Category Archives: WXKE Local News

FWPD investigating fatal crash on Butler Road
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) says it is investigating a fatal crash off Butler Road Saturday night. Police say that around 7:40 p.m. on Saturday, officers were se...
Adams News 18h ago

Traffic delays expected on Parnell for work starting Monday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The City says that due to milling and paving work beginning Monday, July 28, drivers should anticipate traffic delays on Parnell Avenue from Kenwood Avenue to St. Joe River ...
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A celebration of local food returns...
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Northeast Indiana Local Food Network presents the 6th Annual Local Food Week from Friday, July 25, through Sunday, August 3. This 10-day celebration of local food features t...
Adams News Jul 28, 2025

INDOT: Part of SR 101 to close for pipe replacements
ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says that a portion of SR 101 will close for pipe replacements north of Woodburn. Starting on or after July 28, crews will be...
Adams News Jul 27, 2025

Arrest made in 2021 fatal hit-and-run
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department says an arrest was made in a fatal hit-and-run from 2021. The driver, identified as 31-year-old Kierra Chapman, was taken into custody on Fr...
Adams News Jul 26, 2025

FWFD welcomes 20 new firefighters
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - 20 firefighters were welcomed to the Fort Wayne Fire Department in a graduation ceremony Thursday at the Public Safety Academy. Some graduates will begin their duty as Fort ...
Adams News Jul 25, 2025

Historic Mechanic Street Bridge reopens
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Mayor Sharon Tucker, Parks and Recreation Director Steve McDaniel, neighborhood leaders, Public Works, Fort Wayne Trails, park staff and local officials gathered Thursday to...
Adams News Jul 25, 2025

FW Animal Care & Control: Protect your pets from the heat
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - With the hot temperatures here, Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control wants to remind pet owners to pay extra attention to their pets. Animals cannot regulate their body temp...
Adams News Jul 25, 2025 Chalabala / Depositphotos.com

One person dies following Thursday night stabbing
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Fort Wayne police say one person has died from being stabbed Thursday night. It happened shortly before 10 p.m. at a home in the 2700 block of Stardale Drive near Paulding a...
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Man critically injured after being run over by bus
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department says that one person has life-threatening injuries after being hit by a Citilink bus as they were getting off. It happened around 10:30 a.m....
Adams News Jul 24, 2025