Category Archives: WXKE Ohio News
Recalled baby formula mistakenly distributed to some retailers
(ADAMS) - A food wholesaler is issuing a notice on previously-recalled baby formula being mistakenly distributed to some retailers. Associated Wholesale Grocers says 12.4-ounce cans of powdered Gerber...
Joey Martin May 16, 2023

Local family gives big boost to Mercer Co. Grand Event Center
CELINA, Ohio (Ohio) – The Mercer County Fairgrounds has received a $1 Million donation towards the Grand Event Center from Dave & Danielle Buschur, owners of Bushur Custom Farm Services, D&...
Joey Martin May 08, 2023

Ohio Marks National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – Ohio drivers should expect to see more motorcycle riders on the road as peak riding season gets underway, according to Motorcycle Ohio, a division of the Ohio Traffic Sa...
Joey Martin Apr 24, 2023

National Work Zone Awareness Week: A safety reminder for drivers
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is joining other departments of transportation across the country to mark National Work Zone Awareness Week. The week is set...
Joey Martin Apr 17, 2023

ONIC warns of varying forms of fentanyl found in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC) has released a public safety bulletin alerting Ohioans of the various forms of fentanyl being found across the state. The O...
Joey Martin Apr 17, 2023

Ohio agencies warn of cryptocurrency scams targeting older adults
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC) and the Ohio Department of Aging are warning Ohioans of a growing trend of cryptocurrency scams targeting older adults. The...
Joey Martin Apr 10, 2023

New distracted driving law goes into effect across Ohio
UPDATE (April 4, 2023): COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – As of today, a new law surrounding distracted driving is in effect across the State of Ohio. The measure was signed by Governor DeWine in January...
Joey Martin Apr 04, 2023

Could you spot drug activity in emojis?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC) released a public safety bulletin this week alerting parents of emojis that it says are being used by youth on social media...
Joey Martin Mar 24, 2023
Shipments of hazardous waste from derailment into Indiana resume
UPDATE (March 16, 2023): PUTNAM CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - Shipments of hazardous waste from the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment are again coming into Indiana. The shipments resumed Tuesday after third...
Joey Martin Mar 16, 2023

Ohios' Safe Routes to Schools Program accepting applications
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has an opportunity for Ohio school districts or their partners to apply for funding to develop and implement projects that e...
Joey Martin Feb 06, 2023