Category Archives: WJFX Local News (imported)

New survey hopes take on barriers to inclusion in the community
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – A new survey hopes to take on barriers to inclusion in the community. Launched by a group of Fort Wayne organizations after a year-long initiative, the "Gateways for G...
Joey Martin Jun 16, 2023

Fort Wayne Urban League lifting up banned books
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Books that have faced criticism and even been banned in U.S. schools are the subject of a new push by the Fort Wayne Urban League (FWUL). In an effort to bring awarene...
Joey Martin Jun 16, 2023

Mayor Henry announces awarding of 27 grants to non-profits
City of Fort Wayne Twitter FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – On Thursday, Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry announced that 27 local non-profit organizations will receive funding from the City of Fort Wayne's ...
Joey Martin Jun 16, 2023

Coroner identifies man killed in Huntertown crash
HUNTERTOWN, Ind. (ADAMS) – A man who died in a three-vehicle crash in Huntertown on Wednesday has been identified. The man was identified as 78-year-old Michael Melvin Aker of Fort Wayne, accord...
Joey Martin Jun 16, 2023

City offices to be closed in recognition of Juneteenth
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The City of Fort Wayne's offices will be closed on Monday, June 19 in recognition of Juneteenth. There will be no residential garbage, recycling, and bulk collection o...
Joey Martin Jun 16, 2023

Looking for a forever friend? FWACC is having a sale
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control is having an adoption sale on all cats and small Animals. This sale is running through Friday, June 23. All cats and small animal...
Joey Martin Jun 14, 2023

Traffic alert! Portion of Hillegas Road to close again
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The closure on Hillegas Road for the new sewer pipe has resumed. The road was temporarily opened while a communications line was relocated. It will now be closed at In...
Joey Martin Jun 14, 2023

Driver not hurt when train strikes semi in DeKalb County
ST. JOE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Indiana State Police say that a semi driver was not hurt when a train crashed into his truck in DeKalb County on Monday. At approximately 5:30 p.m. Monday, ISP and the De...
Joey Martin Jun 14, 2023

General Motors investing $632 million in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – General Motors will invest $632 million dollars at its Fort Wayne Assembly plant. The money will be used for new conveyors, tooling, and equipment in the body and gene...
Joey Martin Jun 13, 2023

Embassy's Kelly Updike honored by Greater Fort Wayne Inc.
Kelly Updike FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – If you have ever been to a show at the Embassy Theatre Kelly Updike was probably smiling at you when you walked through the door. She is the president and...
Joey Martin Jun 13, 2023