Category Archives: WXKE Featured News
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
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 ...
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, ...
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...
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. ...
Nov 22, 2023 Forsaken Fotos / CC
