Category Archives: WXKE Local News
One person safe after Burgess Avenue fire
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Fire Department says that one person was able to get out of a fire early Tuesday morning. Crews were called to the 1200 block of Burgess close to St. Marys Av...
Feb 20, 2024 Jean Carlo Emer / Unsplash
Seat belt bill heading to Governor Holcomb
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - A bill that would let juries in civil lawsuits related to car accidents hear if the victim was using a seat belt has passed the state Senate. It is part of the agency bill...
Feb 20, 2024
Local thrift store celebrating being voted as the best in the community
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - A local thrift store is celebrating today after being voted as the best in the community. The Lighthouse was designated as the "Best Thrift Store" in town in the recent Comm...
Feb 20, 2024
Man accused of killing grandmother requests speedy trial
UPDATE (February 20, 2024): MARKLE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The man charged with killing his grandmother last November has requested a speedy trial. 37-year-old Anthony Castleman is accused of stabbing and kil...
Feb 20, 2024
Bluffton man charged with possessing child pornography
BLUFFTON, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force has arrested a 50-year-old Bluffton man for possessing child pornography. The officers searched the home o...
Feb 19, 2024 Matthew Ansley / Unsplash
Lieutenant Governor Crouch wins first Republican straw poll
FAYETTE CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch is the winner of the first straw poll among Republicans held in the race for governor. It was in the Sixth Congressional District...
Feb 19, 2024 Indiana Lieutenant Governor (R) Suzanne Crouch
United Way annual food drive gets underway at Starbucks locations
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - United Way of Allen County is hosting its 4th annual Community Food Drive from February 19 - March 5, 2024. Three local organizations will benefit from this event: Associate...
Feb 19, 2024
One dog, over a dozen people safe after apartment fire
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department says over a dozen people were able to get out after smelling smoke in an apartment Friday. Just before 9 p.m., crews responded just north of...
Feb 17, 2024
Close to 60 products recalled due to listeria outbreak
(ADAMS) - The FDA has recalled nearly 60 products containing contaminated dairy. A national outbreak of listeria has been linked to cheese, yogurt, and sour cream made by Rizo-Lopez Foods and sold und...
Feb 16, 2024 katiebordner / CC
TinCaps announce "Pregame Concert Series"
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Brand new this year, the Fort Wayne TinCaps are hosting "The Pregame Concert Series" presented by Honeywell Arts & Entertainment, featuring live music on Parkview Field'...
Feb 16, 2024
