Category Archives: WXKE Ohio News
Statewide tornado drill for Ohio canceled
UPDATE (March 23, 2022): Officials say that due to increased potential for severe weather in the state and in conjunction with our partners within the National Weather Service, the Ohio Committee for ...
Joey Martin Mar 23, 2022
Ohio lawmakers file motion to delay primary election
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – Two Democrat Ohio Redistricting Commission members are proposing a delay for the state’s primary election. State Senator Vernon Sykes and House Minority Leader All...
Joey Martin Mar 22, 2022
Ohio State Highway Patrol unveils new safety belt dashboard
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol released a new dashboard today devoted to safety belt enforcement and education, furthering its emphasis that the use of safety belts by th...
Joey Martin Mar 22, 2022
DeWine defends 'constitutional carry law' decision
UPDATE (March 17, 2022): Governor Mike DeWine is defending his decision to sign the so-called ‘constitutional carry’ bill into law. The governor was questioned about the move at a GM facil...
Joey Martin Mar 17, 2022
Ohio Highway Patrol: Celebrate responsibly this St. Patrick's Day
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – This week, St. Patrick's Day celebrations will be taking place throughout Ohio. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging those who are planning on celebrating St. Patrick...
Joey Martin Mar 16, 2022
6-State Trooper Project netted arrests for drugs, weapons
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol and other members of the 6-State Trooper Project recently collaborated to remove drugs and illegal weapons from our communities. This initi...
Joey Martin Mar 16, 2022
Ohio Secretary of State says May primary "virtually impossible"
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose says the state’s May third primary is ‘virtually impossible’ as congressional district maps have still not been ap...
Joey Martin Feb 23, 2022
Man indicted in Mercer County baby's death
Brandon Edwards CELINA, Ohio (ADAMS) – A Celina man has been indicted by a Mercer County grand jury on charges related to the death of an infant more than two years ago. Mercer County Sheriff Je...
Joey Martin Feb 21, 2022
Ohio Supreme Court rejects redistricting maps for third time
UPDATE (March 17, 2022): COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The Ohio Supreme Court is once again rejecting congressional and legislative district maps on grounds of alleged political gerrymandering by Rep...
Joey Martin Feb 17, 2022
Plastic bag to blame for Marysville hotel carbon monoxide poisoning
MARYSVILLE, Ohio (ADAMS) – Investigators are saying a plastic bag blocking an air intake is what caused high carbon monoxide levels at a Marysville hotel. Sixteen people were sickened at the Ham...
Joey Martin Feb 07, 2022