Category Archives: WXKE Local News

Three federal buildings in Indiana on non-essential list
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Three buildings in Indiana owned by the federal government are at risk of being closed down and sold. The federal General Services Administration said the buildings are "n...
Joey Martin Mar 07, 2025 slickspics / Depositphotos.com

Coroner identifies victim in Huntertown shooting
UPDATE (March 7, 2025): HUNTERTOWN, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Allen County Coroner's Office has identified the victim in a Huntertown shooting. 23-year-old Taurean Malik Hayden's death was ruled a homicide -...
Joey Martin Mar 07, 2025

TinCaps, PNC Bank 'going to bat for small business'
FORT WAYNE, Ind., (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne TinCaps, in collaboration with PNC Bank, will continue their "Going To Bat for Small Business" program in the 2025 season. The program will provide an opport...
Joey Martin Mar 07, 2025

Mayor Tucker testifies on SB 1 at House Ways and Means meeting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - On Wednesday, Mayor Sharon Tucker testified on Senate Bill 1 at the House Ways and Means Committee meeting in Indianapolis. Mayor Tucker discussed the importance of striking...
Joey Martin Mar 06, 2025 crazy.daisy / Depositphotos.com

The FW Zoo will "Glo Wild" with upcoming events
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Zoo will transform into a "wild and wonderful" nighttime lantern festival with Glo Wild. On select dates beginning March 27 through May 26, 2025, you can step...
Joey Martin Mar 06, 2025

New City Community Development Division public information officer announced
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The City of Fort Wayne's Community Development Division announced on Wednesday, Mary Tyndall as its new public information officer. She began her duties on March 3. Tyndall ...
Joey Martin Mar 06, 2025 Mary Tyndall

Driver taken into custody after chase in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department says that a man was taken into custody following a chase on Tuesday. Around 2 p.m., a 911 call was made reporting a driver who was allegedly...
Joey Martin Mar 05, 2025

City looks to expand housing opportunities with new initiative
FORT WAYNE, Ind. Ind. (ADAMS) - Mayor Sharon Tucker and the City of Fort Wayne's Community Development Division announced a new initiative yesterday - aimed at expanding housing opportunities. 'A Lot ...
Joey Martin Mar 05, 2025

One person dies in semi crash on US 27
ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - A car and a semi collided Tuesday afternoon on US 27 in Allen County, killing the driver of the car. The semi driver was not hurt. The crash shut down southbound US 27 from 4...
Joey Martin Mar 05, 2025

New Indiana Executive Orders focus on transgender residents
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Transgender women and girls are now banned from participating in women's or girls sports at schools in Indiana. Mike Braun signed the executive order on Tuesday following ...
Joey Martin Mar 05, 2025 izzuanroslan / Depositphotos.com




