Category Archives: WXKE Local News

Tastykake products recalled over possible contamination in Ohio
U.S. Food and Drug Administration COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – Flowers Food Incorporated is issuing a recall for packages of its Tastykake Krimpets cakes sold in Ohio. The company said on Sunday tha...
Joey Martin Nov 08, 2021

Police update deadly Wells County crash investigation
UPDATE (October 8, 2021): Officials say that the Indiana State Police have continued to investigate the crash that occurred on State Road 124 near County Road 700 East in Wells County on November 3, 2...
Joey Martin Nov 08, 2021

S.R. 120 to closes for culvert installation
STEUBEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced the closure of S.R. 120. Crews will be installing a culvert between N 450 W and N 300 W. Work is scheduled to begin o...
Joey Martin Nov 08, 2021

Woman shot twice drives to hospital with critical injuries
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne police say that a woman is in critical condition after she was shot late last night. Police were called after she drove herself to Parkview Hospital on Rand...
Joey Martin Nov 08, 2021

Two statewide awards for Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department was honored with two 2020 IPRA Awards of Excellence during an Indiana Park and Recreation Association event on Novemb...
Joey Martin Nov 05, 2021

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