Category Archives: WXKE Local News

FWPD asking for help in finding Dollar General robber
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man they believe held up the Dollar General on West Washington Center Road back in August. Ac...
Joey Martin Nov 05, 2021

Another option for getting your kids the COVID-19 vaccine
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The first day for coronavirus vaccinations for younger kids in Indiana saw some clinics with long lines. Wednesday was the first day for shots for kids between five an...
Joey Martin Nov 04, 2021

SACS bus driver shortage not improving
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The school bus driver shortage in one Fort Wayne-area school district is not getting any better. This week, Southwest Allen County Superintendent Park Ginder sent a le...
Joey Martin Nov 04, 2021

Two people, dog escape house fire
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Firefighters in Fort Wayne say two people and their dog are lucky to be alive after a fire all but destroyed a home last night. Flames were coming out of the house on ...
Joey Martin Nov 04, 2021

Ohio announces over $23 million in funding for traffic safety
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – On Wednesday, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that $23 million has been awarded to support local and statewide initiatives to improve traffic safety and reduce traff...
Joey Martin Nov 04, 2021

Reported battery turns into standoff early Wednesday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne police say that charges are pending after a call for a battery turned into an hours-long standoff early Wednesday morning. Officers were called to the 3400 ...
Joey Martin Nov 04, 2021

FWCS opens buildings for 'Tuesday Tours'
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne Community Schools is inviting parents to come at get a look inside its buildings. Each school in the FWCS District will offer tours during school hours to a...
Joey Martin Nov 03, 2021

Portion of S.R. 4 to close for road maintenance next week
DEKALB AND STEUBEN COUNTIES, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced the closure of S.R. 4 west of Ashley and Hudson. Crews will be conducting road maintenance between S....
Joey Martin Nov 03, 2021

Backpacks of Hope continues at Kelley Automotive
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Backpacks of Hope, a local organization dedicated to helping people in need by donating vital personal-care items in backpacks, is celebrating its tenth anniversary in...
Joey Martin Nov 03, 2021

One critically wounded in Franklin Avenue stabbing
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – A Fort Wayne man is fighting for his life following a stabbing just north of the city’s downtown. It happened about 2:15 Sunday morning. Police say a number of s...
Joey Martin Nov 03, 2021