Category Archives: WXKE Local News

GM halting production at Fort Wayne plant starting next week
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Another shutdown is coming for workers at Fort Wayne’s GM plant. The company yesterday said it will halt production from next Tuesday through next Friday. GM say...
Joey Martin Jul 01, 2022

Two hurt in DeKalb County crash
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – Police in DeKalb County say that two men were hurt in a three-car crash Wednesday afternoon. Police say that 39-year-old Adam Knott and 35-year-old Ashley Richards wer...
Joey Martin Jun 30, 2022

Woman charged with baby's death a year after
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – A Fort Wayne woman is behind bars for her baby’s death last year. Police say that 34-year-old Ashly Townsend was arrested yesterday. She’s being charged fo...
Joey Martin Jun 30, 2022

Bloomingdale neighborhood receives AARP grant
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Bloomingdale Neighborhood Association and Historic Wells Street Business Corridor are recipients of the 2022 AARP Community Challenge Grant. The area that connects...
Joey Martin Jun 30, 2022

FWPD issue a reminder for drone hobbyists ahead of festivities
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Fort Wayne Police Department Air Support Unit is issuing an alert to drone pilots and hobbyists about two events coming soon to Fort Wayne. The upcoming 4th of Jul...
Joey Martin Jun 29, 2022

Relocation delay for Byron Health Center recycling drop-off site
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Allen County Department of Environmental Management says that there is a short delay in the relocation schedule for the Community Recycling Drop-off Site located a...
Joey Martin Jun 29, 2022

FWACC: Keep pets safe this Fourth of July
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – With the Fourth of July soon approaching, Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control is urging pet owners to take extra precautions to keep their pets safe and comfortable. Su...
Joey Martin Jun 29, 2022

Public meeting to be held on Leesburg Road Extension Project
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The City of Fort Wayne is inviting the public to attend a public meeting for an overview of the Leesburg Road Extension Project. The meeting will be held at the VFW lo...
Joey Martin Jun 29, 2022

Man charged with near-deadly beating of infant son
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) -A Fort Wayne man accused of the near-deadly beating of his infant son last summer is finally facing charges. Prosecutors last week filed formal charges against 26-year-old Is...
Joey Martin Jun 29, 2022

Man in critical condition following Monday afternoon shooting
Courtesy: Fort Wayne Police Department FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – FWPD officials say that a man is in critical condition following a shooting on Monday afternoon. Police were sent to Bowser Aven...
Joey Martin Jun 28, 2022




