Category Archives: WXKE Local News
Indiana lawmakers pass bill to require party affiliation for school board candidates
UPDATE (April 25, 2025): INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana lawmakers are passing a bill to require party affiliation for school board races. Senate Bill 287 received final approval from the Indiana...
Apr 25, 2025 KOMUnews / CC
INDOT marks official start of 2025 construction season
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Transportation officially marked the start of its 2025 construction season Wednesday afternoon and recognized National Work Zone Awareness Week a...
Apr 24, 2025
Fort Wayne Trails contributes $157,000 to final stretch of Hanna Street trail
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - On Thursday, April 24, 2025, Fort Wayne Trails, Inc. will be presenting Mayor Sharon Tucker and the City of Fort Wayne a check for $157,000 to support the final segment of t...
Apr 24, 2025
Big Brothers Big Sisters kicks off recruitment campaign
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - On April 24th, Big Brothers Big Sisters kicks off its 2024 recruitment campaign: "It Takes 2." The goal for the 2025 campaign is to recruit 500 volunteers across Northeast I...
Apr 24, 2025 jbryson / Depositphotos.com
Governor Braun speaks at Allen County GOP dinner
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Governor Mike Braun was the keynote speaker for the Allen County Republican Party's Lincoln Day Dinner Tuesday night. Braun spoke about his path to the office, along with lo...
Apr 23, 2025
Mayor proclaims April 22 Bishop Dwenger Girls Gymnastics Team Day
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Mayor Sharon Tucker proclaimed yesterday as Bishop Dwenger Girls Gymnastics Team Day in the City of Fort Wayne during a special recognition ceremony at Citizens Square. Bish...
Apr 23, 2025
City: Plants help grow young minds and good citizens
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - For the 99th year, plants grown in the Lawton Park Greenhouse will be delivered to Fort Wayne students in kindergarten to grade three this week as a part of the beloved Scho...
Apr 23, 2025
Flags at half-staff in Indiana in honor of Pope Francis
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Flags are being flown at half-staff in Indiana after the death of Pope Francis. Governor Mike Braun announced Monday that flags would be lowered as a mark of respect for t...
Apr 22, 2025 bloodua / Depositphotos.com
Happy Earth Day!
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Happy Earth Day, Fort Wayne! Each year Eco Fest compiles a list of local Earth Day events to help our community stay engaged with organizations that are working to make a di...
Apr 22, 2025 Rangizzz / Depositphotos.com
Man in critical condition following Monday morning shooting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - A man is in critical condition following a shooting on Monday. The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) responded just before noon to the 1400 block of Green Street. The FWPD...
Apr 22, 2025
