Category Archives: WXKE Indiana News
Purdue University blocks TikTok access on their Wi-Fi network
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (ADAMS) - TikTok can no longer be accessed on Purdue University's Wi-Fi network. The school blocked access to the app Wednesday due to cybersecurity risks and threats to national ...
Mar 30, 2023
Governor Holcomb says schools need to be safer
UPDATE (March 30, 2023): INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb says efforts to make schools "the safest place on planet Earth" need to continue after the shooting in Nashville, Te...
Mar 30, 2023
Central Indiana police departments giving gift cards for some vehicle violations
(ADAMS) - 20 police departments in central Indiana are giving out gift cards during some traffic stops. The "No Ticket, Let's Fix It" program provides officers will $25 gift cards to Jiffy Lube. They ...
Mar 29, 2023
New agreement paves the way for new Ohio River bridge
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - A bi-state agreement between Indiana and Kentucky means the I-69 Ohio River Crossing (ORX) that will connect Evansville, Indiana and Henderson, Kentucky is a step closer t...
Mar 29, 2023
Colts reportedly interested in Lamar Jackson
(ADAMS) - The Colts are in need of a new starting quarterback. General manager Chris Ballard said during the NFL's annual meeting that Indianapolis is considering all options to fix the position. He a...
Mar 28, 2023
Colts to get early start to offseason program
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - With the hiring of new head coach Shane Steichen the Colts will get an early start to the offseason program. Indianapolis will begin Phase One on Monday, April 10th. Phase...
Mar 27, 2023
One critically injured in head-on crash near Muncie
MUNCIE, Ind. (ADAMS) - A 38-year-old Anderson woman is hospitalized in Indianapolis after a crash Friday afternoon on US-35 southeast of Muncie. Indiana State Police say Tiffany Starkey was transferre...
Mar 27, 2023
Indy bookstore closes after bomb threat over drag story hours
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - A non-profit bookstore is staying closed today after receiving a bomb threat. Indy Reads received the threat via email Sunday morning due to drag story hours the store hol...
Mar 27, 2023
Indiana coroner arrested for fentanyl, meth possession
VINCENNES, Ind. (ADAMS) - Knox County Coroner Karen Donovan has been arrested by Indiana State Police after a nearly year-long investigation. The 40-year-old is charged with possessing methamphetamine...
Mar 24, 2023
Indiana State Health Department monitoring possible deadly fungus
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana State Department of Health is monitoring a potentially deadly fungus called Candida Auris. The department says the fungus is a global health threat and is resi...
Mar 23, 2023
