Category Archives: WJFX Local News (imported)

Pack your patience! New restrictions head to Illinois and 69
ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced paving operations getting ready to begin as part of the ongoing interchange modification project taking place at ...
Joey Martin Oct 08, 2021

Veterans Shrine Board chosen for 2021 Vandeveer Impact Award
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – For its work in renovating and restoring its facility and bringing a replica of the Vietnam Veterans wall to the area, the board of directors of the Veterans National ...
Joey Martin Oct 08, 2021

Motorcyclist killed in Goshen and Coliseum crash identified
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne police say a man is dead following a crash Wednesday afternoon. Police say it happened just before 1 p.m. at Coliseum and Goshen when a passenger vehicle wa...
Joey Martin Oct 08, 2021

USF offering Saturday art classes for K - eighth grade students
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The University of Saint Francis invites children in kindergarten through eighth grade to enroll in Saturday morning art classes at the Mimi and Ian Rolland Art and Vis...
Joey Martin Oct 08, 2021

Former VP Mike Pence to attend 'Trail to Zero' in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – On October 9th, BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding and former Vice President Mike Pence will honor our U.S. veterans with a 20-mile “Trail to Zero” ride throug...
Joey Martin Oct 08, 2021

County partners with Silverado Hagerman in Southwest Allen County
ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – The Allen County Board of Commissioners, Allen County Council, Allen County Redevelopment Commission, and Silverado Hagerman Properties announced on Friday a partnershi...
Joey Martin Oct 08, 2021

Parkview Field ranked #1 ballpark experience
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Parkview Field, the home of the Fort Wayne TinCaps, has earned a new No. 1 ranking. Stadium Journey just ranked Parkview Field as the top game-day experience among Min...
Joey Martin Oct 08, 2021

City taking Neighborhood Improvement Grant program applications
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – On Wednesday, the City of Fort Wayne's Community Development Division announced that the 2022 Neighborhood Improvement Grant program is now open. This is the fourth ye...
Joey Martin Oct 06, 2021

Report: Cowboys release linebacker and Luers grad Jaylon Smith
FRISCO, Texas (ADAMS) – The Dallas Cowboys are reportedly moving on from linebacker Jaylon Smith. According to ESPN, the Cowboys are releasing the linebacker. Dallas still owes Smith $7.2 millio...
Joey Martin Oct 06, 2021

Proposed Fort Wayne 2022 budget discussed at City Council
UPDATE (October 6, 2021): Fort Wayne employees could see a 4% pay increase with the 2022 budget. And police and firefighters could see a 5% bump. Mayor Henry’s budget was brought before City Cou...
Joey Martin Oct 06, 2021