Category Archives: WXKE Local News
Several hurt in downtown crash
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department says that multiple people were hurt in a crash downtown Sunday afternoon. Three vehicles were involved in the wreck at E. Washington Blvd an...
Jul 08, 2024
Police: Alcohol, speed contributed to ATV crash
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The DeKalb County Sheriff's Department says that a Butler man was hurt when he was thrown from an ATV Sunday morning. Police believe that 45-year-old Jade Hewitt was on the ...
Jul 08, 2024
ACPL celebrates 10-year anniversary of Maker Labs
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Maker Labs, marking a decade of providing hands-on learning opportunities to the community....
Jul 03, 2024
Coroner identifies deadly motorcycle crash victim
(UPDATE July 3, 2024): The man who was killed in a downtown Fort Wayne motorcycle crash Monday night has been identified. The Allen County Coroner says he was 21-year-old Brian Cook of Fort Wayne. He ...
Jul 03, 2024
TinCaps catcher Ethan Salas selected for 2024 MLB All-Star game
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Fort Wayne TinCaps catcher Ethan Salas has been selected to play in Major League Baseball's 2024 All-Star Futures Game on Saturday, July 13 (4:10pm ET) at Globe Life Field i...
Jul 02, 2024
Health officials urge Hoosiers to get rid of recalled 'Shruumz' products
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is encouraging individuals to not buy, eat, sell, or serve Diamond Shruumz brand chocolate bars, cones, or gummies following a ...
Jul 02, 2024
Giant flag returns to Glenbrook Dodge dealership
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - If you've driven down Coliseum Boulevard in recent years you may have noticed that something was missing. On December 23, 2022, the huge flag that flew above the Glenbrook D...
Jul 02, 2024
Federal judge blocks Indiana age verification law for adult sites
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - A federal judge has temporarily blocked Indiana's law that would require age verification to view porn websites. U.S. District Court Judge Richard Young says the state's "...
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Southwest Comfort Inn and Suites damaged in Monday afternoon fire
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Fire Department says 23 people had to evacuate when a fire broke out on the first floor of a southwest hotel. Crews were called to the Comfort Inn and Suites ...
Jul 02, 2024 bgphoto / Depositphotos.com
Mercer County Sheriff's Office holding training at Parkway Schools
MERCER CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - Don't be alarmed if you see a large police presence in Mercer County this Tuesday and Wednesday. The Mercer County Sheriff's Office will be hosting 'Active Killer Response T...
Jul 02, 2024
