Category Archives: WXKE Indiana News

Health officials urge precautions against tick-borne illness
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana health officials are urging Hoosiers to protect themselves from tick bites as ticks are active from early spring through late fall. A fatal case of ehrlichiosis in...
Joey Martin Apr 28, 2025 andrei310 / Depositphotos.com

Winning Hoosier Lottery Powerball Double Play ticket sold in Decatur
DECATUR, Ind. (ADAMS) - A Hoosier Lottery Powerball Double Play ticket purchased in Decatur is a winner. The ticket, sold at a Casey's, matched four out of five numbers in Saturday night's drawing. Th...
Joey Martin Apr 28, 2025

ISP investigating deadly officer-involved shooting in Marion
MARION, Ind. (ADAMS) - One person is dead after an officer-involved shooting in Marion. Police responded to a report of someone with a knife after 4:30 p.m. Sunday. A Marion police officer shot the pe...
Joey Martin Apr 28, 2025

IN Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission denies AG Rokita's request
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita's request to have an ethics complaint against him dismissed has been denied by the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission. The ...
Joey Martin Apr 28, 2025

Governor Braun to get bill studying new casino locations
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana Governor Mike Braun will receive a bill that would allow the Indiana Gaming Commission to study the best areas for a new casino. The bill calls for an independent ...
Joey Martin Apr 25, 2025 lsantilli / Depositphotos.com

Indiana lawmakers pass bill to require party affiliation for school board candidates
UPDATE (April 25, 2025): INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana lawmakers are passing a bill to require party affiliation for school board races. Senate Bill 287 received final approval from the Indiana...
Joey Martin Apr 25, 2025 KOMUnews / CC

INDOT marks official start of 2025 construction season
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Transportation officially marked the start of its 2025 construction season Wednesday afternoon and recognized National Work Zone Awareness Week a...
Joey Martin Apr 24, 2025

Governor Braun speaks at Allen County GOP dinner
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Governor Mike Braun was the keynote speaker for the Allen County Republican Party's Lincoln Day Dinner Tuesday night. Braun spoke about his path to the office, along with lo...
Joey Martin Apr 23, 2025

Flags at half-staff in Indiana in honor of Pope Francis
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Flags are being flown at half-staff in Indiana after the death of Pope Francis. Governor Mike Braun announced Monday that flags would be lowered as a mark of respect for t...
Joey Martin Apr 22, 2025 bloodua / Depositphotos.com

Indiana Safe Zone to begin enforcing penalties in some areas
UPDATE (April 22, 2025) Transportation officials will begin enforcing penalties for speeding in construction zones in Indiana. A pre-enforcement warning period is already underway in the Clear Path I-...
Joey Martin Apr 22, 2025