Category Archives: WJFX Local News (imported)

Ohio's Vax-2-School initiative opening to kids 5+ on CDC approval
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The Ohio Department of Health and the Ohio Lottery is preparing to open the Vax-2-School initiative to children five and older. A state spokesperson said yesterday that ...
Joey Martin Nov 02, 2021

ACLU, Fort Wayne come to terms on future protests
Photo: Daniel Church FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The ACLU is not dropping its lawsuit against the city of Fort Wayne over 2020’s protests, but the two sides have come to an understanding. B...
Joey Martin Nov 02, 2021

Local group receives grant to help rural women business owners
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The WEOC Women’s Business Center in Fort Wayne has received $200,000 from the federal government to continue its work supporting woman-owned small businesses. Th...
Joey Martin Nov 02, 2021

Coroner identifies man found dead in car after crashing into pond
UPDATE (November 2, 2021): The Allen County Coroner's Office has released the identity of a man found dead in a vehicle that had crashed into a local pond. The vehicle was pulled from the water off th...
Joey Martin Nov 02, 2021

Empty car destroyed by train in DeKalb County
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – Police in DeKalb County ay that an empty vehicle sitting on railroad tracks was hit and destroyed by an Amtrak train early Sunday morning. The Sheriff’s Departme...
Joey Martin Nov 01, 2021

Topping off celebration held for the Riverfront at Promenade Park
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Last week, Mayor Tom Henry joined by the Director of Community Development Nancy Townsend, developer Barrett & Stokely and other city leaders held a "Topping Off"...
Joey Martin Nov 01, 2021

Allen County Public Library returning to in-person programs
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Starting Monday, November 1, the Allen County Public Library will return to offering a full schedule of in-person programs at all locations. ACPL programs have been vi...
Joey Martin Nov 01, 2021

Juvenile left with life-threatening injuries in shooting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne police say that a juvenile has life-threatening injuries following a shooting early Halloween morning. Officers responded to the 4600 block of Euclid Avenue...
Joey Martin Nov 01, 2021

Fort Wayne Fire Department welcomes 14 new firefighters
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fourteen firefighters were welcomed to the Fort Wayne Fire Department in a graduation ceremony Thursday night at the Public Safety Academy. The department's 93rd recru...
Joey Martin Oct 29, 2021

Man in critical condition following Lima Road crash
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne police say that a man has life-threatening injuries following a crash Thursday evening on Lima Road. It happened near Ludwig around 7 p.m. Police think he m...
Joey Martin Oct 29, 2021