Category Archives: WXKE Indiana News
Braun allows needle exchange bill to become law without signing it
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - A bill that lets counties continue syringe service programs with an ID mandate has become law without the signature of Governor Mike Braun. He said yesterday at a news con...
Mar 10, 2026 diego_cervo / Depositphotos.com
COVID-19 immunity upheld for hospitals by Indiana Supreme Court
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Supreme Court has upheld the COVID-19 immunity for hospitals and medical providers. They ruled unanimously that they cannot be held liable for complicat...
Mar 09, 2026
Elvis Memorabilia discovered in Muncie storage locker
MUNCIE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Over 100 undeveloped photographs of Elvis Presley's last concert have been discovered in a Muncie storage locker. The concert was on June 26th, 1977, at Market Square Arena in I...
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Eddie Bauer to close all stores
SEATTLE (ADAMS) - Eddie Bauer is calling off a planned bankruptcy auction for its remaining brick-and-mortar stores. The outdoor apparel retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last month after more ...
Mar 05, 2026 Tzido / Depositphotos.com
Former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz dies at 89
(ADAMS) - Legendary former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz has died at home in Orlando, Florida, at the age of 89. Holtz had been in hospice care since January. He won the NCAA national championsh...
Mar 05, 2026
Former Indianapolis mayor running as an Independent for Secretary of State
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard is running as an independent candidate for Indiana Secretary of State this fall. Ballard now lives in Boone County and served two te...
Mar 05, 2026 vepar5 / Depositphotos.com
What's next? A look at Indiana's 2027 legislative priorities
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The legislative priorities for 2027 are being discussed by Indiana officials. Governor Mike Braun says he's proud of the work that was done this year, saying they "did as ...
Mar 04, 2026 crazy.daisy / Depositphotos.com
School cellphone ban sent to Governor Braun
UPDATE (February 27, 2026): INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - A ban on cellphones in K-12 schools in Indiana is now on the desk of Governor Mike Braun for his signature. The state Senate gave the bill fina...
Feb 27, 2026 David Kennedy / Unsplash
Governor Braun signs bill into law to bring the Bears to Indiana
UPDATE (February 27, 2026): INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Governor Mike Braun has signed the bill that supports bringing the Chicago Bears to the Hoosier state. The Indiana Senate passed the bill after...
Feb 27, 2026 alancrosthwaite / Depositphotos.com
INDOT implements new roadway worker safety initiative: Project Greenlight
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced a new work zone initiative to increase worker safety. INDOT is implementing Project Greenlight, a program to...
Feb 25, 2026
