Category Archives: WXKE Local News
Man arrested for stabbing death of 17-year-old in Auburn
AUBURN, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana State Police have arrested 21-year-old Coltin Herzog of Auburn for the murder of 17-year-old Blake Boese Thursday afternoon. Boese was found stabbed in a mobile home par...
May 24, 2024
City splash pads open Saturday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The nine area Water Playgrounds will open for the season on Saturday, May 25 at 9:00 a.m. They are located at the following parks: Buckner Park 6114 Bass Road 9:00 a.m. - 9:...
May 23, 2024 Misty O'Dell / CC
TinCaps to host Major League Baseball "Home Run Derby X"
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Major League Baseball has announced that Home Run Derby X, a new baseball format built around power hitting and defensive hustle, will be on display at Parkview Field on Sat...
May 23, 2024
Attempted murder charges filed double shooting
(UPDATE May 23, 2024): FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Fort Wayne police say they have arrested 42-year-old Na Sit for several charges including attempted murder. Sit allegedly shot a man and a child Wedne...
May 23, 2024
FWPD looking for suspects who stole over $1,000 in merchandise
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) is asking for the public's help finding two suspects accused of stealing over $1,000 worth of merchandise from the Ulta off Coliseum....
May 22, 2024
New mobile medical lab elevates training for region's first responders
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - A unique new vehicle is responding to the needs of first responders, bringing advanced training and education directly where needed. Created through community partnership, t...
May 22, 2024
Crash sends SUV into house in DeKalb County
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office says that a crash Tuesday morning knocked a home off of its foundation. Police say that two vehicles crashed around 7:30 a.m. on CR 68 clo...
May 22, 2024
Man arrested for allegedly soliciting girlfriend's teenage roommate
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - A 35-year-old man, Jamar Barnes, is facing new charges after police say he tried to solicit his girlfriend's 15-year-old roommate. Barnes was already in the Allen County Jai...
May 22, 2024 Jo Naylor / CC
Two dogs rescued from house fire
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Fire Department rescued two dogs from a house fire Tuesday. The call came in around 1:15 p.m. and crews were sent to the 600 block of Walnut Street close to F...
May 21, 2024
Parkview transitioning some behavioral health care to Randallia
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Parkview Health says it expanding mental health care services at Parkview Hospital Randallia. Parkview Behavioral Health (PBH), located at 1720 Beacon Street in Fort Wayne, ...
May 21, 2024
