Category Archives: WXKE Local News

Man critically injured in early Friday morning shooting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) says that a man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries following a shooting early Friday morning. The man called 911 shortly...
Joey Martin May 16, 2025

Fort Wayne Community Schools names Teachers and Employee of the Year
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - On Thursday, educators, employees, and everyone who helps make the kids at Fort Wayne Community Schools their best were celebrated. However, a few stood out for all they do....
Joey Martin May 16, 2025

Adams Memorial pharmacist accused of stealing over $20,000 in drugs
ADAMS CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - Adams Memorial Hospital pharmacist Anthony Currie is accused of stealing drugs worth over $20,000 since 2023. Staff members started investigating him in April over concerns a...
Joey Martin May 16, 2025

County Council approves technology upgrades Allen Superior Court
ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The Allen County Council is advancing a nearly $1 million plan to upgrade Allen Superior Court. On Wednesday, the Council approved funding for new courtroom equipment. The ov...
Joey Martin May 15, 2025

City resurfacing plan for 2025 receives approval
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The City of Fort Wayne's Public Works Division says it is moving forward with a neighborhood resurfacing plan for 2025. The packages for the four quadrants in the City have ...
Joey Martin May 15, 2025

Suspect still at large after fleeing I-69 traffic stop
GRANT CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The Grant County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in finding a man wanted for two felony warrants. Police say he led them on a chase Tuesday night. Accord...
Joey Martin May 15, 2025

PETA calls for investigation after alpaca incident at Cedar Point
SANDUSKY, Ohio (ADAMS) - PETA is asking the feds to investigate after a recent incident at Cedar Point. Three alpacas who reside at the park's Barnyard Petting Zoo reportedly got out last Friday when ...
Joey Martin May 15, 2025 iglazaceva / Depositphotos.com

State officials aware of toll scam emails coming from government email
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The State of Indiana says it is aware of scam emails that are appearing in people's inboxes that seem to be from legitimate email addresses. The email claims someone has u...
Joey Martin May 14, 2025 @State of Indiana (X)

City updates North River redevelopment progress
UPDATE (May 14, 2025): On Tuesday, Mayor Sharon Tucker's office provided a status report on the plans to redevelop the North River property that's just north of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial...
Joey Martin May 14, 2025

Fort Wayne murder suspect arrested in Michigan
UPDATE (May 14, 2025): JACKSON, Mich. (ADAMS) - The U.S. Marshals Service has arrested Fort Wayne murder suspect Isaiah Wilson in Jackson County, Michigan. Wilson is accused of shooting and killing 23...
Joey Martin May 14, 2025