Category Archives: WXKE Local News

Water main work to restrict parking on Hanna Street
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Beginning Monday, August 5, 2024, construction crews will begin replacing 1-mile of 8-inch water main on Hanna Street, installed in 1925. During the installation, there will...
Joey Martin Aug 05, 2024 Johnnyrh / Depositphotos.com

Two women hurt in DeKalb County crash
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - Two women were taken to the hospital for injuries following a crash in DeKalb County on Sunday. Police say their vehicles they collided at an intersection just before 7 p.m....
Joey Martin Aug 05, 2024

Ohio State Highway Patrol cites over 500 during "move over" blitz
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists that they need to move over for vehicles with flashing lights that are stopped along the roadway. OSHP joined troopers and...
Joey Martin Aug 02, 2024

How you can still sound off on the North Clinton Street project
UPDATE (August 2, 2024): FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The City of Fort Wayne and Allen County Highway held a public open house for the North Clinton Street Improvements Project Wednesday evening. For th...
Joey Martin Aug 02, 2024

FWCS Back-to-School Block Party returns this weekend
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The new school year is almost here, and Fort Wayne Community Schools is kicking it off with a big celebration. The district will again hold the annual FWCS Back-to-School Bl...
Joey Martin Aug 02, 2024

Pedestrian's death when struck on I-69 ruled accidental
UPDATE (August 1, 2024): The Allen County Coroner has identified the man who died when he was struck by a semi-truck on I-69 early on Wednesday. The coroner says that Robert Collins' death was ruled a...
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Coroner identifies man killed in officer-involved shooting off PFW campus
UPDATE (August 1, 2024): The Allen County Coroner has identified the man who was shot and killed by a Fort Wayne police officer on Tuesday. Gawon Kaerey Benson's death was ruled a 'Homicide-Police Act...
Joey Martin Aug 01, 2024

FWPD: Can you identify these car thieves?
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department is asking for help in finding two people suspected of car break-ins. Police say that it happened between July 23 at 10 p.m. and July 24 at 3...
Joey Martin Jul 31, 2024

Nearly $1 million investment goes toward water main in Waynedale
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - On Tuesday, Mayor Sharon Tucker, neighborhood leaders, residents of Waynedale, and City Utilities' team members united in the Lakewood Park neighborhood for a ceremonial gro...
Joey Martin Jul 31, 2024

Salsa, guacamole products sold at Indiana Kroger stores recalled
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Salsa and guacamole products sold in the Hoosier state are being recalled. The products were recalled by the FDA due to a potential listeria contamination. The items were ...
Joey Martin Jul 31, 2024 assumption111 / Depositphotos.com