Category Archives: WXKE Local News

Fort Wayne standoff ends with arrest
FORT WAYNE, Ins. (ADMAS) – A four-hour-long standoff in Fort Wayne ended with an arrest and without shots being fired. Fort Wayne Police say it started about 6:30 yesterday morning at an apartme...
Joey Martin May 09, 2022

Man killed in Mercer County crash
MERCER CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – Authorities in Mercer County say a man was killed in a crash Sunday morning. Around 8:12 a.m. the Mercer County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call reporting a crash ...
Joey Martin May 09, 2022

Man arrested after searches yield drugs, guns, and over $25,000
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne police announced the arrest of Michael Chapman, 41, of Fort Wayne after the raid of a home on the 2400 block of Vance Avenue. An additional search and warra...
Joey Martin May 09, 2022

I-69 exit ramp to Lower Huntington to close for pavement project
ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – The Indiana Department of Transportation says that the ramp from the southbound I-69 exit to Lower Huntington Road will close starting Monday. Crews will begin a paveme...
Joey Martin May 08, 2022

Garrett police chief fired, blamed for botched investigation
GARRETT, Ind. (ADAMS) – A northern Indiana police chief is out, reportedly because of a botched death investigation. Garrett’s mayor yesterday said he fired Police Chief Roland McPherson f...
Joey Martin May 06, 2022

Allen County announces new horse trails
Facebook via@Three Rivers Horse Trails Inc. FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – In a joint public/private partnership, the Allen County Commissioners, Three Rivers Horse Trails, and the Indiana Departmen...
Joey Martin May 06, 2022

AIHS Northeast Indiana celebrates Older Americans Month
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Aging & In-Home Services of Northeast Indiana (AIHS) joins the Administration for Community Living (ACL) in recognizing the nation's observance of Older Americans...
Joey Martin May 06, 2022

Ohio Redistricting Commission approves previously-rejected maps
UPDATE (May 5, 2022): COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The Ohio Redistricting Commission is once again submitting maps already rejected by the Ohio Supreme court. The panel voted four to three yesterday...
Joey Martin May 06, 2022

REAL ID enforcement to begin next year in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – Federal REAL ID rules are set to begin next year. Starting May 2023, Ohio residents will need the enhanced identification card to board flights and enter secure federal ...
Joey Martin May 05, 2022

City Utilities to host free facility tours at plant
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – It flows into our lives each day. Streaming from our tap to quench our thirst, helping us run our households and businesses, providing recreation, and used to protect ...
Joey Martin May 05, 2022




