Category Archives: WXKE Local News

City asks for community feedback on new MLK Jr. monument
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Fort Wayne residents have the opportunity to provide input on which phrases from Dr. King's speech in Fort Wayne on J...
Joey Martin Jan 18, 2022

Elkhart man arrested after pursuit with toddler in the back seat
ST. JOSEPH CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – An Elkhart man was arrested after leading an Indiana State Trooper on a pursuit and fleeing from two crashes late Friday morning. Police say that he did all of tha...
Joey Martin Jan 17, 2022

Alcohol suspected in DeKalb County crash
DEKALB CO. Ind. (ADAMS) – Officials in DeKalb County say that an Ohio man was speeding and was intoxicated when he drove off State Road 8 before crashing into a tree on Sunday morning. According...
Joey Martin Jan 17, 2022

Power back on following South Anthony wreck
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The power is back for folks on Fort Wayne’s southeast side. Police say someone crashed into a power pole early yesterday morning at South Anthony and Wayne Trace...
Joey Martin Jan 17, 2022

Two arrested for trafficking in Mercer County
Katrina Fuson, Philip Rasawehr CELINA, Ohio (ADAMS) – Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey says that two people were arrested Friday for drug trafficking and other charges. Sheriff Grey said that dep...
Joey Martin Jan 17, 2022

Northern Allen County crash leaves one person dead
ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – The Allen County Sheriff’s Department says that a woman is dead after her car hit a truck in northern Allen County on Thursday afternoon. Just after 1:30 p.m., of...
Joey Martin Jan 17, 2022

$2 million Powerball ticket sold in Elkhart
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) – A Hoosier Lottery retailer in Elkhart County sold a Powerball ticket worth $2 million for the Wednesday, January 12 drawing. The Powerball estimated jackpot is now $...
Joey Martin Jan 14, 2022

Four FWCS buildings go to eLearning because of absenteeism
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Abbett, Fairfield and Franke Park elementary schools and Shawnee Middle School will have an eLearning day Friday, Jan. 14, because of high staff absenteeism. All other...
Joey Martin Jan 14, 2022

Garrett-Keyser-Butler schools, Parkview team for virtual visits
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – A new partnership between Garrett-Keyser-Butler Community School District and Parkview Health will give students access to a complete healthcare visit without leaving ...
Joey Martin Jan 14, 2022

FWPD: Suspect was drunk, high when shot by officer
Courtesy: Fort Wayne Police Department (UPDATE: January 14, 2022): We’re getting some more information about an officer-involved shooting in Fort Wayne. Court documents explain that Thomas May h...
Joey Martin Jan 14, 2022




