Category Archives: WXKE Indiana News
Governor Braun recalling Indiana National Guard from Texas
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana Governor Mike Braun is recalling 50 Indiana National Guardsmen home from the Texas-Mexico border. The troops had been deployed in March for what was supposed to be...
Apr 17, 2025 Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff / CC
Braun unveils "Make Indiana Healthy Again" with nine executive orders
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Governor Mike Braun is unveiling a new initiative called "Make Indiana Healthy Again". Braun was joined by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. a...
Apr 16, 2025 katiebordner / CC
Gov. Braun signs tax relief planned passed by legislators into law
UPDATE (April 16, 2025): INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - A new tax relief plan is now signed into law. Senate Bill 1 passed the Indiana Senate in the early hours of Tuesday morning after it was amended a...
Apr 16, 2025
INDOT crews deploy to Michigan to assist with ice storm cleanup
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) crews deployed to Michigan over the weekend to assist the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) with cleanup efforts af...
Apr 15, 2025
Bill to regulate Delta-8 THC products heading to Indiana House Floor
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Regulations on a THC product are heading to the Indiana House floor for debate. Delta-8 THC is already being sold in the Hoosier state after the amount of THC in it is leg...
Apr 10, 2025 jeremyn / Depositphotos.com
Over 22,000 pounds of Johnsonville bratwurst recalled
WASHINGTON D.C. (ADAMS) - Johnsonville is recalling more than 22,000 pounds of its cheddar bratwurst. The USDA says two customers have complained about hard plastic in the product. No injuries have be...
Apr 09, 2025 USDA
Governor Braun signs 20 bills including rollback of red flag law
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - 20 bills have been signed into law by Governor Mike Braun. They include one that would expunge certain civil "red flag" proceedings from someone's public record if the per...
Apr 05, 2025
GM adding jobs in Indiana, Stellantis makes cuts in wake of tariffs
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - In the immediate wake of the president's new tariffs - it is a mixed bag for automakers and workers. General Motors will increase production at the Fort Wayne Assembly plant...
Apr 04, 2025 Palplaner / Depositphotos.com
Gov. Braun issues executive order aimed at improving BMV service
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - A new executive order from Governor Braun aims to include BMV customer service. The order creates a five-year plan for digital and technological advancements at the Bureau...
Apr 03, 2025 MediaWhalestock / Depositphotos.com
Lieutenant Governor Beckwith spends $88,000 on new SUV
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith has a new 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe High Country SUV that cost taxpayers almost $88,000. The Indianapolis Star reported the purchase was made...
Apr 03, 2025 Yakov_Oskanov / Depositphotos.com
