Category Archives: WXKE Regional News

Million-dollar Hoosier Lottery ticket sold in Ligonier
LIGONIER, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Hoosier Lottery is looking for the winner of a Mega Millions ticket. Officials say one entry won one million dollars by matching five numbers in Tuesday night’...
Joey Martin Mar 24, 2022

DeWine focuses on mental health in State of the State address
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – Governor Mike DeWine is making mental health a focus of his administration. The governor devoted a portion of yesterday’s State of the State address to the topic, ...
Joey Martin Mar 24, 2022

Ohioans urged to evaluate need for flood insurance
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - Severe Weather Awareness Week is March 20-26 and Ohio Department of Insurance Director Judith L. French urges Ohioans to conduct a spring insurance review, including evaluatin...
Joey Martin Mar 23, 2022

Elkhart approves plans for new public safety buildings
ELKHART, Ind. (ADAMS) – Two new public safety buildings will be built in Elkhart. The Common Council approved construction plans Monday for the new headquarters for Elkhart Police and the Elkhar...
Joey Martin Mar 23, 2022

Statewide tornado drill for Ohio canceled
UPDATE (March 23, 2022): Officials say that due to increased potential for severe weather in the state and in conjunction with our partners within the National Weather Service, the Ohio Committee for ...
Joey Martin Mar 23, 2022

Ohio lawmakers file motion to delay primary election
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – Two Democrat Ohio Redistricting Commission members are proposing a delay for the state’s primary election. State Senator Vernon Sykes and House Minority Leader All...
Joey Martin Mar 22, 2022

Ohio State Highway Patrol unveils new safety belt dashboard
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol released a new dashboard today devoted to safety belt enforcement and education, furthering its emphasis that the use of safety belts by th...
Joey Martin Mar 22, 2022

DeWine defends 'constitutional carry law' decision
UPDATE (March 17, 2022): Governor Mike DeWine is defending his decision to sign the so-called ‘constitutional carry’ bill into law. The governor was questioned about the move at a GM facil...
Joey Martin Mar 17, 2022

Ohio Highway Patrol: Celebrate responsibly this St. Patrick's Day
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – This week, St. Patrick's Day celebrations will be taking place throughout Ohio. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging those who are planning on celebrating St. Patrick...
Joey Martin Mar 16, 2022

6-State Trooper Project netted arrests for drugs, weapons
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol and other members of the 6-State Trooper Project recently collaborated to remove drugs and illegal weapons from our communities. This initi...
Joey Martin Mar 16, 2022





