Category Archives: WXKE Local News

Two arrested in Ossian industrial complex shooting
OSSIAN, Ind. (ADAMS) – Indiana State Police are investigating a workplace shooting in Ossian that happened Friday morning. Police say it happened in the parking lot of the Berne Workwear facilit...
Joey Martin Oct 25, 2021

Eye Specs on Main bringing clear vision to downtown Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – A new optical boutique is coming to downtown Fort Wayne’s boutique hotel. Local optometrist Dr. Zubair Khan will open a new eye care office, Eye Specs on Main, i...
Joey Martin Oct 25, 2021

USF 'Culture & Conversation' to present vaccine discussion
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The University of Saint Francis will host a discussion on vaccines during its next "Culture & Conversation" event at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27 in the Cougar Den o...
Joey Martin Oct 25, 2021

FWPD awarded the 2021 Mental Health & Wellness Act grant
Facebook via @Fort Wayne Police Department FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The City of Fort Wayne- Fort Wayne Police Department has been awarded the 2021 Law Enforcement Mental Health & Wellness...
Joey Martin Oct 25, 2021

Ohio launches new driver safety program for teens
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – Ohio State Highway Patrol Colonel Richard S. Fambro joined Ohio Traffic Safety Office Director Felice Moretti on Wednesday to announce the launch of a new educational pr...
Joey Martin Oct 21, 2021

Holiday spirit set to be on display in downtown Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Organizers with the Downtown Improvement District say that it’s time to get into the jolly spirit with the seventh annual Window Decorating Contest. Downtown businesse...
Joey Martin Oct 21, 2021

Crowdfunding campaign launched for inclusive local playground
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Lt. Gov Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) announced a partnership with Forest Park Elementary School to build an inclu...
Joey Martin Oct 21, 2021

Coliseum vaccine site to reopens
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Allen County Department of Health has reopened a COVID-19 vaccine site at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum to assist with booster shots and anyone still need...
Joey Martin Oct 20, 2021

Hours-long search for gunman ends off Taylor
Courtesy: Fort Wayne Police Department FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne police searched for hours on Tuesday evening for a reported gunman. Officers were called to the 4600 block of Taylor ...
Joey Martin Oct 20, 2021

Woman dead after dog attack in Grant County home
GRANT CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – A woman is dead after being attacked by a dog in Matthews. Deputies responded to the 300 block of High Street on Monday afternoon. Kathleen Bertram was found bleeding f...
Joey Martin Oct 20, 2021