Category Archives: WXKE Local News
UPDATE: Family struck by train in Fremont identified
UPDATE (May 20, 2025): FREMONT, Ohio (ADAMS) - Authorities are continuing to investigate a tragic accident in Fremont that killed three members of a Fort Wayne, Indiana, family. Investigators say a 50...
May 20, 2025
Lawton Park Pedestrian Bridge reopens
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The City marked the opening of the newly replaced Lawton Park Pedestrian Bridge on Friday. Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department officially reopened the pedestrian brid...
May 19, 2025
Woman taken into custody after barricading herself with machete
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - A Fort Wayne woman was taken into custody Friday night after police say she barricaded herself in a southeast side home with a machete. The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWP...
May 17, 2025 zeferli@gmail.com / Depositphotos.com
Science Central to unveil 'Power Playground'
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Science Central will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, May 17th, at 10:30 AM to unveil the new Power Playground Exhibit. Visit Science Central to experience this u...
May 16, 2025
Man critically injured in early Friday morning shooting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) says that a man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries following a shooting early Friday morning. The man called 911 shortly...
May 16, 2025
Fort Wayne Community Schools names Teachers and Employee of the Year
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - On Thursday, educators, employees, and everyone who helps make the kids at Fort Wayne Community Schools their best were celebrated. However, a few stood out for all they do....
May 16, 2025
Adams Memorial pharmacist accused of stealing over $20,000 in drugs
ADAMS CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - Adams Memorial Hospital pharmacist Anthony Currie is accused of stealing drugs worth over $20,000 since 2023. Staff members started investigating him in April over concerns a...
May 16, 2025
County Council approves technology upgrades Allen Superior Court
ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The Allen County Council is advancing a nearly $1 million plan to upgrade Allen Superior Court. On Wednesday, the Council approved funding for new courtroom equipment. The ov...
May 15, 2025
City resurfacing plan for 2025 receives approval
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The City of Fort Wayne's Public Works Division says it is moving forward with a neighborhood resurfacing plan for 2025. The packages for the four quadrants in the City have ...
May 15, 2025
Suspect still at large after fleeing I-69 traffic stop
GRANT CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The Grant County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in finding a man wanted for two felony warrants. Police say he led them on a chase Tuesday night. Accord...
May 15, 2025
