Category Archives: WXKE Local News

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

Multi-use $180 million development planned off N. Clinton
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - A new multi-use development is being planned in Fort Wayne. The new project is called the Villages of Arneo, the City announced Monday. It will have 80-thousand square feet ...
Joey Martin Jul 30, 2024

One person hospitalized following DeKalb County crash
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office says that one person was taken to the hospital Monday after hitting a box truck. Around 10:15 a.m., police say a Ford Fusion was driving o...
Joey Martin Jul 30, 2024

Juvenile dies in multi-county police pursuit, crash
KOSCIUSKO CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The death of a juvenile is under investigation after a police pursuit ended in a crash. State Police say the Mentone Town Marshal tried to pull over a car for speeding, b...
Joey Martin Jul 30, 2024 Paul Joseph / CC

Two adults and child safe after Wells Street house fire
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Two people and a child are safe after an overnight fire off Wells Street. The Fort Wayne Fire Department says that crews were called to the 2100 block of Wells and found hea...
Joey Martin Jul 29, 2024 Jean Carlo Emer / Unsplash

Turnstone looking for volunteers to help with national tournament
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Turnstone will host the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes' Goalball National Championships on August 2-4. The national tournament welcomes goalball athletes from across the...
Joey Martin Jul 29, 2024 The 2023 USABA Goalball National Championship hosted at Turnstone.

Final participant announced for Home Run Derby X at Parkview Field
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - With Major League Baseball's Home Run Derby X coming to Parkview Field on Saturday, August 10 (7pm), the Fort Wayne TinCaps announced that former big league All-Star Carlos ...
Joey Martin Jul 29, 2024

One person hurt in ATV DeKalb County crash
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - One person was hurt in an ATV crash in DeKalb County. It happened around 9:30 Saturday night. Officials say a man driving an ATV lost control, causing the vehicle to roll an...
Joey Martin Jul 29, 2024

Shooting victim aided by gas station clerk
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Police say that a man is expected to recover after he was shot Thursday morning. The FWPD says that it happened around 6 a.m. The man reportedly showed up at the Lassus stat...
Joey Martin Jul 26, 2024 Apriori / Depositphotos.com