Category Archives: WJFX Local News (imported)

FWPD looking for person of interest in weekend shooting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – There is a person of interest in a weekend shooting in Fort Wayne that left a man fighting for his life. It happened Sunday evening, just south of downtown on the 800 ...
Joey Martin Jul 18, 2022

Tox-Away Tuesday temporarily closed this week
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Allen County Department of Environmental Management says “hold on to your tox." On Tuesday, July 19th, 2022 ACDEM’s Household Hazardous Waste facility ...
Joey Martin Jul 18, 2022

Drugs, guns, cash found in traffic stop and home search
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne Police say that a traffic stop ended with a man’s arrest and drugs being taken off the streets. On Thursday evening, around 6:18 p.m., officers of the...
Joey Martin Jul 18, 2022

Man in critical condition after alleged battery
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Police are asking for tips after a man was beaten and is now listed in critical condition. It is unclear what led up to the incident. Police are only saying that offic...
Joey Martin Jul 18, 2022

Arrest made in S. Anthony gas station stabbing
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne Police say that an arrest has been made in a stabbing that left a man with critical injuries. Police say that last Tuesday morning, two men initially got in...
Joey Martin Jul 18, 2022

Local non-profits see close to half million in grants
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – On Friday, Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry announced the City of Fort Wayne will invest approximately $490,895 in federal dollars in 21 local non-profit programs. The Emerg...
Joey Martin Jul 18, 2022

Basketball courts at Ivan Lebamoff Park get makeover
City of Fort Wayne via Facebook FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Financial Credit Union has partnered with Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation to resurface and enhance two basketball courts in Ivan L...
Joey Martin Jul 15, 2022

Local non profits highlight local foods and renown chef with workshop
Chef Aaron Butts FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – In celebration of Local Foods Week, a promotion NEI Local Foods Network hosts, Eco Fest has partnered with local Chef Aaron Butts to show you how to p...
Joey Martin Jul 15, 2022

BABE of Whitley County kicks off 10th annual Cutest Kid contest
COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. (ADAMS) – BABE of Whitley County, a non-profit organization that provides resources and a community for Whitley County families, kicked off their 10th annual Cutest Kid Conte...
Joey Martin Jul 15, 2022

State Road 9 to close for bridge maintenance work
HUNTINGTON CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced the closure of State Road 9 between W 800 N and W 900 N for bridge maintenance work. Crews will begin working on o...
Joey Martin Jul 14, 2022