Category Archives: WJFX Local News (imported)

Resident treated for smoke inhalation following stove fire
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Fort Wayne Fire Department says that one person had to be treated after a kitchen fire Sunday morning. Crews were called at 8:56 a.m. to the East Central Towers on...
Joey Martin Aug 15, 2022

Two vehicles totaled in DeKalb County crash
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department says that no one was hurt but two cars were totaled in a crash on Friday afternoon. Police say a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze, dri...
Joey Martin Aug 15, 2022

Man suffers critical injuries in shooting early Monday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne police say that a man is fighting for his life after being shot early Monday morning. Officers were called to Reed Road close to Lake Avenue just before 1:3...
Joey Martin Aug 15, 2022

U.S. 6 to close for railroad crossing construction
DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – The Indiana Department of Transportation says that a portion of U.S. 6 in Butler will close for railroad crossing reconstruction between Maple Street and C.R. 28. Norf...
Joey Martin Aug 15, 2022

Boys & Girls Club celebrates Walter Jordan camp, announces 2023 dates
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Walter Jordan Future Stars Hoops & Standards Day Camp hosted its inaugural workshops in Fort Wayne in June 2022 at Northrop High School. Joe Jordan, President...
Joey Martin Aug 15, 2022

Woman shot off Illinois Road after apartment altercation
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne police say that a woman is in serious condition following a shooting on the city’s southwest side Thursday afternoon. Officers responded to Illinois R...
Joey Martin Aug 12, 2022

Storm debris collection to wrap up this week
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The City of Fort Wayne will be ending its storm debris collection service for residents impacted by the June 13 and July 5 storms by Friday, August 19, when all reques...
Joey Martin Aug 12, 2022

New Blue Star banner up on W. Jefferson
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The City of Fort Wayne installed a new Blue Star Banner today to honor and recognize City of Fort Wayne residents and City of Fort Wayne government employees who are a...
Joey Martin Aug 12, 2022

East State concrete rehab project set to begin
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The City of Fort Wayne's Public Works Division says that work will soon begin on the East State Concrete Rehabilitation Project. The project, along East State Boulevar...
Joey Martin Aug 12, 2022

Fort Wayne woman charged with attempted murder in baseball bat beating
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – It’s attempted murder charges in Fort Wayne for a woman who police say beat her child’s father with a baseball bat. WANE-TV says that Allen County Prosecut...
Joey Martin Aug 11, 2022