Pete Davidson says 9/11 anniversary has been 'extra tough' now that he’s a father
The "SNL" alum lost his father, a firefighter with Ladder 118, on 9/11.
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Motorcyclist dies after crash in south Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A motorcyclist has died after a crash in south Abilene. This motorcyclist was involved in a crash at Sayles Boulevard and S 12th Street just before 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. Police say investigators believe a minivan that was traveling north on Sayles Boul...
Grief counselor recalls Shanksville helping families, workers after 9/11 Flight 93 crash
Friday marked 25 years since Flight 93 crashed into a field near Shanksville, after brave passengers and crew members revolted against four al-Qaeda hijackers....
Abilene firefighters, community to climb 110 flights in 9/11 tribute at Crunch Fitness
Abilene firefighters and community members are expected to take on a stair climb Friday at Crunch Fitness Abilene to honor the firefighters who died on 9/11....
Police confirm homicide investigation after Black woman found hanged
Investigators have not named any suspects or made arrests in connection with Fortune’s death as they await a final autopsy report.
Abilene firefighters, residents mark 9/11 anniversary with stair climb to honor fallen
Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, firefighters and community members in Abilene marked the anniversary.
Crime Reports: Victim calls police after bitten by known suspect in Abilene
Editor’s Note: The Abilene Police Department supplied the following arrest and incident reports. All information below is based on reports made by responding officers, and all suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Incidents 400 block of Hardison...
Family honors late NYSP K9 trooper Jeff Cicora, 9/11 responder who died of rare cancer
Jeff Cicora was the life of the party. His wife Val remembers hundreds of people from the New York State Police showing up to his retirement party.
Black box reveals Amazon cargo jet was 'too fast' before deadly Miami airport crash
The cockpit voice recorder captured several automated warnings from the Ground Proximity Warning System.
Fired for Charlie Kirk posts, then paid: Wrongful termination, free speech, Fl tax dollars
Florida taxpayers have paid hundreds of thousands in settlements tied to workers fired over social media posts about Charlie Kirk.
Motorcyclist hospitalized after South Abilene crash
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A motorcyclist was hospitalized following a crash in South Abilene Wednesday afternoon. The crash happened at the intersection of South 12th Street and Sayles Boulevard, where a vehicle and motorcycle collided. According to police, the motorcyclist wa...
Crime Reports: Victim struck by bullet at Abilene night club
Editor’s Note: The Abilene Police Department supplied the following arrest and incident reports. All information below is based on reports made by responding officers, and all suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Incidents 2400 block of S 7th S...
Abilene to host 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on 25th anniversary
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb will be held Friday, September 11, 2026, at Shotwell Stadium in Abilene. Friday marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. To honor those who lost their lives, the Abilene Fire Department, Abilene Police Department, Me...
Ross Fire response includes first-of-its-kind firefighting operation in Texas
The Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County has become the 15th-largest wildfire in Texas history, burning more than 90,000 acres and more than 150 structures.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Amazon over deadly Miami cargo jet crash
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Amazon, 21 Air, and several leasing entities following a fatal cargo jet crash at Miami International Airport....
Trump says Air Force One slide deployment was a routine safety check, not an emergency
Questions arose after an emergency-slide deployment on the Qatari-gifted Air Force One.
Sheriff's investigator charged after allegedly using Flock cameras to track ex-girlfriend
An Albany County Sheriff’s Office employee has been arrested and is accused of unauthorized use of law-enforcement databases.
ICE targets CDL fraud with new tip line after fatal crashes linked to illegal immigrants
The effort follows Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s warning of a new crackdown on the trucking industry.
'The Paper' stars support their hometown newspapers: 'I love looking at the police log'
“The Paper” stars Chelsea Frei, Eric Rahill, and Ramona Young support their local newspapers and reporting.“I do look at my local newspaper for my hometown a lo...
Two killed in head-on crash in Comanche County
COMANCHE COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Two people were killed in a head-on collision in Comanche County after a driver attempted to pass multiple vehicles in a no-passing zone, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The crash occurred at 11:40 a.m. on September 4, 2026...
2 killed in head-on crash on SH 36 in Comanche County
Two Evant residents were killed Friday morning in a head-on crash on State Highway 36 in Comanche County.
Victims identified after Amazon plane crash kills 5, injures 5, at Miami airport
Five people killed when a plane crashed at Miami International Airport and struck a van were identified Tuesday.
Police: Student in critical condition after ingesting chemicals at Benson HS in Portland
A 15-year-old male student was hospitalized in critical condition after authorities said he mixed and ingested chemicals in the cafeteria at Benson High School....
Trump makes emergency plea to SCOTUS to allow mail-in voting restrictions to proceed
In North Carolina, absentee ballots have already been sent out. The Trump Administration is asking the Supreme Court to weigh in before any other states follow....
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter collapses on stage while performing
His team later said he was being treated by local emergency medical personnel.
Man charged with kidnapping after witness sees girl crying for help in vehicle: police
Preston Larson is charged with kidnapping, domestic assault by strangulation, interference with a 911 call and domestic assault.
5 killed after Amazon cargo plane overruns runway Miami International Airport
Five people were killed Sunday when a Prime Air cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport, striking multiple vehicles and catching fire....
Wylie bounces back and runs away from Monterey for a 49-3 victory
LUBBOCK, Texas (BCH Sports) - If you were worried that Wylie would be thinking about their season opening loss in Week 2, you can rest easy. The Bulldogs rolled to an easy 49-3 victory over Lubbock Monterey to improve to 1-1 on the season. Jadin Karleskint came out on fire in the...
