Category Archives: WXKE Indiana News
$67 million awarded in federal grants to support crime victims
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) awarded $67 million in federal grants to more than 190 public and non-profit entities through the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)...
Sep 22, 2022
Hoosiers urged to help #STOPTrackTragedies during Rail Safety Week
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Every year, 2,100 North Americans are killed or seriously injured when they engage in unsafe behavior around tracks and trains. Indiana Operation Lifesaver is joining Oper...
Sep 20, 2022
Indiana congresswoman's death ruled accidental
UPDATE (September 19, 2022): NAPPANEE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Officials are confirming the crash that killed Indiana Republican Congresswoman Jackie Walorski and three others was accidental. The August crash ...
Sep 19, 2022
Jags beat Colts, again, 24-0
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Jaguars have the Colts' number. Jacksonville spanked Indianapolis yesterday, beating the Colts 24-0. The Colts have lost their past five games against Jacksonville. Th...
Sep 19, 2022
Indiana man arrested for drunk driving with child in car
VANDERBURGH CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - A southern Indiana man is looking at charges after police say they arrested him for drunk driving with a child in his car. The Indiana State Police say they arrested Co...
Sep 19, 2022
Family Dollar recalls toothpaste, mouthwash in 11 states
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (ADAMS) - Following Dollar is recalling certain varieties of Colgate Optic White toothpaste and mouthwash in 11 states. According to a notice shared by the FDA, the products were "stor...
Sep 19, 2022
BP settles lawsuit involving Indiana refinery
WHITING, Ind. (ADAMS) - One of the world's largest oil companies will payout millions of dollars in a lawsuit settlement. Environmental groups accused a BP refinery in Northwest Indiana of breaking th...
Sep 16, 2022
GM to invest in Marion plant, make EVs
MARION, Ind. (ADAMS) -GM is looking to spend about a half billion dollars more to build electric vehicles at its plant in Marion. The company made the announcement yesterday. GM says it plans to add a...
Sep 16, 2022
Starbucks drink recalled due to possible contamination
NEW YORK (ADAMS) - A popular prepackaged Starbucks drink is being recalled due to possible contamination. Pepsico has issued a recall for the Starbucks Vanilla Espresso Triple Shot Energy Coffee Bever...
Sep 15, 2022
Brickyard Weekend returning to August for 2023
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Brickyard Weekend is returning to its original month. Three NASCAR races happening at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will be in August of 2023. The Brickyard Weekend ...
Sep 15, 2022
