Category Archives: WJFX Local News (imported)

Nominations now being accepted for the 2022 Arts United Awards
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Arts United has announced that nominations are open for the 2022 Arts United Awards. Presented this year by Ruoff Mortgage, the Arts United Awards is Northeast Indiana...
Joey Martin Sep 10, 2021

Local artist Lyndy Bazile to install mural at PNC Plaza
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - It's mural season in Downtown Fort Wayne as Art This Way and Downtown Improvement District eagerly announce another installation at the recently created PNC Plaza on Main St...
Joey Martin Sep 10, 2021

Man struck and killed at Lafayette and S. Anthony identifed
UPDATE (September 9, 2021): The Allen County Coroner has identified the man struck and killed on South Anthony and Lafayette Street late Tuesday night. The 19-year-old was hit by a pickup truck and th...
Joey Martin Sep 10, 2021

TinCaps Homestand Highlights: September 7 - 12
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Our fingers are crossed for good weather this week as the TinCaps return to Parkview Field. Hopefully, the rain will hold off and we can get in some TinCaps action! The TinC...
Joey Martin Sep 10, 2021

Man arrested in LaGrange County after 4-year-old's death
Dylan Diericx LAGRANGE CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – Officials in Lagrange County say a man is facing charges after a boy in his care died from injuries last month. Police say he did not get the child pro...
Joey Martin Sep 09, 2021

SACS asking for guidance on new quarantine policy
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – School leaders in one Fort Wayne-area school district are asking for guidance on a new quarantine policy. The Southwest Allen County Schools Board this week changed th...
Joey Martin Sep 09, 2021

Mask requirement returns to City-owned buildings
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – On Thursday, Mayor Tom Henry announced two initiatives aimed at lessening the current COVID-19 surge in the community. Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 7, masks will be requir...
Joey Martin Sep 09, 2021

Honor Flight cancels October trips
Honor Flight Northeast Indiana (Courtesy: Northeastern REMC) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS)- Honor Flight Northeast Indiana (HFNEI) has canceled two fall flights planned for October 6 and October 27. It com...
Joey Martin Sep 08, 2021

Man in critical condition following shooting off Hessen Cassel
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne Police Department officials say that a man has life-threatening injuries following a shooting on Tuesday afternoon. They are still trying to piece together ...
Joey Martin Sep 08, 2021

West Nile detected in Steuben County
STEUBEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – Mosquitos carrying the West Nile virus have been found in Steuben County, Indiana. According to officials, one pool of mosquito groups collected in the northwestern r...
Joey Martin Sep 08, 2021