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Another I-69 on-ramp to close in Allen County
ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says that another I-69 ramp closure will go into effect on Tuesday. The on-ramp at I-69 and State Road 14 (Illinois Road) wil...
Aug 31, 2025
FWACC encouraging pet owners to vaccinate cats
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control says it is seeing a rise in cases of feline panleukopenia in the community. We are encouraging pet owners and community cat provide...
Aug 28, 2025 stockasso / Depositphotos.com
Two initiatives receive funding green light at City Council
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Two major initiatives led by Mayor Sharon Tucker are moving forward following approval from City Council Tuesday evening. The City released the following: More than $8.6 mil...
Aug 27, 2025 njproductions / Depositphotos.com
Weather issues at Indiana refinery raise gas prices
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (ADAMS) - Weather issues at the Whiting Refinery in northern Indiana have pushed gas prices up sharply in the last few days. BP's refinery suffered disruptions due to severe thunderst...
Aug 27, 2025
FWPD's Citizens' Police Academy to return
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department says that after a 17-year hiatus, the Citizens' Police Academy will return. 25 people will be able to get an up-close look at what our brave...
Aug 26, 2025
Farmers market at Electric Works changes hands and branding
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The farmers market at Electric Works will get a new look - and a new name. Fort Wayne's Farmers Market says it has officially parted ways with Electric Works. Founder Leigh ...
Aug 25, 2025 Paul Wilkinson / CC
President to deploy National Guard to 19 states
WASHINGTON D.C. (ADAMS) - President Trump will deploy 1,700National Guard troops in 19 states, including Indiana, to help federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. White House 'Border Czar...
Aug 25, 2025 londondeposit / Depositphotos.com
Hoosier health officials urge safe sleeping for infants
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) is urging parents to take steps to protect the health and safety of their infants following a surge this month of deaths caused by ...
Aug 19, 2025 Elnur_ / Depositphotos.com
State and local reading scores go up in new IREAD results
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - New data from the Indiana Department of Education shows over 87 percent of third graders in the state demonstrated proficient reading skills when tested in 2024-25. It is th...
Aug 14, 2025
INDOT wants input on Indiana rail plan
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Transportation(INDOT) wants public input on its Indiana State Rail Plan. INDOT says the state is ranked fourth in the country for the number of f...
Aug 12, 2025 stanhua / CC
