Category Archives: WXKE Local News
You can now apply for opioid settlement funds
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Mayor Sharon Tucker recently announced the first window to apply for funding related to helping individuals and families overcome opioid and substance addiction. The window ...
Sep 02, 2025 WoodysPhotos / Depositphotos.com
Mayor Tucker announces formation of SB1 Fiscal Task Force
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Mayor Sharon Tucker announced on Thursday the creation of a task force to help combat any financial hardships for the City in the wake of Indiana's passing of Senate Bill 1,...
Aug 29, 2025
Salmonella infections linked to recalled eggs
ATLANTA (ADAMS) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a food safety alert over Salmonella infections linked to recalled eggs. The federal health agency says 95 people from ...
Aug 29, 2025
City's Residential Accessibility Modifications Program now open
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The City of Fort Wayne's Residential Accessibility Modifications Program is now open. It offers qualified households a grant to make accessibility improvements to their home...
Aug 29, 2025 PeterSteele / Depositphotos.com
Register now for free 2025 Inspire Neighborhoods Conference
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Registration is now open for the free 2025 Inspire Neighborhoods Conference, which welcomes all residents interested in learning about innovative ways to improve their neigh...
Aug 29, 2025
OSHP to focus on impaired drivers over Labor Day weekend
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is stepping up impaired driving enforcement for this Labor Day weekend. Additional troopers will be out on the road watching for motorists...
Aug 29, 2025
Indiana flags to be flown at half-staff after Minneapolis school shooting
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Flags in Indiana are being flown at half-staff to remember those killed in a school shooting at a Catholic church in Minneapolis. Indiana Governor Mike Braun's office says...
Aug 28, 2025 Denise Krebs / CC
Senior dogs at Humane Fort Wayne get a second chance to shine
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Some furry faces are gray, but there is bright news for senior dogs this year at Humane Fort Wayne. The Grey Muzzle Organization has awarded a transformative grant to the or...
Aug 28, 2025 Lillian is one of many lovable senior dogs receiving a second chance thanks to support from The Grey Muzzle Organization
YLNI Farmers Market to remain outside through October
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The YLNI Farmers Market will take advantage of the fall season and remain outside through October. The market will be open every Saturday through October on Barr and Berry S...
Aug 28, 2025 eskstock@gmail.com / Depositphotos.com
ACPL's Monroeville Branch to open new StoryScape
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Allen County Public Library will unveil its newest StoryScape early learning location on Tuesday, August 26, at the Monroeville Branch (115 Main St., Monroeville). Monro...
Aug 26, 2025
