Category Archives: WJFX Local News (imported)

Downtown Fort Wayne's unsung heroes receive recognition
(Downtown Fort Wayne) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Downtown Fort Wayne says that nine outstanding individuals were recently celebrated and recognized for their hard work and dedication throughout ...
Joey Martin Mar 06, 2023

Elderly man killed in Northside crash
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – An elderly man was killed in a crash on the city's north side. Police say he crashed into a pole and a tree on the1300 block of N. Anthony Boulevard, close to Tilden A...
Joey Martin Mar 06, 2023

Flight simulator donation brings new opportunities to Ivy Tech students
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne is adding FAA-approved flight simulator training to its Aviation Technology curriculum after receiving it as a donation valued up...
Joey Martin Mar 03, 2023

Steuben County continues offering free sandbags to residents
UPDATE (March 3, 2023): The Steuben County Emergency Management Agency along with the Steuben County Highway Department will continue to make available to the residents of Steuben County a sandbag fil...
Joey Martin Mar 03, 2023

Fort Wayne TinCaps weigh in on 'State Sandwich' bill
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Fort Wayne TinCaps (Minor League Baseball's High-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres) issued the following statement today regarding Indiana Senate Bill 322. The b...
Joey Martin Mar 03, 2023

Applications for Citizen-Match Tree Planting Program now accepted
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation is inviting residents of Fort Wayne to improve neighborhood appeal, cool air temperatures, cleanse pollutants from the air and produce ...
Joey Martin Mar 02, 2023

Nominations open for GFW Inc. 2023 Champions of Change Awards
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Greater Fort Wayne (GFW) Inc. Women's Network will present its fifth annual Champions of Change Awards this spring. Now through March 27, community members are enc...
Joey Martin Mar 02, 2023

Allen County, City of Fort Wayne observe Disability Awareness Month
ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – On March 1, 2023, the Allen County Board of Commissioners and Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry renewed their annual commitment to proclaim March as Disability Awareness Month...
Joey Martin Mar 02, 2023

The Lighthouse opens second Family Thrift Store
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) The Lighthouse is holding its grand opening for its second Family Thrift Store. Located at 6230 Lima Rd., the Grand Opening celebration will take place March 1-4th with in-sto...
Joey Martin Mar 01, 2023

Neighborhood presidents meeting to be held next week
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The City of Fort Wayne's Neighborhood Planning and Activation Workgroup invites neighborhood association presidents to attend the upcoming ‘Neighborhood Presiden...
Joey Martin Mar 01, 2023