Category Archives: WXKE Local News
After the storm: Community urged to clear drains
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The powerful storms we had early and late Wednesday have left a trail of debris-twigs, yard waste, and litter-clogging street gutters and storm drains. City Utilities encour...
Apr 03, 2025 Lost_in_the_Midwest / Depositphotos.com
Gov. Braun issues executive order aimed at improving BMV service
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - A new executive order from Governor Braun aims to include BMV customer service. The order creates a five-year plan for digital and technological advancements at the Bureau...
Apr 03, 2025 MediaWhalestock / Depositphotos.com
State lawmakers considering ban on all marijuana advertising
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - State lawmakers are considering a measure that would ban all marijuana advertising in Indiana. Senate Bill 73 was originally written to address utility trailer sales. On M...
Apr 02, 2025 Tinnakorn / Depositphotos.com
FWPD investigating shooting near Phoenix Manor apartments
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department says it is investigating after a woman was shot near the Phoenix Manor apartment complex Tuesday afternoon. Officers responded to the 2300 B...
Apr 02, 2025 The Fort Wayne Police Department
Gov. Braun replaces heads of INDOT, Indiana Office of Technology
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Governor Mike Braun has made changes to who is leading the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and the Indiana Office of Technology (IOT). Braun replaced Kent Abe...
Apr 02, 2025 Governor Mike Braun, (R) Indiana
Bill to ban public funding of "obscene performances" passes Indiana House
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - A bill to ban public funding to fund, organize, or host "obscene performances" has been approved by the Indiana House. Representatives voted 71-to-20 for the bill after it...
Apr 02, 2025 crazy.daisy / Depositphotos.com
Heads up for bridge construction on I-469
ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says that bridge construction on I-469 over Maplecrest Road will resume this week. Starting on or after March 31, crews will ...
Mar 31, 2025
Man shot following fight at Downtown Bar on Calhoun
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - A man is expected to recover after a fight and shooting near a bar in downtown Fort Wayne overnight Saturday. According to the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD), an off-du...
Mar 31, 2025 Daniel / CC
Man arrested after police chase in Michigan, Indiana
STEUBEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - A man from Michigan has been arrested in Steuben County after leading police from Branch County, Michigan on a chase into Steuben County, Indiana. 51-year-old James William...
Mar 31, 2025 James Williams
Traffic alert! Crescent lane closure for the next two weeks
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Field Operations will begin a two-week repair project of a sewer main on Crescent Avenue starting at 8:00 AM on Monday, March 31, 2025. During construction, the southbound l...
Mar 31, 2025
