Category Archives: WXKE Indiana News
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 ...
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...
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...
Jun 12, 2025 vepar5 / Depositphotos.com
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...
Jun 05, 2025 Emiliano Bar / Unsplash
Indiana University bringing back Hoosier the Bison mascot
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana University is bringing back a mascot from decades ago. A student group chose "Hoosier the Bison" as the mascot for the Bloomington campus. That mascot was retired i...
May 28, 2025 IU Athletics (Facebook)
Colts owner Jim Irsay dead at 65
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Colts owner Jim Irsay has passed away. He was 65 years old. The Colts announced Irsay's peaceful passing via social media Wednesday evening. Irsay became the youngest gene...
May 22, 2025
Hoosier Lottery approves "cautious" business plan
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Hoosier Lottery has adjusted its expected revenues for fiscal year 2025, and the State Lottery Commission has approved a "cautious" business plan for fiscal year 2026....
May 22, 2025
Governor's office: All potential options considered for tolling options
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana Governor Mike Braun's office says "all potential options" are being considered for toll roads in the state. Some Hoosier officials are hoping to get ahead of impen...
May 22, 2025 miroslav110 / Depositphotos.com
State of Indiana executes death row inmate Benjamin Ritchie
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Corrections executed death row inmate Benjamin Ritchie early Tuesday morning. Ritchie was convicted of killing a Beech Grove police officer near...
May 20, 2025 miksov / Depositphotos.com
State officials aware of toll scam emails coming from government email
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The State of Indiana says it is aware of scam emails that are appearing in people's inboxes that seem to be from legitimate email addresses. The email claims someone has u...
May 14, 2025 @State of Indiana (X)
