Category Archives: WXKE Local News
River levels to be adjusted for stormwater maintenance
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Beginning Monday, December 2, 2024, will open the gate at the Hosey Dam, lowering the river levels so crews can perform essential upkeep on stormwater outfalls. City Utiliti...
Dec 02, 2024
Fort Wayne police arrest man in drug raid
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Fort Wayne police have arrested 35-year-old Johnell Sisson on drug possession and drug dealing charges. Sisson was arrested Tuesday when officers found three guns, 8.1 grams...
Nov 28, 2024
Rescue Mission preparing largest holiday meal
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Rescue Mission will host its largest holiday meal on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at 404 E. Washington Blvd. from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The Thanksgiving meal, which is fr...
Nov 27, 2024
BakerStreet Steakhouse to open after small kitchen fire
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Fire Department says a fire broke out at BakerStreet on N. Clinton St. Monday night. A call came in around 9:15 p.m. Firefighters discovered the flames in the...
Nov 26, 2024
Allen County's bettery recycling program gets big federal boost
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Allen County Department of Environmental Management and Purdue University Fort Wayne were awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. Allen County is one of seve...
Nov 26, 2024 massimo1g / Depositphotos.com
Annual event aims to teach kids joy, creativity, and giving back
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Hundreds of local kids will get to learn lessons of joy, creativity, and giving back this season with a returning event at the Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne. They team...
Nov 25, 2024
Wanted shoplifters found in hole, arrested after police chase
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department says officers were sent to the Thomas Road Target on Thursday after reports of shoplifting. The FWPD said officers arrived quickly and saw t...
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Fire damages northeast Fort Wayne home
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Fire Department responded Thursday afternoon to a house fire on the city's northeast side. The FWFD says that a fire broke out in the living room of a home in...
Nov 22, 2024
How to explore our most iconic holiday displays with a twist this year
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - This holiday season, explore Visit Fort Wayne's Holiday Lights Challenge, a Fort Wayne holiday lights promotion that will run today through December 31. You can use their di...
Nov 22, 2024
Two people hurt in early Thursday morning crash on I-69
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - Snow and temperatures falling through the overnight and morning hours Thursday led to some slick roadways throughout the area. Police in DeKalb County think it contributed t...
Nov 22, 2024
