Category Archives: WJFX Local News (imported)

Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – A motorcyclist is hospitalized in critical condition after his bike was hit by an SUV near Fort Wayne International Airport Tuesday morning. Fort Wayne Police Departme...
Joey Martin Dec 14, 2022

Veterans National Memorial Shrine wins Hoosier Hospitality award
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum 2122 O’Day Road Fort Wayne has been selected as a 2022 Hoosier Hospitality Award Winner. This award is given to ...
Joey Martin Dec 13, 2022

Barricaded subject causes large response from police
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – A large police presence sparked concern Monday morning for residents and parents of students at Carroll High School. Northwest Allen County Schools sent an email to fa...
Joey Martin Dec 13, 2022

City gives recommendations for small businesses, nonprofit ARPA funds
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Mayor Tom Henry's Administration recently announced that several local small businesses and nonprofits have been recommended to receive assistance through American Res...
Joey Martin Dec 13, 2022

Rape, sexual battery charges dropped against bar owner
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Charges of sexual battery and rape against a Fort Wayne bar owner have been dismissed. Allen Superior Court Judge David Zent yesterday approved the motion by prosecuto...
Joey Martin Dec 13, 2022

Suspect in custody after car theft, chase off Hessen Cassel
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Police have a juvenile suspect in custody for allegedly stealing a car last night with two children inside. It happened around 6:30 p.m. in the 3700 block of Hessen Ca...
Joey Martin Dec 09, 2022

Driver runs stop sign causing crash in DeKalb County
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – Two people were taken to a hospital following a crash in DeKalb County Thursday evening. It happened around 6:45 p.m. at the intersection of County Road 40 and County ...
Joey Martin Dec 09, 2022

Mayor recognizes 75 City employees for years of service
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Mayor Tom Henry recognized milestone years of service for 75 City of Fort Wayne employees this week. "City of Fort Wayne employees are committed to providing excellent...
Joey Martin Dec 09, 2022

Paulding County couple murdered, suspect in custody
PAULDING CO., Ohio (ADAMS) – The sheriff in Paulding County says a suspect has confessed to killing a man and his wife on their farm. Deputies found 60-year-old Celecitas Williams and her husban...
Joey Martin Dec 09, 2022

Preferred Auto says Christmas trees are going fast in giveaway
UPDATE (December 9, 2022): Representatives with Preferred Auto say that Christmas trees are going fast in their annual giveaway. As of Friday morning, there are only around 30 trees left at their thre...
Joey Martin Dec 09, 2022