Category Archives: WXKE Indiana News

Governor Braun orders state to have energy plan
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Governor Mike Braun is ordering the state to plan for how it will meet a growing energy demand. He says the economy is growing and Indiana needs "new solutions to meet thi...
Joey Martin Jun 26, 2025 elenarostunova / Depositphotos.com

Indiana's public universities, colleges agree to tuition freeze
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - All of Indiana's public universities and colleges are committing to a two-year tuition freeze. Governor Mike Braun made the announcement on Tuesday. The governor says the ...
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Indiana officials react to Iran strikes
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Governor Mike Braun is praising the U.S. military's bombing of three nuclear sites in Iran over the weekend. Braun says, "We are thankful our brave troops who executed the...
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Ten bills aimed at healthcare reform signed into Indiana law
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Ten bills are now law after a ceremonial signing held by Governor Braun on Wednesday. Braun says the new laws aim to make healthcare more affordable in Indiana, a goal he ...
Joey Martin Jun 19, 2025

ISP trooper charged with theft, obstruction of justice
ST. JOSEPH CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - A state police officer is now facing charges. Indiana State Police (ISP) Trooper Andrew Kocsis is charged with felonies of theft and obstruction of justice. Investigator...
Joey Martin Jun 18, 2025

Dozens of state employees laid off
UPDATE (June 12, 2025): INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Dozens of state employees have been laid off as Indiana agencies react to recent state budget cuts. The Indiana State Library laid off 16 employees...
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Governor Braun: Indiana is now out of execution drugs
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Governor Mike Braun says the state is out of lethal injection drugs, and he is not planning on buying more for the time being. Indiana killed death row inmates Joseph Corc...
Joey Martin Jun 05, 2025 Emiliano Bar / Unsplash

Indiana University bringing back Hoosier the Bison mascot
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana University is bringing back a mascot from decades ago. A student group chose "Hoosier the Bison" as the mascot for the Bloomington campus. That mascot was retired i...
Joey Martin May 28, 2025 IU Athletics (Facebook)

Colts owner Jim Irsay dead at 65
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Colts owner Jim Irsay has passed away. He was 65 years old. The Colts announced Irsay's peaceful passing via social media Wednesday evening. Irsay became the youngest gene...
Joey Martin May 22, 2025

Hoosier Lottery approves "cautious" business plan
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Hoosier Lottery has adjusted its expected revenues for fiscal year 2025, and the State Lottery Commission has approved a "cautious" business plan for fiscal year 2026....
Joey Martin May 22, 2025