Category Archives: WXKE Regional News

Fatalities up on Ohio roadways over Fourth of July holiday
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 16 traffic fatalities over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The deaths were the result of 15 crashes that happened between last W...
Joey Martin Jul 09, 2024

Mercer County Sheriff's Office holding training at Parkway Schools
MERCER CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - Don't be alarmed if you see a large police presence in Mercer County this Tuesday and Wednesday. The Mercer County Sheriff's Office will be hosting 'Active Killer Response T...
Joey Martin Jul 02, 2024

SCOTUS puts Biden Administration "good neighbor" smog plan on hold
WASHINGTON D.C. (ADAMS) - The Supreme Court is stopping the Biden administration's controversial "good neighbor" pollution rule. The plan would have forced states to cut emissions to reduce the amount...
Joey Martin Jun 28, 2024 jordano / Depositphotos.com

Ohio EMA: Protect yourself from lightning
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - Spring and summer are typical seasons for thunder and lightning storms, though they can occur year-round and at any hour. By knowing your area's risk for lightning and paying ...
Joey Martin Jun 24, 2024 mikeexpert / Depositphotos.com

Ohio State Highway Patrol: Buckle up and drive sober
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - The period from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend is referred to as the "100 deadliest days of summer". The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to bu...
Joey Martin Jun 10, 2024

ISP updates after a motorcycle crash shut down part of US 33
CHURUBUSCO, Ind. (ADAMS) - Part of US-33 in Churubusco was closed for several hours Thursday night due to a motorcycle crash. The crash was after a police chase across county lines involving Whitley C...
Joey Martin Jun 07, 2024

Statewide annual tornado record now tied in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - Ohio stands a good chance of breaking the previous statewide annual tornado record this year. Including the ones recorded in Delaware, Knox, Muskingum, and Licking counties on...
Joey Martin Jun 07, 2024

Elkhart County Amazon fulfillment center to open in late 2025
ELKHART, Ind. (ADAMS) - Amazon's Robotic Fulfillment Center will open in Elkhart County by the fall of 2025. The company is building the facility near the Indiana Toll Road. It had been expected to op...
Joey Martin May 10, 2024 eplisterra / Depositphotos.com

Light Ohio Blue campaign now underway
MERCER CO. Ohio (ADAMS) - The Light Ohio Blue Campaign is now underway across the Buckeye State. Residents are asked to display blue lights outside their homes through May 18th to recognize law enforc...
Joey Martin May 10, 2024

Motorcycle Ohio: Safety is everyone's responsibility
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 Safety O...
Joey Martin May 03, 2024