Category Archives: WJFX Local News (imported)

West State Flagstar Bank robbery suspect arrested
Jason Cody Sower UPDATE: Fort Wayne police say that they have arrested a man who robbed the Flagstar Bank branch located at the corner of West State and Sherman boulevards in Fort Wayne early Wednesda...
Joey Martin Apr 04, 2022

Fourth annual 'Day of Giving' at PFW set for April 27
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Mastodons are big thinkers and dreamers. They're also doers who turn possibility into reality. For a full 24 hours on April 27, many will come together again to suppor...
Joey Martin Apr 01, 2022

Sweetwater, Whatzup announce 20 Under 20 Awards
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Sweetwater Academy and Sweetwater Band & Orchestra along with Whatzup are acknowledging the wealth of musical talent in northeast Indiana. The second annual 2...
Joey Martin Apr 01, 2022

Missing Adams County toddler found dead in hole
BERNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Authorities in Adams County say it looks like a toddler drowned in a hole after wandering away earlier this week. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office says a toddler was...
Joey Martin Apr 01, 2022

ISP investigating officer involved shooting in Steuben County
STEUBEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – Indiana State Police say it is investigating after a Steuben County deputy fired a shot during a chase on Tuesday. ISP that a pursuit began shortly after 7 p.m. in Pl...
Joey Martin Mar 31, 2022

Spring cleanup biodegradable bag collection begins
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The City of Fort Wayne Street Department has begun collecting biodegradable paper leaf/lawn/garden bags placed by the curb. Only leaves should be placed in the bags, n...
Joey Martin Mar 31, 2022

FWCS using coronavirus money on HVAC upgrades
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne schools want to use most of their coronavirus stimulus money to bring more fresh air into their classrooms. The city’s school district this week unvei...
Joey Martin Mar 31, 2022

S.R. 101 to close near Monroeville for bridgework
ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced the closure of S.R. 101 near Monroeville. Crews will begin a bridge deck overlay between Flatrock Road and Willow Run D...
Joey Martin Mar 30, 2022

Parkview Health seeks feedback on area health needs
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Parkview Health is launching a Community Health Needs Assessment, a survey that uses public feedback to identify priorities for resources, education and programming. A...
Joey Martin Mar 30, 2022

TinCaps auctioning off authentic jerseys worn by team
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Before the team's new season begins, the Fort Wayne TinCaps are auctioning off authentic jerseys previously worn by players and coaches. The squad's batting practice t...
Joey Martin Mar 30, 2022