Category Archives: WXKE Local News
City highlights commitment to maintain and improve parks
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation is highlighting the department's 2023 capital improvement projects and programs. Over 80 Park projects were completed and the City of Fort Wa...
Dec 22, 2023
Fort Wayne receives Greater Indiana Best Achievement Award
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Greater Indiana Clean Cities, Inc. (Greater Indiana) presented the City of Fort Wayne's Public Works Division with the Best Achievement - Electric award at their 2023 Annual...
Dec 21, 2023
City offices to close in recognition of Christmas, New Year's Day
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The City of Fort Wayne's offices will be closed on Monday, December 25 and Tuesday, December 26 in recognition of Christmas, and on Monday, January 1 in recognition of New Y...
Dec 21, 2023
Woman now accused of death of husband in New Haven
ALLEN CO. Ind. (ADAMS) - A warrant has been issued for a 33-year-old Granger woman in connection to her husband's homicide. 33-year-old Alison Davis is charged with a felony count of murder in the dea...
Dec 21, 2023
All Lutheran Health Network birthing hospitals recognized
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - All five Lutheran Health Network (LHN) hospitals providing birthing services - Bluffton Regional Medical Center, Dukes Memorial Hospital, Dupont Hospital, Lutheran Hospital ...
Dec 21, 2023
Indiana unemployment claims up last week
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The U.S. Department of Labor says initial filings for unemployment in Indiana were up last week compared to the week before. Officials say new claims rose to 5,165 from 5,...
Dec 19, 2023 Ivan Radic / CC
City: Leaf collection complete
UPDATE (December 18, 2023): FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The City of Fort Wayne says that Street Department crews completed leaf collection on Saturday. They will continue to collect biodegradable bags ...
Dec 19, 2023 Kristian Seedorff / Unsplash
Quaker Oats recalls granola bars, cereal
(ADAMS) - Dozens of granola bars and cereal products are being recalled for potential salmonella risk. The Quaker Oats Company issued the recall on Friday, advising consumers who bought the affected p...
Dec 19, 2023
First Dog of Indiana "Henry" dies at age 13
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Governor Eric Holcomb and First Lady Janet Holcomb are mourning the loss of the first dog of Indiana. The family's dog Henry died, according to an announcement Monday nigh...
Dec 19, 2023 Henry
ACPL's Curt Witcher honored with national award
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) says that longtime librarian, genealogist, and leader Curt Witcher has been awarded the prestigious national I Love My Librarian Award...
Dec 19, 2023 Curt Witcher
