Category Archives: WXKE Local News

Empty car destroyed by train in DeKalb County
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – Police in DeKalb County ay that an empty vehicle sitting on railroad tracks was hit and destroyed by an Amtrak train early Sunday morning. The Sheriff’s Departme...
Joey Martin Nov 01, 2021

Topping off celebration held for the Riverfront at Promenade Park
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Last week, Mayor Tom Henry joined by the Director of Community Development Nancy Townsend, developer Barrett & Stokely and other city leaders held a "Topping Off"...
Joey Martin Nov 01, 2021

Allen County Public Library returning to in-person programs
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Starting Monday, November 1, the Allen County Public Library will return to offering a full schedule of in-person programs at all locations. ACPL programs have been vi...
Joey Martin Nov 01, 2021

Juvenile left with life-threatening injuries in shooting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne police say that a juvenile has life-threatening injuries following a shooting early Halloween morning. Officers responded to the 4600 block of Euclid Avenue...
Joey Martin Nov 01, 2021

Fort Wayne Fire Department welcomes 14 new firefighters
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fourteen firefighters were welcomed to the Fort Wayne Fire Department in a graduation ceremony Thursday night at the Public Safety Academy. The department's 93rd recru...
Joey Martin Oct 29, 2021

Man in critical condition following Lima Road crash
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne police say that a man has life-threatening injuries following a crash Thursday evening on Lima Road. It happened near Ludwig around 7 p.m. Police think he m...
Joey Martin Oct 29, 2021

Ohio Senate passes bill allowing consumer-grade fireworks
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The Ohio Senate is approving the use of commercial-grade fireworks in the state on certain holidays throughout the year. On Wednesday, the Senate passed a bill making co...
Joey Martin Oct 29, 2021

Construction begins on Parkview Kosciusko Hospital
WARSAW, Ind. (ADAMS) – Representatives say that by the summer of 2023, Parkview Warsaw will become Parkview Kosciusko Hospital. Construction has begun on an 88,000-square-foot addition, which wi...
Joey Martin Oct 29, 2021

Artist chosen to create Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. monument
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – On Thursday, the City of Fort Wayne Public Art Commission announced the recommendation of a sculptural artist for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Public Monument. In pa...
Joey Martin Oct 28, 2021

Walmart issues recall for room spray over bacterial infections
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – Walmart is issuing a recall for a room spray sold in its stores in Ohio and online over a possible bacterial infection. The company sent the recall notice this week abou...
Joey Martin Oct 28, 2021




