Category Archives: WXKE Ohio News
Indiana on the list of cheapest states to retire in
(ADAMS) - The Motley Fool's 2026 Best Places to Retire report has been released. The report found that Arkansas is best for the cost of living and number five for housing costs. Indiana ranks second f...
Apr 13, 2026 miunicaneurona / Depositphotos.com
Early voting gets underway for Ohio's May primaries
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - Early voting is beginning today for Ohio's May primaries. State residents will be selecting their party's candidates in races including Ohio governor, secretary of state, Ohio...
Apr 07, 2026 nito103 / Depositphotos.com
NWS confirms another Defiance County tornado
DEFIANCE, Ohio (ADAMS) - For the second time in a week, the National Weather Service confirms a tornado touched down in Defiance County. After having confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down near Hicksv...
Apr 06, 2026
6-State Trooper Project to focus on distracted driving enforcement
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is joining law enforcement in five other states for a crackdown on distracted driving. The effort runs through next Monday. Troopers will be runn...
Apr 06, 2026
Ohio lawmakers propose adding more recess time at schools
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - Some Ohio leaders are looking to set aside more play time at the state's public schools. Governor Mike DeWine and state Representatives Tom Young and Melanie Miller are suppor...
Mar 12, 2026 Neode / Depositphotos.com
Ohio Governor DeWine delivers final State of the State address
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - Governor Mike DeWine is laying out his priorities for the months he has left in office. The governor delivered his final State of the State address on Tuesday. DeWine used the...
Mar 11, 2026 Leonid_Andronov / Depositphotos.com
A new Buc-ee's location could be coming to Ohio
MANSFIELD, Ohio (ADAMS) - A new Buc-ee's location could be coming to central Ohio. Mansfield Mayor Jodie Perry says talks with the Texas-based travel center chain have been happening for months. An an...
Mar 11, 2026 felixtm / Depositphotos.com
New work requirements for thousands of SNAP recipients in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - New work requirements are now in effect for thousands of SNAP recipients in Ohio. The changes to the federal food program put it in place with the passage of President Trump's...
Mar 09, 2026 IgorVetushko / Depositphotos.com
ODOT warns drivers to look out for potholes as Ohio thaws from deep freeze
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - Officials with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) are reminding drivers to keep an eye out for potholes on the road as the Buckeye State starts to warm up from the d...
Feb 13, 2026 tupungato / Depositphotos.com
Troopers urge motorists to 'move over, slow down'
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding all motorists to do their part in keeping roadway workers safe by moving over a lane and slowing down when you see an emergency vehi...
Feb 06, 2026 ssuaphoto / Depositphotos.com
