Category Archives: WXKE Local News

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

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




