Category Archives: WXKE Local News

ACPL hopes to bring Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to Allen County
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - On Thursday, the Allen County Public Library and the ACPL Foundation announced a new fundraising campaign to bring Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to the children of Alle...
Joey Martin Jun 07, 2024

Statewide annual tornado record now tied in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - Ohio stands a good chance of breaking the previous statewide annual tornado record this year. Including the ones recorded in Delaware, Knox, Muskingum, and Licking counties on...
Joey Martin Jun 07, 2024

Summit Park Trail and Sidewalk Project completed
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - On Thursday, Mayor Sharon Tucker joined Fort Wayne Trails, residents and business owners, along with the City's Public Works and Community Development divisions, for a ribbo...
Joey Martin Jun 07, 2024

TinCaps hosting baseball/softball equipment drive for kids in need
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne TinCaps (Minor League Baseball's High-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres) are running a baseball/softball equipment drive at Parkview Field for local kids in...
Joey Martin Jun 07, 2024

Ohio dual-use marijuana license applications available
3COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - The first recreational marijuana licenses in Ohio are becoming available today. Officials with the state's Division of Cannabis Control are posting the initial dual-use appli...
Joey Martin Jun 07, 2024 Marketeering Group / CC

GFW Inc. honors local business excellence
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Greater Fort Wayne (GFW) Inc. Thursday presented seven awards to those making an impact across Allen County. The awards, distributed each year as part of GFW Inc.'s Annual M...
Joey Martin Jun 06, 2024

Woman critically injured in DeKalb County crash
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office says that one woman is in critical condition following a crash early Thursday. Officials say that the collision ejected her from the rear ...
Joey Martin Jun 06, 2024

Take a look at the pool for the Olympic Swimming trials in Lucas Oil Stadium
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Lucas Oil Stadium is showing off its new water feature. Reporters were given a first look at the giant pool that was created inside of the home of the Indianapolis Colts y...
Joey Martin Jun 06, 2024 dechevm / Depositphotos.com

Downtown Public Art Trail Soundwalk launches
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - You can experience something new while walking in Fort Wayne parks downtown. The City launched an Art Trail SoundWalk. Visitors can use an app to get local music and narrati...
Joey Martin Jun 06, 2024

FWPD Bike Unit expands
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - You'll soon see more FWPD officers on two wheels in downtown Fort Wayne. The department said on social media Wednesday that it is increasing the size of the Fort Wayne Polic...
Joey Martin Jun 06, 2024