BJ’s employee accused of helping customers steal nearly $18K in merchandise
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A BJ's employee was arrested after police said he spent months helping customers walk out with thousands of dollars in stolen good...
'Wheel of Fortune' announcer Jim Thornton fired from show amid allegations: reports
Jim Thornton, the longtime announcer for "Wheel of Fortune," was fired after Sony Pictures Television conducted an investigation into allegations about him....
US strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after attempted missile attack on Navy ships: CENTCOM
U.S. forces bombed three Iranian oil tankers after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired ballistic missiles toward two U.S. Navy warships....
Mother murdered young child after becoming 'very invested' in Lindsay Clancy trial: police
A mother allegedly murdered her 2-year-old son just hours after discussing the Lindsay Clancy murder trial with her friends.
Crime Reports: $500 reported stolen from student at Abilene school
Editor’s Note: The Abilene Police Department supplied the following arrest and incident reports. All information below is based on reports made by responding officers, and all suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Incidents 800 block of N Pionee...
Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy murder trial after emergency stay denied
Clancy, 36, is charged with killing her three children in 2023.
Pedestrian killed while walking on Jones County road
JONES COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A pedestrian was killed while walking on a Jones County Road late Thursday night. Alexis Ivan Jimenez, 20, of Rio Grande City, Texas, was pronounced at the hospital following the crash on the frontage road for US 83/Hwy 277 north of Hawley just b...
26-year-old woman killed by train in Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A 26-year-old woman was struck and killed by a train in Abilene Thursday night. The incident happened on the tracks on S 1st Street near Morris Street around 6:00 p.m. Police say initial reports reveal the woman was on the tracks when she was struck a...
Deadly Minneapolis shooting began during child custody exchange, police say
Court records show the suspect was facing eviction.
Man arrested after showing up to sheriff's office with multiple Flock cameras in truck
A man accused of damaging automated license plate reader cameras in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, was taken into custody Wednesday.
Hate crimes surge in NYC, NYPD says Jewish community targeted
Hate crimes in New York City rose sharply over the past year even as major crimes such as shootings, murders, robberies and auto theft declined.
Two high school students save a woman's life
Two high school girls helped save a woman when she was having a medical emergency.
Officers track bobcat in a house after a resident thinks there's a burglary
Kirkland police said officers safely removed a bobcat from a home in the Moss Bay neighborhood last week after a resident heard banging inside.
Passenger killed after driver fails to stop at Jones County intersection
JONES COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A passenger was killed after a driver failed to stop at an intersection in Jones County Wednesday evening. The crash happened on SH 92 at the intersection with FM 1661 just east of Stamford around 6:00 p.m. Isolda C. Roblejo Popa, 33, of San Anto...
Gay Christian podcaster arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Trump, stalking lawyer
Gay Christian podcaster Azariah Southworth was arrested by federal agents for allegedly threatening to kill President Trump and stalking his personal lawyer....
Iran vows revenge after wedding strike kills 4, wounds 68; blames US for war crime
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps chief Ahmad Vahidi vowed Thursday that those killed in a strike during a wedding in southern Iran would be avenged.
Crime Reports: $900 worth of real estate signs stolen from shed in Abilene
Editor’s Note: The Abilene Police Department supplied the following arrest and incident reports. All information below is based on reports made by responding officers, and all suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Arrests 3200 block of Pine Stre...
Police chief fired over alleged racist texts after officer killed 1-year-old at Walmart
National civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who represents the family of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, called Vanderford’s firing “the right decision.”
Police take woman into custody in Texas after 14-year-old found stabbed
A 14-year-old was found with stab wounds as El Paso police responded to a barricaded person situation involving a woman in her 40s, authorities said.
Texas A&M Forest Service: Ross Fire was human-caused
The Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County was human-caused, according to Texas A&M Forest Service investigators.
Man killed after heavy machinery falls on him at Texas construction site
Police said they were awaiting the results of the investigations before releasing the victim’s identity.
19-year-old found dead, staff member hurt in Virginia elementary school shooting
Police said about three minutes passed between the initial call and officers finding the gunman.
Cisco Fire Department highlights staffing, funding challenges
The Cisco Fire Department released a public service announcement Wednesday morning highlighting its struggles to make ends meet.
'We're not stopping': 110 driving schools shut down after English failures tied to crashes
The federal government has shut down more than 110 commercial driving schools, effective immediately.
At least 3 dead, police officers among 'multiple victims' hurt in Minneapolis shooting
Two people were killed -- and the suspect is dead -- after a shooting in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday, according to authorities.
DHS crackdown on undocumented migrants breaks records for arrests and deportations
The pressure campaign by the Trump administration to arrest and deport as many undocumented immigrants as possible appears to be in full swing.
Luke Bryan fires back at critics who claim he used AI in new music
The "American Idol" judge's song "Fish Hunt Golf Drink" has been dragged online earlier this year.
US, Iran trade strikes as report details Russian help on Iranian missile technology
The United States and Iran are trading fire again after weeks of relative calm.
2-year-old killed, mother found 'attempting self-harm' at Illinois home: police
A 2-year-old child was found dead at an Illinois home as police investigate what they described as "a domestic-related homicide."
Coast Guard jet carrying DHS Secy. Markwayne Mullin emergency lands after engine failure
A Coast Guard jet that was carrying Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and other DHS officials made an emergency landing outside of Washington, D.C....