Category Archives: WXKE Local News
City looks to fast track firefighter training, hiring
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Fire Department has received approval to move forward with a plan to add more firefighters in less time. On Thursday, Tucker's office announced the Fort Wayne...
Jul 11, 2025
Redesigned website launched for Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The City of Fort Wayne announced this week the official launch of its newly redesigned website, offering residents, businesses, and visitors an improved digital experience w...
Jul 11, 2025
Indiana Public Broadcasting eliminates statewide reporting team
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations is eliminating its statewide team of editors and reporters due to the defunding of the organization by the Indiana General Assembly in...
Jul 10, 2025 sepavone / Depositphotos.com
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library gets big boost in Allen County
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Allen County Public Library Foundation says it has received a $10,000 grant from the Dr. Louis and Anne B. Schneider Foundation in support of Dolly Parton's Imagination ...
Jul 10, 2025
Traffic delays expected on Fairfield this week
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Due to milling and paving work, the City says drivers should anticipate traffic delays on Fairfield Avenue from Washington Boulevard to West Masterson Avenue all week. The w...
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FWFD put out large industrial fire
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Fort Wayne firefighters were called to an industrial fire just after 11 p.m. Tuesday night. Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) crews responded to the Ward Aluminum Company on...
Jul 09, 2025
Hearn about City Utilities' 5-year improvement plan
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - You can learn more about City Utilities' planned improvements at upcoming public meetings. City Utilities will host two public information meetings to share plans for system...
Jul 09, 2025 jurisam / Depositphotos.com
Indiana sending search and rescue team to Texas
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - A search and rescue team from Indiana is headed to Texas to help with the aftermath of catastrophic flooding. Governor Mike Braun says FEMA activated Indiana Task Force On...
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Ohio State Highway Patrol releases July Fourth statistics
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 10 people lost their lives in 10 traffic crashes during the July Fourth reporting period, which began Thursday, July 3, at midnight ...
Jul 08, 2025
Man dead, woman hurt in Steuben County motorcycle crash
STEUBEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - One man has been killed in a motorcycle crash in Steuben County. The sheriff's office says the crash happened just before 4:30 p.m. Saturday on southbound Interstate 69 nea...
Jul 07, 2025
