Category Archives: WXKE Indiana News
ACLU sues governor's office over IU Board of Trustees change
MONROE CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana is suing the office of Governor Braun over a provision slipped into the state budget to give him full control of the Indiana Un...
May 08, 2025
News entities sue for access to Indiana executions
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Five news entities are suing the state over its ban on allowing the press to witness executions performed by the state. Indiana and one other state have the bans in place,...
May 07, 2025
Hamilton County Libertarian Chairwoman running for Secretary of State
HAMILTON CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - Hamilton County Libertarian Party chairwoman Lauri Shillings is seeking her party's nomination for Secretary of State.. Shillings says, "Hoosiers need to be able to trust ...
May 07, 2025 vepar5 / Depositphotos.com
Indiana Secretary of State running for another term
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is running for reelection. Morales announced his bid Thursday for 2026 after he received 54 percent of the vote when he was electe...
May 01, 2025 Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales
Health officials urge precautions against tick-borne illness
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana health officials are urging Hoosiers to protect themselves from tick bites as ticks are active from early spring through late fall. A fatal case of ehrlichiosis in...
Apr 28, 2025 andrei310 / Depositphotos.com
Winning Hoosier Lottery Powerball Double Play ticket sold in Decatur
DECATUR, Ind. (ADAMS) - A Hoosier Lottery Powerball Double Play ticket purchased in Decatur is a winner. The ticket, sold at a Casey's, matched four out of five numbers in Saturday night's drawing. Th...
Apr 28, 2025
ISP investigating deadly officer-involved shooting in Marion
MARION, Ind. (ADAMS) - One person is dead after an officer-involved shooting in Marion. Police responded to a report of someone with a knife after 4:30 p.m. Sunday. A Marion police officer shot the pe...
Apr 28, 2025
IN Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission denies AG Rokita's request
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita's request to have an ethics complaint against him dismissed has been denied by the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission. The ...
Apr 28, 2025
Governor Braun to get bill studying new casino locations
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana Governor Mike Braun will receive a bill that would allow the Indiana Gaming Commission to study the best areas for a new casino. The bill calls for an independent ...
Apr 25, 2025 lsantilli / Depositphotos.com
Indiana lawmakers pass bill to require party affiliation for school board candidates
UPDATE (April 25, 2025): INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana lawmakers are passing a bill to require party affiliation for school board races. Senate Bill 287 received final approval from the Indiana...
Apr 25, 2025 KOMUnews / CC
