Category Archives: WXKE Local News

Teenager in critical condition in Sunday night shooting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - A teenager is in critical condition after an overnight shooting off Milton Street just south of Rudisill. Officers were called just after 11:30 Sunday night and found the ju...
Joey Martin Oct 30, 2023

Warsaw man arrested on child pornography and drug charges
KOSCIUSKO CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana State Police say that a Warsaw man is facing charges after a tip came in to the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC). On Thursday, 35-year-old Aaron...
Joey Martin Oct 30, 2023

FWPD asking for information in Wednesday night shooting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department says that it is investigating a shooting Wednesday night on Newport Drive, close to Clinton and Parnell. The FWPD said they are looking into...
Joey Martin Oct 27, 2023

How you can shop local for the holidays
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The holidays are right around the corner... And on Friday, November 10 and Saturday, November 11, the Fort Wayne Village Marketplace holiday shopping event will be at the Sp...
Joey Martin Oct 27, 2023

Fort Wayne man pleads guilty to harassing Congressman Banks
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - A 34-year-old Fort Wayne man has pled guilty after being charged with intimidating and harassing Congressman Jim Banks. Aaron Thompson agreed to the deal with the Allen Coun...
Joey Martin Oct 27, 2023 Senator Jim Banks (R) Indiana (C-SPAN, Banks.House.gov)

City looks for input on Historic Northeast Neighborhood Plan
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The City is looking for residents to weigh on some of the most historical areas of Fort Wayne. The City of Fort Wayne's Neighborhood Planning and Activation Workgroup, in co...
Joey Martin Oct 27, 2023

Self-proclaimed "serial pedophile" to get more prison time
UPDATE (October 27, 2023): FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - A Fort Wayne man who has proclaimed himself to be a "serial pedophile" will get more prison time added to his current 20-year sentence. Donald Cor...
Joey Martin Oct 27, 2023

One person hurt, cat rescued in W. Wayne duplex fire
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - One person was injured in a duplex fire in Fort Wayne's West Central neighborhood. The Fort Wayne Fire Department says the home on the 800 block of W. Wayne Street has heavy...
Joey Martin Oct 26, 2023

Bicyclist expected to be ok following crash with vehicle
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department says that one person is expected to recover after being hit on their bicycle Wednesday morning. Police were called to the intersection of Te...
Joey Martin Oct 26, 2023 mjmonty / CC

City marks opening of new Radio Shop
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Mayor Tom Henry was joined by Fort Wayne Police Chief Steve Reed, City Controller Garry Morr, and community leaders on Tuesday to celebrate e the opening of a new Radio Shop...
Joey Martin Oct 25, 2023




