Category Archives: WXKE Local News

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

FWACC: Registration for Pet Explorers Camps now open
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Registration for spring break and summer camps at Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control are now open. The popular camps give kids the opportunity to learn about animal...
Joey Martin Mar 15, 2022

Fort Wayne man arrested in New Orleans on molestation charges
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Local police say that a Fort Wayne man who was wanted on charges of child molestation has been arrested. FWPD officials say that he was driving a stolen vehicle at the...
Joey Martin Mar 15, 2022

Coroner identifies man struck and killed by train
UPDATE (March 15, 2022): The Allen County Coroner’s Office has identified the man found dead next to train tracks in rural DeKalb County. The Allen County Sheriff’s Department is reported ...
Joey Martin Mar 15, 2022

Ohio senator calling for primary election delay
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – State Senator Cecil Thomas is calling for a delay of Ohio’s primary election. The Cincinnati Democrat is asking other lawmakers to support legislation moving the e...
Joey Martin Mar 15, 2022




