Category Archives: WXKE Local News
Four pets perish in Thursday night house fire
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Fort Wayne firefighters were able to quickly contain a house fire on the city's north side Thursday night. Crews were called around 10:30 p.m. to the 600 block of Warwick Av...
Feb 14, 2025 Jean Carlo Emer / Unsplash
TinCaps announce 2025 promotional schedule
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne TinCaps have announced their 2025 promotional schedule, including fireworks, giveaways, theme games, and special appearances. With Opening Day at Parkview Fie...
Feb 14, 2025
Allen County Coroner identifies teen girl killed Monday night
UPDATE (February 14, 2025:) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - A teen girl who was shot and killed Monday night at the Black Pine Flats apartment complex in Fort Wayne has been identified as Sincere Thomas. T...
Feb 14, 2025 James Reynolds / CC
Barricaded suspect arrested after hours-long standoff
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - One person was arrested early Friday morning after an hours-long standoff with police in Fort Wayne. Officers were called to a home on Chariot Court by TRAA medics around 8:...
Feb 13, 2025
Indiana reports season-high flu activity, 57 deaths
UPDATE (February 13, 2025): INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Flu activity in Indiana has reached its peak this season, with 57 flu-related deaths reported, most among seniors. Hospital and urgent care vis...
Feb 13, 2025
Indiana RV makers prepare for more tariff issues
ELKHART CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - Manufacturers of recreational vehicles in Elkhart County are preparing for higher prices for much of what they use. President Trump has issued a 25-percent tariff on all al...
Feb 12, 2025 Mirage3 / Depositphotos.com
Arrest made in 1986 Lagrange County rape case
LAGRANGE CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - A 62-year-old man from Quincy, Michigan is charged with raping a woman in LaGrange County on October 23rd, 1986. Michigan State Police arrested Ricky McLatcher on Monday a...
Feb 12, 2025
FDA recalls canned tuna products
WASHINGTON D.C. (ADAMS) - The FDA is recalling canned tuna products at multiple major grocery chains. That includes Walmart, Trader Joe's, Kroger and Costco. Tri-Union Seafoods made the recall after f...
Feb 12, 2025 viperagp / Depositphotos.com
Ivy Tech ends Office of Diversity, Equity, and Belonging
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The president of Ivy Tech Community College says they are going to sunset the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Belonging after executive orders by the state and federal gove...
Feb 11, 2025 Johnsey / Depositphotos.com
Over $110,000 raised for Special Olympics Indiana
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Despite the weather on Saturday, hundreds came out to take a polar plunge for the Special Olympics. Over $110,000 was raised for Special Olympics Indiana with this past week...
Feb 10, 2025
