Category Archives: WJFX Local News (imported)

Coroner identifies remains found by wooded area near Yoder
UPDATED INFORMATION (January 24, 2022): ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – The Allen County Sheriff’s Department says that an investigation is underway after someone found human remains were found ...
Joey Martin Jan 24, 2022

Humane Fort Wayne raises $80,000+ through Betty White Challenge
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – On January 17, 2022, Humane Fort Wayne participated in the viral Betty White Challenge, which encouraged fans of the late actress and animal advocate to donate $5 to a...
Joey Martin Jan 24, 2022

Parkview opens pediatric post-COVID long-hauler clinic
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Parkview is opening a new clinic to support children with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19, more commonly known as "long-haulers." The Pediatric Post-COVID Long-Hauler ...
Joey Martin Jan 20, 2022

Two critically hurt following buggy wreck in Allen County
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Two people are fighting for their lives after an SUV vs buggy crash in Allen County. It happened Wednesday evening on State Road 37. The sheriff’s office in Fort...
Joey Martin Jan 20, 2022

Allen Superior Court halts jury trials until at least February 14
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Allen Superior Court will halt jury trials until at least Feb. 14, 2022, due to the latest surge in COVID-19 infections and illnesses in the community. The pause in ju...
Joey Martin Jan 20, 2022

BMV warns Ohioans of texting scam
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The Bureau of Motor Vehicles is warning Ohioans about a texting scam. The bureau says texts are being sent requesting that people update their BMV profile with a link to...
Joey Martin Jan 20, 2022

Mayor, FWPD, FWFD recap 2021 and look to 2022
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – On Wednesday, Mayor Tom Henry, Police Chief Steve Reed and Fire Chief Eric Lahey provided a public safety recap of 2021 and highlighted plans for 2022. that are design...
Joey Martin Jan 20, 2022

New temporary COVID-19 testing and vaccination site to open
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – In coordination with the Indiana Department of Health and local partners, the Allen County Department of Health has announced the opening of a state-run COVID-19 testi...
Joey Martin Jan 19, 2022

City highlights neighborhood sidewalk improvements
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The City of Fort Wayne put a spotlight on what it calls its proactive investments in neighborhood infrastructure, particularly sidewalks. Since the 2018 construction s...
Joey Martin Jan 19, 2022

City attorney: New trash provider in six months
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – People in Fort Wayne are going to have to deal with their mounting trash problem for at least six more months. Fort Wayne’s city attorney said on Tuesday that th...
Joey Martin Jan 19, 2022