Category Archives: WJFX Local News (imported)

State's curriculum "transparency" plan likely dead
UPDATE (March 4, 2022): INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) – Indiana lawmakers could try a last-minute switch to revive the proposal that would have schools tell parents just what they are teaching, but...
Joey Martin Mar 04, 2022

City again gets good marks for water
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – City Utilities’ water get high marks at another competition. Local water was on the world stage at The 32nd Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting event. C...
Joey Martin Mar 04, 2022

S.R. 37 to close for bridge construction
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced the closure of S.R. 37 east of Georgetown. Crews will begin working on a bridge/box culvert replacement over Ham...
Joey Martin Mar 04, 2022

Man arrested after stealing car, crashing while trying to get away
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne police have arrested a man they said stole a vehicle before running from cops and crashing it Wednesday morning. Just before 5:30 a.m., the vehicle was repo...
Joey Martin Mar 03, 2022

Calling all creatives for the 'art of clean rivers'
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Clean Drains Fort Wayne: Be River SmART is looking for local artists, from enthusiasts to professionals, to be an artist selected to paint one of the storm drain art m...
Joey Martin Mar 03, 2022

Man shot in Weisser Park Avenue home while eating dinner
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne police say that a man is in critical condition after he was found in a home off Weisser Park Avenue with gunshot wounds. The man reportedly was eating dinne...
Joey Martin Mar 03, 2022

City announces Starbucks location to open at Southtown Centre
City of Fort Wayne FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – On Monday, Mayor Tom Henry announced that a Starbucks is one of two new developments planned for southeast Fort Wayne. The City of Fort Wayne's Comm...
Joey Martin Mar 03, 2022

City of Fort Wayne Public Works division hiring
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The City of Fort Wayne Public Works Division is looking to fill several seasonal positions beginning this month. The hourly rate is $15.00 and a typical work week will...
Joey Martin Mar 02, 2022

Parkview, Best Buy launch site featuring of medical, wellness devices
BestBuy.com/Parkview FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Parkview Health and Best Buy say they are making it easier to find medical and wellness products to enhance virtual health care experiences. They ...
Joey Martin Mar 02, 2022

"Disability Awareness Month" proclaimed in Allen Co., Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – On Tuesday, the Allen County Board of Commissioners and Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry signed a proclamation making March "Disability Awareness Month" in the city and coun...
Joey Martin Mar 02, 2022