Category Archives: WXKE Regional News
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
ODOT readys for first snow of the season
COLUMBUS, Ind. (ADAMS) - With snow in the forecast for Thursday, the Ohio Department of Transportation says that crews are making sure trucks, drivers, and equipment are ready to safely roll across th...
Nov 21, 2024
ISP: Precinct committeeman for stealing ballots
MADISON CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - A precinct committeeman from Madison County has been arrested by the Indiana State Police (ISP) for allegedly stealing ballots following an incident earlier this month. ISP...
Oct 30, 2024 slexp880 / Depositphotos.com
Ohio judge rules "heartbeat bill" unconstitutional
HAMILTON, Ohio (ADAMS) - An Ohio judge says the state's six-week abortion ban is unconstitutional. That ruling came Thursday from Hamilton County Judge Christian Jenkins who granted a permanent injunc...
Oct 25, 2024 AndrewLozovyi / Depositphotos.com
Indiana State Police trooper hit by vehicle on I-465
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - An Indiana State Police trooper was hospitalized after being hit by a vehicle on Interstate 465 in Indianapolis early Saturday morning. The trooper was investigating a mul...
Oct 21, 2024
Defense team asks to call Kegan Kline as witness in Delphi murders trial
UPDATE (Octoer 11, 2024): DELPHI, Ind. (ADAMS) - A new court filing indicates Richard Allen's defense team could call Kegan Kline as a witness in the Delphi murders trial. Richard Allen is accused of ...
Oct 11, 2024 Richard Allen
Ohio agencies collaborate to for commercial motor vehicle safety
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol says a new collaboration has led to a sizable decrease in crashes on four major interstates. A high-visibility enforcement push focused on enforc...
Sep 30, 2024 marchello74 / Depositphotos.com
Threats lead to expulsion of two LaGrange County students
LAGRANGE CO. Ind. (ADAMS) - Two students have been expelled from Prairie Heights High School after making violent threats. The LaGrange County Sheriff's Office says the threats were made Saturday and ...
Sep 18, 2024 Brett Levin / CC
Ohio Supreme Court leaves Issue 1 ballot language largely unchanged
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - The Ohio Supreme Court is leaving the ballot language for Issue 1 largely unchanged. In a four-to-three ruling on Monday, the court decided to let the measure go before...
Sep 17, 2024
