Category Archives: WXKE Indiana News

Governor Holcomb proclaims this as 'Adopt A Hoosier Shelter Pet Week'
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Coalition of Animal Welfare Professionals alongside shelters and rescue organizations across the State of Indiana are coming together on behalf of Governor Holco...
Joey Martin Nov 06, 2023

Indiana Supreme Court reprimands Attorney General Rokita
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Supreme Court is publicly reprimanding Attorney General Todd Rokita for his televised comments on a doctor who performed an abortion for a ten-year-old Ohio ra...
Joey Martin Nov 03, 2023 AG Todd Rokita (R) Indiana

IU study finds billions in losses due to untreated mental illness
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (ADAMS) - A new study by Indiana University finds the cost of untreated mental illness in the state costs over $4 billion dollars in losses every year. It was published by the IU Ric...
Joey Martin Nov 02, 2023 Finn / Unsplash

Attorney General Rokita cautions Hoosier parents of child identity theft
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers that child identity theft is on the rise. 1.3 million children have their identities stolen every year. This crime occurs ...
Joey Martin Nov 02, 2023 Patrick Cannon / CC

ISP investigating Grant County officer-involved shooting
GRANT CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - An officer-involved shooting death in Grant County is under investigation by Indiana State Police. Troopers say the Grant County Sheriff's Office and Swayzee police responded...
Joey Martin Nov 02, 2023

Bobby Knight passes away at 83
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (ADAMS) - Legendary college basketball coach Bobby Knight is dead at the age of 83. Indiana University confirmed the news Wednesday afternoon. Knight won three national titles at Ind...
Joey Martin Nov 02, 2023 Abhishek Chandra / Unsplash

Inmate missing from Indndiana correctional facility back in custody
EDINBURGH, Ind. (ADAMS) - An inmate who walked away from a work crew at the Edinburgh Correctional Facility is back in custody. Marion Jaynes was last seen just before 11 a.m. Monday. He was then loca...
Joey Martin Oct 31, 2023 Marion Jaynes

Federal judge dismisses challenge to Indiana's abortion ban
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - A federal judge is dismissing a lawsuit that challenged Indiana's near-total abortion ban. The Satanic Temple filed a suit claiming the abortion law passed in 2022 violate...
Joey Martin Oct 26, 2023

Indiana firefighters donating gear, supplies to Ukraine
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indianapolis firefighters are sending help to Ukraine. The Indianapolis Fire Department is donating turnout gear and emergency medical services supplies as part of a partn...
Joey Martin Oct 26, 2023 Vince Alongi / CC

Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, health officials urge screenings
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) is highlighting the need for all Hoosier children younger than age 7 to be screened for lead exposure during National Lead Poisonin...
Joey Martin Oct 25, 2023 Jakayla Toney / Unsplash