Category Archives: WJFX Local News (imported)

S.R. 16 in Huntington County to close for repairs
HUNTINGTON CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced the closure of S.R. 16. The closure is taking place between S.R. 5 and S.R. 105 to repair damage to the road cause...
Joey Martin Oct 19, 2021

New Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Post, laboratory opens
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – On Wednesday, October 13, 2021, the Indiana State Police held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the completion of the newly constructed Fort Wayne Post and Regi...
Joey Martin Oct 19, 2021

This is National School Bus Safety Week
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The week of October 18 through 22 has been designated as National School Bus Safety Week. Troopers in Ohio will be highly visible this week along school bus routes and i...
Joey Martin Oct 19, 2021

Allen County CASA celebrates new CASA volunteers
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Allen County CASA will celebrate the swearing-in of new volunteer advocates this Tuesday. These individuals, known as CASA volunteers, will make a difference in the li...
Joey Martin Oct 19, 2021

FWCS to offer evening COVID-19 testing to students, staff
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne Community Schools will offer evening COVID-19 testing to students and staff to support returning to the classroom sooner. FWCS' Health and Wellness staff wi...
Joey Martin Oct 15, 2021

Purdue Fort Wayne will not pursue vaccine mandate
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – PFW leaders say that there will not be a vaccination mandate for students and staff returning in 2022. Leaders say that it just wasn’t something they got lots of...
Joey Martin Oct 15, 2021

Two shot in Thursday incident at local hotel
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – A shooting at a local hotel has left a victim fighting for his life. Police say a man matching the suspect’s description was also shot but expected to survive. F...
Joey Martin Oct 15, 2021

Coroner identifies man killed in vehicle on John Street
UPDATE (October 14, 2021): Police are asking for tips and continue to investigate to find out who pulled the trigger that killed a man just south of downtown Tuesday night. Police say he was shot in a...
Joey Martin Oct 15, 2021

FWPD looking for gas station robber
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – FWPD officials are asking for help in finding a man they say held up a local gas station in August. Police say it happened at the Phil’s One Stop on Lower Huntin...
Joey Martin Oct 15, 2021

Minor League Baseball, Marvel Entertainment announce partnership
CHICAGO (ADAMS) – This week, Minor League Baseball (MiLB) announced a three-year partnership with Marvel Entertainment, one of the world's most prominent storytelling brands, for an event series...
Joey Martin Oct 14, 2021