Category Archives: WXKE Local News
Kirkwood Park now listed on National Register
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Fort Wayne's Kirkwood Park neighborhood is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Neighborhood leaders learned of the listing on May 19, 2025. "When we lear...
Jun 18, 2025 paulmaguire / Depositphotos.com
UPS driver attacked by dogs in DeKalb County
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - A UPS driver is recovering after he was attacked by three pit bulls while making a delivery at a home in DeKalb County. The sheriff's office says they responded to the call ...
Jun 18, 2025
ISP trooper charged with theft, obstruction of justice
ST. JOSEPH CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - A state police officer is now facing charges. Indiana State Police (ISP) Trooper Andrew Kocsis is charged with felonies of theft and obstruction of justice. Investigator...
Jun 18, 2025
Fort Wayne firefighters rescue dog from Waynedale house fire
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Fire Department says it took about ten minutes to get control of a house fire in Waynedale Tuesday morning. When crews arrived, just after 6:30, to the home a...
Jun 17, 2025 danyk / Depositphotos.com
City offices to be closed in recognition of Juneteenth
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The City of Fort Wayne's offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19, in recognition of Juneteenth. There will be no residential garbage or recycling collection on Thursday....
Jun 17, 2025 njproductions / Depositphotos.com
Man charged with attempted murder in Whitley County
WHITLEY CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - A 21-year-old man is charged with attempted murder for the shooting of Jayden Habegger in Whitley County on Saturday. Horacio Castro denies being involved in the shooting t...
Jun 17, 2025
Charges announced for man at the center of Auburn police action shooting
UPDATE (June 16, 2025): AUBURN, Ind. (ADAMS) - Prosecutors in DeKalb County have announced charges for the man at the center of an officer-involved shooting earlier this month. The incident started on...
Jun 16, 2025
FWPD: 11-year-old stabbed by man wearing "Scream" mask
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department says that an 11-year-old is expected to recover after he was stabbed off South Anthony Boulevard on Thursday. The FWPD says that officers lo...
Jun 13, 2025
New Lakeside Park playground dedicated
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - On Thursday, Mayor Sharon Tucker joined Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Director Steve McDaniel, parks staff, public officials, and neighborhood association representatives ...
Jun 13, 2025 (City of Fort Wayne - Facebook)
TinCaps, Parkview Sports Medicine announce new youth baseball program
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne TinCaps announced a new youth baseball program. The team, along with Parkview Sports Medicine (PSM), said on Wednesday that the PSM TinCaps will begin the 202...
Jun 12, 2025 ca2hill / Depositphotos.com
