Category Archives: WXKE Indiana News

Gov. Braun signs bill to create online portal for farmers
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Governor Mike Braun is signing a bill into law for the first time. The governor signed a bill that requires the Indiana State Department of Agriculture to set up an online...
Joey Martin Mar 26, 2025

Indiana Department of Health blocked from releasing abortion records
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Health has been blocked from being able to publicly release abortion records. A preliminary injunction was approved in Marion Superior Court Mond...
Joey Martin Mar 25, 2025

Former Governor Holcomb lands new job
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Former Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has landed a new job as a board director for a Philadelphia-based renewable energy developer. Holcomb was appointed to the board of Do...
Joey Martin Mar 24, 2025

Homeowners rally at the statehouse for bigger property tax cuts
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Homeowners are speaking out in favor of a bigger property tax cut. A rally was held at the Statehouse on Monday in response to Senate Bill 1. The measure contains a proper...
Joey Martin Mar 18, 2025 Paul Sableman / CC

Inmate dies at St. Joseph County Jail
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana State Police (ISP) are investigating the death of an inmate at the St. Joseph County Jail. Officials say 32-year-old Jordan Sanders of South Bend was found suffering...
Joey Martin Mar 17, 2025 Matthew Ansley / Unsplash

North Manchester man shot by Secret Service near the White House
WASHINGTON D.C., Ind. (ADAMS) - An Indiana man has been shot by the Secret Service near the White House. The man, now identified as 27-year-old Andrew Dawson of North Manchester, was reported to be ar...
Joey Martin Mar 10, 2025 kmiragaya / Depositphotos.com

Three federal buildings in Indiana on non-essential list
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Three buildings in Indiana owned by the federal government are at risk of being closed down and sold. The federal General Services Administration said the buildings are "n...
Joey Martin Mar 07, 2025 slickspics / Depositphotos.com

New Indiana Executive Orders focus on transgender residents
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Transgender women and girls are now banned from participating in women's or girls sports at schools in Indiana. Mike Braun signed the executive order on Tuesday following ...
Joey Martin Mar 05, 2025 izzuanroslan / Depositphotos.com

Gov. Braun extending paid parental leave for State employees
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Governor Mike Braun is adding certain paid parental leave for state workers. The governor signed an executive order on Monday to add paid leave for childbirth and grief le...
Joey Martin Mar 04, 2025 golubovy / Depositphotos.com

Report: Colts linked to multiple veteran quarterbacks
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - With the 2025 NFL Combine wrapping up, the Colts are still searching for a veteran signal caller. According to ESPN, Daniel Jones, Justin Fields, Trey Lance and Jacoby Bri...
Joey Martin Mar 03, 2025 alexeys / Depositphotos.com