Category Archives: WXKE Local News

Speed, alcohol suspected in DeKalb County crash
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office says that a man had to be taken to the hospital following a Friday night crash. Police say that Jason Inman, 43, of Waterloo, was driving ...
Joey Martin Oct 21, 2024

I-69 entrance ramp to temporarily close in Fort Wayne
ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - INDOT has announced a temporary I-69 entrance ramp closure as part of ongoing construction. Starting on or after October 21, the entrance ramp from eastbound U.S. 24/Jefferso...
Joey Martin Oct 21, 2024

Fire heavily damages home south of downtown and neighboring house
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) worked to contain fires at two homes south of downtown Friday afternoon. The first was reported at 4:12 p.m. at the corner of Oliver an...
Joey Martin Oct 19, 2024 PersonalMoneyNetwork / CC

Fort Wayne UNITED, Ten Point Coalition to become non-profit
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Mayor Sharon Tucker says that the Ten Point Coalition and other programs with Fort Wayne UNITED will continue as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3). The City of Fort Wayne will not ...
Joey Martin Oct 18, 2024

One person sent to the hospital following US 30 crash
KOSCIUSCKO CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana State Police say that one person was sent to the hospital after a crash on US 30 Thursday afternoon. It happened around 2:40 p.m. in Kosciusko County. ISP says t...
Joey Martin Oct 18, 2024

Indiana officials asking federal government to verify 585,000+ voters' citizenship
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales and Attorney General Todd Rokita are asking the federal government to verify the citizenship of nearly 586,000 registered voters. ...
Joey Martin Oct 18, 2024 hjl / CC

Former Huntington coach sentenced to one year for sexual battery
UPDATE (October 18, 2024): HUNTINGTON, Ind. (ADAMS) - Former Huntington University cross country coach Nicholas Johnson has been sentenced to a year behind bars for sexual battery. He was convicted af...
Joey Martin Oct 18, 2024

FW Animal Care & Control's Howl-O-Walkoween returns Saturday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control wants you to join the fun at the upcoming Howl-O-Walkoween. The annual festivities will be held on Saturday, October 19th at the Promena...
Joey Martin Oct 17, 2024 BluIz60 / Depositphotos.com

Driver hospitalized after rolling truck, alcohol and speed suspected
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office says a rollover crash Wednesday evening sent a 17-year-old to the hospital. Deputies at the scene say they believe that speed and alcohol ...
Joey Martin Oct 17, 2024

How you can tour Fort Wayne's newest in construction
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - On Tuesday, Mayor Sharon Tucker, the City of Fort Wayne's Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services, and Royal Developments LLC. Owner JT King led a ribbon-cutting cerem...
Joey Martin Oct 16, 2024




