Category Archives: WJFX Local News (imported)

Two people, dog escape house fire
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Firefighters in Fort Wayne say two people and their dog are lucky to be alive after a fire all but destroyed a home last night. Flames were coming out of the house on ...
Joey Martin Nov 04, 2021

Ohio announces over $23 million in funding for traffic safety
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – On Wednesday, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that $23 million has been awarded to support local and statewide initiatives to improve traffic safety and reduce traff...
Joey Martin Nov 04, 2021

Reported battery turns into standoff early Wednesday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne police say that charges are pending after a call for a battery turned into an hours-long standoff early Wednesday morning. Officers were called to the 3400 ...
Joey Martin Nov 04, 2021

FWCS opens buildings for 'Tuesday Tours'
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne Community Schools is inviting parents to come at get a look inside its buildings. Each school in the FWCS District will offer tours during school hours to a...
Joey Martin Nov 03, 2021

Portion of S.R. 4 to close for road maintenance next week
DEKALB AND STEUBEN COUNTIES, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced the closure of S.R. 4 west of Ashley and Hudson. Crews will be conducting road maintenance between S....
Joey Martin Nov 03, 2021

Backpacks of Hope continues at Kelley Automotive
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Backpacks of Hope, a local organization dedicated to helping people in need by donating vital personal-care items in backpacks, is celebrating its tenth anniversary in...
Joey Martin Nov 03, 2021

One critically wounded in Franklin Avenue stabbing
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – A Fort Wayne man is fighting for his life following a stabbing just north of the city’s downtown. It happened about 2:15 Sunday morning. Police say a number of s...
Joey Martin Nov 03, 2021

Former TinCaps Shine in World Series
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – After a record number of former Fort Wayne players appeared in Major League Baseball during the regular season, a pair continues to shine in the World Series. Max Frie...
Joey Martin Nov 03, 2021

Coats for Kids kicks off 22nd year
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – November 1st marks the start of the 2021 Coats for Kids Campaign sponsored by the Volunteer Center. Guest of Honor, Mayor Tom Henry, will kick off the campaign by dist...
Joey Martin Nov 02, 2021

Election Day 2021 arrives for voters across Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The 2021 November General Election is today with several issues facing Ohio voters. The main race on the local ballot is Ohio Congressional District 15, with Democrat Al...
Joey Martin Nov 02, 2021