Category Archives: WXKE Local News
Four men arrested for 'lewd activities' at Fort Wayne parks
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department says that complaints of "lewd activities" led to a targeted operation at Lindenwood Nature Preserve and Swinney Park on Friday. The FWPD say...
Mar 23, 2026 The Fort Wayne Police Department
Second round of recipients of opioid settlement funds announced
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - On Thursday, Mayor Sharon Tucker announced the second round of recipients of opioid settlement funding to support organizations that help individuals and families overcome t...
Mar 20, 2026
Padres finalize 2026 Spring Breakout roster
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Major League Baseball and the San Diego Padres announced the organization's finalized roster for their 2026 Spring Breakout game, set for Saturday, March 21 at 6:05 p.m. PST...
Mar 20, 2026
Governor Braun's former campaign suing former treasurer
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The former U.S. Senate campaign of Governor Mike Braun is suing its ex-treasurer. Travis Kabrick is described in the lawsuit as "grossly negligent". He is accused of destr...
Mar 20, 2026 Indiana Governor Mike Braun (R)
Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control announces new app for those adopting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control (FWACC) has a new perk for those adopting animals. FWACC says a new app will have medical records, microchip information, and tips to keep...
Mar 19, 2026 HayDmitriy / Depositphotos.com
Indiana State Parks adding 45 all-terrain trackchairs
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Natural Resources says they are adding all-terrain trackchairs at Indiana State Parks. The electric-powered wheelchairs can move over all types o...
Mar 19, 2026 EJ Rodriquez Photography / Depositphotos.com
Two infrastructure projects approved at Fort Wayne City Council
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The City says that two projects led by the Public Works Division received preliminary approval from City Council on Tuesday evening. The Avalon Place concrete street repairs...
Mar 18, 2026 jhansen2 / Depositphotos.com
Governor Braun unveils agriculture and life sciences initiative
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Governor Mike Braun has unveiled a $1 billion agriculture and life sciences initiative. He says his plan will create 100,000 high-paying jobs over the next ten years. The ...
Mar 18, 2026 cboswell / Depositphotos.com
Man arrested after shooting victim shows up at hospital
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Fort Wayne police say they have arrested 19-year-old Kyzier Powell for allegedly shooting another person Tuesday morning on the city's southeast side. The victim shows up at...
Mar 18, 2026 ChiccoDodiFC / Depositphotos.com
Retailers, Hoosiers say SNAP ban on junk food and drinks is difficult
UPDATE (March 17, 2026): INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana retailers and Hoosiers say the ban by the state for people using federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to purchase su...
Mar 17, 2026 Paul Sableman / CC
