Category Archives: WXKE Regional News
Tippecanoe County inmate dies in custody
TIPPECANOE CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - An inmate at the Tippecanoe County Jail died Saturday afternoon after being found unresponsive in their cell. No foul play is suspected in the inmate's death according t...
Sep 16, 2024 Matthew Ansley / Unsplash
OSHP reports 15 fatal crashes recorded during Labor Day weekend
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is sharing roadway fatality numbers from Labor Day weekend. OSHP says 15 people died in 15 separate crashes across the state between last Friday ...
Sep 04, 2024 DPP Law / CC
Ohio State Highway Patrol cites over 500 during "move over" blitz
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists that they need to move over for vehicles with flashing lights that are stopped along the roadway. OSHP joined troopers and...
Aug 02, 2024
New I-69/I-465 interchange opening in Indianapolis next month
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The new I-69/I-465 interchange at Harding Street will open next month. The Indiana Department of Transportation announced the news to Indianapolis commuters on Tuesday. Th...
Jul 24, 2024 .waldec / CC
Indiana's first human case of West Nile Virus for 2024 confirmed
LAKE CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana's first human case of West Nile virus this year has been confirmed in a Lake County resident. The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) says the virus has been found in ...
Jul 19, 2024 itakdalee / Depositphotos.com
Ohio State Highway Patrol enters "Best Looking Cruiser" contest
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol has entered the 11th annual "Best Looking Cruiser" contest sponsored by the American Association of State Troopers (AAST). Voting for the America...
Jul 16, 2024
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...
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...
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...
Jun 28, 2024 jordano / 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...
Jun 10, 2024
