Category Archives: WXKE Local News

Rape, sexual battery charges dropped against bar owner
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Charges of sexual battery and rape against a Fort Wayne bar owner have been dismissed. Allen Superior Court Judge David Zent yesterday approved the motion by prosecuto...
Joey Martin Dec 13, 2022

Suspect in custody after car theft, chase off Hessen Cassel
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Police have a juvenile suspect in custody for allegedly stealing a car last night with two children inside. It happened around 6:30 p.m. in the 3700 block of Hessen Ca...
Joey Martin Dec 09, 2022

Driver runs stop sign causing crash in DeKalb County
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – Two people were taken to a hospital following a crash in DeKalb County Thursday evening. It happened around 6:45 p.m. at the intersection of County Road 40 and County ...
Joey Martin Dec 09, 2022

Mayor recognizes 75 City employees for years of service
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Mayor Tom Henry recognized milestone years of service for 75 City of Fort Wayne employees this week. "City of Fort Wayne employees are committed to providing excellent...
Joey Martin Dec 09, 2022

Paulding County couple murdered, suspect in custody
PAULDING CO., Ohio (ADAMS) – The sheriff in Paulding County says a suspect has confessed to killing a man and his wife on their farm. Deputies found 60-year-old Celecitas Williams and her husban...
Joey Martin Dec 09, 2022

Preferred Auto says Christmas trees are going fast in giveaway
UPDATE (December 9, 2022): Representatives with Preferred Auto say that Christmas trees are going fast in their annual giveaway. As of Friday morning, there are only around 30 trees left at their thre...
Joey Martin Dec 09, 2022

City, Parkview Health look to bring grocery store to southeast side
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The City of Fort Wayne says that progress continues to be made on bringing a full-service grocery store to southeast Fort Wayne at 918 E. Pontiac St. to provide health...
Joey Martin Dec 09, 2022

Man in custody after standoff at Barr Street home
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Officials with the Fort Wayne Police Department say that a man was taken into custody after conducting a warrant search at a Barr Street home on Wednesday night. Accor...
Joey Martin Dec 08, 2022

Norm Compton receives Whatzup's Liddell Award
Norm Compton FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Whatzup has presented the H. Stanley Liddell Award to individuals over the years who have made a uniquely significant contribution to the arts and culture...
Joey Martin Dec 08, 2022

City: Neighborhood infrastructure roundup for 2022
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – City of Fort Wayne leaders announced a record of $38.5 million in neighborhood infrastructure improvements occurred throughout the community this construction season. ...
Joey Martin Dec 08, 2022




