Category Archives: WXKE Local News
Man with life-threatening injuries, another in custody following 'domestic disturbance'
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The FWPD says a 46-year-old man is facing charges of attempted murder and kidnapping after a 'domestic disturbance' Friday morning. Police said that 'suspicious circumstance...
Apr 07, 2025
Calling all artists for Harvester Neighborhood installation
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The City of Fort Wayne, through its Public Art Commission, is seeking proposals from artists to work with Harvester Neighborhood residents and create a piece of permanent ar...
Apr 07, 2025
City releases new neighborhood 101 guides and videos
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The City of Fort Wayne's Neighborhoods Department is releasing the first of a series of Neighborhood 101 guides and videos to support residents in strengthening their neighb...
Apr 05, 2025
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...
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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...
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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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