Category Archives: WXKE Local News
Traffic alert! East State lane changes coming Monday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Starting from Monday, October 2, 2023, a westbound lane on East State Boulevard will be opened. City Utilities says that this change will allow for one lane of travel in eac...
Oct 02, 2023
TinCaps to be featured Monday on MLB Network
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne TinCaps will be featured nationally on MLB Network during the inaugural Minor League Baseball Awards Show, airing Monday (Oct. 2) at 8 p.m. The TinCaps are on...
Sep 29, 2023
Arrest made in hours-long standoff
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department says that one person is facing charges after a SWAT situation Thursday. A call from Victim's Assistance regarding a woman who had been abuse...
Sep 29, 2023
Public Works Division highlights EV charging station availability
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - To promote National Drive Electric Week, and the launch of GO Electric Vehicle Indiana (GOEVIN), Thursday, Mayor Tom Henry and Public Works Division leaders joined the India...
Sep 29, 2023 Oregon Department of Transportation / CC
Anderson man killed in vehicle collision with train
GRANT CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The Grant County Sheriff's Office says that an Anderson man was killed when his vehicle was struck by a train Thursday afternoon. Just after noon, the Grant County Central Di...
Sep 29, 2023 Robert Linder / Unsplash
Fort Wayne awarded $35 million in New Markets Tax Credits
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Fort Wayne will receive $35 million in tax credits from the U.S. Treasury Department that are designed to help bring investment in "economically distressed" areas, according...
Sep 28, 2023
New playground installed at Casselwood Park
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation has installed a new playground structure at Casselwood Park. The updated version features two slide choices with a shade structure at the top...
Sep 28, 2023
Parkview among top 10 on Indiana business list
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - For the second year, Parkview Health is ranked among the best employers in the state, according to a new list by Forbes. Of 73 Hoosier businesses ranked, Parkview came in ni...
Sep 28, 2023
Two people facing felony charges after 'fraudulent activity', police chase
DECATUR, Ind. (ADAMS) - Two people are facing felony charges after a police chase through two northeastern Indiana counties. Police say that at approximately 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, the Berne Police D...
Sep 28, 2023
University of Saint Francis to add bowling program
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The University of Saint Francis announced this week the addition of men's and women's bowling to its athletic programs, beginning with the 2024-25 academic year. Jeff Brown ...
Sep 28, 2023 Jennifer Kramer / CC
