Category Archives: WXKE Indiana News
Indiana food banks to get $2 million in funding
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The eleven food banks in Indiana will receive $2 million dollars in funding as a result of the state budget. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture says it is double ...
Jul 25, 2023
Protest at Indiana Statehouse ahead of abortion law taking effect
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Pro-choice advocates are speaking out before a near-total ban on abortion takes effect in Indiana. Protesters gathered and marched outside the Indiana Statehouse on Saturd...
Jul 24, 2023
Indiana Secretary of Commerce to step down
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - There is speculation that Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers might run for governor in 2024. He announced Monday that he will step down on August 6th, which is th...
Jul 18, 2023
Bicyclist killed on Indiana Toll Road
ST. JOSEPH CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana State Police say that a bicyclist was struck and killed on the Indiana Toll Road early Saturday morning. Just after 4 a.m., a Kia was traveling near the 71.8-mil...
Jul 17, 2023
Shark Tank open call at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The hit ABC show Shark Tank is hosting an open call. People can prepare to pitch their best ideas to producers for the show on Monday at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Spee...
Jul 14, 2023
Kamala Harris in Indiana next week
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Vice President Kamala Harris is coming to Indiana next week. The VP will be stopping in Indianapolis to address a sorority conference. Harris is giving remarks at the nati...
Jul 14, 2023
Indiana Black & Minority Health Fair kicks off
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration is in full swing. Thousands are expected to fill downtown for a weekend with music, culture, and celebrations. The fair is offeri...
Jul 14, 2023
Three dead, over a dozen injured after Greyhound bus from Indy crashes
HIGHLAND, Ill. (ADAMS) - Three people are dead, and over a dozen are injured after a Greyhound bus that started its journey in Indianapolis crashed. The bus was heading to St. Louis when it hit three ...
Jul 13, 2023
Traffic snarled, Illinois man arrested after pursuit on I-65
LAKE CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - Police say that an Illinois man is facing charges after leading officers on a chase Wednesday afternoon. Indiana State Police say around 3:15, police were notified that a vehi...
Jul 13, 2023
Family of toddler that died on ship can continue Royal Caribbean lawsuit
ST. JOSEPH CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The family of an 18-month-old who fell out of a cruise ship in 2019 is able to proceed with their lawsuit against Royal Caribbean. That's the ruling a U.S. Appeals Court...
Jul 12, 2023
