Category Archives: WXKE National News

Amazon Prime Day is Here! Here's What We're Buying...
(ADAMS) – Millions of people are pretending to work right now while they shop online (Kidding…of course!). Amazon Prime Day has arrived! They made it a two-day thing a while back, so it...
Joey Martin Jul 11, 2023

TSA says it is ready ahead of Memorial Day weekend
(ADAMS) – The TSA says it is ready for the summer travel season, which kicks off this Memorial Day weekend. The TSA says is expecting to screen roughly ten-million travelers this weekend, with t...
Joey Martin May 24, 2023

VA to offer all veterans free crisis care
WASHINGTON D.C. (ADAMS) – Starting Tuesday, all veterans experiencing a suicidal crisis will be able to receive free care. The VA says all veterans can go to any VA or non-VA healthcare facility...
Joey Martin Jan 16, 2023

Free COVID tests again available through government website
WASHINGTON D.C. (ADAMS) – The White House hopes new actions will help prevent the spread of COVID-19 over the winter months. The Biden administration says Americans can order four more free COVI...
Joey Martin Dec 19, 2022

Gas prices won't stop Americans from traveling this week...
It looks like the average price of gas will be $3.68 over Thanksgiving, which is nearly 30 cents higher than last year, and over 20 cents higher than the previous record of $3.44 set in 2012. But that...
Joey Martin Nov 22, 2022

CDC investigates Listeria outbreak
WASHINGTON D.C. (ADAMS) – The CDC is investigating an outbreak of Listeria that’s left one person dead and over a dozen others hospitalized. On Wednesday, it was announced 16 cases had bee...
Joey Martin Nov 10, 2022

Starbucks introduces holiday cups and seasonal menu
Starbucks Holiday 2022 Courtesy: Starbucks SEATTLE (ADAMS) – You know it’s the holiday season when Starbucks breaks out its holiday drinks and cups. Starting today, Starbucks customers can...
Joey Martin Nov 03, 2022

FDA authorizes kids COVID Omicron booster
SILVER SPRING, Md. (ADAMS) – The FDA is authorizing an Omicron-specific COVID booster for kids as young as five. The Pfizer booster can be given to children ages five to 11 while the Moderna boo...
Joey Martin Oct 13, 2022

Rail strike could still happen as union rejects deal
WASHINGTON D.C. (ADAMS) – The majority of almost 12,000 unionized railroad employees voted to reject a labor agreement backed by President Biden. That means there will be a “status quoR...
Joey Martin Oct 11, 2022

Ohio rescue teams respond to Hurricane Ian damage
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - Members of Ohio Task Force 1 (OH-TF1), as a component of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Urban and Search and Rescue (USAR) capability, have received addition...
Joey Martin Sep 30, 2022