Category Archives: WJFX Local News (imported)

Art engagement grants program opens for southeast side
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Arts United announced today a new grant program focused on art experiences in Southeast Fort Wayne. Community Connections: Southeast Arts Project Grants is a grant pro...
Joey Martin Apr 26, 2023

TinCaps Homestand Highlights: April 25-30
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Fort Wayne TinCaps are back in the Fort. And our fingers are crossed for good weather this week as they play at Parkview Field. Hopefully, the rain will hold off and we ...
Joey Martin Apr 24, 2023

Ohio Marks National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – Ohio drivers should expect to see more motorcycle riders on the road as peak riding season gets underway, according to Motorcycle Ohio, a division of the Ohio Traffic Sa...
Joey Martin Apr 24, 2023

Pontiac/Wayne Trace roundabout project recognized
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The City of Fort Wayne's Pontiac/Wayne Trace Roundabout Renovation & Beautification Project has received the 2023 Building Contractors Association of Northeast In...
Joey Martin Apr 24, 2023

Chicken Salad Chick plans grand opening for SW Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Chicken Salad Chick is set to debut in Fort Wayne. The Southern-style chicken salad restaurant will celebrate its first Summit City location with a ribbon-cutting cere...
Joey Martin Apr 24, 2023

Fort Wayne Children's Zoo opens 59th season
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – When the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo opened on Saturday, April 22nd, it marked the beginning of the 59th season. Season opening festivities began with a DJ in the plaza,...
Joey Martin Apr 24, 2023

Parkview Health VeggieRx program growing
Gail Curry, left, Joseph Phillips and Ollie Fowlkes are shown preparing a fruit salad during one of the VeggieRx classes in 2022. FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – VeggieRx, a produce prescription prog...
Joey Martin Apr 24, 2023

Medical emergency sparks crash involving three semis
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office says that three semis crashed in a Butler parking lot Friday. It happened after one of the drivers said he had a medical emerg...
Joey Martin Apr 24, 2023

Columbia City Parks Director facing embezzlement charges
COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. (ADAMS) – Indiana State Police say that the Columbia City Parks Director is now facing criminal charges related to an embezzlement investigation. On March 15, 2023, the India...
Joey Martin Apr 24, 2023

Columbia City man arrested for child pornography
COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. (ADAMS) – Indiana State Police say a 42-year-old Columbia City man is facing seven charges of possessing child pornography. John Cowdin II was arrested this week and has been...
Joey Martin Apr 20, 2023