Category Archives: WXKE Local News
St. Joseph Mission's new transitional home to be a 'safe space' for women
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - On Monday, Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker joined leaders from St. Joseph Missions to celebrate the opening of a new home, which will accommodate four women who have complete...
Jul 29, 2025
Rivergreenway closing between Coliseum and Maplecrest
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Maumee Pathway trail between Coliseum Boulevard and the gate just west of Maplecrest Road will be closed beginning Tuesday (7-29-25) until August 31. City Utilities will...
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City: Expect delays on South Calhoun for paving work
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Due to milling and paving work, drivers should anticipate traffic delays on South Calhoun Street from West Jefferson Boulevard to West Branning Avenue through August 11. Int...
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FWCS eyes a smooth transition for kids switching buildings, entering Kindergarten
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - A smooth transition is planned as students head to new schools. FWCS says that moving from one school building to another in sixth and ninth grades can be an anxious time fo...
Jul 29, 2025
Man rescued from pond in neighborhood off Stellhorn
2FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Fire Department says they rescued a man from a pond Monday afternoon on the northeast side of the city. Initially called to the 4200 block of Fieldbrook Pass...
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FWPD investigating fatal crash on Butler Road
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) says it is investigating a fatal crash off Butler Road Saturday night. Police say that around 7:40 p.m. on Saturday, officers were se...
Jul 28, 2025
Traffic delays expected on Parnell for work starting Monday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The City says that due to milling and paving work beginning Monday, July 28, drivers should anticipate traffic delays on Parnell Avenue from Kenwood Avenue to St. Joe River ...
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INDOT: Part of SR 101 to close for pipe replacements
ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says that a portion of SR 101 will close for pipe replacements north of Woodburn. Starting on or after July 28, crews will be...
Jul 27, 2025
Arrest made in 2021 fatal hit-and-run
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department says an arrest was made in a fatal hit-and-run from 2021. The driver, identified as 31-year-old Kierra Chapman, was taken into custody on Fr...
Jul 26, 2025
FWFD welcomes 20 new firefighters
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - 20 firefighters were welcomed to the Fort Wayne Fire Department in a graduation ceremony Thursday at the Public Safety Academy. Some graduates will begin their duty as Fort ...
Jul 25, 2025
