Category Archives: WXKE Local News
New Haven Fitness Canter to become 3Rivers FCU Family YMCA
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - A local fitness center will get some upgrades under a new agreement with the YMCA. The City of New Haven and the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne released the news of an operating...
Jan 27, 2025 Yakov_Oskanov / Depositphotos.com
Allen County Public Library, AARP to provide free tax assistance to all
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is providing free in-person tax assistance and preparation January 27 through April 16 at select Allen County Public Library (ACPL) locations as...
Jan 27, 2025 Panubestphoto / Depositphotos.com
FWCS tries to reassure parents with immigration status concerns
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Fort Wayne Community Schools is telling parents they will not share anyone's immigration status with authorities. The letter sent to parents Thursday follows an executive or...
Jan 24, 2025 Brett Levin / CC
FWPD warns of spoofed non-emergency number calls
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department says some residents have received spoofed calls from the department's non-emergency number. That number is 427-1222. According to the FWPD, ...
Jan 24, 2025 Mr_Ptica / Depositphotos.com
'Cricket Karma' returns to Black Pine Animal Sanctuary
ALBION, Ind. (ADAMS) - Black Pine Animal Sanctuary's very popular 'Cricket Karma' fundraiser will return this year. Anyone can name a cricket or several, which will be fed to one of its animals. Reps ...
Jan 24, 2025
Indiana State Police K9 Knox to get donation of body armor
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana State Police, IN, K9 Knox will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc...
Jan 24, 2025
City recaps public safety last year and plans for 2025
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Public safety for Fort Wayne residents took center stage Wednesday as Mayor Tucker, police and fire leaders, and representatives for the Three Rivers Ambulance Authority (TR...
Jan 23, 2025
FWA sets traveler record in 2024
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - More people than ever before traveled in and out of the Fort Wayne International Airport in 2024. Officials say traffic was up seven-point-six percent from 2023 at 856,803 p...
Jan 23, 2025
Black lawmakers criticize Braun's anti-DEI order
UPDATE (January 22, 2025): INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The state's Black Legislative Caucus is condemning Governor Braun's anti-diversity moves. Braun last week signed an executive order eliminating ...
Jan 22, 2025
City Utilities: Five tips to protect your pipes
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - As temperatures dip into the single digits, frozen pipes in your home can lead to disrupted water service and costly damage. To help homeowners prevent freezing pipes, the C...
Jan 20, 2025
