Category Archives: WXKE Local News
Lawmakers weighing ban on marijuana ads in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana lawmakers are weighing two bills that would ban marijuana ads in the state for businesses in Michigan, Illinois, and Ohio that have legalized recreational marijuan...
Jan 14, 2025 Tinnakorn / Depositphotos.com
How you can help the Rescue Mission just be getting a tasty meal
Powers Hamburgers via Facebook FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Powers Hamburgers in downtown Fort Wayne will hold a 'Dine to Donate' event on Monday. When you dine or make a purchase at Powers from 10 a.m....
Jan 13, 2025
Woman who died in police standoff identified
UPDATE (January 13, 2025): FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The woman who was killed in an officer-involved shooting during a standoff with Fort Wayne police last Wednesday has been identified as 66-year-ol...
Jan 13, 2025
Ban on all abortion drugs in Indiana to be considered by committee
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - A ban on all abortion drugs is being sent to a State Senate committee for review. Republican Senator Mike Young introduced the measure, which would ban all "abortion-induc...
Jan 10, 2025 sepavone / Depositphotos.com
Humane Fort Wayne gets million-dollar boost from PetSmart Charities
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Humane Fort Wayne has had some big and exciting changes recently and the group is hoping to keep the ball rolling with a million-dollar boost from PetSmart Charities. The mo...
Jan 09, 2025 stockasso / Depositphotos.com
FWCS high schools welcome Class of 2029 at orientation events
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Fort Wayne Community Schools is welcoming incoming freshman and their families to explore the many exciting opportunities available at the District's five traditional high s...
Jan 09, 2025
TinCaps hiring for 2025 season at Parkview Field
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - A new season of Fort Wayne TinCaps baseball at Parkview Field begins April 4, so as Opening Day approaches, the team is hiring hundreds of part-time, seasonal employees. The...
Jan 09, 2025
Indiana State Legislative Session gets underway
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The 2025 Indiana Legislative Session starts today. The Hoosier state passes a budget every two years, including this one. State lawmakers will also consider bills on a num...
Jan 08, 2025 crazy.daisy / Depositphotos.com
Promenade Park stabbing suspect says victim was harassing women
UPDATE (January 8, 2025): FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The man charged with the stabbing death of 48-year-old Anthony Wamue at a Fort Wayne park says the victim was harassing women there. Lamont Cooley ...
Jan 08, 2025 saharrr / Depositphotos.com
Fort Wayne Komets star Shawn Szydlowski announces retirement
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Fort Wayne Komets star Shawn Szydlowski has announced his retirement from professional hockey after 13 seasons. The 34-year-old spent ten of those years with the Komets and ...
Jan 08, 2025 albund / Depositphotos.com
