Category Archives: WXKE Local News

Northside and McMillen pools get 2023 season underway
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation says that Northside Pool is now open. McMillen Park Pool will open on Monday, June 12. Similar to the 2022 season, the staggered adjust...
Joey Martin Jun 09, 2023

New program aims to bring free fun to neighborhood parks
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation announced on Friday a new mobile recreation unit called Park & Play that aims to bring free fun to neighborhood parks beginning on...
Joey Martin Jun 09, 2023

Pedestrian critically injured when struck by vehicle on N. Clinton
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne Police Department officials say that a man is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle early Thursday morning. The man was reportedly on foot a...
Joey Martin Jun 09, 2023

Man killed in Grant County motorcycle crash
GRANT CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – Police in Grant County say that a motorcyclist was killed in a crash Tuesday in Marion. According to the Grant County Sheriff's Department (GCSO), it happened in the 33...
Joey Martin Jun 08, 2023

Angola woman hospitalized following three-vehicle crash
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – The DeKalb County Sheriff's Department says that an Angola woman is in the hospital following a three-vehicle crash near Waterloo on Wednesday. According to a release,...
Joey Martin Jun 08, 2023

Ohio House considering bill to lower hiring age for police officers
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – State lawmakers are discussing legislation that would lower the minimum age for hiring police officers in Ohio. House members are considering a bill that passed through ...
Joey Martin Jun 08, 2023

ACPL's Genealogy Center to welcome German Genealogy Conference
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Allen County Public Library says that its Genealogy Center will extend hours to welcome the International German Genealogy Partnership's (IGGP) 2023 Conference. Th...
Joey Martin Jun 08, 2023

Grasshopper food truck set to return to Ivy Tech Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne's Grasshopper Food Truck is opening for its summer season on Wednesday, June 7, serving up some summer staples at affordable pric...
Joey Martin Jun 07, 2023

Man charged with intimidating, harassing Congressman Jim Banks
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Prosecutors are charging a Fort Wayne man with intimidation and harassment of Congressman Jim Banks. Aaron Thompson reportedly called Banks’ office once on April...
Joey Martin Jun 07, 2023

Fort Wayne Community Shools' free summer meals program underway
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne Community Schools is again sponsoring the Summer Food Service Program for Children (SFSPC) providing free meals to all children ages 18 and younger and to a...
Joey Martin Jun 06, 2023




