Category Archives: WXKE Local News

Two vehicles totaled in DeKalb County crash
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – Police in DeKalb County say two cars were totaled in a crash on Thursday. Police say two cars were totaled in an accident that happened in DeKalb County Thursday eveni...
Joey Martin Jul 29, 2022

ACPL highlights contributions with 'Business Value Calculator'
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – In alignment of its mission of "enriching the community through lifelong learning and discovery," the Allen County Public Library has announced it has provided $3,420,...
Joey Martin Jul 29, 2022

Two hospitalized, four cats dead in Fourth St. fire
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – FWFD officials say that four cats are dead and two people were taken to the hospital following an overnight fire in a home just north of downtown in the Bloomingdale n...
Joey Martin Jul 29, 2022

FWCS in-person registration begins
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – In-school registration for the 2022-23 school year will be held Friday, July 29, and Monday, Aug. 1, at all 48 Fort Wayne Community Schools elementary, middle and high...
Joey Martin Jul 29, 2022

Nearly 1,000 'move over' citations issued in Ohio during recent push
UPDATE (July 29, 2022): COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) -The Ohio State Highway Patrol joined forces with members of the 6-State Trooper Project enforcing and raising awareness about the Move Over law from Jul...
Joey Martin Jul 28, 2022

Parks celebrates 75 years of Franke Park Day Camp
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation celebrated the 75th Anniversary of Franke Park Day Camp with a special public open house event on Tuesday. The festivities featured opp...
Joey Martin Jul 27, 2022

Local auto shop nearly total loss in fire
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – A large fire nearly destroyed a Fort Wayne business off Goshen Road. Investigators say that the fire was accidental and was sparked while someone was working on a car ...
Joey Martin Jul 27, 2022

Fort Wayne Community Schools approves Amp Lab sponsorship
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Fort Wayne Community Schools Board of School Trustees on Monday, July 25, approved the district's first ever corporate sponsorship for naming rights. In preparatio...
Joey Martin Jul 27, 2022

UPDATE: Two dead in DeKalb County murder-suicide
UPDATE: The following was issued on Tuesday: The DeKalb County Coroner’s Office has identified the deceased in yesterday’s shooting incident as Heather Lynn Harmon, 35, of Auburn, and Edwa...
Joey Martin Jul 27, 2022

Traffic alert! Work heads to Aboite Center Road
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The City says that work to improve drainage and protect neighborhoods along Aboite Center Road continues this week with stormwater pipe installation that will require ...
Joey Martin Jul 26, 2022




