Category Archives: WXKE Local News
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...
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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...
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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...
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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
Indiana State Legislative Session gets underway
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The 2025 Indiana Legislative Session starts today. The Hoosier state passes a budget every two years, including this one. State lawmakers will also consider bills on a num...
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Promenade Park stabbing suspect says victim was harassing women
UPDATE (January 8, 2025): FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The man charged with the stabbing death of 48-year-old Anthony Wamue at a Fort Wayne park says the victim was harassing women there. Lamont Cooley ...
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Fort Wayne Komets star Shawn Szydlowski announces retirement
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Fort Wayne Komets star Shawn Szydlowski has announced his retirement from professional hockey after 13 seasons. The 34-year-old spent ten of those years with the Komets and ...
Jan 08, 2025 albund / Depositphotos.com
Greater Fort Wayne Inc.: Allen County had record-breaking year
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Greater Fort Wayne Inc. says that Allen County had a record-breaking year in 2024. Preliminary data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals that Allen County's population growth...
Jan 07, 2025
Two people checked at hospital following Winter St. house fire
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Two people and two dogs are safe after being rescued from a house fire on Fort Wayne's southeast side. Fort Wayne firefighters responded to a report of a fire at 3319 Winter...
Jan 07, 2025
