Category Archives: WXKE Featured News
Construction to begin on I-469 widening project
ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced the beginning of construction to widen a portion of I-469. On or after March 6, crews will begin working on Clint...
Mar 06, 2023
Walgreens won't dispense abortion pills in some GOP states
(ADAMS) – Walgreens says it won’t dispense abortion pills by mail in some Republican-run states. The pharmacy chain announced on Thursday it will not dispense abortion pills by mail in 20 ...
Mar 03, 2023
Eli Lilly capping out-of-pocket insulin costs
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) – A drugmaker headquartered in Indianapolis is capping the cost insured patients will pay for some insulins. Eli Lilly says the price for its most commonly prescribed ...
Mar 02, 2023
Indiana bill to require schools to investigate bullying reports passes House
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Indiana House is advancing a bill that would require schools to investigate reports of bullying. Under House Bill 1483, schools would also need to notify parents...
Feb 28, 2023
Proposed measure for harsher sentences for animal cruelty fails to advance
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) – Proposed legislation to make animal cruelty a Level 5 felony in Indiana is not advancing. Senate Bill 41 failed to advance from a Senate committee that voted on it l...
Feb 28, 2023
Indiana House approves bill to add tighter mail-in ballot rules
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Indiana House is voting in favor of legislation that would create tighter rules for mail-in election ballots. The bill would require a photocopy of a government-...
Feb 23, 2023
City Utilities: Ohio train derailment does not impact our water
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – As the EPA is assessing Norfolk Southern Railroad’s responsibility in handling the cleanup of a toxic derailment in East Palestine, Ohio some in Indiana are expr...
Feb 22, 2023
Bill to eliminate some protections for school libraries advances
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) – A Senate committee is advancing a bill that would eliminate some protections for school libraries. Currently, in Indiana, school libraries can include books that may...
Feb 16, 2023
Henry's State of the City: Fort Wayne is "like no other"
YouTube – City of Fort Wayne (February 15, 2023 – Mayor Tom Henry’s State of the City address) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry delivered his 16th State of...
Feb 16, 2023
Indiana lawmakers consider bill prohibiting bans on retail pet sales
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) – Indiana lawmakers are considering legislation that would stop Indiana municipalities from banning the retail sale of cats or dogs. Senate Bill 134 would stop local g...
Feb 14, 2023
