Category Archives: WXKE Local News
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
ISP investigating suspect who rammed Warsaw police vehicle
WARSAW, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana State Police (ISP) are investigating a police chase in Warsaw that resulted in an officer firing a shot after a suspect rammed a police vehicle early Saturday morning. T...
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Busy Sunday night for Fort Wayne fire crews
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) was busy Sunday night with three different calls between 6:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. The first sent crews to a garage fire on Franklin Ave...
Jun 09, 2025
Plant, Pick & Plate program kicks off at Johnnie Mae Farm
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker and officials from the United States Conference of Mayors and the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (ABFHA) joined area youth...
Jun 09, 2025
Arrests made in shooting death of 86-year-old woman
UPDATE (June 6, 2025): The Fort Wayne Police Department says that an arrest has been made in the shooting that killed an 86-year-old woman. Police responded early Sunday to a home on Colerick Street. ...
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ISP Fort Wayne commander marks 30 years of service
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - This week marked a milestone for Lt. Corey Culler with the Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Post. The Fort Wayne District Commander has served with the Indiana State Police f...
Jun 06, 2025
