Category Archives: WXKE Indiana News
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...
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...
Oct 25, 2023 Jakayla Toney / Unsplash
Baby born at Lucas Oil Stadium during Colts game
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Lucas Oil Stadium is sending well wishes to a family who is welcoming a new baby. In fact, the baby was born at the stadium on Sunday during the Indianapolis Colts game ag...
Oct 24, 2023 Ryan De Hamer / Unsplash
Indiana activists rally to eliminate tax on period products
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Some Hoosiers are speaking out against the state's tax on menstrual products. A rally was held at the statehouse on Wednesday asking lawmakers to eliminate taxes on period...
Oct 19, 2023 Natracare / Unsplash
Both Senator Braun, Young sign resolution supporting Israel
WASHINGTON D.C. (ADAMS) - Both of Indiana's U.S. Senators are standing behind a bipartisan resolution in support of Israel. Republicans Todd Young and Mike Braun signed a resolution that calls for sta...
Oct 18, 2023 Shoshanah / CC
Second EV battery plant announced for Kokomo
KOKOMO, Ind. (ADAMS) - Stellantis and Samsung EDI will build a second electric vehicle battery plant in Kokomo. The two companies will invest $ 3.2 billion dollars in the facility. Governor Holcomb sa...
Oct 12, 2023
Consumer alert: Products recalled in September
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers of important consumer protection concerns for products recalled in September. This is the time to take advantage of oppor...
Oct 06, 2023
Governor Holcomb says he is sticking with Pence for president
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Governor Eric Holcomb says he is not backing former President Donald Trump for the White House. Holcomb says he is endorsing former Governor and former Vice President Mike...
Oct 02, 2023 Governor Eric Holcomb, Indiana (R)
Indiana Attorney General warns consumers to be aware of romance scams
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Attorney General Todd Rokita is urging Indiana consumers to be on the lookout for romance scams approaching the holiday season. Rokita said that in romance scams, perpetra...
Sep 27, 2023 Magnet.me / Unsplash
DNR encouraging hunters to use non-lead shots
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is encouraging hunters to not use lead shots but won't implement new restrictions. Former Indiana Native Plant Society leader N...
Sep 27, 2023 Torrey Wiley / CC
