Category Archives: WXKE Local News

Coroner: Hypothermia killed Fort Wayne man
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – An 81-year-old Fort Wayne man’s death on December 23 was due to hypothermia. The Allen County Coroner’s Office released his autopsy results yesterday and s...
Joey Martin Dec 28, 2022

Ohio Highway Patrol releases holiday statistics
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – According to provisional statistics, 13 people were killed on Ohio roadways this Christmas holiday. During the four-day reporting period, from Friday, December 23, at 12...
Joey Martin Dec 28, 2022

Upgrades completed for Surf Internet's Columbia City network
ELKHART, Ind. (ADAMS) – Christmas came early for Surf Internet customers in Columbia City, Ind. Their gift appeared not under a tree, but instead under the ground in the form of significant upgr...
Joey Martin Dec 28, 2022

City Utilities: Protect your pipes/meters from freezing
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – With temperatures dropping into the single digits, residents should take precautions to protect their pipes and water meters from freezing. With many meters in the gar...
Joey Martin Dec 23, 2022

FWACC urges owners to protect pets from frigid temperatures
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – With the winter storm watch and frigid temperatures in the upcoming forecast, Animal Care & Control is urging pet owners to take precautions and plan ahead. As a ...
Joey Martin Dec 21, 2022

Police look for help in finding Dollar General robber
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Fort Wayne Police Department is asking for help from the public to identify a man suspected of robbing a Dollar General off Tillman Road. FWPD officials say it hap...
Joey Martin Dec 21, 2022

City offices to be closed on Christmas and New Year's Day
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The City of Fort Wayne's offices will be closed on Friday, Dec. 23 and Monday, Dec. 26 in recognition of Christmas, and on Monday, January 2 in recognition of New Year...
Joey Martin Dec 21, 2022

Police: Alcohol and speed factors in Tuesday night crash
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – Police with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department think alcohol and speed caused a crash Tuesday night. Officials say that Willie Jones, 20, of Garrett, took of...
Joey Martin Dec 21, 2022

Renaissance Point Y, Vulcraft/Nucor team up for local kids
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Vulcraft/Nucor and the Renaissance Pointe YMCA are hoping to make this season bright for local kids who may not receive Christmas gifts. Vulcraft/Nucor employees helpe...
Joey Martin Dec 21, 2022

Grant County EMA releases winter weather plan
GRANT CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – Grant County, along with most of Indiana and northwest Ohio, is currently under a Winter Storm Watch expected to be upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning by Thursday after...
Joey Martin Dec 21, 2022




