Category Archives: WXKE Local News
Recent case prompts identity theft warning from sheriff
GRANT CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - A recent investigation into a stolen social security number is prompting the Grant County Sheriff to put out the message that these are crimes and citizens should report them...
Dec 01, 2023 Philipp Katzenberger / Unsplash
Its a 'Wild Zoo Wonderland' at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Santa is coming to the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo. Starting this weekend you can join the 'Wild Zoo Wonderland' and say hello to animals on the Indiana Family Farm, Asian Tre...
Dec 01, 2023
City opens applications for 2024 Fort-ify Neighborhood Accelerator Program
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The City of Fort Wayne's Community Development Division says that applications are open for the 2024 Fort-ify Neighborhood Accelerator Program. This is the second year of th...
Dec 01, 2023 I Do Nothing But Love / Unsplash
ACPL announces holiday programming
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Allen County Public Library is inviting the community to participate in its roster of holiday programs to celebrate the seasons. All programs are free and open to the co...
Nov 30, 2023 David Beale / Unsplash
ISP: Huntington man scammed over $200,000 in unfulfilled contracts
HUNGINGTON, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana State Police with the Fort Wayne Post say that a Huntington business owner is facing racketeering charges after a months-long investigation. ISP says it started with...
Nov 30, 2023 Kelly Sikkema / Unsplash
FW Animal Care and Control hoping to "empty the shelters"
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - If you have been thinking of adding a four-legged friend to your family this holiday season Fort Wyne Animal Care and Control might be able to help. Along with BISSELL Pet F...
Nov 30, 2023
Fort Wayne man facing child sexual abuse, molestation charges
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The FWPD says that a 38-year-old local man is facing charges after an investigation when a child accused him of sexual abuse. A CAPS officer with the Fort Wayne Police Depar...
Nov 30, 2023 Matthew Ansley / Unsplash
Failure to yield causes morning crash in DeKalb County
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office says that two people were hurt in a crash early Wednesday morning. Helen Edwards, 19, was heading westbound on CR 34 around 5:40 a.m. appr...
Nov 29, 2023
'Accidental fire' in chimney sparks blaze at northeast side home
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) says a northeast home suffered minor to moderate damage in a fire Tuesday night. Firefighters responded to Sunderland Drive near the in...
Nov 29, 2023
Hoosier lawmakers to again consider bill addressing antisemitism
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana lawmakers will again consider a bill that would codify antisemitism as discrimination. House Bill 1037 passed unanimously in the House during the last legislative ...
Nov 28, 2023 Steven Van Elk / Unsplash
