Category Archives: WXKE Local News

Indiana State Police seeks recruits for the 82nd Academy
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Indiana State Police is accepting additional applications for the 82nd Recruit Academy. Individuals who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indian...
Joey Martin Sep 13, 2021

Coroner identifies bicyclist struck and killed on Stellhorn Road
UPDATE: The Allen County Coroner has identified a woman killed when she was struck on a bicycle while crossing Stellhorn Road. The coroner says that the manner of her death has been ruled accidental. ...
Joey Martin Sep 13, 2021

Ohioans urged to protect against Medicare scams
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - Department of Insurance Director Judith L. French urges Ohioans on Medicare to guard against scams seeking their personal information when selecting 2022 coverage during the O...
Joey Martin Sep 10, 2021

Portion of S.R. 67 to close for bridge construction Monday
JAY CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced the closure of S.R. 67 for bridge construction work. Crews will be working between the intersection of S.R. 18, U.S. 27, ...
Joey Martin Sep 10, 2021

Nominations now being accepted for the 2022 Arts United Awards
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Arts United has announced that nominations are open for the 2022 Arts United Awards. Presented this year by Ruoff Mortgage, the Arts United Awards is Northeast Indiana...
Joey Martin Sep 10, 2021

Local artist Lyndy Bazile to install mural at PNC Plaza
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - It's mural season in Downtown Fort Wayne as Art This Way and Downtown Improvement District eagerly announce another installation at the recently created PNC Plaza on Main St...
Joey Martin Sep 10, 2021

Man struck and killed at Lafayette and S. Anthony identifed
UPDATE (September 9, 2021): The Allen County Coroner has identified the man struck and killed on South Anthony and Lafayette Street late Tuesday night. The 19-year-old was hit by a pickup truck and th...
Joey Martin Sep 10, 2021

TinCaps Homestand Highlights: September 7 - 12
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Our fingers are crossed for good weather this week as the TinCaps return to Parkview Field. Hopefully, the rain will hold off and we can get in some TinCaps action! The TinC...
Joey Martin Sep 10, 2021

Man arrested in LaGrange County after 4-year-old's death
Dylan Diericx LAGRANGE CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – Officials in Lagrange County say a man is facing charges after a boy in his care died from injuries last month. Police say he did not get the child pro...
Joey Martin Sep 09, 2021

SACS asking for guidance on new quarantine policy
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – School leaders in one Fort Wayne-area school district are asking for guidance on a new quarantine policy. The Southwest Allen County Schools Board this week changed th...
Joey Martin Sep 09, 2021