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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....
Investigators determined the 14-year-old gave birth beside the road before allegedly leaving the newborn on the ground.
President Donald Trump has signed an emergency declaration for the Hawk Fire in the Reno area.
A fire destroyed a dilapidated home and garage Tuesday afternoon in Merkel,
The Abilene Fire Department will place its new Engine 9 into service Thursday during a traditional “push-in” ceremony at Station 9.
Police are investigating a shooting at an elementary school in Waynesboro, Virginia, Wednesday morning.
A Massachusetts woman pleaded not guilty Wednesday after police said she photographed jurors leaving the courthouse during the Lindsay Clancy murder trial....
Authorities did not release allegations describing what prompted the arrest or say whether it was connected to the Clancy case.
Tiger Woods is expected in a Martin County courtroom Wednesday morning for a change-of-plea hearing in the DUI case stemming from his March rollover crash....
Authorities said Saylor’s Project Lifesaver transmitter was found inside a vehicle in Virginia, not with the nonverbal child when she went missing.
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Joshua Davis has been selected as the Abilene Police Department’s new Assistant Chief of Police. Davis began his career with APD in June 2009 as a member of Academy Class 49. He initially served as a patrol officer before being promoted to Sergeant in...
A man was arrested after allegedly shooting & killing his cousin during an argument over whose plate of green chile enchiladas was hotter, according to police....
The Tennessee Office of Homeland Security’s Threat Assessment Center said the content includes unsettling AI-generated images and videos.
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A death investigation is underway in south Abilene. Investigators are at a home in the 1600 block of Woodard Street after a man was found dead in the backyard Tuesday afternoon. Police say neighbors heard arguing earlier in the day, so they are invest...
Taylor County volunteer fire department sees budget increase.
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Abilene Airtanker Base has reached a major milestone in the 2026 wildfire season, officially loading its 1 millionth gallon of fire retardant. Since January 1, the base has supported wildfire response efforts across Texas, loading air tankers with...
Tiger Woods is set to appear in Martin County court Wednesday for a plea conference in the DUI case stemming from his March rollover crash on Jupiter Island....
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A witness says a driver was unable to maintain their lane and nearly hit a street sign before crashing into another vehicle in Abilene. According to the witness, a red truck collided with a gray car that was stopped at a stop sign at North 16th Street...
Gallagher has warrants in Australia and has native Ireland from two separate incidents and failures to appear in court.
The Abilene Airtanker Base has loaded its 1 millionth gallon of fire retardant this year
The 7th Bomb Wing will conduct a major accident response exercise at Dyess Air Force Base this week.
Police said she was stabbed in the abdomen after the suspect approached her on Seventh Avenue.
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 Cal Youn...
An Arkansas State Police use-of-force report determined the trooper's actions were justified.
SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A Sweetwater mother has been sentenced to 45 years in prison in connection to a child sex crime investigation involving her husband. Shyrell Hennessey was found guilty of Injury to a Child last week and received her 45-year sentenced in Nolan Count...
Mullin said the arrests included alleged gang members, rapists, murderers and child predators.
The two-toned pills feature an image of President Donald Trump on one side and a score line with “NL” and “Trump” on the other.
The first victim, a 68-year-old man, had just exited the subway and was standing with his wife while waiting to cross the street.
For many officers who survive being shot or seriously hurt in the line of duty, the public attention can fade quickly even as their recovery.
Rivera, who died in 2020 from a drowning accident, shares her son Josey with ex-husband Ryan Dorsey.
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 1100 block of Cedar S...
SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — The National WASP WWII Museum welcomed back an aircraft thought to be lost in an accident in the 1940's. A toast to welcome the Stearman was held Thursday night at the museum during the Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce's quarterly connections meeting...
## 2-Year-Old Dies in Apparent Accidental Drowning at Lake Leon**EASTLAND COUNTY, Texas** — A 2-year-old child died over the weekend after an apparent accidenta...
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - You may hear unusual sounds or see activity you don't typically see around Dyess Air Force Base this week as the 7th Bomb Wing conducts a major accident response exercise. Those with access to the base may experience delays at the gates and reduced ac...
A 14-year-old Colorado high school student was arrested on Monday after allegedly posting the viral "Cat in the Hat" trend that is causing alarm nationwide....
Aisd and Abilene police investigate social media threat to Craig Middle School.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said that 95 illegal immigrant truck drivers were arrested in August, most with California commercial driver’s licenses....
The trend involves posting photos and videos, some of them AI-generated, depicting a life-sized version of the Dr. Seuss character.
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - No credible threat has been found at an Abilene middle school that was targeted during a national trend. Police say online social media threats were made against Craig Middle School Sunday, and these threats were possibly related to similar incidents ...
His cause of death has not been released.
A D.C. police officer has died from a gunshot wound he suffered Monday morning.
Jordan’s armed forces said it intercepted eight missiles that entered the country’s airspace early Monday.
Four people are facing charges after deputies say they were caught illegally harvesting palmetto berries on private property in Brevard County.
Two unmasked suspects allegedly stole a diamond necklace worth $4 million from a museum after buying a ticket and walking into the open exhibit.
More information is released on the deadly officer-involved shooting in North Nashville.Metro Nashville Police said 12-year MNPD SWAT member Joshua Baney shot a...
Pop star Taylor Swift donated $50,000 to help a Connecticut mother of three who was seriously hurt after stopping to help teenagers involved in a rain-soaked hi...
Milo Yiannopoulos"On August 28, ICE deported Milo Yiannopoulos, an illegal alien from the United Kingdom, back to his home country,"a DHS spokesperson told The...
With more visibility in the Capitol, the Michigan Democrat would likely attract greater bipartisan attention.
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association said it is discussing the allegations with FAA leadership.
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 1900 block of Pine St...
Eight family members were killed when the relative opened fire during dinner.
As the Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County continues to demonstrate how quickly a wildfire can spread, firefighters from Eastland County are among those being called...
This month is the one-year mark of President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Washington as part of an effort to reduce crime in the city....
PALO PINTO COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — It is day three of the Ross Fire in Palo Pinto and Jack Counties, and smoke can be seen from many surrounding Big Country communities. Officials provided an update Thursday on the ongoing firefighting efforts, containment, road closures, pow...
The Trump administration is declaring a national emergency over America's power grid.
The Trump administration is expanding its campaign against drug cartels, announcing major arrests in Puerto Rico and Ecuador.
