Category Archives: WXKE Indiana News
Indiana State Health Commissioner Box tests positive for COVID
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - State Health Commissioner Kris Box, M.D., FACOG, is recovering at home after becoming re-infected with COVID-19, the Indiana Department of Health announced Wednesday. Box ...
Jan 05, 2022
Republican lawmakers fast-track vaccine mandate legislation
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana once again appears headed for a showdown over vaccine requirements. Republican lawmakers yesterday began the new session by fast-tracking their proposal to ban man...
Jan 05, 2022
National Guard deployed to Riley Children's Hospital amid COVID surge
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana National Guard members will deploy to Riley Children's Hospital by the end of the week. A six-member team will serve in clinical and non-clinical roles, helping no...
Jan 05, 2022
Indiana State Police K-9 “Jinx” has busy day on I-65
SEYMOUR, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana State Police say that one of its K-9s had a very busy day on Monday. "Jinx" was reportedly responsible for finding drugs in two stops on I-65. Two men are now facing ch...
Jan 05, 2022
Unvaccinated pediatric doctor not reinstated, per federal judge
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - An unvaccinated pediatric doctor is not being reinstated. A federal judge rejected Dr. Paul Halczenko's request for an injunction against a vaccine mandate that prevents h...
Jan 04, 2022
Bradley police murder suspect arrested in North Manchester
NORTH MANCHESTER, Ind. (ADAMS) - An Illinois man was arrested in North Manchester Friday morning in connection with a shooting that killed a northeastern Illinois police officer and left another offic...
Jan 03, 2022
Colts lose to Raiders, still could make playoffs
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Colts still control their playoff destiny, but will need to win to get in. Indianapolis lost to the Las Vegas Raiders 23-20 yesterday, blowing a chance to seal up a pl...
Jan 03, 2022
Hoosier Lottery introduces ELVIS scratch-offs
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - *The Hoosier Lottery continues to celebrate the holiday season with the launch of a $5 ELVIS scratch-off, bringing "king-size fun and excitement" to Hoosier Lottery retail...
Jan 03, 2022
Indianapolis lawmaker wants to change turn signal laws
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - One Indianapolis lawmaker wants to clear up the confusion about the state's turn signal laws. Republican state Senator Aaron Freeman has filed legislation that would do aw...
Dec 30, 2021
Governor Holcomb extends EO for 22nd time
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana will remain under a coronavirus emergency order for the time being. Governor Eric Holcomb extended the state's emergency order for the 22nd time on Wednesday. Gove...
Dec 30, 2021
