Category Archives: WXKE Local News

Fort Wayne Park golf courses 2021 closing schedule
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department has determined the following schedule for the three city golf courses for the remainder of the 2021 season: Shoaff Park ...
Joey Martin Oct 27, 2021

One hurt, another arrested in stabbing close to downtown
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne police say that one person was hurt and another is in custody after a stabbing Monday morning close to downtown. Police were called around 10:30 a.m. to the...
Joey Martin Oct 26, 2021

Fort Wayne Community Schools approve pay raises for nearly all
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Pretty much everyone who works at Fort Wayne Community Schools is going to see a bigger paycheck. Some will see a much bigger check. The FWCS school board last night a...
Joey Martin Oct 26, 2021

FWPD eyeing $70,000 starting salary
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – It’s the latest snapshot of just how tough it is to find new police officers. Fort Wayne’s new police contract will start new officers in the city at nearl...
Joey Martin Oct 26, 2021

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