Category Archives: WXKE Regional News

30 winners in Ohio's Vax-2-School scholarship lottery announced
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The first prize winners are now in the books after Ohio’s inaugural Vax-2-School drawing on Monday. The lottery drew the names of 30 students from across the state...
Joey Martin Nov 30, 2021

Jury finds major pharmacy chains helped fuel the opioid epidemic
CLEVELAND, Ohio (ADAMS) – A federal jury in Ohio has found that Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS Health were responsible for fueling the opioid epidemic that has ravaged communities across the nation...
Joey Martin Nov 24, 2021

Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers getting body cameras
TOLEDO, Ohio (ADAMS) – Highway Patrol troopers stationed in Northwest Ohio and around the state will all be getting body cameras. Governor Mike DeWine and the leader of the highway patrol announ...
Joey Martin Nov 24, 2021

Thanksgiving holiday traffic to rebound after pandemic low
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – Roads are expected to be busy as millions travel for the Thanksgiving holiday. AAA is predicting the highest single-year increase in Thanksgiving travel since 2005 with ...
Joey Martin Nov 24, 2021

Target to close all stores on Thanksgiving Day moving forward
Courtesy: Target MINNEAPOLIS (ADAMS) – Target will no longer be open on Thanksgiving. The retailer shut its doors last Thanksgiving for safety concerns during the pandemic and started offering h...
Joey Martin Nov 23, 2021

FDA recall for Odor-Eaters spray over benzene contamination
Courtesy: FDA.gov COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The FDA is issuing a voluntary recall for two antifungal and foot odor-reducing products due to possible benzene contamination. Blistex Incorporated an...
Joey Martin Nov 19, 2021

Bill allowing prosecution of robocalls heading to DeWine's desk
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – A bill allowing Attorney General Dave Yost to prosecute unauthorized robocalls is heading to Governor’s DeWine’s desk for his signature. On Wednesday, the Oh...
Joey Martin Nov 18, 2021

Ohio House passes bill allowing teachers to carry guns in shcools
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – A bill allowing teachers in Ohio to carry weapons in their classrooms is moving forward after the Ohio House approved it on Wednesday. House Bill 99 passed by a vote of ...
Joey Martin Nov 18, 2021
ISP asking for assistance in deadly Grant County hit and run
GRANT CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - Investigators working from the Indiana State Police Peru Post are requesting information, from the public, about a Grant County crash in which a 20-year-old Marian, IN man, d...
Joey Martin Nov 15, 2021
One year in prison for former Muncie mayor
MUNCIE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Muncie's former mayor is going to prison. A judge yesterday sentenced former Mayor Dennis Tyler for his role in a kickback scheme. A federal grand jury indicted Tyler back in 20...
Joey Martin Nov 11, 2021