Category Archives: WXKE Local News
ACPL's Little Turtle Branch to open new StoryScape
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Allen County Public Library will open its newest StoryScape early learning location at the Little Turtle Branch (2201 Sherman Boulevard) on Wednesday, May 14. A Grand Op...
May 13, 2025
Summer on the rivers gets underway with Sweet Breeze
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation says the summer season on the rivers is getting underway. The Sweet Breeze canal boat replica was launched into the St. Marys River this week...
May 13, 2025
Look out for restrictions on Broadway this week
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - If you normally use Broadway, you'll want to be aware of upcoming work. City Utilities says that workers will replace a storm inlet beginning at 8 a.m. on Tuesday. The right...
May 13, 2025 kzlobastov / Depositphotos.com
City of Fort Wayne wins top planning awards from state association
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The City of Fort Wayne recently captured two top awards from the Indiana Chapter of the American Planning Association. The City was awarded the Outstanding Best Practice for...
May 13, 2025
Arrest made in East State shooting
UPDATE (May 13, 2025): The Fort Wayne Police Department says that an arrest has been made in a shooting last Thursday that left a man with critical injuries. The FWPD says that 44-year-old Andre Lee w...
May 13, 2025
Treasurer for the Noble County Fair arrested for theft
NOBLE CO. Ind. (ADAMS) - Noble County Fair Treasurer Robin Lee Laymon has been charged with theft for stealing over $367,000 from the fair. She was arrested Friday and has been charged. The president ...
May 13, 2025
INDOT: Alternating lane closures on SR 3/Lima Rd. begin this week
ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says that motorists should look out for alternating lane closures on State Road 3/Lima Road for pipe replacements at Becketts...
May 12, 2025
Motorcyclist dies in US 30 crash
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department says that one man died following a motorcycle crash late Saturday night. He was found in critical condition by police around 11:30 p.m. afte...
May 12, 2025
Lane closures and restrictions head to US 24
ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says that motorists should use caution for lane closures and traffic restrictions on U.S. 24 for a small structure replacemen...
May 12, 2025
Parnell Avenue Bridge to close for repairs and upgrades
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The City says that due to rehabilitation work, the Parnell Avenue Bridge will be closed beginning May 12 and is not expected to reopen until September 18. Drivers will need ...
May 12, 2025
