Category Archives: WXKE Ohio News

Ohio State Highway Patrol cites over 500 during "move over" blitz
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists that they need to move over for vehicles with flashing lights that are stopped along the roadway. OSHP joined troopers and...
Joey Martin Aug 02, 2024

Ohio State Highway Patrol enters "Best Looking Cruiser" contest
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol has entered the 11th annual "Best Looking Cruiser" contest sponsored by the American Association of State Troopers (AAST). Voting for the America...
Joey Martin Jul 16, 2024

Fatalities up on Ohio roadways over Fourth of July holiday
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 16 traffic fatalities over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The deaths were the result of 15 crashes that happened between last W...
Joey Martin Jul 09, 2024

Mercer County Sheriff's Office holding training at Parkway Schools
MERCER CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - Don't be alarmed if you see a large police presence in Mercer County this Tuesday and Wednesday. The Mercer County Sheriff's Office will be hosting 'Active Killer Response T...
Joey Martin Jul 02, 2024

SCOTUS puts Biden Administration "good neighbor" smog plan on hold
WASHINGTON D.C. (ADAMS) - The Supreme Court is stopping the Biden administration's controversial "good neighbor" pollution rule. The plan would have forced states to cut emissions to reduce the amount...
Joey Martin Jun 28, 2024 jordano / Depositphotos.com

Ohio EMA: Protect yourself from lightning
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - Spring and summer are typical seasons for thunder and lightning storms, though they can occur year-round and at any hour. By knowing your area's risk for lightning and paying ...
Joey Martin Jun 24, 2024 mikeexpert / Depositphotos.com

Ohio State Highway Patrol: Buckle up and drive sober
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - The period from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend is referred to as the "100 deadliest days of summer". The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to bu...
Joey Martin Jun 10, 2024

Statewide annual tornado record now tied in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - Ohio stands a good chance of breaking the previous statewide annual tornado record this year. Including the ones recorded in Delaware, Knox, Muskingum, and Licking counties on...
Joey Martin Jun 07, 2024

Ohio dual-use marijuana license applications available
3COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - The first recreational marijuana licenses in Ohio are becoming available today. Officials with the state's Division of Cannabis Control are posting the initial dual-use appli...
Joey Martin Jun 07, 2024 Marketeering Group / CC

Ohio woman dies in DeKalb Co. crash
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office says a woman from Defiance, Ohio died in a crash Thursday. Police think her SUV veered off the road SUV veered off at about 10:15 a.m. on ...
Joey Martin May 17, 2024