Category Archives: WXKE Ohio News
Ohio EV fast charging station is the first in the nation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - Electric vehicle (EV) drivers now have another place to charge up in Central Ohio. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Jack Marchba...
Joey Martin Dec 14, 2023
Ohio continues into peak time for deer-related crashes
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - AAA, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio Department of Insurance, Ohio Department of Transportation, Ohio Department of Natural Resources and the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure ...
Joey Martin Nov 14, 2023 Don DeBold / CC
Study: Ohio could see millions in new tax funds from legalized marijuana
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - A new study is estimating that the State of Ohio could see more than $200 million dollars in additional tax revenue in the first year if recreational marijuana is legalized. R...
Joey Martin Sep 27, 2023 Marketeering Group / CC
New signs welcome travelers to Ohio as "Heart of it All"
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - Drivers entering Ohio will soon be welcomed with signs bearing the state's new branding and slogan - Ohio, The Heart of it All. The signs will replace older and outdated signs...
Joey Martin Sep 14, 2023
Ohio troopers arrest four murder suspects over Labor Day weekend
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – During the 2023 Labor Day holiday weekend, the Ohio State Highway Patrol says that troopers saw an increase in traffic stops. A total of 17,965 traffic enforcement stops...
Joey Martin Sep 06, 2023
OSHP: Troopers "focused on impaired drivers for Labor Day"
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging drivers to be safe this Labor Day weekend. Troopers will focus enforcement efforts on removing impaired drivers from Ohio's roadw...
Joey Martin Sep 01, 2023
Driver that caused deadly bus crash charged with vehicular homicide
UPDATE (August 24, 2023): CLARK CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – The minivan driver who allegedly caused the deadly school bus crash in Clark County Tuesday morning is now facing criminal charges. Court offi...
Joey Martin Aug 24, 2023
6-State Trooper Project releases Move Over law blitz results
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol joined forces with members of the 6-State Trooper Project to enforce and raise awareness about the Move Over law. The high-visibility campa...
Joey Martin Jul 31, 2023
"Best Looking Cruiser" contest underway
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol has entered the 10th annual "Best Looking Cruiser" contest sponsored by the American Association of State Troopers (AAST). Voting for the b...
Joey Martin Jul 24, 2023
Ohio expands educational program for older drivers
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO), a division of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, is expanding a program to prevent injuries among older drivers. OTSO is now pr...
Joey Martin Jul 24, 2023