Category Archives: WXKE Local News
Deer causes two trucks to collide in DeKalb County
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – Police in DeKalb County say that two people were hurt when their trucks collided Thursday morning after one of them hit a deer. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Depar...
Dec 16, 2022
Leaf collection crews wrap up for the year
UPDATE (December 16, 2022): FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne Street Department crews completed leaf collection on Thursday. They will continue to collect biodegradable bags until December 3...
Dec 16, 2022
New garbage bulk collection procedures
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The City of Fort Wayne's Solid Waste Department provided an update on new garbage bulk collection procedures. Residents who would like the City of Fort Wayne's Solid W...
Dec 15, 2022
Embassy employee receives Hoosier Hospitality Award
The Lt. Governor presented the award to McKinney on Thursday, December 8, at a ceremony in Indianapolis. FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Embassy Theatre announced this week that long-time employe...
Dec 15, 2022
Redevelopment Commission approves repurposing of Schaab Metal
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission has approved the sale of the Schaab Metal Products building at 1216 N. Harrison St. to Schaab Riverfront Plaza LLC., a developm...
Dec 15, 2022
FWCS Career Academy continues fruit sale tradition
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The 33rd annual FWCS Career Academy fruit sale at the Bill C. Anthis Center begins Thursday, Dec. 15, at the Automotive Center on the corner of Lafayette and Lewis str...
Dec 15, 2022
Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – A motorcyclist is hospitalized in critical condition after his bike was hit by an SUV near Fort Wayne International Airport Tuesday morning. Fort Wayne Police Departme...
Dec 14, 2022
Veterans National Memorial Shrine wins Hoosier Hospitality award
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum 2122 O’Day Road Fort Wayne has been selected as a 2022 Hoosier Hospitality Award Winner. This award is given to ...
Dec 13, 2022
Barricaded subject causes large response from police
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – A large police presence sparked concern Monday morning for residents and parents of students at Carroll High School. Northwest Allen County Schools sent an email to fa...
Dec 13, 2022
City gives recommendations for small businesses, nonprofit ARPA funds
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Mayor Tom Henry's Administration recently announced that several local small businesses and nonprofits have been recommended to receive assistance through American Res...
Dec 13, 2022
