Category Archives: WXKE Regional News
Hoosiers protest Trump in '50501 Movement' rally
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Hundreds of Hoosiers joined others across the country in speaking out against President Donald Trump. People gathered outside the Indiana Statehouse Wednesday as part of t...
Feb 06, 2025 macor / Depositphotos.com
Not just the grocery store - you'll be paying more for eggs at Waffle House
ATLANTA (ADAMS) - Ordering eggs at your local Waffle House will soon cost more. The restaurant has placed a temporary egg surcharge of 50 cents on every egg ordered at the establishment. Waffle House ...
Feb 05, 2025 dmiller324@aol.com / Depositphotos.com
Indiana man pardoned for January 6 role killed in deputy-involved shooting
JASPER CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - A Hoosier recently pardoned by President Trump is dead after a deputy-involved shooting in Jasper County. 42-year-old Matthew Huttle of Hobart was recently pardoned for his ...
Jan 28, 2025
Sheriff: We are aware of uptick in drone sightings in Mercer County
MERCER CO., Ohio (ADAMS) - The Mercer County Sheriff's Office is investigating an uptick in drone sightings this week. Sheriff Doug Timmerman says officials are in contact with the proper federal reso...
Jan 28, 2025
Ohio State Highway Patrol releases statistics from NYE holiday
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is releasing crash statistics for the New Year's holiday. OSHP reports three people died in wrecks between December 31st and January 1st, with tw...
Jan 03, 2025 James Reynolds / CC
Big Lots selling off properties, brand in effort to keep jobs
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - Big Lots is selling off its assets in an effort to keep the brand alive and preserve some jobs. President and CEO Bruce Thorn announced a deal with Gordon Brothers Retail Part...
Dec 31, 2024 oneblink / Depositphotos.com
Law enforcement urges New Year's Eve safety on the road
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - Ohio officials are urging residents to keep safety in mind while ringing in the new year. Governor Mike DeWine is reminding people to make sure they have arranged for a sober ...
Dec 31, 2024 DPP Law / CC
Indiana National Guardsman dies in incident in Iraq
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Department of Defense is announcing the death of an Indiana National Guardsman. Captain Eric Richard Hart died as the result of a non-combat-related incident in Iraq o...
Dec 31, 2024
Over $24 million in grants announced to increase traffic safety across Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - More than $24 million in state funding is going into traffic safety grants across Ohio. Governor Mike DeWine announced the nearly 190 individual grants on Monday. Some money g...
Dec 17, 2024
OSHP: Eight died during Thanksgiving travel on Ohio roads
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) says that eight people were killed in seven crashes on Ohio's roadways this Thanksgiving holiday, resulting in the fewest deaths since 201...
Dec 03, 2024
