Category Archives: WXKE Local News
Looking for a gig? The TinCaps put out the call for seasonal workers
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - A new year brings a new season of Fort Wayne TinCaps baseball at Parkview Field. As Opening Day approaches on April 7, the team is hiring hundreds of part-time, seasonal emp...
Jan 09, 2026
Young among senators voting to advance war powers resolution
WASHINGTON D.C. (ADAMS) - The Senate is advancing a resolution that would block President Trump from taking further action in Venezuela without congressional approval. The upper chamber agreed to star...
Jan 09, 2026 fireandstone / Depositphotos.com
Man critically injured in Thursday morning shooting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) says that a man is in life-threatening condition after being shot Thursday morning close to St. Marys Avenue. Officers were sent to t...
Jan 08, 2026
GFW Inc: Allen County continues growth in 2025
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Greater Fort Wayne Inc. says that Allen County achieved another strong year in 2025, marked by growth and progress in both economic and community development. GFW Inc. celeb...
Jan 08, 2026 njproductions / Depositphotos.com
February Fair Housing Series marks Black History Month with documentary screening
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Residents will have the opportunity to view the compelling four-part documentary The Shame of Chicago, Shame of the Nation for free during the February Fair Housing Series t...
Jan 08, 2026
Fort Wayne TinCaps announce 2026 promotions schedule
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - It is not too early to start thinking about baseball. Opening Day at Parkview Field is set for April 7, and the Fort Wayne TinCaps have announced their 2026 promotional sche...
Jan 08, 2026
Hundreds gather to remember Adlee Scheerer in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Hundreds of people packed PSM Icehouse in Fort Wayne Wednesday night to remember Adlee Scheerer, who died unexpectedly over the weekend. Scheerer was the captain of the Carr...
Jan 08, 2026 neilld / Depositphotos.com
Animal Care & Control gets boost from Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control says they are starting 2026 with a big boost from the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne. On Tuesday, FWACC announced a $10,000 gr...
Jan 07, 2026
ACPL's Rolland Center unveils new exhibit "The Lincolns at Home"
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - This week, the Allen County Public Library (ACPL) announced "The Lincolns at Home," a new, free exhibit in the Rolland Center. ACPL representatives say the original exhibiti...
Jan 07, 2026
NCAA Division III men's basketball will return to Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Fort Wayne will once again play host to NCAA events, this time for the Division III Men's Basketball Quarterfinal and Semifinal rounds on March 19 & 21, 2026, at the All...
Jan 07, 2026
