Category Archives: WXKE Local News

Vehicle charging stations on Wayne and Berry now operational
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The six electric vehicle charging stations located near the corner of Barr Street at both Wayne and Berry streets are now operational. The City of Fort Wayne received ...
Joey Martin Apr 12, 2022

Chris Isaak to play the Embassy Theatre this July
Chris Isaak FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – A well-known singer and actor will grace the Embassy Stage this summer. The Embassy Theatre and Honeywell Arts & Entertainment present Chris Isaak on ...
Joey Martin Apr 12, 2022

Groundbreaking marks beginning of construction on major bridge
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – On Monday, Mayor Tom Henry, the City of Fort Wayne's Public Works Division, and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark...
Joey Martin Apr 12, 2022

ODOT kicks off National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The Ohio Department of Transportation is recognizing today as the start of National Work Zone Safety Week. The yearly campaign serves to remind drivers to use caution wh...
Joey Martin Apr 11, 2022

Fire ignites fireworks inside Fort Wayne Phantom warehouse
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Fort Wayne Fire Department says the cause of a fire in the Phantom Fireworks warehouse off Northland Blvd is still being investigated. Officials arrived shortly af...
Joey Martin Apr 11, 2022

Investigators in Whitley County looking for police impersonator
COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Indiana State Police is assisting the Whitley County Sheriff's Department with their active criminal investigation of an unidentified man impersonating a police...
Joey Martin Apr 11, 2022

Portion of S.R. 218 to close for bridge construction
WELLS CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced the closure of S.R. 218 between Warren and Poneto for bridge construction. Crews are scheduled to begin work on or afte...
Joey Martin Apr 11, 2022

Hassell highlights 2022 TinCaps Opening Day roster
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The San Diego Padres have announced the 2022 Opening Day roster for their High-A affiliate, the Fort Wayne TinCaps. Outfielder Robert Hassell III is one of five prospe...
Joey Martin Apr 11, 2022

ACPL board receives facilities master plan
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Changes could be coming to your local library branch. The Board of Trustees of the Allen County Public Library met in special session Thursday afternoon to formally re...
Joey Martin Apr 08, 2022

Cigarette butts blamed for Hunt Club Apartments fire
UPDATE (April 8, 2022): FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Investigators in Fort Wayne are blaming cigarette butts for an apartment fire last weekend that left 50 people looking for a new place to live....
Joey Martin Apr 08, 2022