Category Archives: WXKE Local News

Baby safe after thief steals car with eight-month-old inside
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne police say a baby is safe after someone stole a car last night with that eight-month-old inside. It happened at the Phillip’s 66 station on Broadway M...
Joey Martin Nov 23, 2021

GFW Inc. celebrates SHOP SMALLidays to support local businesses
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – GFW Inc. says that the holiday season is the perfect time to support local small businesses. On Monday, Greater Fort Wayne Inc. launched its SHOP SMALLidays promotion ...
Joey Martin Nov 22, 2021

Black Friday pricing comes to Animal Care & Control
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Animal Care & Control is urging residents to “adopt, don’t shop” and relax with a new furry friend this holiday season. Black Friday brings sale...
Joey Martin Nov 19, 2021

Hundreds of families to get a free Thanksgiving meal on Saturday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Hundreds of local families will be getting a free Thanksgiving meal this weekend from the LeRoy Page 23rd Annual Turkey Basket Giveaway. The Boys & Girls Clubs of...
Joey Martin Nov 19, 2021

FDA recall for Odor-Eaters spray over benzene contamination
Courtesy: FDA.gov COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The FDA is issuing a voluntary recall for two antifungal and foot odor-reducing products due to possible benzene contamination. Blistex Incorporated an...
Joey Martin Nov 19, 2021

Parkview on 'Most Wired' list for eighth consecutive year
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has awarded Parkview Health its 2021 Digital Health Most Wired recognition. The CHIME Digital Health Most...
Joey Martin Nov 18, 2021

Bill allowing prosecution of robocalls heading to DeWine's desk
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – A bill allowing Attorney General Dave Yost to prosecute unauthorized robocalls is heading to Governor’s DeWine’s desk for his signature. On Wednesday, the Oh...
Joey Martin Nov 18, 2021

Ohio House passes bill allowing teachers to carry guns in shcools
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – A bill allowing teachers in Ohio to carry weapons in their classrooms is moving forward after the Ohio House approved it on Wednesday. House Bill 99 passed by a vote of ...
Joey Martin Nov 18, 2021

Fort Wayne featured on popular destinations list
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Summit City now has another achievement under its belt. On Wednesday, Visit Fort Wayne announced that the city and The Landing have been recognized as a destinatio...
Joey Martin Nov 18, 2021

Statewide Silver Alert declared for missing Liberty Mills man
WABASH CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – The Wabash County Sheriff's Department is investigating the disappearance of James Conley, a 56-year-old white male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, 145 pounds, bald with green ...
Joey Martin Nov 18, 2021