Category Archives: WXKE Local News
Two people facing abuse, molestation charges after DCS tip
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department says that two people are facing charges following a complaint to the Department of Child Services of alleged abuse and molestation. On Thurs...
Jul 12, 2024
FWPD officer, suspect hurt following downtown robbery
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department says that a robbery suspect and an officer have injuries after police were called for an adult male being "jumped at knife point' at the Civ...
Jul 11, 2024 DedMityay / Depositphotos.com
Five hurt in crash at E Gump and Coldwater
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - A crash Tuesday night off East Gump Road injured five people, including three children who were seriously hurt. The Fort Wayne Police Department says that just before 10 p.m...
Jul 10, 2024
SR 8 crash snarls traffic for hours in DeKalb County
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - A DeKalb County crash on SR 8 snarled traffic for hours on Tuesday. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office says it began with a driver trying to avoid an animal in the roadway. ...
Jul 10, 2024
The Rescue Mission women's shelter announces new location
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Rescue Mission announced on Tuesday that their women's shelter, Charis House, will move to a new location. The Rescue Mission's Charis House has previously been at 413 F...
Jul 10, 2024
Coroner identifies victims in fiery S. Anthony crash
UPDATE (July 10, 2024): The two people killed in a fiery crash Saturday in Fort Wayne have been identified. The Allen County Coroner says they were 29-year-old Fernando Pizano and 32-year-old Mayra Vi...
Jul 10, 2024
Road work cancels 2024 Grabill Country Fair
GRABILL, Ind. (ADAMS) - Road work is the reason the 2024 Grabill Country Fair won't happen this fall. Richard Coulter, who oversees the fair, says it was a difficult decision but the fact that there i...
Jul 09, 2024
Semi crash snarls traffic on SR 3 in DeKalb County
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - A semi-crash on SR 3 in DeKalb County snarled traffic for hours on Monday. Just before 10:45 a.m., the semi was driving on the 4700 block of SR 8 when it veered off the road...
Jul 09, 2024
Fatalities up on Ohio roadways over Fourth of July holiday
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 16 traffic fatalities over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The deaths were the result of 15 crashes that happened between last W...
Jul 09, 2024
Cops Cycling for Survivors rides this week
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana State Police will again take to two wheels to honor fallen officers and their families. This year's Cops Cycling for Survivors will kick off Monday. Among those be...
Jul 08, 2024
