Category Archives: WXKE Local News

Flu shot clinics available to communities throughout northeast Indiana
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Starting this month, Parkview Physicians Group (PPG) is offering flu shot clinics throughout northeast Indiana for both patients and the public to protect themselves ahead o...
Joey Martin Sep 18, 2024

ICJI: Proper car seat use and installation can make a life-saving difference
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) is encouraging parents and caregivers to take the time during Child Passenger Safety Week to make sure their child is properl...
Joey Martin Sep 18, 2024 tonodiaz / Depositphotos.com

Threats lead to expulsion of two LaGrange County students
LAGRANGE CO. Ind. (ADAMS) - Two students have been expelled from Prairie Heights High School after making violent threats. The LaGrange County Sheriff's Office says the threats were made Saturday and ...
Joey Martin Sep 18, 2024 Brett Levin / CC

Honor Flight taking 48th trip to D.C.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Honor Flight Northeast Indiana (HFNEI) will take off Wednesday for its 48th flight to Washington D.C. on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Honor Flight #48 currently consists o...
Joey Martin Sep 18, 2024 Qingwa / Depositphotos.com

Coroner identifies man shot and killed by Fort Wayne police
UPDATE (September 17, 2024): The Allen County Coroner's Office has identified a man shot and killed by Fort Wayne police on Monday. Saying in a release the man killed was 59-year-old Samuel Sterling C...
Joey Martin Sep 17, 2024

Parkview asking for feedback on area health needs
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Parkview Health is launching a Community Health Needs Assessment, a survey that uses public feedback to identify priorities for resources, education and programming. Anyone ...
Joey Martin Sep 17, 2024

Ohio Supreme Court leaves Issue 1 ballot language largely unchanged
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - The Ohio Supreme Court is leaving the ballot language for Issue 1 largely unchanged. In a four-to-three ruling on Monday, the court decided to let the measure go before...
Joey Martin Sep 17, 2024

Five hurt in crash following police pursuit
NOBLE CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - Five people were injured in a crash that happened during a high-speed police chase in Noble County Saturday morning. Indiana State Police were chasing after Ethan Aza of Wars...
Joey Martin Sep 16, 2024

Suspect arrested, victim critical in Saturday morning shooting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - An arrest was quickly made in a Saturday morning shooting near downtown. It left a man with life-threatening injuries. The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) says it happen...
Joey Martin Sep 16, 2024 zeferli@gmail.com / Depositphotos.com

Portion of U.S. 33 to close for pipe replacement
WHITLEY CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - INDOT has announced the closure of a portion of U.S. 33 for a pipe replacement west of Churubusco. Starting on or after September 16, crews will be working between C.R. 550...
Joey Martin Sep 16, 2024