Category Archives: WJFX Local News (imported)

Tread the Trails: New program kicking off at Salomon Farm Park
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Runners, walkers and wheelchair users are invited to participate in Tread the Trails, a new trails program presented by the City of Fort Wayne, the Fort Wayne Running ...
Joey Martin Mar 29, 2022

Suspect arrested following shooting at Coliseum Inn
UPDATE (March 29, 2022): Fort Wayne police say that a suspect has been detained in a shooting that happened early Saturday morning at the Coliseum Inn. The victim was left with critical injuries. Poli...
Joey Martin Mar 29, 2022

Man critically wounded in Zollars Avenue shooting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne police say a man is in critical condition after being shot Monday night. He was found when officers and medics arrived to the 1300 of Zollars Avenue just so...
Joey Martin Mar 29, 2022

Northwest Allen County Schools sign on superintendent's retirement
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Northwest Allen County’s school board Monday night signed a retirement agreement with Superintendent Chris Himsel. He’s been on leave since January for...
Joey Martin Mar 29, 2022
S.R. 105 to close for asphalt resurfacing in Huntington County
HUNTINGTON CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced the closure of S.R. 105 near Banquo. The closure will take place between S.R. 9 and S.R. 124 for asphalt resurfaci...
Joey Martin Mar 28, 2022

Two men hospitalized after UTV crash in Waterloo
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – Two men in Waterloo were hospitalized after getting stuck in a flooded wooded area. Friday just after 9 p.m., crews responded to a 911 call reporting two unconscious m...
Joey Martin Mar 28, 2022

FWPD asking for help in finding missing man
Rodney Dunbar II FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Police need the public's help looking for a man who they say could be in danger. Rodney Deon Dunbar II is a black male with short black hair and brown...
Joey Martin Mar 28, 2022

Allen County posts fifth straight year of positive domestic migration
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne and Allen County remain among the region's leaders in attracting and retaining talent, according to Greater Fort Wayne Inc. In 2021, the county added a net ...
Joey Martin Mar 28, 2022

ISP investigating death of five-year-old child in Jay County
JAY CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – The Indiana State Police (ISP) Fort Wayne Post is investigating the death of a five-year-old in Jay County. Police say around 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 24, Portland o...
Joey Martin Mar 28, 2022

Icy roads to blame for Sunday morning crash
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department says that icy road conditions were to blame for a crash on Sunday. Police say a man from Garrett had head and neck injurie...
Joey Martin Mar 28, 2022