Category Archives: WJFX Local News (imported)

Man critically hurt in DeKalb County crash
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – Officers with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department believe speed was a contributing factor to a crash that left one man in critical condition Sunday afternoon....
Joey Martin Dec 19, 2022

Fire causes heavy damage to Kenwood Avenue home
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne Fire Department officials say that a home was heavily damaged in a fire Saturday on the northeast side. According to a release, Fort Wayne Fire Department c...
Joey Martin Dec 19, 2022

OWI crash leads to trailer explosion in Steuben County
ANGOLA, Ind. (ADAMS) – A crash in Steuben County caused a mobile home to explode over the weekend and an Angola police officer is recovering after being injured by debris. Police say the explosi...
Joey Martin Dec 19, 2022

New roundabouts to create entryway to three southeast neighborhoods
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – On Thursday, Mayor Tom Henry joined City of Fort Wayne Manager of Right of Way & Landscape Services Nick Jarrell, Sixth District City Councilwoman Sharon Tucker, ...
Joey Martin Dec 16, 2022

Deer causes two trucks to collide in DeKalb County
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – Police in DeKalb County say that two people were hurt when their trucks collided Thursday morning after one of them hit a deer. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Depar...
Joey Martin Dec 16, 2022

Leaf collection crews wrap up for the year
UPDATE (December 16, 2022): FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne Street Department crews completed leaf collection on Thursday. They will continue to collect biodegradable bags until December 3...
Joey Martin Dec 16, 2022

New garbage bulk collection procedures
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The City of Fort Wayne's Solid Waste Department provided an update on new garbage bulk collection procedures. Residents who would like the City of Fort Wayne's Solid W...
Joey Martin Dec 15, 2022

Embassy employee receives Hoosier Hospitality Award
The Lt. Governor presented the award to McKinney on Thursday, December 8, at a ceremony in Indianapolis. FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Embassy Theatre announced this week that long-time employe...
Joey Martin Dec 15, 2022

Redevelopment Commission approves repurposing of Schaab Metal
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission has approved the sale of the Schaab Metal Products building at 1216 N. Harrison St. to Schaab Riverfront Plaza LLC., a developm...
Joey Martin Dec 15, 2022

FWCS Career Academy continues fruit sale tradition
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The 33rd annual FWCS Career Academy fruit sale at the Bill C. Anthis Center begins Thursday, Dec. 15, at the Automotive Center on the corner of Lafayette and Lewis str...
Joey Martin Dec 15, 2022