Category Archives: WXKE Local News

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...
Joey Martin Jun 06, 2025

GFW Inc. celebrates community and business with annual awards
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - A sold-out crowd of nearly 600 community and business leaders gathered Thursday evening at the Parkview Mirro Center for Greater Fort Wayne Inc.'s 2025 Annual Meeting. The e...
Joey Martin Jun 06, 2025

Governor Braun: Indiana is now out of execution drugs
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Governor Mike Braun says the state is out of lethal injection drugs, and he is not planning on buying more for the time being. Indiana killed death row inmates Joseph Corc...
Joey Martin Jun 05, 2025 Emiliano Bar / Unsplash

Ohio Highway Patrol reminds drivers to buckle up, drive sober this summer
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is asking all motorists to do their part in promoting roadway safety during what has been characterized by safety officials as the 100 Dea...
Joey Martin Jun 04, 2025 trongnguyen / Depositphotos.com

Ribbon Walk raises $120,000+ to help local people with cancer
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana held their annual Ribbon Walk on May 3, 2025. In total, the fundraising walk raised $120,001 to help local people with cancer. All donat...
Joey Martin Jun 04, 2025

Library to offer bilingual Storytimes in German and Spanish
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Allen County Public Library is inviting families to a series of engaging bilingual Storytime events designed to celebrate language, culture, and community connections. T...
Joey Martin Jun 04, 2025

Game on: The 46th annual Senior Games get underway
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - On Monday, Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker joined Parks and Recreation Director Steve McDaniel at the Community Center to officially launch the 46th Annual Senior Games. This...
Joey Martin Jun 03, 2025 (City of Fort Wayne - Facebook)

Pedestrian critically hurt after being hit by vehicle on Lima
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department says a man has critical injuries after he was struck by a vehicle on Lima Road Monday morning. Officers with the FWPD were sent to Lima and ...
Joey Martin Jun 02, 2025 philberrry@gmail.com / Depositphotos.com

Two hurt in Steuben County crash
STEUBEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - Two people were hurt in a head-on crash in Steuben County over the weekend. According to the Steuben County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened around 10 p.m. on US 20, ne...
Joey Martin Jun 02, 2025

Annual community-wide diaper drive gets underway
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Healthier Moms and Babies will launch its fourth annual Community-Wide Diaper Drive, beginning Sunday, June 1, 2025. This year, they have placed more than 110 collection bin...
Joey Martin Jun 01, 2025