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Dr. Oz explains rare heart condition linked to Lindsey Graham's death, crackdown on fraud
The Trump administration is drawing attention to a rare cardiovascular emergency following the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Pedernales River hits highest level since 1979, flash flood emergency in place
The river had climbed 20 feet in a single morning.
GALLERY: Texas flood emergency grows as high-water rescues mount, evacuations expand
There were no immediate reports of deaths or injuries from the current flooding.
PHOTOS: Canadian wildfire smoke brings poor air quality, yellow hazy skies to Northeast
Air quality alerts now stretch across at least 17 states, from Minnesota to New Hampshire and Virginia.
Arrest made in 1987 cold case after man contacts sheriff's office 39 years later
A 39-year-old Jacksonville cold case has been solved after investigators arrested Gary Edward Glowacz in the 1987 killing of Melissa (Taylor) Ellison.
US military completes new Iran strikes, fires on ship accused of violating blockade
The U.S. military ramped up strikes on Iran on Thursday; the strikes moved further north in Iran.
Trump fires newly appointed US attorney in Seattle less than an hour after swearing-in
When KOMO News asked Rogoff about being the U.S. attorney in Seattle for less than an hour, he replied, "Greatest hour in my life."
Disturbing video shows elderly man being beaten and robbed outside of Baltimore 7-Eleven
Baltimore Police are seeking the public's help identifying six suspects who they say attempted to rob an elderly man outside a 7-Eleven last week.
ACU Football recognizes first responders ahead of Salute to Service game
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - Members of the Abilene Christian football team went to Fire Station No. 5 and the Abilene Police Department Headquarters to celebrate first responders ahead of ACU's Salute to Service game on Nov. 21. The Wildcats not only got to thank first responde...
41-year-old man killed in south Abilene shooting; police investigating - KTXS
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Rescue crew cuts apart porta-potty to free trapped man under the seat
Firefighters in Kansas City responded to a strange request after receiving a call to assist a man who had become trapped in a porta-potty.
ACU football visits Abilene Fire Station 5 to honor first responders ahead of season
A group of Abilene first responders got a show of appreciation when the Abilene Christian University football team stepped away from summer workouts to visit th...
Crime Reports: Multiple thefts reported 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 5100 block of Spring ...
1 dead, 3 missing after boat carrying family capsizes near Alcatraz
The fire chief said witnesses reported rough seas before the vessel began taking on water and eventually capsized.
Agriculture secretary: nearly $10 billion found in SNAP fraud, 1,000 arrests made
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Wednesday that nearly $10 billion was found in SNAP fraud, and 1,000 arrests were made.
Wise County man accused of attempting to meet Taylor County minor, possessing child sexual abuse material
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A Wise County man has been arrested for allegedly attempting to meet a Taylor County minor. On July 14, 2026, a search warrant was executed by the Taylor County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigative Division, in collaboration with the Wise Cou...
Canadian woman arrested for allegedly slapping teen wearing Trump clothing at Jersey Shore
A Canadian woman was arrested for allegedly slapping a teen girl wearing Trump clothing at the Jersey Shore and is currently in the custody of ICE.
Doctors urge emergency care as Lindsey Graham's death spotlights aortic dissection dangers
The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham has drawn national attention to a rare but life-threatening medical emergency.
Texas man arrested on child exploitation charges
A 24-year-old Wise County man has been arrested following a child exploitation investigation
46-year-old woman killed in Haskell County rollover crash
HASKELL COUNTY (KTAB/KRBC) – A 46-year-old O'Brien woman died after a single-vehicle rollover crash late Saturday in Haskell County. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the crash happened at about 11:10 p.m. Saturday on Farm-to-Market Road 2163, about six miles no...
One person is dead after a shooting in south Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – One person is dead after a shooting Tuesday night in south Abilene. According to the Abilene Police Department, officers responded just after 10 p.m. to the 1700 block of South 13th Street after receiving reports of gunfire. Police said the person who...
Recruiting
The Abilene Police Department Police Academy serves to fill positions for our department only, and therefore cadets in the Abilene Police Academy are considered to be employees of the City of Abilene and are paid during their time in training....
41-year-old man killed in south Abilene shooting; police investigating
A 41-year-old man is dead after a shooting late Tuesday night in south Abilene...
Abilene firefighters tackle fires, storms & thousands of emergency calls over holiday weekend
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - There was little downtime for the Abilene Fire Department over the Fourth of July weekend as firefighters responded to multiple fires before shifting almost immediately into severe storm response. Public Information Officer Lindsay Fletcher said firef...
Father of arrested teen speaks out after Brownwood tournament shooting
The father of one of the teenagers arrested following a shooting near a youth softball tournament in Brownwood is publicly addressing the community...
Sweetwater gives vacant buildings one final purpose
SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Not every vacant building in Sweetwater is immediately demolished. In some cases, those structures get one final purpose — helping firefighters prepare for emergencies. According to the Sweetwater Fire Department, Code Enforcement first identifies ...
