Category Archives: WXKE Local News
Four sex offenders arrested in Steuben County
STEUBEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The Steuben County Sheriff's Office has made several arrests of alleged non-compliant registered sex offenders in recent days. Officials say that sheriff's detectives inves...
Nov 28, 2023
Michigan man facing charges after police chase into Indiana
STEUBEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - A Michigan man has been arrested following a chase through Fremont Indiana, according to the Steuben County Sheriff's Office. Officials say that around 9:30 a.m. on Saturda...
Nov 27, 2023
How you can support downtown local businesses by going digital
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Downtown Fort Wayne has launched a community-based digital gift card, in partnership with Yiftee, representatives say that it is a fun and easy way to keep local spending lo...
Nov 22, 2023
FWPD looking for help in finding Peter Franklin Jewlers thief
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department is asking for the public's help in solving a theft case that occurred at Peter Franklin Jewelers. At about 12 noon on November 13, 2023, a m...
Nov 22, 2023
Police looking for "person of interest" in recent car break-ins
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding a person of interest in a string of car break-ins. The FWPD said that a person would take credit ...
Nov 22, 2023
Two hospitalized after DeKalb County crash
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - Two people were hurt in a crash in DeKalb County that knocked down power lines in the area Tuesday, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. Around 10:44 a.m., deput...
Nov 22, 2023
Officers in October police-action shooting identified
UPDATE (November 22, 2023): The officers involved in a shooting just west of downtown Fort Wayne last month have now been identified by the FWPD. Kevin Smith, 46, is accused of shooting at police, bus...
Nov 22, 2023
City offices to be closed for Thanksgiving
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The City of Fort Wayne's offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 23, and Friday, Nov. 24 in recognition of Thanksgiving. Residential garbage and recycling collection will b...
Nov 21, 2023
Alcohol suspected in rollover crash
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - Alcohol is believed to be a factor in a crash that injured two people in DeKalb County Monday night. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office says that an F-250 truck driven by Ke...
Nov 21, 2023
Weekend crash in southern Allen County injures seven
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana State Police say that seven people were hurt in a crash Saturday on US 27. According to ISP, it happened at the intersection of US 27 and Horman Road. Indiana State ...
Nov 21, 2023
