Category Archives: WXKE Local News

Child molester sentenced to 154 years
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - A 35-year-old man convicted of child molestation has been sentenced to 154 years in prison in Allen County. Terrance King was sentenced Monday after being convicted of five ...
Joey Martin Dec 19, 2023

Public Art Commission seeks new member
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The City of Fort Wayne's Public Art Commission is seeking a local artist to appoint to the Public Art Commission. The Public Art Commission is a 13-member body that oversees...
Joey Martin Dec 18, 2023

ISP hiring professional staff in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana State Police is currently accepting applications for two professional staffing positions here in Fort Wayne. The Fort Wayne Regional Laboratory (FWRL) is seeking...
Joey Martin Dec 18, 2023

2023 Holiday Window Decorating Contest winners announced
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The final votes have been counted, and the results are in for the ninth annual Holiday Window Decorating Contest, presented by Downtown Fort Wayne. Over 20 Downtown business...
Joey Martin Dec 18, 2023

Fiery crash on I-69 in Steuben County shuts down traffic
STEUBEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana State Police say that one person was taken to the hospital after a fiery crash in Steuben County. It happened around 5:30 p.m. on Friday under the overpass for the ...
Joey Martin Dec 18, 2023

ISP arrests Mentone man for child pornography
KOSCIUSKO CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - On Thursday, December 14, 2023, detectives with the Indiana State Police Bremen Post and Special Investigations Section arrested a Mentone man on alleged charges of posse...
Joey Martin Dec 18, 2023

Community Development Director Nancy Townsend to retire
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The City of Fort Wayne announced Thursday that Nancy Townsend will retire as director of the Community Development Division effective February 2, 2024. According to a news r...
Joey Martin Dec 15, 2023

Mayor Henry recognizes 62 City employees for years of service
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Mayor Tom Henry has recognized milestone years of service for 62 City of Fort Wayne employees. "I'm proud of the work that's performed each day by our dedicated employees," ...
Joey Martin Dec 15, 2023 TopSphere Media / Unsplash

ISP Fort Wayne welcomes "Knox" to the force
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - On Wednesday, December 13, 2023, the Indiana State Police held a ceremony at the Indianapolis Post for the five new ISP Patrol K-9 Handlers and their newly appointed K-9 par...
Joey Martin Dec 15, 2023

Hit-and-run suspect facing new charges
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The suspect in a hit-and-run this summer in Fort Wayne is facing a new charge of obstruction of justice for trying to wipe his cell phone of evidence. WANE-TV reports that 1...
Joey Martin Dec 15, 2023




