Category Archives: WXKE Local News
FWPD looking for suspect in deadly shooting near Foster Park
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Fort Wayne police are hunting for the suspect in a deadly shooting yesterday afternoon. A man was pronounced dead by medics near the intersection of Rudisill Boulevard and T...
Jun 20, 2025 The Fort Wayne Police Department
Ohio safety officials: Be aware and be prepared for extreme heat
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - With extreme heat in the forecast, the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness (OCSWA), the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (Ohio EMA), and the National Weather Service W...
Jun 20, 2025 tonefotografia / Depositphotos.com
ACPL invites community to Rolland Center Juneteenth activities
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Allen County Public Library's (ACPL) Rolland Center for Lincoln Research and the Friends of the Lincoln Collection invite the community to celebrate Juneteenth with enga...
Jun 19, 2025
Ten bills aimed at healthcare reform signed into Indiana law
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Ten bills are now law after a ceremonial signing held by Governor Braun on Wednesday. Braun says the new laws aim to make healthcare more affordable in Indiana, a goal he ...
Jun 19, 2025
Teen arrested for Oliver St. shooting that injured a seven-year-old
(UPDATE: June 19, 2025): FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) says officers arrested a 15-year-old boy on preliminary charges, including attempted murder. He is accused o...
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Kirkwood Park now listed on National Register
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Fort Wayne's Kirkwood Park neighborhood is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Neighborhood leaders learned of the listing on May 19, 2025. "When we lear...
Jun 18, 2025 paulmaguire / Depositphotos.com
UPS driver attacked by dogs in DeKalb County
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - A UPS driver is recovering after he was attacked by three pit bulls while making a delivery at a home in DeKalb County. The sheriff's office says they responded to the call ...
Jun 18, 2025
ISP trooper charged with theft, obstruction of justice
ST. JOSEPH CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - A state police officer is now facing charges. Indiana State Police (ISP) Trooper Andrew Kocsis is charged with felonies of theft and obstruction of justice. Investigator...
Jun 18, 2025
Fort Wayne firefighters rescue dog from Waynedale house fire
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Fire Department says it took about ten minutes to get control of a house fire in Waynedale Tuesday morning. When crews arrived, just after 6:30, to the home a...
Jun 17, 2025 danyk / Depositphotos.com
City offices to be closed in recognition of Juneteenth
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The City of Fort Wayne's offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19, in recognition of Juneteenth. There will be no residential garbage or recycling collection on Thursday....
Jun 17, 2025 njproductions / Depositphotos.com
