Category Archives: WXKE Local News
NACS returns to in-person school board meetings
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Parents in one Fort Wayne-area school district can once again speak to their local school board members. The Northwest Allen County School Board returned to in-person ...
Jan 25, 2022
FWPD closes cold case after over 30 years
Durell Mitchell, Genayle Mitchell, Jermaine Mitchell FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Fort Wayne Police Department says it has closed a case that took over 30 years. Three children were killed whe...
Jan 25, 2022
TinCaps holding mascot tryouts
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne TinCaps (Minor League Baseball's High-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres) are holding tryouts to be the team's mascot for the upcoming 2022 season. Auditions...
Jan 25, 2022
Ohio redistricting maps approved
UPDATE (January 24, 2022): COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The Ohio Redistricting Commission has approved revised state congressional and senate district maps. The commission voted on the re-drawn maps...
Jan 24, 2022
City announces further development of The Landing
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Mayor Tom Henry has announced that the City of Fort Wayne's Community Development Division, in partnership with the Cincinnati-based company Model Group, will continue...
Jan 24, 2022
Coroner identifies remains found by wooded area near Yoder
UPDATED INFORMATION (January 24, 2022): ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – The Allen County Sheriff’s Department says that an investigation is underway after someone found human remains were found ...
Jan 24, 2022
Humane Fort Wayne raises $80,000+ through Betty White Challenge
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – On January 17, 2022, Humane Fort Wayne participated in the viral Betty White Challenge, which encouraged fans of the late actress and animal advocate to donate $5 to a...
Jan 24, 2022
Parkview opens pediatric post-COVID long-hauler clinic
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Parkview is opening a new clinic to support children with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19, more commonly known as "long-haulers." The Pediatric Post-COVID Long-Hauler ...
Jan 20, 2022
Two critically hurt following buggy wreck in Allen County
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Two people are fighting for their lives after an SUV vs buggy crash in Allen County. It happened Wednesday evening on State Road 37. The sheriff’s office in Fort...
Jan 20, 2022
Allen Superior Court halts jury trials until at least February 14
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Allen Superior Court will halt jury trials until at least Feb. 14, 2022, due to the latest surge in COVID-19 infections and illnesses in the community. The pause in ju...
Jan 20, 2022
