifth term. He has been the city's mayor since 2007 and had announced he wouldn't run for a fifth term before chan...
Joey Martin Nov 08, 2023