Category Archives: WXKE Regional News

Ohio Redistricting Commission approves previously-rejected maps
UPDATE (May 5, 2022): COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The Ohio Redistricting Commission is once again submitting maps already rejected by the Ohio Supreme court. The panel voted four to three yesterday...
Joey Martin May 06, 2022

REAL ID enforcement to begin next year in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – Federal REAL ID rules are set to begin next year. Starting May 2023, Ohio residents will need the enhanced identification card to board flights and enter secure federal ...
Joey Martin May 05, 2022

Protestors gather at Ohio Supreme Court over possible abortion bans
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – Protestors are speaking out over the leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft that could overturn Roe v. Wade. Demonstrators with ‘Columbus Rapid Response for Abortion Just...
Joey Martin May 04, 2022

Republican member resigning from Ohio Redistricting Commission
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – State Senate President Matt Huffman is resigning from the Ohio Redistricting Commission. Huffman has named Republican Senator Rob McColley as his replacement on the pane...
Joey Martin May 04, 2022
Muncie Community Schools plans pay raises for teachers
MUNCIE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Pay raises for Muncie Community Schools educators will take effect in the fall. The district is increasing salaries for teachers by between $6,800 and $8,200. The raise amounts ...
Joey Martin Apr 28, 2022
Avian flu detected in Johnson County flock
UPDATE (April 27, 2022): JOHNSON CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The avian flu is now impacting a flock in Johnson County. So far, the flu has been detected in three duck farms in northern Indiana and six turkey ...
Joey Martin Apr 27, 2022
Michigan City mayor files charges to remove four commissioners
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Mayor of Michigan City is working to remove four commissioners with the Michigan City Housing Authority. Mayor Duane Parry filed charges for the removal of Willie M. ...
Joey Martin Apr 27, 2022

Two teens in custody for deadly shooting in Goshen
GOSHEN, Ind. (ADAMS) – Two teenagers are in custody for a deadly shooting in Goshen. A 27-year-old man was shot outside of a 7-Eleven on Saturday and died of his injuries. Police say two 16-year...
Joey Martin Apr 26, 2022

Wolcottville man faces multiple charges after holding a woman captive
Foua Joseph Tofiga Jr. LAGRANGE CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – Police say a Wolcottville man was arrested after police say he held a 35-year-old Sturgis woman captive and assaulted her. The LaGrange County...
Joey Martin Apr 19, 2022

6-State Trooper Project: Patrol cites 419 with distracted driving
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol and other members of the 6-State Trooper Project recently collaborated in a distracted driving project. The initiative began Monday, April 4 and ...
Joey Martin Apr 14, 2022





