Category Archives: WXKE Featured News
Libraries celebrate Black History Month with art, community programs, and stories
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is celebrating Black History Month throughout February with a robust lineup of free programs for all ages, honoring Black history, cul...
Feb 23, 2026
FWACC: Alarming number of pregnant cats showing up the shelter
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control says that an alarming number of pregnant cats are showing up at the shelter. February is Spay/Neuter awareness month, and Fort Wayne Anima...
Feb 19, 2026
INDOT awarding federal funds to local projects
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - INDOT (The Indiana Department of Transportation) is announcing tens of millions of dollars in funding for improvements to local roads, bridges, and sidewalks. The $179.8 m...
Feb 19, 2026 jhansen2 / Depositphotos.com
Social media ban for anyone under 17 heads to Governor Braun
UPDATE (February 18, 2026): INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Social media in Indiana would be banned for anyone 17 years old and younger under a bill now before Governor Mike Braun. Lawmakers sent ...
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Latest data out on the well-being of children in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana Youth Institute (IYI) released the 2026 Indiana KIDS COUNT Data Book, which shows Indiana ranks 25th nationally in overall child well-being. Now in its 32nd year, ...
Feb 17, 2026
Baby food sold nationwide being recalled
(ADAMS) - Baby food sold nationwide is being recalled over a possible health risk. Initiative Foods issued a recall for its Tippy Toes brand Apple Pear Banana Fruit puree over elevated levels of patul...
Feb 16, 2026 danr13 / Depositphotos.com
Second phase of A LOT to LOVE program now open
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The City of Fort Wayne says that the second phase of the successful A LOT to LOVE program is now open to developers who may apply to purchase discounted City-owned vacant lo...
Feb 16, 2026
Mayor Tucker's State of the City: "Investing in Ourselves"
UPDATE (February 12, 2026): FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker delivered her 2026 State of the City address on Wednesday. The speech outlined successes from 2025 and looked ahea...
Feb 12, 2026
City asks residents to comment on federal funding priorities
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The City of Fort Wayne is asking residents for their input about how federal housing and community development dollars should be invested over the next five years. They are ...
Feb 05, 2026 Southeast Strategy
Pizza Hut closing 250 restaurants
(ADAMS) - Last summer, Pizza Hut closed over a dozen stores in Indiana. Now, there could be more, as the pizza chain announced on Wednesday's earnings call that hundreds more are set to close. 250 of ...
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