Category Archives: WXKE Indiana News
Two more flu deaths reported in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Two more flu deaths are being reported in Indiana. The Department of Health says the two deaths happened last week, with one of those being a child between the ages of two...
Feb 20, 2023
Talks on lowering hospital prices underway
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Talks are underway between Indiana lawmakers and hospitals on lowering prices. The House and Senate are focused on passing House Bill 1004, which would reform the healthca...
Feb 17, 2023
House bill to decriminalize marijuana in Indiana has hearing
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Lawmakers are considering legislation that would decriminalize marijuana in Indiana. House Bill 1297 is the first bill of its kind to receive a hearing after going before ...
Feb 16, 2023
Starlink satellites to be visible over central Indiana this weekend
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Starlink satellites will be visible over much of central Indiana in the coming days. The satellites launched by SpaceX will appear as a string of lights in the night sky F...
Feb 16, 2023
Delphi school library to be renamed in honor of Abby Williams, Libby German
DELPHI, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Delphi Community School Corporation is planning to honor Abby Williams and Libby German. The two girls were killed six years ago this week. To memorialize them, the school b...
Feb 16, 2023
Bill to protect tenants amended, stripped of protections
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - A bill to protect tenants in Indiana is being recommended for a summer study committee. Senate Bill 202 would have required landlords to fix water or heat issues within 24...
Feb 16, 2023
Indiana Senate lawmakers to consider education bill
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - A bill to prohibit schools from teaching that any one race is inherently inferior or superior is scheduled for a hearing today in the Indiana Senate. Senate Bill 386 aims ...
Feb 15, 2023
Indiana House passes bill to fund handgun training for teachers
UPDATE (February 15, 2023): INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - A bill to fund a handgun training program for Hoosier teachers is advancing. The Indiana House passed the measure 71 to 24 Tuesday, with primar...
Feb 15, 2023
Mental health services measure passes Indiana Senate
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - A measure aimed at increasing mental health services in the Hoosier state is advancing. Senate Bill 1 was passed unanimously on Monday. It now moves to the House of Repres...
Feb 14, 2023
Statewide Silver Alert declared for missing Elkhart girl
ELKHART CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The Elkhart County Sheriff's Department is investigating the disappearance of Aleeyah Cockburn, a 12-year-old white female, 4 feet 11 inches tall, 80 pounds, black hair wit...
Feb 14, 2023
