Category Archives: WXKE Local News

Police release images of Glenbrook Mall shooting suspect
(UPDATE: May 15, 2024): FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department says that a suspect in the most recent Glenbrook Mall shooting remains at large. One person was arrested on May 4, 2...
Joey Martin May 15, 2024

FWCS names employee and teachers of the year
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Fort Wayne Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Daniel surprised an elementary school teacher and a secondary school teacher as the 2024 Teachers of the Year and a staf...
Joey Martin May 15, 2024

ISP honors those who made the "ultimate sacrifice"
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - For over 90 years, the men and women of the Indiana State Police have committed to the values of duty, honor, and sacrifice in their service to the citizens of Indiana. Duri...
Joey Martin May 14, 2024

Westbound I-469 on-ramp to close
ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - INDOT says that another area interstate ramp will close for roadwork. The westbound I-469 on-ramp from southbound Maplecrest Road. INDOT released the following: Starting on o...
Joey Martin May 14, 2024

Two suspects in custody after shooting close to Weisser Park
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Two suspects are in custody following a shooting close to Weisser Park on Monday. Around 2 p.m., officers were called to Colerick and Smith and found the adult male victim. ...
Joey Martin May 14, 2024 The Fort Wayne Police Department

Fire badly damages southeast side home
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) says a southeast side house was badly damaged in a fire Monday. Crews were called to the 3600 block of Logan Avenue around 10:24 a.m. a...
Joey Martin May 14, 2024

Ivy Tech offering free summer classes for high school students
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne and Warsaw are joining the statewide system in offering free classes to students in grades 9 through 12 this summer. These courses may ...
Joey Martin May 14, 2024

Boys and Girls Club kids get a planting lesson
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Members of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne recently participated in a day of service learning to plant and care for trees and their value in nature. Representatives f...
Joey Martin May 13, 2024

Rescue Mission announces new Chief Operating Officer
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - On Monday, the Rescue Mission announced the promotion of Dustin (Dusty) Krause to Chief Operating Officer. Dusty was named a 2024 Unsung Hero by Downtown Fort Wayne. The Res...
Joey Martin May 13, 2024

New Boone Playground dedicated
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - On Friday, Mayor Sharon Tucker joined Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Director Steve McDaniel, AWS Foundation CEO Patti Hays, park representatives, public officials and neig...
Joey Martin May 13, 2024




