Category Archives: WXKE Indiana News
New research shows how policies are affecting Hoosier kids
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana ranks 11th in education according to the 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book, a 50-state report of recent data developed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation analyzing how kids ...
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Chicago Bears advancing plans for Indiana stadium
UPDATE (June 8, 2026): CHICAGO (ADAMS) - The NFL's Chicago Bears say they are advancing the plans for a new domed stadium in northwest Indiana in the suburb of Hammond. The Bears say "a world-class st...
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NASCAR's Kyle Busch dead at 41
(ADAMS) - Legendary NASCAR driver Kyle Busch is dead at the age of 41. In a statement, NASCAR and Richard Childress Racing said, "We extend our deepest condolences to the Busch family, Richard Childre...
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Dozens of fuel retailers under investigation for price gouging
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is investigating 30 major fuel retailers for price gouging. Rokita says his office has received over 170 complaints from consumers sin...
May 22, 2026
Indiana University football team visits White House
WASHINGTON D.C. (ADAMS) - The NCAA national champion Indiana Hoosiers football team visited the White House on Monday afternoon to celebrate their title. Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Fernando Me...
May 12, 2026 alancrosthwaite / Depositphotos.com
ACLU of Indiana suing Indiana Attorney General's Office
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana is suing the state Attorney General's office after an investigator showed up at the door of Monroe County resident Lee Lawmas...
May 08, 2026
JetBlue adds flights out of Indy following Spirit collapse
(ADAMS) - More nonstop flights are being added to connect the Indianapolis International Airport with other destinations. JetBlue is adding nonstop service from Fort Lauderdale to Indy. The airline sa...
May 05, 2026 Anete Lūsiņa / Unsplash
State hiring hundreds to check eligibility of Healthy Indiana plan members
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration is hiring 400 employees to check the eligibility of the 560,000 Hoosiers on the Healthy Indiana Plan. FSSA spokesman ...
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Blake Shelton announces new restaurant location in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - A country musician is opening a restaurant in downtown Indianapolis. Blake Shelton is planning an Ole Red restaurant location at Morris Bicentennial Plaza near Gainbridge ...
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Governor Braun names new director of Indiana Department of Child Services
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Governor Mike Braun is naming Jennifer Dorfmeyer as the new director of the Indiana Department of Child Services. She has been the acting director since January, when form...
Apr 22, 2026
