Category Archives: WXKE Featured News
Another I-69 on-ramp from Jefferson to close for repaving
ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced the temporary closure of the westbound U.S. 24 on-ramp to southbound I-69. Starting on or after October 2, crews will b...
Sep 27, 2023
Dana plant lays off 240 employees due to UAW strike
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Dana is laying off 240 employees at its Fort Wayne plant due to the UAW strike. The layoffs will be in effect until the strike ends. Dana spokesman Jeff Cole says they "are ...
Sep 26, 2023
More free COVID-19 tests available online
WASHINGTON D.C. (ADAMS) - Folks will be able to order more free COVID-19 tests online. The federal government is relaunching its program to provide free COVID tests now that most insurance companies a...
Sep 25, 2023 Jernej Furman / CC
Indiana AG: Look out for scam shipping texts
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana's Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers to beware of scammers sending texts and emails claiming shipping-and-delivery issues. Rokita says to watch for t...
Sep 20, 2023
Proper car seat use and installation can make a life-saving difference
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children across the U.S. According to national data, an average of two kids under 13 were killed every day in collisions in 20...
Sep 18, 2023
New report: Local immigrants contributed $1.9 billion to GDP
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (ADAMS) – A new report, New Americans in Allen County, released by the American Immigration Council-in partnership with Amani Family Services, Downtown Fort Wayne, and Greater...
Sep 08, 2023
Formula changes made for Indiana WIC recipients
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) – Beginning Oct. 1, 2023, the Indiana Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program contracted formula brand will transition from Gerber products to Enfamil products for ...
Sep 08, 2023
Environmentalists say over 260 acres of Indiana wetlands lost since 2021
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) – A group of environmental organizations says Indiana has lost over 260 acres of wetlands since a 2021 law took effect. They say the law removed all state protections ...
Sep 07, 2023
Indiana Secretary of State: Register to vote
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) – Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is urging Hoosiers to get registered to vote or update their registration. Morales says everyone needs to show up to the pol...
Sep 06, 2023
Air conditioning outage temporarily shuts down Parkview LaGrange Hospital
LAGRANGE CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – Parkview LaGrange Hospital is temporarily closed due to an air conditioning outage. Representatives with Parkview Health say the closure is expected to last for up t...
Aug 25, 2023
