Category Archives: WXKE Indiana News

AG Rokita's defense costing Hoosiers nearly half a million dollars
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The defense of Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita in several disciplinary investigations and formal ethics cases has cost Hoosier taxpayers nearly $500,000 Rokita has fa...
Joey Martin 19h ago AG Todd Rokita (R) Indiana

Governor Braun orders state to have energy plan
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Governor Mike Braun is ordering the state to plan for how it will meet a growing energy demand. He says the economy is growing and Indiana needs "new solutions to meet thi...
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Indiana's public universities, colleges agree to tuition freeze
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - All of Indiana's public universities and colleges are committing to a two-year tuition freeze. Governor Mike Braun made the announcement on Tuesday. The governor says the ...
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Tobacco tax increases cigarette prices starting in July
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - A tax hike on cigarettes goes into effect in Indiana next month. Starting July 1st, the cost of a pack of cigarettes will go up by $1. This comes as the result of state la...
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Indiana officials react to Iran strikes
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Governor Mike Braun is praising the U.S. military's bombing of three nuclear sites in Iran over the weekend. Braun says, "We are thankful our brave troops who executed the...
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Ten bills aimed at healthcare reform signed into Indiana law
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Ten bills are now law after a ceremonial signing held by Governor Braun on Wednesday. Braun says the new laws aim to make healthcare more affordable in Indiana, a goal he ...
Joey Martin Jun 19, 2025

ISP trooper charged with theft, obstruction of justice
ST. JOSEPH CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - A state police officer is now facing charges. Indiana State Police (ISP) Trooper Andrew Kocsis is charged with felonies of theft and obstruction of justice. Investigator...
Joey Martin Jun 18, 2025

Dozens of state employees laid off
UPDATE (June 12, 2025): INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Dozens of state employees have been laid off as Indiana agencies react to recent state budget cuts. The Indiana State Library laid off 16 employees...
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Governor Braun: Indiana is now out of execution drugs
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Governor Mike Braun says the state is out of lethal injection drugs, and he is not planning on buying more for the time being. Indiana killed death row inmates Joseph Corc...
Joey Martin Jun 05, 2025 Emiliano Bar / Unsplash

Cedar Point announces debut date for Siren's Curse
UPDATE (June 5, 2025): SANDUSKY, Ohio (ADAMS) - The debut date has been announced for Cedar Point's new Siren's Curse roller coaster. At a height of 160 feet, a length of almost 3,000 feet, and a spee...
Joey Martin Jun 05, 2025 Siren's Curse (Courtesy of Cedar Point)