Category Archives: WXKE Local News

Parkview announces first Allen County baby born in 2023
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The first baby born at one of Parkview's Allen County hospitals in 2023 was a girl. For privacy reasons, there were not many details released. However, Parkview repres...
Joey Martin Jan 03, 2023

ACPL eliminates barriers by removing fines for all
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Allen County Public Library announced it is doing away with overdue fines and fees for all ACPL cardholders. Approved by the Library's Board of Trustees at its Dec...
Joey Martin Jan 03, 2023

Man has life-threatening injuries after being struck on Ludwig Road
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne Police say a man who was helping to push a disabled car was struck by another vehicle Thursday night. Just before 8 p.m., officers found a man “laying...
Joey Martin Dec 30, 2022

Police looking for man in connection with Reed Road shooting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne police are asking for the public’s help in finding a man wanted in connection to a shooting from August of 2022. Police say they are looking for 20-ye...
Joey Martin Dec 29, 2022

Allen County purchases land for new jail
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Allen County Board of Commissioners has secured 140 acres of land for the new county jail. The property owner and the county signed the purchase agreement this wee...
Joey Martin Dec 29, 2022

Embassy Theatre getting big window update
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Embassy Theatre has been working on the intricate task of replacing 318 windows to protect an important piece of Fort Wayne's architectural history. The replacemen...
Joey Martin Dec 29, 2022

ACPL announces "SPARKs" winter reading program
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Here is a chance to keep your little reader up to date this winter season. The Allen County Public Library is inviting the community “spark” their 2023 rea...
Joey Martin Dec 29, 2022

Ohio Department of Insurance: Don't skip your winter review
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – Winter can put a financial chill up your spine if you decide to skip your seasonal insurance review assuming you have adequate insurance protection. The Ohio Department ...
Joey Martin Dec 29, 2022

Police: IHOP robber was on a string of hold-ups
UPDATE (December 29, 2022): Fort Wayne police say that a man accused of robbing the IHOP restaurant on Coldwater Road on Christmas Eve is also a suspect in a string of hold-ups the same day. Police sa...
Joey Martin Dec 29, 2022

Black Pine celebrates signing of Cat Public Safety Act
ALBION, Ind. (ADAMS) – The only cats that are now legal to have as a pet can be found in local shelters, not from the jungle. On Tuesday, December 20th, 2022, President Biden signed the Cat Publ...
Joey Martin Dec 28, 2022




