Category Archives: WXKE Local News
City: New partnership aims to reduce county sewer bills
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – At its regular meeting Wednesday afternoon, the Allen County Regional Water and Sewer District (ACRWSD) approved the transfer of ownership of all the District's assets...
Joey Martin Aug 26, 2021
Huntington County issues public health warning
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) – There’s a public health warning in effect in Huntington County. The county’s health officer issued the warning Wednesday – urging residents to mask...
Joey Martin Aug 26, 2021
Allen County CASA celebrates new CASA volunteers
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Allen County CASA will celebrate the swearing-in of new volunteer advocates this Thursday. These individuals, known as CASA volunteers, will make a difference in the l...
Joey Martin Aug 26, 2021
LISTEN: FWPD releases audio of man impersonating detective
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne Police Department officials are warning of a new phone scam. This time they have released audio of a man pretending to be a Fort Wayne detective. FWPD offic...
Joey Martin Aug 26, 2021
Padres reliever Trey Wingenter to rehab at Parkview Field
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – San Diego Padres relief pitcher Trey Wingenter is scheduled to make a rehab appearance with High-A Fort Wayne on Thursday night when the TinCaps host the Dayton Dragon...
Joey Martin Aug 26, 2021
Artist chosen to create sculpture at Five Points intersection
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The City of Fort Wayne's Public Works Division in partnership with the Fort Wayne Public Art Commission have announced the selection of a sculptural artist and unveil ...
Joey Martin Aug 25, 2021
Mayor Henry encourages vaccines following COVID recovery
Mayor Henry (City of Fort Wayne) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – On Monday, Mayor Tom Henry's office announced that Mayor Henry is returning to the office for a light schedule this week. Last week, M...
Joey Martin Aug 25, 2021
ISP finishes strong in 2021 Connecticut SWAT Challenge
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Members of the ISP Special Operations SWAT Section recently traveled to West Hartford, Connecticut to compete in the 2021 Connecticut SWAT Challenge, which ran from Au...
Joey Martin Aug 23, 2021
New Blue Star Banners displayed City's program continues
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The City of Fort Wayne installed four new Blue Star Banners Thursday to honor and recognize City of Fort Wayne residents and City of Fort Wayne government employees wh...
Joey Martin Aug 23, 2021
Hamilton man hurt when backhoe overturns in DeKalb County
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office says a Hamilton man was hurt when he lost control of a backhoe Saturday afternoon. Officials say it overturned and went down an emba...
Joey Martin Aug 23, 2021