Category Archives: WXKE Local News

The Lighthouse opens second Family Thrift Store
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) The Lighthouse is holding its grand opening for its second Family Thrift Store. Located at 6230 Lima Rd., the Grand Opening celebration will take place March 1-4th with in-sto...
Joey Martin Mar 01, 2023

Neighborhood presidents meeting to be held next week
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The City of Fort Wayne's Neighborhood Planning and Activation Workgroup invites neighborhood association presidents to attend the upcoming ‘Neighborhood Presiden...
Joey Martin Mar 01, 2023

Construction to begin for Pontiac Corridor
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Construction will soon begin on the City of Fort Wayne Community Development Division's Pontiac Streetscape project. As a part of the Southeast Strategy Update, the Po...
Joey Martin Mar 01, 2023

Section of State Road 3 to close for bridge construction this week
WELLS CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced the closure of a portion of State Road 3 north of Hartford City. Crews are scheduled to begin bridge construction betwe...
Joey Martin Mar 01, 2023

Coroner identifies man killed in southwest side shooting
UPDATE (March 7, 2023): Allen County Coroner's Office has identified a man who was killed in a shooting on the city’s southwest side. The coroner says that 29-year-old Tomthy Coats’ death ...
Joey Martin Mar 01, 2023

Sheriff's Office: Wind caused semi crash on I-69
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – Police in Dekalb County say the wind was to blame for a crash on Monday. Justin C. O'Reilly, 36, was traveling south on I-69 when a strong gust of wind blew his traile...
Joey Martin Feb 28, 2023

Popular food tours to return with new partners
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Calling all foodies! A local favorite is returning with new partners for 2023. Fort Wayne Food Tours takes people to the see city's iconic restaurants, architecture, a...
Joey Martin Feb 28, 2023

Coroner identifies woman shot and killed after opening front door
Courtesy: Fort Wayne Police Department UPDATE (February 28, 2023): The Allen County Coroner has identified a woman who police say was shot and killed when she opened the front door of her apartment. T...
Joey Martin Feb 28, 2023

2023 Parkview Sports Medicine Baseball Classic schedule set
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Parkview Field, the home of the Fort Wayne TinCaps, will host 12 high school/college baseball games, featuring 24 area teams, this April and May as part of the annual ...
Joey Martin Feb 28, 2023

Infant mortality report shows Allen County is above national average
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Healthier Moms and Babies released the 2023 Allen County Infant Mortality Report, which explores the mental, physical, social and financial determinants that contribut...
Joey Martin Feb 28, 2023




