Category Archives: WXKE Local News

TinCaps, Parkview Sports Medicine announce new youth baseball program
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne TinCaps announced a new youth baseball program. The team, along with Parkview Sports Medicine (PSM), said on Wednesday that the PSM TinCaps will begin the 202...
Joey Martin Jun 12, 2025 ca2hill / Depositphotos.com

Dozens of state employees laid off
UPDATE (June 12, 2025): INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Dozens of state employees have been laid off as Indiana agencies react to recent state budget cuts. The Indiana State Library laid off 16 employees...
Joey Martin Jun 12, 2025 vepar5 / Depositphotos.com

Mayor Tucker announces grants to 22 non-profit programs
https://www.facebook.com/CityofFortWayne/posts/pfbid02vRdwEYpZqM2dSUCS8tqXagCSRqdW7r9Jh7dP9Cp6wnzD1qpQ43DgajaG3kGjzBGl FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - On Tuesday, Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker anno...
Joey Martin Jun 11, 2025 (City of Fort Wayne - Facebook)

East Central Forward plan gets approval from City Council
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The East Central Forward neighborhood plan reached a significant milestone this evening with tonight's unanimous approval from Fort Wayne City Council on Tuesday night.Once ...
Joey Martin Jun 11, 2025 (City of Fort Wayne East Central Forward)

Police identify suspect who caused a fatal crash Monday
UPDATE (June 11, 2025): Indiana State Police gave an update on Tuesday on a crash that we now know was fatal. 24-year-old Tyler Alberding is accused of running from police during a traffic stop before...
Joey Martin Jun 11, 2025

Healthier Moms and Babies annual diaper drive halway through
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Healthier Moms and Babies is now halfway through their third annual community-wide diaper drive. They are asking for donations of diapers and wipes to help reduce diaper nee...
Joey Martin Jun 10, 2025

PFW to welcome 180 educators for 'major' conference
FORT WAYNE, Ind. ADAMS) - A major conference for individuals who teach courses in management and organizational behavior will be held Tuesday through Friday on the campus of Purdue University Fort Way...
Joey Martin Jun 09, 2025

ISP investigating suspect who rammed Warsaw police vehicle
WARSAW, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana State Police (ISP) are investigating a police chase in Warsaw that resulted in an officer firing a shot after a suspect rammed a police vehicle early Saturday morning. T...
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Busy Sunday night for Fort Wayne fire crews
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) was busy Sunday night with three different calls between 6:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. The first sent crews to a garage fire on Franklin Ave...
Joey Martin Jun 09, 2025

Plant, Pick & Plate program kicks off at Johnnie Mae Farm
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker and officials from the United States Conference of Mayors and the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (ABFHA) joined area youth...
Joey Martin Jun 09, 2025