Category Archives: WXKE Local News

Garrett arrested in connection to rape case
Courtesy: Fort Wayne Police Department FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – A Garrett man was arrested Wednesday morning in connection to a sex crime that was reported on March 13. There are not many deta...
Joey Martin Mar 17, 2022

Jeep overturns in DeKalb County crash
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – Police in DeKalb County say that a driver suffered minor injuries when her vehicle flipped over during a crash on U.S. 6 near I-69 Wednesday morning. Police and medics...
Joey Martin Mar 17, 2022

One person safe after house fire close to downtown
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – There are some questions to answer about a fire at a home near downtown Fort Wayne. It happened yesterday afternoon the 2700 block of Thompson around 5 p.m. The one pe...
Joey Martin Mar 17, 2022

Mayor Henry: How you can help Ukraine and our sister city
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Mayor Tom Henry announced how Fort Wayne residents can help the people of Ukraine through our sister city in Plock, Poland.Plock is assisting Ukrainians by providing e...
Joey Martin Mar 17, 2022

Two hurt in crash near Waterloo
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department says that a two-car crash injured two people close to Waterloo Tuesday afternoon. At approximately 4:30 p.m., DeKalb Count...
Joey Martin Mar 16, 2022

Fort Wayne VA Hospital among those recommended for closure
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The VA is suggesting it close some hospitals across the country. A new report from the Asset and Infrastructure Review Commission suggests closing the hospital and rep...
Joey Martin Mar 16, 2022

Ohio Highway Patrol: Celebrate responsibly this St. Patrick's Day
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – This week, St. Patrick's Day celebrations will be taking place throughout Ohio. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging those who are planning on celebrating St. Patrick...
Joey Martin Mar 16, 2022

6-State Trooper Project netted arrests for drugs, weapons
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol and other members of the 6-State Trooper Project recently collaborated to remove drugs and illegal weapons from our communities. This initi...
Joey Martin Mar 16, 2022
Local business owner donates original jury chairs back to courthouse
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Allen County Board of Commissioners and the Allen County Courthouse Preservation Trust are pleased to announce the return of 12 original jury chairs to the Allen C...
Joey Martin Mar 15, 2022

Hired killers sentenced for Fort Wayne murders
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – It’s 30 years in prison for a pair of hired killers who murdered two Fort Wayne men back in 2013. A federal judge on Monday sentenced Salomon Robles and Margil R...
Joey Martin Mar 15, 2022




