Category Archives: WXKE Indiana News
Congressman Banks yet to accept debate invitation
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Congressman Jim Banks has not yet accepted an invitation for a debate for the state's U.S. Senate race. Two opponents, Democrat Valerie McCray and Libertarian Andrew Horning...
Aug 12, 2024 Senator Jim Banks (R) Indiana (C-SPAN, Banks.House.gov)
Gov. Holcomb, INDOT celebrate opening of I-69
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The project to connect Evansville and Indianapolis with Interstate 69 has wrapped up three years ahead of schedule. I-69 will now go from Port Huron, Michigan to Evansvill...
Aug 07, 2024 trongnguyen / Depositphotos.com
Ohio State Highway Patrol cites over 500 during "move over" blitz
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists that they need to move over for vehicles with flashing lights that are stopped along the roadway. OSHP joined troopers and...
Aug 02, 2024
ISP: School bus safety for drivers
(ADAMS) - As the summer break comes to an end, students across northeast Indiana are starting their return to school motorists should expect to see an increased amount of school bus traffic during the...
Jul 29, 2024
New I-69/I-465 interchange opening in Indianapolis next month
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The new I-69/I-465 interchange at Harding Street will open next month. The Indiana Department of Transportation announced the news to Indianapolis commuters on Tuesday. Th...
Jul 24, 2024 .waldec / CC
Indiana's reserves to hit post-pandemic low
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Financial statements released Tuesday say Indiana's reserves are set to hit a post-pandemic low next year. The state closed the 2024 fiscal year this month with $2.6 billi...
Jul 24, 2024
Indiana's Democratic delegates vote to endorse VP Harris
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - In a unanimous vote, the Indiana Democratic Party's delegates are supporting Vice President Kamala Harris for President. They voted virtually Monday, a day after President...
Jul 23, 2024 Girtss / Depositphotos.com
Indiana's first human case of West Nile Virus for 2024 confirmed
LAKE CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana's first human case of West Nile virus this year has been confirmed in a Lake County resident. The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) says the virus has been found in ...
Jul 19, 2024 itakdalee / Depositphotos.com
ISP enters "Best Looking Cruiser Contest"
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The American Association of State Troopers is conducting its annual "Best Looking Cruiser" contest. The Florida Highway Patrol cruiser was voted the "2023 Best Looking Cru...
Jul 19, 2024
Senator Braun teases property tax relief plan
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - U.S. Senator Mike Braun is teasing Hoosiers with a property tax relief plan if he is elected governor. The Republican says high property taxes is "probably the number one ...
Jul 17, 2024
