Category Archives: WXKE Local News
Construction worker hit by vehicle when driver suffers medical event
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - A construction worker was hurt but expected to recover after being struck by a vehicle at N. Clinton and Wallen Monday evening. The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) says ...
May 06, 2025
Look out for new lane closures on I-69 in Huntington County
HUNTINGTON Co., Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says that there will be alternating lane closures on northbound I-69 for bridge construction in the coming days. Startin...
May 04, 2025
John P. Gardner named Trail Volunteer of the Year
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The City of Fort Wayne's Greenways and Trails Department has named Reverand John P. Gardner as Trail Volunteer of the Year for 2024. "The greenways and trails in Fort Wayne ...
May 03, 2025 Shan Gunawardena, City of Fort Wayne Public Works
Chad Shaw, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation
John P. Gardner, City of Fort Wayne Greenway Ranger and award recipient
Mayor Sharon Tucker
Dawn Ritchie, City of Fort Wayne Greenways and Trails
In the back is Rick Zolman, City of Fort Wayne Greenways and Trails
Traffic alert! Upcoming road work to impact section of Broadway
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The City says there will be a southbound lane restriction on Broadway from Lavina to Wall streets for concrete replacement work. Weather permitting, work will occur between ...
May 03, 2025
ACPL will rock the plaza - 2025 outdoor concert lineup announced
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Allen County Public Library has announced the 2025 Rock the Plaza lineup, now in its 18th year. The popular outdoor concert series will feature a total of 27 performers ...
May 02, 2025
Black Pine Animal Sanctuary opens for the season
ALBION, Ind. (ADAMS) - Black Pine Animal Sanctuary opens for the season this Friday, May 2nd. Three new animal residents have come to live at Black Pine for the rest of their lives since last season. ...
May 02, 2025
Fort Wayne celebrates 60 years of commitment to Historic Preservation
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - May is National Historic Preservation Month, and this year, the City of Fort Wayne is celebrating six decades of dedication to preserving significant buildings and historic ...
May 02, 2025
Two people shot and killed in Roanoke home
ROANOKE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Huntington County Sheriff's Office and Roanoke police are investigating the shooting deaths of two people. They were shot just after 9 p.m. last night at a home on Allen St...
May 02, 2025
One person hospitalized after apartment fire
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Fire Department is investigating an early morning apartment fire that sent one person to the hospital and caused significant damage. The fire broke out around...
May 02, 2025 Jean Carlo Emer / Unsplash
Man on motorized scooter critically injured in crash
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - One person was in critical condition after a crash involving a pickup truck and a motorized scooter just north of downtown Fort Wayne. Fort Wayne police responded to the 280...
May 01, 2025
