Category Archives: WXKE Regional News

Man killed in fiery Steuben County crash identified
UPDATE (August 14, 2023): STEUBEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – The Steuben County Coroner has identified an Angola man killed in a fiery crash earlier this month. Officials now say that Blayne Lee Marple...
Joey Martin Aug 14, 2023

Man's death at Salamonie Reservoir under investigation
HUNTINGTON CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – The Huntington County Coroner’s Office will perform an autopsy on 69-year-old Robert Smith following his death after they say he may have had a medical emerg...
Joey Martin Aug 14, 2023
ISP investigating deadly motorcycle crash
RUSH CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana State Police are investigating a motorcycle crash in Rush County that has claimed the life of 50-year-old Steven Hockmuth of Rushville. He was found unconscious and un...
Joey Martin Aug 14, 2023
Suspect arrested in connection to Muncie block party shooting
UPDATE (August 2, 2023); MUNCIE, Ind. (ADAMS) - A suspect is in custody after a deadly shooting at a block party in Muncie. Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour announced the arrest of 36-year-old John Lamar Van...
Joey Martin Aug 02, 2023

6-State Trooper Project releases Move Over law blitz results
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol joined forces with members of the 6-State Trooper Project to enforce and raise awareness about the Move Over law. The high-visibility campa...
Joey Martin Jul 31, 2023
Eight dogs die en route to Indiana K-9 facility
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (ADAMS) - At least eight dogs have died while being transported to a K-9 training facility in Indiana. More than a dozen German Shepards were being driven from the Chicago O'Hare I...
Joey Martin Jul 31, 2023

State revokes Praxis Landmark Recovery licenses
MISHAWAKA, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction has revoked the license for three Praxis Landmark Recovery centers. They are in Bluffton, Carmel, and Mishawaka. The...
Joey Martin Jul 28, 2023
Kegan Kline sentenced to 40 years after pleading guilty
UPDATE (July 28, 2023): MIAMI CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The Miami County man who admitted to making the fake social media profile anthony_shots to talk to underage girls will spend decades behind bars. Kega...
Joey Martin Jul 28, 2023
Missing child found safe in Wabash County
WABASH CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana State Police say a missing child in Wabash County has been found safe. An hours-long search yesterday ended around 3 p.m. and three-year-old Evelyn Clark was turned ...
Joey Martin Jul 25, 2023

"Best Looking Cruiser" contest underway
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol has entered the 10th annual "Best Looking Cruiser" contest sponsored by the American Association of State Troopers (AAST). Voting for the b...
Joey Martin Jul 24, 2023