Author Archives: Adams News
City Utilities wins top honors at "Olympics of Water"
(ADAMS) - As the 2026 Winter Olympics draw to a close, Fort Wayne City Utilities brings home its own international gold medal for its superior drinking water. At the 36th annual Berkeley Springs Inter...
Feb 24, 2026
Local health officials: Five heart attack warning signs you need to know
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - February is American Heart Month, and Lutheran Health wants you to know the signs of a heart attack. Lutheran officials remind you that your heart is one of the most importa...
Feb 24, 2026
Over 200,000 items of children's sleepwear recalled
(ADAMS) - Over 200,000 items of children's clothing have been recalled due to a potential burn risk. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said Meijer, a Midwestern superstore chain, has issued a rec...
Feb 23, 2026
Juvenile critically injured in shooting close to Maplecrest Road
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department says that a boy was critically injured in a shooting Saturday night. Officers were called around 8:30 p.m. to the 7500 block of Tanbark Lane...
Feb 23, 2026
Libraries celebrate Black History Month with art, community programs, and stories
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is celebrating Black History Month throughout February with a robust lineup of free programs for all ages, honoring Black history, cul...
Feb 23, 2026
Parkview Field to unveil new group-seating area
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne TinCaps announced Thursday the plans to open a brand-new group seating area at Parkview Field for the 2026 season, the Appleseed Terrace. "Throughout our year...
Feb 20, 2026
Second teenager sentenced for 2025 Fort Wayne murder
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - A second teenager will spend the next 14-years in prison for his role in the murder last year of 59-year-old Laron Rosse in Fort Wayne. Jaylen Murray fired the shots that ki...
Feb 20, 2026
Funeral arrangements announced for fallen Beech Grove officer
UPDATE (February 20, 2026): BEECH GROVE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Funeral arrangements are announced for a Beech Grove Police officer killed in the line of duty. Brian Elliott was shot to death on Monday when r...
Feb 20, 2026
FWACC: Alarming number of pregnant cats showing up the shelter
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control says that an alarming number of pregnant cats are showing up at the shelter. February is Spay/Neuter awareness month, and Fort Wayne Anima...
Feb 19, 2026
Woman charged after taking off with food and assaulting restaurant owner
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) says a woman is facing charges for robbing a local restaurant on February 4. Police say they were called around 5 p.m. to Khai's Fusi...
Feb 19, 2026
