Category Archives: WXKE Local News

Three injured, one critical following SR 101 crash
ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The Allen County Sheriff's Department says that three people were hurt in a crash Saturday when a pickup truck failed to stop at a stop sign. A press release said it happened...
Joey Martin May 13, 2024

Man dead in wrong-way crash on S. Clinton
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) -Fort Wayne police say that one man is dead and another person was hurt following a wrong-way crash downtown early Saturday. The Fort Wayne Police Department says that a picku...
Joey Martin May 12, 2024

Portion of S.R. 105 to close for drain and culvert pipe replacement
HUNTINGTON CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - INDOT says that State Road 105 will close between W 300 N and W Maple Grove Road for a drain and culvert pipe replacement. Crews are scheduled to begin work on or after ...
Joey Martin May 10, 2024

Elkhart County Amazon fulfillment center to open in late 2025
ELKHART, Ind. (ADAMS) - Amazon's Robotic Fulfillment Center will open in Elkhart County by the fall of 2025. The company is building the facility near the Indiana Toll Road. It had been expected to op...
Joey Martin May 10, 2024 eplisterra / Depositphotos.com

Light Ohio Blue campaign now underway
MERCER CO. Ohio (ADAMS) - The Light Ohio Blue Campaign is now underway across the Buckeye State. Residents are asked to display blue lights outside their homes through May 18th to recognize law enforc...
Joey Martin May 10, 2024

Black Pine to offer summer youth camps
ALBION, Ind. (ADAMS) - For the first time, Black Pine Animal Sanctuary is offering summer youth camps. Lexus Garces, the sanctuary's Education Coordinator, says she is excited to offer fun new ways to...
Joey Martin May 10, 2024

The Friends of the ACPL launches new store for library fans
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) and the Friends of the ACPL have announced the launch of the brand-new ACPL Store. Patrons will be able to showcase their ACPL pride w...
Joey Martin May 09, 2024

Tornado confirmed in Steuben County
STEUBEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The National Weather Service is confirming a tornado was on the ground in Steuben County very briefly Tuesday evening. The strength of the tornado has not been confirmed, a...
Joey Martin May 09, 2024

New farmers market to debut Thursday
LEO, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Leo-Cedarville Farmers Market will debut on May 9, 2024, in downtown Leo. This weekly market will run from 4-7 p.m. Thursday evenings from May through September, encouraging lo...
Joey Martin May 09, 2024

New road resurfacing plan would use American Rescue Plan funds
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The City of Fort Wayne's Public Works Division plans to utilize American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds to resurface streets that fall within qualified census tracts. Streets that...
Joey Martin May 09, 2024




