Category Archives: WXKE Indiana News

Diaper distribution in Indiana to expand with new funds
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - This month, the Indiana Community Action Association (IN-CAA) received a grant of $1.2 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS') Diaper Distrib...
Joey Martin Oct 14, 2024 roblan / Depositphotos.com

ACLU, Planned Parenthood appeal abortion ban ruling
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The ACLU and Planned Parenthood are appealing an abortion ban ruling handed down last month. The ruling on September 11th declined to expand exceptions to Indiana's aborti...
Joey Martin Oct 11, 2024 AndrewLozovyi / Depositphotos.com

Defense team asks to call Kegan Kline as witness in Delphi murders trial
UPDATE (Octoer 11, 2024): DELPHI, Ind. (ADAMS) - A new court filing indicates Richard Allen's defense team could call Kegan Kline as a witness in the Delphi murders trial. Richard Allen is accused of ...
Joey Martin Oct 11, 2024 Richard Allen

Indiana National Guard assisting with Helene recovery efforts
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana National Guard will be assisting with Hurricane Helene search and rescue efforts. Indiana guardsmen will head to North Carolina to assist with local, state, and...
Joey Martin Oct 01, 2024 ALesik / Depositphotos.com

Top Indiana elected officials to get pay raises in 2025
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana's next governor will make one of the highest salaries in the country in 2025, with pay going up by 65 % from what term-limited Governor Eric Holcomb is earn...
Joey Martin Sep 25, 2024

National Weather Service confirms Indiana tornadoes from Sunday
UPDATE (September 24, 2024): PORTLAND, Ind. (ADAMS) - The National Weather Service is confirming a second tornado touched down in Jay County Sunday evening. The second tornado was an EF-1 with peak wi...
Joey Martin Sep 24, 2024 vchalup2 / Depositphotos.com

600 Indiana National Guard soldiers heading to the Middle East
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana National Guard says around 600 soldiers will head to the Middle East to support Operation Spartan Shield. They will leave this week for Fort Cavazos in Texas w...
Joey Martin Sep 24, 2024

Flu shot clinics available to communities throughout northeast Indiana
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Starting this month, Parkview Physicians Group (PPG) is offering flu shot clinics throughout northeast Indiana for both patients and the public to protect themselves ahead o...
Joey Martin Sep 18, 2024

ICJI: Proper car seat use and installation can make a life-saving difference
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) is encouraging parents and caregivers to take the time during Child Passenger Safety Week to make sure their child is properl...
Joey Martin Sep 18, 2024 tonodiaz / Depositphotos.com

Indiana marks Forensic Science Week
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana State Police say this is the 12th Annual National Forensic Science Week occurring September 15-21, 2024. National Forensic Science Week brings recognition to t...
Joey Martin Sep 16, 2024 Scientists from the Indiana State Police Regional Laboratory in Indianapolis