Category Archives: WXKE Local News
Charges announced for man at the center of Auburn police action shooting
UPDATE (June 16, 2025): AUBURN, Ind. (ADAMS) - Prosecutors in DeKalb County have announced charges for the man at the center of an officer-involved shooting earlier this month. The incident started on...
Jun 16, 2025
FWPD: 11-year-old stabbed by man wearing "Scream" mask
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department says that an 11-year-old is expected to recover after he was stabbed off South Anthony Boulevard on Thursday. The FWPD says that officers lo...
Jun 13, 2025
New Lakeside Park playground dedicated
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - On Thursday, Mayor Sharon Tucker joined Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Director Steve McDaniel, parks staff, public officials, and neighborhood association representatives ...
Jun 13, 2025 (City of Fort Wayne - Facebook)
TinCaps, Parkview Sports Medicine announce new youth baseball program
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne TinCaps announced a new youth baseball program. The team, along with Parkview Sports Medicine (PSM), said on Wednesday that the PSM TinCaps will begin the 202...
Jun 12, 2025 ca2hill / Depositphotos.com
Dozens of state employees laid off
UPDATE (June 12, 2025): INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Dozens of state employees have been laid off as Indiana agencies react to recent state budget cuts. The Indiana State Library laid off 16 employees...
Jun 12, 2025 vepar5 / Depositphotos.com
Mayor Tucker announces grants to 22 non-profit programs
https://www.facebook.com/CityofFortWayne/posts/pfbid02vRdwEYpZqM2dSUCS8tqXagCSRqdW7r9Jh7dP9Cp6wnzD1qpQ43DgajaG3kGjzBGl FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - On Tuesday, Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker anno...
Jun 11, 2025 (City of Fort Wayne - Facebook)
East Central Forward plan gets approval from City Council
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The East Central Forward neighborhood plan reached a significant milestone this evening with tonight's unanimous approval from Fort Wayne City Council on Tuesday night.Once ...
Jun 11, 2025 (City of Fort Wayne East Central Forward)
Police identify suspect who caused a fatal crash Monday
UPDATE (June 11, 2025): Indiana State Police gave an update on Tuesday on a crash that we now know was fatal. 24-year-old Tyler Alberding is accused of running from police during a traffic stop before...
Jun 11, 2025
Healthier Moms and Babies annual diaper drive halway through
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Healthier Moms and Babies is now halfway through their third annual community-wide diaper drive. They are asking for donations of diapers and wipes to help reduce diaper nee...
Jun 10, 2025
PFW to welcome 180 educators for 'major' conference
FORT WAYNE, Ind. ADAMS) - A major conference for individuals who teach courses in management and organizational behavior will be held Tuesday through Friday on the campus of Purdue University Fort Way...
Jun 09, 2025
