Category Archives: WXKE Local News
Five new Special Group Recognition Indiana license plates unveiled
UPDATE (January 6, 2026): INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Five new Special Group Recognition license plates are now available in the state. The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles says the SGR plates will l...
Jan 06, 2026
Ohio State Highway Patrol releases New Year's roads report
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting nine fatal crashes resulting in nine fatalities on Ohio's roadways during the 2025-2026 New Year's holiday, according to provisional...
Jan 06, 2026
Man sentenced in Hathway Road murder, theft
UPDATE (January 6, 2026): FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - A 22-year-old man will spend the next 55-years in prison for stealing American Eagle gold coins and shooting and killing the coins' owner, R...
Jan 06, 2026
Speed, distracted driving suspected as factors in weekend crash
ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The Allen County Sheriff's Department says speed and distracted driving are thought to be factors in a crash Saturday that sent one person to the hospital. It happened around...
Jan 05, 2026
Woman escapes Glenwood Avenue fire with two pets
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Fire Department says a woman was able to escape with her two pets early Sunday morning after a fire broke out in the attic of her Glenwood Avenue home. Firefi...
Jan 05, 2026 danyk / Depositphotos.com
Biosolids offering free Christmas tree disposal
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - If you had a live Christmas tree this year, you'll want to note this announcement. City Utilities said on Monday that you can dispose of your live tree at the Lake Avenue Bi...
Dec 30, 2025
Steuben County Sheriff warns of inmate phone scam
STEUBEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The Steuben County Sheriff's Office is warning people of a scam where a caller demands family members of inmates at the county jail send them payments using Amazon gift car...
Dec 30, 2025 chris77ho / Depositphotos.com
Indiana receiving $207 million grant for rural healthcare
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana Governor Mike Braun says the state is receiving $207 million in a federal grant to improve rural healthcare. The governor says the grant is part of the federal gov...
Dec 30, 2025 toa55 / Depositphotos.com
Ohio State Highway Patrol releases enforcement statistics for Christmas holiday
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is sharing crash and traffic enforcement statistics for the Christmas holiday. Authorities say 17 people died in vehicle crashes during the five-...
Dec 30, 2025
High winds cause further damage at historic Mercer County church
MERCER CO., Ohio (ADAMS) - A historic Catholic church that was nearly destroyed by fire in Mercer County is seeing additional damage. Operators of the Churches of Ohio Facebook page posted images of a...
Dec 30, 2025 s_photo.op.pl / Depositphotos.com
