Category Archives: WXKE Local News

Dozens of former TinCaps on MLB Opening Day rosters
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – As the 2023 Major League Baseball season began Thursday, 36 former Fort Wayne TinCaps and Wizards populated Opening Day rosters. The 36 Fort Wayne alumni span across 2...
Joey Martin Apr 03, 2023

Allen County posts sixth straight year of positive domestic migration
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Allen County continued attracting and retaining talent at a high level in 2022. For the year, the county added a net 484 new residents via domestic migration, accordin...
Joey Martin Apr 03, 2023

Bicyclist left in critical condition following hit and run
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Police say that a bicyclist has life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car early Friday morning. The Fort Wayne Police Department says that at approximately 2:...
Joey Martin Apr 03, 2023

Spring cleanup: Brown biodegradable bag collection to begin
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Beginning April 3, the City of Fort Wayne Street Department will collect brown biodegradable paper leaf/lawn/garden bags placed by the curb. Only leaves should be plac...
Joey Martin Apr 03, 2023

Portion of S.R. 14 in South Whitley to close for INDOT construction
WHITLEY CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced the closure of State Road 14 for a resurfacing project between Whitko Drive and Water Street in South Whitley. ...
Joey Martin Apr 03, 2023

Site work to begin on The Lofts at Headwaters Park development
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Mayor Tom Henry, the City of Fort Wayne's Community Development Division and developer Barrett & Stokely announced on Thursday that the developer will soon begin ...
Joey Martin Mar 30, 2023

Police update information in fatal Steuben County crash
**Updated Information as of 03/30/2023 from the Sheriff’s Office** After further investigation and examination of crash related evidence, it has been determined that 3 of the 4 occupants of the ...
Joey Martin Mar 30, 2023

Heads up for a new traffic signal at US 30 and Flaugh Road
ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – The Indiana Department of Transportation says that a new traffic signal is in place at the intersection of U.S. 30 and Flaugh Road. A study submitted to INDOT showed th...
Joey Martin Mar 30, 2023

More work to impact downtown traffic
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The City now says that beginning Thursday, March 30, crews will begin installing a 24-inch water main under the St. Marys River from West Fourth Street to the area sou...
Joey Martin Mar 30, 2023

Padres announce 2023 Opening Day roster for TinCaps
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The San Diego Padres announced the 2023 Opening Day roster for their High-A affiliate, the Fort Wayne TinCaps, on Tuesday. The TinCaps will feature 11 of MLB.com's Top...
Joey Martin Mar 30, 2023




