Category Archives: WXKE Regional News

Inmate dies at St. Joseph County Jail
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana State Police (ISP) are investigating the death of an inmate at the St. Joseph County Jail. Officials say 32-year-old Jordan Sanders of South Bend was found suffering...
Joey Martin Mar 17, 2025 Matthew Ansley / Unsplash

New factory in Defiance County expected to generate 400 jobs
DEFIANCE CO., Ohio (ADAMS) - A paper supply company is announcing plans to build a new production facility in Northwest Ohio. First Quality Tissue Midwest, a producer of paper and packaging items, pla...
Joey Martin Feb 25, 2025 ajdin-k / Depositphotos.com

Indiana RV makers prepare for more tariff issues
ELKHART CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - Manufacturers of recreational vehicles in Elkhart County are preparing for higher prices for much of what they use. President Trump has issued a 25-percent tariff on all al...
Joey Martin Feb 12, 2025 Mirage3 / Depositphotos.com

Arrest made in 1986 Lagrange County rape case
LAGRANGE CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - A 62-year-old man from Quincy, Michigan is charged with raping a woman in LaGrange County on October 23rd, 1986. Michigan State Police arrested Ricky McLatcher on Monday a...
Joey Martin Feb 12, 2025

OSHP reminds drivers to "move over, slow down"
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol reminds all motorists to do their part in keeping roadway workers safe by moving over a lane and slowing down when you see an emergency vehicle o...
Joey Martin Feb 07, 2025 ssuaphoto / Depositphotos.com

Hoosiers protest Trump in '50501 Movement' rally
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Hundreds of Hoosiers joined others across the country in speaking out against President Donald Trump. People gathered outside the Indiana Statehouse Wednesday as part of t...
Joey Martin Feb 06, 2025 macor / Depositphotos.com

Not just the grocery store - you'll be paying more for eggs at Waffle House
ATLANTA (ADAMS) - Ordering eggs at your local Waffle House will soon cost more. The restaurant has placed a temporary egg surcharge of 50 cents on every egg ordered at the establishment. Waffle House ...
Joey Martin Feb 05, 2025 dmiller324@aol.com / Depositphotos.com

Indiana man pardoned for January 6 role killed in deputy-involved shooting
JASPER CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - A Hoosier recently pardoned by President Trump is dead after a deputy-involved shooting in Jasper County. 42-year-old Matthew Huttle of Hobart was recently pardoned for his ...
Joey Martin Jan 28, 2025

Sheriff: We are aware of uptick in drone sightings in Mercer County
MERCER CO., Ohio (ADAMS) - The Mercer County Sheriff's Office is investigating an uptick in drone sightings this week. Sheriff Doug Timmerman says officials are in contact with the proper federal reso...
Joey Martin Jan 28, 2025

Attorneys ask for Richard Allen's conviction to be vacated
YOU CAN SEE COVERAGE OF THE TRIAL HERE DELPHI, Ind. (ADAMS) - The defense attorneys for Richard Allen are asking a judge to vacate his conviction for the murders of Abby Williams and Libby Germ...
Joey Martin Jan 22, 2025 Richard Allen