Category Archives: WXKE Local News
Two people hurt in DeKalb County crash
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The DeKalb County Sheriff's Department says that two people were hurt in a crash Monday afternoon. Just before 2:30 p.m., police say that 18-year-old Lillian Bostwick, of An...
Apr 09, 2024
Oxford residents invited to preview neighborhood improvements
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The City of Fort Wayne's Community Development Division is inviting Oxford residents for an exclusive preview of the future designs for Oxford Street in their neighborhood b...
Apr 08, 2024 synovec / Depositphotos.com
Chronic wasting disease confirmed in Indiana deer
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the first positive case of a deer with chronic wasting disease in the state. It was recorded in LaGrange County, ...
Apr 08, 2024 brokinhrt2 / CC
Speed, alcohol suspected in fatal DeKalb County crash
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The DeKalb County Sheriff's Department says that one person is dead following a crash Friday night. Police believe that alcohol and speed were factors in the crash that happ...
Apr 08, 2024
Angola man arrested for child pornography
STEUBEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana State Police (ISP) say that an Angola man is facing charges after an investigation uncovered evidence of child pornography. Investigators with the Indiana State Pol...
Apr 07, 2024
Parkview respiratory therapist receives national award
FORT WAYNE, find. (ADAMS) - Parkview Health Respiratory Therapist Chase Gorman was recognized recently with the PHIL Award, a national honor recognizing therapists who provide exemplary care for patie...
Apr 07, 2024 Chase Gorman
Portion of S.R. 327 to close for road reconstruction
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced the closure of a portion of SR 327 in DeKalb County. INDOT says it is for road reconstruction between SR 4 and US 6. I...
Apr 07, 2024
Police chase on US 30 ends in crash
ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - A suspect who led police on a chase along US 30 starting in Pierceton is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. The chase ended in a crash near the Whitley and Allen co...
Apr 06, 2024
Initial unemployment claims drop in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The U.S. Department of Labor says initial filings for unemployment in Indiana were lower last week. Those were at 2,788 for the week that ended March 30 compared to 3,137 ...
Apr 05, 2024 Ivan Radic / CC
Man wanted in North Dakota homicide arrested in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Fort Wayne Police Department officials say that local officers were able to help authorities in North Dakota by finding a wanted fugitive. The FWPD says that Quantdre Mersie...
Apr 05, 2024 The Fort Wayne Police Department
