Category Archives: WJFX Local News (imported)

Clean Drains Fort Wayne launches community action day
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Clean Drains Fort Wayne invites every resident to join in protecting our rivers on the first-ever Clean the Drains Day, September 23, 2023. Clean Drains is the awarene...
Joey Martin Jul 12, 2023

More road work heads to Jefferson Boulevard
ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – There is another construction project that could impact your commute. INDOT says that there will be alternating lane closures in both directions of Jefferson Boulevard,...
Joey Martin Jul 11, 2023

122nd placed on lockdown for report of "suspicious activity"
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – While training was set to be going on at the 122nd Fighter Wing base in Fort Wayne – what could have been a real threat to security played out Monday afternoon. ...
Joey Martin Jul 11, 2023

Marcos CastaƱon wins Midwest League Player of the Week award
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne TinCaps infielder Marcos Castaon has been named the Midwest League Player of the Week, Minor League Baseball announced Monday. The right-handed batter helpe...
Joey Martin Jul 11, 2023

Buckner Park upgrades ready to explore
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – A new paved pedestrian trail is now open in Fort Wayne. A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the new addition to Buckner Park on Monday. Mayor Tom Henry and other city...
Joey Martin Jul 11, 2023

The Lighthouse marks milestone in prison outreach
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – A Fort Wayne organization is celebrating a milestone in reaching out. Two years after launching a campaign aimed at bringing hope and healing to those in prison across...
Joey Martin Jul 11, 2023

Blue Star Banner at Brackenridge and Main updated
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The City of Fort Wayne has installed additional Blue Star Banners to honor and recognize City of Fort Wayne residents and City of Fort Wayne government employees who a...
Joey Martin Jul 11, 2023

122nd Fighter Wing to conduct exercises this week
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The 122nd Fighter Wing will conduct a Readiness Exercise Validation from July 10, 2023, through July 13, 2023. During the exercise, the surrounding area may notice an ...
Joey Martin Jul 10, 2023

Contract extended for Mastodon WBB head coach
PFW’s women’s basketball head coach Maria Marchesano huddles with her Mastodons during a timeout on Senior Day versus Northern Kentucky University on Feb. 18. FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) R...
Joey Martin Jul 07, 2023

Two arrests made in July 4th shooting
UPDATE (July 7, 2023): FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Two people now face charges for a Fourth of July shooting that left a juvenile in critical condition. Police initially said the shooting happene...
Joey Martin Jul 07, 2023