Category Archives: WXKE Local News
INDOT: Part of SR 101 to close for pipe replacements
ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says that a portion of SR 101 will close for pipe replacements north of Woodburn. Starting on or after July 28, crews will be...
Jul 27, 2025
Arrest made in 2021 fatal hit-and-run
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department says an arrest was made in a fatal hit-and-run from 2021. The driver, identified as 31-year-old Kierra Chapman, was taken into custody on Fr...
Jul 26, 2025
FWFD welcomes 20 new firefighters
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - 20 firefighters were welcomed to the Fort Wayne Fire Department in a graduation ceremony Thursday at the Public Safety Academy. Some graduates will begin their duty as Fort ...
Jul 25, 2025
Historic Mechanic Street Bridge reopens
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Mayor Sharon Tucker, Parks and Recreation Director Steve McDaniel, neighborhood leaders, Public Works, Fort Wayne Trails, park staff and local officials gathered Thursday to...
Jul 25, 2025
FW Animal Care & Control: Protect your pets from the heat
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - With the hot temperatures here, Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control wants to remind pet owners to pay extra attention to their pets. Animals cannot regulate their body temp...
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One person dies following Thursday night stabbing
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Fort Wayne police say one person has died from being stabbed Thursday night. It happened shortly before 10 p.m. at a home in the 2700 block of Stardale Drive near Paulding a...
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Man critically injured after being run over by bus
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department says that one person has life-threatening injuries after being hit by a Citilink bus as they were getting off. It happened around 10:30 a.m....
Jul 24, 2025
City of Fort Wayne street line painting gets underway
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The City of Fort Wayne Traffic Operations Department has begun its annual street line painting program with the goal of enhancing visibility and safety on our roadways. Driv...
Jul 24, 2025
Register now for free 2025 Inspire Neighborhoods Conference
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Registration is now open for the free 2025 Inspire Neighborhoods Conference, which welcomes all residents interested in learning about innovative ways to improve their neigh...
Jul 24, 2025
FWCS prepares for new year with registration event
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Fort Wayne Community Schools will host its annual in-school registration from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, July 24, at all elementary, middle and high schools. Families are invit...
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