Category Archives: WXKE Local News

Mayor Henry recognizes 90th anniversary of Ukrainian genocide
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – On Thursday, Mayor Tom Henry proclaimed May 25 as Holodomor's 90th Anniversary Recognition Day in the City of Fort Wayne. This year marks the 90th anniversary of Holod...
Joey Martin May 26, 2023

Paving operations to begin soon on S.R. 205
WHITLEY CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – The Indiana Department of Transportation says that paving operations will shut down part of State Road 205 in Churubusco. Starting on or after May 31, crews will begi...
Joey Martin May 26, 2023

Groundbreaking held for new southeast subdivision
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – On Wednesday, a groundbreaking held marked the beginning of construction on a major single-family housing development in southeast Fort Wayne. Roosevelt Reserves is a ...
Joey Martin May 25, 2023

Six people safe after Wednesday evening fire
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The FWFD says that six people made it out of a house fire on the city’s southeast side Wednesday evening. Crews were called to the home in the 2900 block of Oakw...
Joey Martin May 25, 2023

Survey: Ohio's seat belt usage has dropped to lowest level in 18 years
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – Ohio's annual observational seat belt survey shows that seat belt usage has dropped in Ohio to its lowest level in nearly two decades. According to the study conducted b...
Joey Martin May 25, 2023

Arrest made in connection to 2022 E. Lewis Street shooting
UPDATE (May 25, 2023): Fort Wayne police arrested a juvenile Wednesday afternoon in connection with a shooting that left a woman with critical injuries in August of last year. Police said it happened ...
Joey Martin May 25, 2023

Man in custody following hours-long standoff on E. Berry
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The FWPD says that a man is in custody following an overnight standoff just east of downtown Fort Wayne. Officials said that after a hangup call to 911, dispatch began...
Joey Martin May 24, 2023

Big Brothers Big Sisters gets $87,000 boost
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Big Brothers Big Sisters is getting a big boost thanks to a local carwash retailer. During a recent event, Mike's Carwash raised more than $87,000 for Big Brothers Big...
Joey Martin May 24, 2023

ODOT: Safety top of mind as summer travel season begins
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – Millions of drivers will hit the road for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, kicking off the unofficial start to summer. The American Automobile Association (AAA) is pred...
Joey Martin May 24, 2023

Portion of S.R. 116 in Wells County to close
WELLS CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – The Indiana Department of Transportation says that a portion of State Road 116 will close soon for road reconstruction. Construction includes curve correction, embankme...
Joey Martin May 24, 2023




