Category Archives: WXKE Local News
ACPL, Genealogy Center celebrate Family History Month with free programs
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Allen County Public Library's Genealogy Center is again celebrating Family History Month this October with a full month of free programs designed to inspire, educate, an...
Sep 30, 2025
Police ticket quotas officially outlawed in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio - (ADAMS) - Police ticket and arrest quotas are being officially outlawed in Ohio this week. Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 114 into law on July 1. It takes effect on September...
Sep 30, 2025 Gorodenkoff / Depositphotos.com
Statewide audience set to celebrate Fort Wayne's historic architecture
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Preserving Historic Places: Indiana's Statewide Historic Preservation Conference will bring over 250 attendees to Fort Wayne, September 30-October 3 to explore the power of ...
Sep 30, 2025
East Noble Schools to fire staff member for alleged misconduct
NOBLE CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - A staff member of East Noble School Corporation accused of misconduct will lose their job. Superintendent Teresa Gremaux says the administration has been made aware of the pe...
Sep 30, 2025 urfingus / Depositphotos.com
Traffic alert! Ramps at I-69 and U.S. 30 to close
ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says that two I-69 ramps at U.S. 30/Goshen Road will close this week for work. Starting on or after September 29, crews will ...
Sep 29, 2025
Lofts garage now open to public
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The new Lofts at Headwaters Park garage is now open. It is bringing 420 public parking spaces to the garage off East Superior. The City says that rates are consistent with r...
Sep 29, 2025
Garrett Hawkins named Padres Minor League Pitcher of the Year
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Fort Wayne TinCaps representatives say that right-handed pitcher Garrett Hawkins has been named the San Diego Padres' organizational Minor League Pitcher of the Year. The Pa...
Sep 29, 2025
Pennsylvania Produce Terminal District listed in National Register
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Pennsylvania Produce Terminal Historic District, a compact group of commercial warehouses in the 400 block of East Brackenridge Street, is now listed in the National Reg...
Sep 26, 2025
Looking for a seasonal gig? Sweetwater is hiring
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Sweetwater is planning to hire more than 100 seasonal employees to support increased holiday demand at its climate-controlled distribution center located at 5501 US Highway ...
Sep 26, 2025
First Lady of Indiana Basketball Nancy Leonard dies at 93
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The First Lady of Indiana basketball is dead at age 93. Nancy Leonard was the widow of former Pacers coach and general manager Bobby "Slick" Leonard. She served as assista...
Sep 25, 2025 Remembering Nancy Leonard
(Courtesy: The Pacers)
