Category Archives: WXKE Indiana News
Judge in Delphi murders case denies requests to record trial
(UPDATE: April 25, 2024): DELPHI, Ind. (ADAMS) - Special Judge Frances Gull is not going to allow for video and audio recordings at the double murder trial of Richard Allen next month. She issued thre...
Joey Martin Apr 25, 2024 Richard Allen
Gov. Holcomb, INDOT, ISP mark start of 2024 construction season
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - On Wednesday, the Indiana Department of Transportation officially marked the start of its 2024 construction season and emphasized the critical importance of work zone safe...
Joey Martin Apr 18, 2024
Consumer alert! These products were recalled in March
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers of important consumer protection concerns for products recalled in March. The office encourages consumers to take advanta...
Joey Martin Apr 15, 2024
Murder suspect awaits extradition after traffic stop in Indiana
KNIGHTSTOWN, Ind. (ADAMS) - A Toledo murder suspect awaits extradition back to Ohio after he was arrested during a traffic stop first in Henry County, Indiana over the weekend. Indiana State Police tr...
Joey Martin Apr 15, 2024
ISP: Use caution with increasing farm equipment on roadways
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana drivers are being urged to drive safely as they will be sharing the roads with slow-moving farm equipment. Indiana State Police say slowed traffic is expected over t...
Joey Martin Apr 12, 2024
Chronic wasting disease confirmed in Indiana deer
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the first positive case of a deer with chronic wasting disease in the state. It was recorded in LaGrange County, ...
Joey Martin Apr 08, 2024 brokinhrt2 / CC
Initial unemployment claims drop in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The U.S. Department of Labor says initial filings for unemployment in Indiana were lower last week. Those were at 2,788 for the week that ended March 30 compared to 3,137 ...
Joey Martin Apr 05, 2024 Ivan Radic / CC
New law bans cell phone use in Indiana classrooms
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Students will no longer be allowed to use a cell phone in class by law starting in the fall. Governor Eric Holcomb has signed a bill from the state Senate that teachers ho...
Joey Martin Apr 04, 2024 David Kennedy / Unsplash
Attorney General Rokita warns Hoosiers of flood-related fraudsters
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Following the heavy rainfall throughout the state, Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers of scammers who use bad weather and pose as repairmen to gain personal ...
Joey Martin Apr 04, 2024 amarinchenko / Depositphotos.com
RV manufacturer lays off workers in Nappanee
NAPPANEE, Ind. (ADAMS) - RV manufacturer Newmar has cut some jobs in northern Indiana. Company officials say they eliminated jobs at its campus in Nappanee, but have not said how many were cut. Newmar...
Joey Martin Apr 04, 2024 Mirage3 / Depositphotos.com