Category Archives: WXKE Indiana News

GM adding jobs in Indiana, Stellantis makes cuts in wake of tariffs
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - In the immediate wake of the president's new tariffs - it is a mixed bag for automakers and workers. General Motors will increase production at the Fort Wayne Assembly plant...
Joey Martin Apr 04, 2025 Palplaner / Depositphotos.com

Gov. Braun issues executive order aimed at improving BMV service
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - A new executive order from Governor Braun aims to include BMV customer service. The order creates a five-year plan for digital and technological advancements at the Bureau...
Joey Martin Apr 03, 2025 MediaWhalestock / Depositphotos.com

Lieutenant Governor Beckwith spends $88,000 on new SUV
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith has a new 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe High Country SUV that cost taxpayers almost $88,000. The Indianapolis Star reported the purchase was made...
Joey Martin Apr 03, 2025 Yakov_Oskanov / Depositphotos.com

State lawmakers considering ban on all marijuana advertising
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - State lawmakers are considering a measure that would ban all marijuana advertising in Indiana. Senate Bill 73 was originally written to address utility trailer sales. On M...
Joey Martin Apr 02, 2025 Tinnakorn / Depositphotos.com

Gov. Braun replaces heads of INDOT, Indiana Office of Technology
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Governor Mike Braun has made changes to who is leading the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and the Indiana Office of Technology (IOT). Braun replaced Kent Abe...
Joey Martin Apr 02, 2025 Governor Mike Braun, (R) Indiana

Bill to ban public funding of "obscene performances" passes Indiana House
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - A bill to ban public funding to fund, organize, or host "obscene performances" has been approved by the Indiana House. Representatives voted 71-to-20 for the bill after it...
Joey Martin Apr 02, 2025 crazy.daisy / Depositphotos.com

State lawmakers consider bill preventing voting with college IDs
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - State lawmakers are advancing a bill that would stop college students from using school IDs when voting. Senate Bill 10 would not allow school IDs from universities to be ...
Joey Martin Mar 28, 2025 hjl / CC

State, local health departments facing $40 million in federal cuts
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Health and local health departments are dealing with an estimated $40 million in federal funding cuts. IDOH communications officer Greta Sanderso...
Joey Martin Mar 27, 2025

Indiana paid $900,000 for drug to execute Joseph Corcoran
UPDATE (March 27, 2025): INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - A new document says the Indiana Department of Corrections paid $900,000 for the drug that was used to execute Joseph Corcoran. The drug was pentob...
Joey Martin Mar 27, 2025 Emiliano Bar / Unsplash

Indiana Senate committee approves billboard ban of marijuana ads
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Senate Transportation Committee has approved a billboard ban on marijuana advertisements. The bill would also include other controlled substances like heroin, ...
Joey Martin Mar 26, 2025 marketing.lasers@ya.ru / Depositphotos.com