Category Archives: WXKE Local News
Amazon Prime Video adds PBS Fort Wayne, PBS KIDS for free streaming
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - PBS Fort Wayne announced Monday that its main broadcast channel is now available for free live streaming on Amazon Prime. Those who are not Prime members will still have fre...
Jan 14, 2025 Lensw0rld / Depositphotos.com
Mike Braun sworn in as Indiana's 52nd governor
UPDATE (January 14, 2025): INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Mike Braun has taken the oath of office as Indiana's 52nd governor. The former U.S. Senator took the oath of office using two Bibles, one of whi...
Jan 14, 2025 Governor Mike Braun, (R) Indiana
Lawmakers weighing ban on marijuana ads in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana lawmakers are weighing two bills that would ban marijuana ads in the state for businesses in Michigan, Illinois, and Ohio that have legalized recreational marijuan...
Jan 14, 2025 Tinnakorn / Depositphotos.com
How you can help the Rescue Mission just be getting a tasty meal
Powers Hamburgers via Facebook FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Powers Hamburgers in downtown Fort Wayne will hold a 'Dine to Donate' event on Monday. When you dine or make a purchase at Powers from 10 a.m....
Jan 13, 2025
Woman who died in police standoff identified
UPDATE (January 13, 2025): FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The woman who was killed in an officer-involved shooting during a standoff with Fort Wayne police last Wednesday has been identified as 66-year-ol...
Jan 13, 2025
New bill would ban social media for Hoosiers under 16 without consent
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - A new bill before the Indiana Senate is seeking to ban social media for anyone who is under 16 years old without having "verified" permission from their parents. The legis...
Jan 10, 2025 S O C I A L . C U T / Unsplash
Ban on all abortion drugs in Indiana to be considered by committee
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - A ban on all abortion drugs is being sent to a State Senate committee for review. Republican Senator Mike Young introduced the measure, which would ban all "abortion-induc...
Jan 10, 2025 sepavone / Depositphotos.com
Humane Fort Wayne gets million-dollar boost from PetSmart Charities
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Humane Fort Wayne has had some big and exciting changes recently and the group is hoping to keep the ball rolling with a million-dollar boost from PetSmart Charities. The mo...
Jan 09, 2025 stockasso / Depositphotos.com
FWCS high schools welcome Class of 2029 at orientation events
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Fort Wayne Community Schools is welcoming incoming freshman and their families to explore the many exciting opportunities available at the District's five traditional high s...
Jan 09, 2025
TinCaps hiring for 2025 season at Parkview Field
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - A new season of Fort Wayne TinCaps baseball at Parkview Field begins April 4, so as Opening Day approaches, the team is hiring hundreds of part-time, seasonal employees. The...
Jan 09, 2025
