Category Archives: WJFX Local News (imported)

Healthier Moms and Babies launches mobile service with 'The Hopper'
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Healthier Moms and Babies launched The Hopper, its mobile outreach vehicle, to provide resources and education to more families in Northeast Indiana. "At Healthier Mom...
Joey Martin Mar 28, 2023

Part of S.R. 8 to close for bridge construction
DEKALB CO, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced the closure of a portion of State Road 8 east of Avilla. Starting on or after April 3, crews will be working on t...
Joey Martin Mar 28, 2023

Former Huntington University track coach charged
HUNTINGTON, Ind. (ADAMS) – Former Huntington University women’s running coach Nicholas Johnson is charged with felony sexual battery and a misdemeanor battery charge. Johnson pled guilty t...
Joey Martin Mar 28, 2023

Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum closing temporarily
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Veterans National Memorial Shrine & Museum, located at 2122 O'Day Road, has announced that the museum will be closed temporarily so that the old museum can be...
Joey Martin Mar 27, 2023

ISP looking for help in hit and run crash at I-69 rest stop
DEKALB CO., Ind (ADAMS) – Indiana State Police are hoping the public can help them find answers in a hit-and-run crash that caused $20,000 in damage to the rest area off I-69 in DeKalb County. O...
Joey Martin Mar 27, 2023

Portion of Trier Road to close for drainage improvements
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Beginning Monday, March 27, the City says that a portion of Trier Road will close to install a new stormwater pipe. The project is part of a drainage improvement for a...
Joey Martin Mar 27, 2023

ISP Fort Wayne Post celebrates employee's 25 years
DIC F/Sgt Rob Smith & Renee Andrews, PE6604 FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Although just publicly announced recently, on February 16, 2023, Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter recog...
Joey Martin Mar 27, 2023

Could you spot drug activity in emojis?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC) released a public safety bulletin this week alerting parents of emojis that it says are being used by youth on social media...
Joey Martin Mar 24, 2023

City, Habitat for Humanity announce construction of 32 new homes
(Twitter) City of Fort Wayne FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Habitat for Humanity and the City of Fort Wayne are eyeing 40 lots on the city’s southeast side to turn into 32 new homes. The newly...
Joey Martin Mar 24, 2023

FWPD warns of Facebook Marketplace scam
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – If you use Facebook Marketplace to sell things in Fort Wayne the FWPD has a warning for you. The Fort Wayne Police Department says it has gotten word of people using f...
Joey Martin Mar 24, 2023