Category Archives: WJFX Local News (imported)

New Blue Star Banner displayed in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The City of Fort Wayne has installed a new Blue Star Banner as part of the ongoing program to honor and recognize City of Fort Wayne residents and City of Fort Wayne g...
Joey Martin Jul 05, 2022

Milling, paving work could impact traffic on State Boulevard
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – As part of the City of Fort Wayne's northeast quadrant resurfacing package, crews will be working along sections of State Boulevard beginning Tuesday, July 5. State Bo...
Joey Martin Jul 05, 2022

City: Annual Water Quality Report arriving soon
Fort Wayne, Ind. (ADAMS) – The annual Drinking Water Quality Report from City Utilities has been mailed and will arrive in mailboxes soon. The report covers the 2021 year and is prepared and dis...
Joey Martin Jul 05, 2022

Fort Wayne man reportedly killed in fireworks explosion
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – We are waiting for more details about what is being reported as a man’s death at a backyard fireworks show in Fort Wayne. Neighbors say the man hosted a firework...
Joey Martin Jul 05, 2022

Portion of State Road 827 closed in Fremont for reconstruction
STEUBEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced the closure of State Road 827 in Fremont. Crews will be working between 400 N and Hardy Street. Construction is sched...
Joey Martin Jul 05, 2022

New group of CASA volunteers to be sworn in
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Allen County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and the Honorable Judge Lori K. Morgan will hold a Swearing-In Ceremony on Friday, July 1, 2022 adding 4 new advo...
Joey Martin Jul 01, 2022

Man in custody following Huffman Street standoff
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne police say that a man is in custody after a standoff Thursday morning. Officials say it began as a domestic disturbance. A woman called 911 saying that she ...
Joey Martin Jul 01, 2022

GM halting production at Fort Wayne plant starting next week
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Another shutdown is coming for workers at Fort Wayne’s GM plant. The company yesterday said it will halt production from next Tuesday through next Friday. GM say...
Joey Martin Jul 01, 2022

Two hurt in DeKalb County crash
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – Police in DeKalb County say that two men were hurt in a three-car crash Wednesday afternoon. Police say that 39-year-old Adam Knott and 35-year-old Ashley Richards wer...
Joey Martin Jun 30, 2022

Woman charged with baby's death a year after
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – A Fort Wayne woman is behind bars for her baby’s death last year. Police say that 34-year-old Ashly Townsend was arrested yesterday. She’s being charged fo...
Joey Martin Jun 30, 2022