Category Archives: WJFX Local News (imported)

Speed, alcohol suspected in Sunday morning crash
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – The DeKalb County Sheriff's Department says that a 19-year-old from Angola was injured in a crash early Sunday morning. It happened just before 3 a.m. Sunday on CR 61....
Joey Martin Apr 17, 2023

ONIC warns of varying forms of fentanyl found in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC) has released a public safety bulletin alerting Ohioans of the various forms of fentanyl being found across the state. The O...
Joey Martin Apr 17, 2023

One hurt, heavy damage in DeKalb County crash
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – Police say that one person was hurt and two vehicles were heavily damaged in a crash Friday on SR 8 in DeKalb County. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s office says tha...
Joey Martin Apr 17, 2023

Portion of S.R. 9 to close for railroad crossing construction
WHITLEY CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – The Indiana Department of Transportation says that a portion of State Road 9 south of Columbia City will close soon for work. Starting on or after April 17, crews wil...
Joey Martin Apr 17, 2023

Woman critically injured in moped crash
ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – The Allen County Sheriff’s Department says that a woman suffered critical injuries after a crash left her pinned between a moped and a van. Police say it happened...
Joey Martin Apr 14, 2023

Ivy Tech adds Peterbuilt training with new statewide partnership
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne and Warsaw recently added Peterbuilt Training program to its Diesel Technology courses as part of a new statewide partnership. Th...
Joey Martin Apr 14, 2023

Coroner identified victim in McCormick Park shootings
Courtesy: Fort Wayne Police Department UPDATE (April 14, 2023): The Allen County Coroner has identified a man shot and killed close to McCormick Park Wednesday. The Allen County Coroner's Office relea...
Joey Martin Apr 14, 2023

Rolling slowdowns scheduled for I-469 this weekend
ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS)- The Indiana Department of Transportation says that you should be aware of rolling slowdowns on I-469 this weekend. Starting on or after 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, rolling s...
Joey Martin Apr 14, 2023

Deceased suspect identified after long standoff in Kendallville
UPDATE (April 14, 2023): KENDALLVILLE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Police say 60-year-old Michael Emmons of Kendallville has died after a standoff that lasted nearly eleven hours after he shot several hundre...
Joey Martin Apr 14, 2023

Motorcyclist hurt in crash after swerving to avoid a deer
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office says that a man was hurt when he crashed his motorcycle trying to avoid hitting a deer. It happened around 6 a.m. Wednesday wh...
Joey Martin Apr 13, 2023