Category Archives: WXKE Local News

Skeletal remains found in Kendallville
KENDALLVILLE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Police in Kendallville are investigating the discovery of skeletal remains on a property this week. Officers were called to a home in the 400 block of Garden Street by som...
Joey Martin Jun 13, 2024

Fort Wayne Parks and Rec launches new app
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - On Wednesday, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation announced what it thinks is the latest tool to help Fort Wayne residents discover recreation opportunities and connect to city ...
Joey Martin Jun 13, 2024

Coroner: In-home nurse caused fatal injuries
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department says that it is investigating the homicide of an 83-year-old man who died from injuries four days after being hospitalized. The Allen County...
Joey Martin Jun 13, 2024 Jo Naylor / CC

Identity of victim in fatal stabbing released
UPDATE (June 12, 2024): FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - On Wednesday, the Allen County Coroner identified the victim of a stabbing and ruled the death a homicide. The coroner says Troy Jay Madison, 62, fro...
Joey Martin Jun 12, 2024

FWPD: Speed, alcohol were factors in crash at Lake and Coliseum
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department says it is investigating a crash late Tuesday night that sent a moped driver to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. According to th...
Joey Martin Jun 12, 2024 James Reynolds / CC

You can sound off on NEI Local Food Network planning
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - You're invited to sound off on a new plan for the area's food economy. The Northeast Indiana Local Food Network will hold four engagement sessions for the public to check ou...
Joey Martin Jun 12, 2024

ACPL announces 2024 summer concert series lineup
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Allen County Public Library has announced the 2024 Rock the Plaza lineup and a new partnership with Downtown Fort Wayne. Rock the Plaza, now in its 17th year, will featu...
Joey Martin Jun 12, 2024

Motorcyclist upgraded to stable condition after Tuesday crash
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - A motorcyclist who was initially in 'life-threatening' condition in a crash Tuesday has been upgraded to 'stable' condition. The Fort Wayne Police Department says that the m...
Joey Martin Jun 12, 2024 Yanakotina / Depositphotos.com

DNC spending $700,000 in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Democratic National Committee is spending nearly $700,000 to try to break the Republican supermajorities in Indiana. The Indiana House and Senate have been dominated b...
Joey Martin Jun 11, 2024 cowardlion / Depositphotos.com

INDOT commits $50 million for local safety projects
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - On Monday, the Indiana Department of Transportation announced a commitment of $50 million in Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funds to support safety improvement ...
Joey Martin Jun 11, 2024




