Category Archives: WXKE Local News

Around the clock plowing continues in Fort Wayne
UPDATE (February 4, 2022): The City of Fort Wayne says crews are still working hard to get all roads cleared and treated. The City issued the following on Friday morning: The City of Fort Wayne Street...
Joey Martin Feb 04, 2022

Fort Wayne firefighter injured in house fire
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – A Fort Wayne firefighter is recovering after a house fire yesterday. Crews responded to a 911 call from East Branning around 5 p.m. Fire department officials say they ...
Joey Martin Feb 04, 2022

Garbage and Recycling collection will not happen Thursday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The City says that garbage was collected on Wednesday through the late afternoon or evening hours. However, garbage and recycling will not be collected on Thursday due...
Joey Martin Feb 03, 2022

Southwest Allen County Schools to end contact tracing
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Another Indiana school district is ending its contact tracing program. This week, Southwest Allen County Schools decided they will no longer track each coronavirus cas...
Joey Martin Feb 03, 2022

Winter weather causing problems across the region
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – Ice and snow on roadways are causing travel problems across Central Ohio. Most school districts in the region canceled classes this morning including Columbus City Schoo...
Joey Martin Feb 03, 2022

ODOT says it is prepped for major winter storm
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The Ohio Department of Transportation crews are preparing ahead of today’s winter storm. Around 1,700 trucks and over a half-million tons of salt are ready to go a...
Joey Martin Feb 02, 2022

Double murder suspect found competent for trial
Joseph Bossard FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The man accused of killing two people and wounding a third in a Fort Wayne gas station last year has been cleared for trial. On Tuesday, a judge found J...
Joey Martin Feb 02, 2022

Sea World makes $3 billion bid for parent company of Cedar Point
SANDUSKY, Ohio (ADAMS) – Sea World Entertainment wants to purchase the parent company of Cedar Point. Cedar Fair is confirming this week that they have received and are considering an offer to p...
Joey Martin Feb 02, 2022

FWPD: Woman killed in shooting was kidnapped from her home
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne police have released footage of a person they believe shot and killed a woman on Saturday. She was found on the city’s southeast side Saturday night a...
Joey Martin Feb 02, 2022

TinCaps drink and dessert offerings for Valentine's Day
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The TinCaps are hoping to make Valentine's Day shopping more convenient this year. The team is selling beer, wine, and dessert packages that will be available for curb...
Joey Martin Feb 02, 2022




