Category Archives: WXKE Local News

Report: Bobcat sightings up in Northeast Indiana
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – According to WANE-TV, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources is reporting an increase of bobcat sightings in the Fort Wayne area. DNR furbearer biologist Geriann ...
Joey Martin Jun 21, 2023

Fort Wayne ranks high for best-run cities in America
Courtesy: WalletHub FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – There is another national recognition for the city of Fort Wayne. According to WalletHub, the Summit City is the seventh best-run city in America. ...
Joey Martin Jun 20, 2023

New traffic signal now operational by Blackhawk schools
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – A traffic signal has been installed at the intersection of East State Boulevard and Arrowwood Drive, within a designated school zone. Beginning Tuesday, June 20, the s...
Joey Martin Jun 20, 2023

Work in Shoaff Park to temporarily alter Park Drive loop
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – In order to replace a culvert near the entrance to Shoaff Park at 6401 St. Joe Road, the City says that the Park Drive access loop that is normally one-way only traffi...
Joey Martin Jun 20, 2023

Portion of S.R. 427 to close for construction projects
STEUBEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – The Indiana Department of Transportation says that a portion of SR 427 will close soon for work. Starting on or after June 26, crews will begin a road reconstruction ...
Joey Martin Jun 20, 2023

Butler woman hospitalized after I-69 crash in DeKalb County
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – Officials in DeKalb County say that a Butler woman was taken to the hospital after crashing I-69 in DeKalb County Monday afternoon. According to the DeKalb County Sher...
Joey Martin Jun 20, 2023

Former pet bobcat finds forever home at Black Pine
ALBION, Ind. (ADAMS) – A new bobcat that was initially bred in Arkansas before being held in Kentucky now has a new forever home in our area. “Chester the Bobcat” is now a resident a...
Joey Martin Jun 20, 2023
Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control gets big boost from Petco Love
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control is set to receive a $50,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love during a special celebration at Petco at 315 E. Coli...
Joey Martin Jun 20, 2023

Ohio AMBER Alert kids found safe in Indiana
WATERLOO, Ind. (ADAMS) – Two children who were the focus of an AMBER Alert in Ohio have been found safe in Waterloo, Indiana. The car they were in was seen by DeKalb County Sheriff’s deput...
Joey Martin Jun 19, 2023

Festival season traffic, parking, and pedestrian safety updates
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – With festival season underway at Headwaters Park, the City of Fort Wayne Community Development Division and Department of Redevelopment would like to share a few remin...
Joey Martin Jun 19, 2023




