Category Archives: WXKE Local News
Mayor Tucker recognizes 122 City employees for years of service
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) -On Thursday, Mayor Sharon Tucker recognized milestone years of service for 122 City of Fort Wayne employees. Employees who reached 45, 40, 35, 30, and 25 years of service in ...
Dec 12, 2025 PromesaStudio / Depositphotos.com
Arrest made in Grant County scam investigation
GRANT CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The Grant County Sheriff's Office says an arrest has been made in a scam case that totaled over $200,000. The 68-year-old man said he received phone calls from someone saying...
Dec 12, 2025
Public Art Commission selects artist to create light sculpture
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Public Art Commission today selected artist James Lucey to create a light sculpture that will be installed in downtown Fort Wayne. It will replace the artwork...
Dec 11, 2025
Indiana Statehouse paying tribute to Dolly Parton with Christmas ornaments
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Statehouse is paying tribute to Dolly Parton this holiday season. Christmas trees at the Statehouse now feature ornaments that honor the Imagination Library pr...
Dec 11, 2025 Dolly Parton's Imagination Library (ACPL)
OUCC: Public comments invited for Fort Wayne water rate case
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The City of Fort Wayne's water utility is seeking a three-phase $10.3 million increase in its annual operating revenues. The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OU...
Dec 10, 2025
Arrest made in Thunderbowl shootings
UPDATE (December 10, 2025): The Fort Wayne Police Department says an arrest was made in a shooting at the Thunderbowl bowling alley last week. 24-year-old Tristan Pernell is now facing several charges...
Dec 10, 2025
Allen County legislators highlight new road funding
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Local communities received over $2.5 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to Allen County lawmakers. The Community Crossings Matching Gra...
Dec 10, 2025
Sheriff's department investigating fatal eastern Allen County crash
ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The Allen County Sheriff's Department is investigating a fatal crash on Monday morning. Around 6:01 a.m., deputies responded to Irving Rd and Thimlar Rd. When they arrived, t...
Dec 09, 2025
Ohio BMV raising registration, title fees next month
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles is increasing auto registration costs next year. Annual registration fees will go up by $5 on January 1st to $16 for personal vehicles and $3...
Dec 09, 2025 arsave / Depositphotos.com
Colts QB Daniel Jones out for the season
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Another Indianapolis Colts quarterback is out indefinitely with an injury. Daniel Jones tore his right Achilles tendon in Sunday's game during the Jacksonville Jaguars - a...
Dec 09, 2025 April Spreeman / CC
