Category Archives: WJFX Local News (imported)

Arrest made in McClellan St. shooting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Fort Wayne Police Department says an arrest was made in connection with a shooting last month. Police say it happened around 4 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25 in the 4900...
Joey Martin Oct 13, 2022

TinCaps to feature Marvel-designed logo for some 2023 games
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The TinCaps say that thanks to a collaboration between Minor League Baseball and Marvel Entertainment, for select games in 2023, the team will feature a logo designed ...
Joey Martin Oct 13, 2022

Community members take leadership role in FWCS 'Principal for a Day'
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne Community Schools welcomes 54 community members into our schools to serve as guest principals for the annual Principal for a Day event. Guests representing ...
Joey Martin Oct 13, 2022

Police look for information in South Anthony shooting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne Police Department officials say that a man is expected to survive after being shot Tuesday afternoon. Police are hoping to find out what happened that cause...
Joey Martin Oct 12, 2022

ACPL employee awarded for work on Library at Home Services
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Peg Heinze, an outreach specialist for the Allen County Public Library's Library at Home program, has been awarded the 2022 John Philip Excellence in Outreach Award fr...
Joey Martin Oct 12, 2022

South Whitely man critically injured in crash
WHITLEY CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – Indiana State Police say a man is in critical condition following a crash south of Columbia City Monday morning. Police say the crash, involving a semi-truck, happene...
Joey Martin Oct 12, 2022

Fort Wayne Parks celebrates 30 new pickleball courts
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Director Steve McDaniel was joined on Tuesday by Fort Wayne Pickleball Inc. president Tim Heffron, local picklers, park officials and s...
Joey Martin Oct 12, 2022

FWPD family welcomes therapy dog "Tinsley"
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – On Monday, the Fort Wayne Police Department introduced "Tinsley" to the public. At a news conference at Chief Stephen Reed's office, the force’s new addition too...
Joey Martin Oct 11, 2022

'Walk to School Day' expands to 10 FWCS buildings
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne Community Schools will celebrate National Walk to School Day Wednesday, Oct. 12, with 10 schools participating. Students and staff will gather at designated...
Joey Martin Oct 11, 2022

Public hearing scheduled for All In Allen Comprehensive Plan adoption
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Allen County and the City of Fort Wayne will conduct a joint Plan Commission Public Hearing on the All In Allen Comprehensive Plan. At the hearing, a summary of the fi...
Joey Martin Oct 11, 2022