Category Archives: WXKE Ohio News
Campbell's admits to releasing contaminants into Maumee River
HENRY CO., Ohio (ADAMS) - The Campbell Soup Supply Co. is admitting to releasing illegal discharges into the Maumee River. In a Monday court filing, the company says it committed at least 5,400 violat...
Sep 16, 2025
Patrol reports fewer fatal crashes during '100 Deadliest Days of Summer'
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - Earlier this week, we learned that traffic fatalities went up over Labor Day weekend this year in Ohio. (Story HERE) Just a day later, the Ohio State Highway Patrol had better...
Sep 04, 2025
OSHP: Nearly two dozen die in Labor Day weekend crashes
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting nearly two dozen roadway fatalities during Labor Day weekend. Officials say 23 people died on Ohio roads in 20 separate crashes last...
Sep 03, 2025
OSHP to focus on impaired drivers over Labor Day weekend
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is stepping up impaired driving enforcement for this Labor Day weekend. Additional troopers will be out on the road watching for motorists...
Aug 29, 2025
DeWine gives more details on National Guard deployment to D.C.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - Governor Mike DeWine is sharing more details on the planned deployment of Ohio National Guard members this week. The governor has confirmed that 150 military police officers w...
Aug 19, 2025 rachwal / Depositphotos.com
Ohio tax-free shopping period extended to two weeks
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - Ohio's annual tax-free shopping period is now extended to two full weeks. The 2025 Ohio Sales Tax Holiday runs from this Friday through Thursday, August 14th. The shopping per...
Jul 29, 2025 billiondigital / Depositphotos.com
Hartford Bakery Inc. recalls hundreds of loaves of artisanal bread
(ADAMS) - Hartford Bakery, Inc. is voluntarily recalling hundreds of loaves of its "Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf" because the product may contain undeclared hazelnuts. The recall announcemen...
Jul 16, 2025
Ohio State Highway Patrol releases July Fourth statistics
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 10 people lost their lives in 10 traffic crashes during the July Fourth reporting period, which began Thursday, July 3, at midnight ...
Jul 08, 2025
Mercer County sheriff warns of surge in scam, fraud reports
MERCER CO., Ohio (ADAMS) - Mercer County Sheriff Doug Timmerman is alerting residents to a recent surge in scam and fraud reports received by his office. Citizens have reported a variety of fraudulent...
Jul 07, 2025 Mr_Ptica / Depositphotos.com
Annual 'Best Looking Cruiser' contest underway
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - Voting in this year's Best Looking Cruiser contest is underway. The annual competition is sponsored by the American Association of State Troopers. Voters have until July 11 to...
Jul 02, 2025
