Category Archives: WXKE Local News
Governor Braun signs 20 bills including rollback of red flag law
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - 20 bills have been signed into law by Governor Mike Braun. They include one that would expunge certain civil "red flag" proceedings from someone's public record if the per...
Apr 05, 2025
Free bike racks available to eligible businesses
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - New bike racks are now available for free to local businesses wanting to welcome cyclists and offer them a way to park their bikes safely. As part of the City of Fort Wayne'...
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GM adding jobs in Indiana, Stellantis makes cuts in wake of tariffs
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - In the immediate wake of the president's new tariffs - it is a mixed bag for automakers and workers. General Motors will increase production at the Fort Wayne Assembly plant...
Apr 04, 2025 Palplaner / Depositphotos.com
The TinCaps return! Check out the Opening Day roster
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The San Diego Padres have announced the preliminary 2025 Opening Day roster for their High-A Minor League Baseball affiliate, the Fort Wayne TinCaps. The team is highlighted...
Apr 04, 2025
After the storm: Community urged to clear drains
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The powerful storms we had early and late Wednesday have left a trail of debris-twigs, yard waste, and litter-clogging street gutters and storm drains. City Utilities encour...
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Gov. Braun issues executive order aimed at improving BMV service
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - A new executive order from Governor Braun aims to include BMV customer service. The order creates a five-year plan for digital and technological advancements at the Bureau...
Apr 03, 2025 MediaWhalestock / Depositphotos.com
State lawmakers considering ban on all marijuana advertising
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - State lawmakers are considering a measure that would ban all marijuana advertising in Indiana. Senate Bill 73 was originally written to address utility trailer sales. On M...
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FWPD investigating shooting near Phoenix Manor apartments
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department says it is investigating after a woman was shot near the Phoenix Manor apartment complex Tuesday afternoon. Officers responded to the 2300 B...
Apr 02, 2025 The Fort Wayne Police Department
Gov. Braun replaces heads of INDOT, Indiana Office of Technology
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Governor Mike Braun has made changes to who is leading the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and the Indiana Office of Technology (IOT). Braun replaced Kent Abe...
Apr 02, 2025 Governor Mike Braun, (R) Indiana
Bill to ban public funding of "obscene performances" passes Indiana House
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - A bill to ban public funding to fund, organize, or host "obscene performances" has been approved by the Indiana House. Representatives voted 71-to-20 for the bill after it...
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