Category Archives: WXKE Local News
News entities sue for access to Indiana executions
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Five news entities are suing the state over its ban on allowing the press to witness executions performed by the state. Indiana and one other state have the bans in place,...
May 07, 2025
Hamilton County Libertarian Chairwoman running for Secretary of State
HAMILTON CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - Hamilton County Libertarian Party chairwoman Lauri Shillings is seeking her party's nomination for Secretary of State.. Shillings says, "Hoosiers need to be able to trust ...
May 07, 2025 vepar5 / Depositphotos.com
Coroner identifies man struck in fatal hit-and-run
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Allen County Coroner's Office has identified a man who was fatally struck early Saturday morning at S Lafayette Street and Williams Street. 37-year-old Luis Antonio Figu...
May 06, 2025
ODOT: 13,000 bicycle helmets handed out for free across Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - The Ohio Department of Transportation is working with partners to distribute thousands of bicycle helmets again this year. ODOT is teaming up with the Ohio Chapter of the Amer...
May 06, 2025
Construction worker hit by vehicle when driver suffers medical event
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - A construction worker was hurt but expected to recover after being struck by a vehicle at N. Clinton and Wallen Monday evening. The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) says ...
May 06, 2025
Look out for new lane closures on I-69 in Huntington County
HUNTINGTON Co., Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says that there will be alternating lane closures on northbound I-69 for bridge construction in the coming days. Startin...
May 04, 2025
John P. Gardner named Trail Volunteer of the Year
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The City of Fort Wayne's Greenways and Trails Department has named Reverand John P. Gardner as Trail Volunteer of the Year for 2024. "The greenways and trails in Fort Wayne ...
May 03, 2025 Shan Gunawardena, City of Fort Wayne Public Works
Chad Shaw, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation
John P. Gardner, City of Fort Wayne Greenway Ranger and award recipient
Mayor Sharon Tucker
Dawn Ritchie, City of Fort Wayne Greenways and Trails
In the back is Rick Zolman, City of Fort Wayne Greenways and Trails
Traffic alert! Upcoming road work to impact section of Broadway
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The City says there will be a southbound lane restriction on Broadway from Lavina to Wall streets for concrete replacement work. Weather permitting, work will occur between ...
May 03, 2025
ACPL will rock the plaza - 2025 outdoor concert lineup announced
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Allen County Public Library has announced the 2025 Rock the Plaza lineup, now in its 18th year. The popular outdoor concert series will feature a total of 27 performers ...
May 02, 2025
Black Pine Animal Sanctuary opens for the season
ALBION, Ind. (ADAMS) - Black Pine Animal Sanctuary opens for the season this Friday, May 2nd. Three new animal residents have come to live at Black Pine for the rest of their lives since last season. ...
May 02, 2025