Hydroplaning causes semi-truck rollover in south Hawley
HAWLEY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A semi-truck rolled over after hydroplaning on a rain-soaked roadway in south Hawley on Tuesday afternoon, sending the driver to the hospital. The crash occurred along the access road of U.S. Highway 277 in south Hawley. According to police, the driver...
SUV rolls over after hydroplaning south of Eula
CALLAHAN COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - An SUV rolled over after hydroplaning on a rain-soaked highway south of Eula, sending one woman to the hospital. According to police, a woman and her 2-year-old daughter were traveling toward Abilene when heavy rain caused their SUV to hydropl...
Crime Reports: Multiple burglaries reported across 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 4000 block of Loop 3...
Swimming children struck by car after it crashes into hotel pool: police
Two swimming children were reportedly injured after being struck by a car that crashed into a hotel pool.
Child allegedly found shotgun and killed 2 young siblings, parents arrested
A "young child" allegedly discovered a loaded and unsecured shotgun in his home and used it to kill his 5-year-old and 8-year-old siblings.
'They're all my kids': Coach recalls protecting players during Brownwood shooting scare
A youth softball tournament in Brownwood was cut short early Sunday after gunfire erupted near the fields, sending players, coaches and families scrambling......
'I got really scared': Mom & daughter recall terrifying moments after gunfire near softball tournament
BROWNWOOD, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Midnight Madness youth softball tournament is designed to bring families together for a weekend of competition. Early Sunday morning, that atmosphere changed in an instant when gunfire erupted near the complex. Although Brownwood police said the...
Fire Marshal's Office
One of the primary duties of this division is administering and enforcing the Abilene Fire Code within the city. Inspectors work closely with Abilene Building Inspectors to ensure consistent and accurate administration of the Fire Code in conjunction with the Building Code....
WATCH: Shots fired near Brownwood Midnight Madness softball tournament
At the time of the incident, players, coaches and families were participating in the youth softball tournament at the nearby sports complex.
Four Sweetwater first responders honored for lifesaving care
SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Four members of the Sweetwater Fire Department and Ambulance Service have been honored for their actions during a life-threatening emergency involving a severely burned patient. Paramedic Dustin Alderman, EMT-I Joshua Rains, EMT-B Daniel Linebaugh ...
Ballinger VFD handles crashes, brush fire, 2 air medical calls in 4 days
Volunteer firefighters in Runnels County responded to a string of emergencies over four days,
4-year-old finds unsecured gun, fatally shoots 2-year-old during Florida vacation
A 4-year-old Georgia boy vacationing in Florida found an unsecured gun inside a vehicle Sunday and accidentally shot and killed a 2-year-old relative.
Midnight Madness youth softball tournament canceled after gunfire nearby; two arrests
Two 17-year-olds were arrested after an early morning shooting incident near the Bert V. Massey II Sports Complex
Crime Reports: Burglaries, family violence cases top latest Abilene police reports
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 2200 block of Bridge...
Brownwood police: 2 teens arrested after gunfire near youth softball tournament
BROWNWOOD, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Two 17-year-olds are facing charges after Brownwood police say gunfire erupted near a youth softball tournament early Sunday morning, prompting officials to cancel the remainder of the event as a precaution. According to the Brownwood Police Departm...
Man arrested, accused of bringing gun onto Capitol grounds
A man was arrested on Monday morning after bringing a gun onto U.S. Capitol grounds, according to Capitol police.Investigators said the man was cuffed at the No...
Parents charged after leaving 6 children in hot car while they were in restaurant: police
The children were left in the car with just one window down and the engine off while their parents were in a Wingstop for at least 30 minutes.
Police arrest naked man who they say tried to kidnap 7-year-old on vacation in Portland
A 31-year-old man was arrested after police say he tried to kidnap a 7-year-old girl at Tom McCall Waterfront Park near the Salmon Street Springs.
Mother recorded herself beating child, sent videos to boyfriend for not answering: police
A woman allegedly recorded herself beating her 2-year-old, then sent the videos to her boyfriend because he was not answering her while working.
Florida man accused of shooting former workplace vehicles after termination
A Florida man was arrested after deputies say he damaged eight company vehicles with a firearm-like device on Thursday, just days after being fired.
Police report details 'deplorable conditions' in ill-treatment toward animals case
A newly released report from the Mount Pleasant Police Department is shedding additional light on the local woman charged with a dozen counts of ill-treatment t...
Israel warns Iran plotted new attempt to assassinate Trump as US says ceasefire is over
A new warning based on Israeli intelligence is raising fresh concerns about threats against President Donald Trump.
Renewed Iran fighting revives political risks for Republicans
Escalating fighting with Iran after President Donald Trump said the ceasefire was over is renewing risks for Republicans heading into the midterms.
Trump ousts election assistance agency with newly granted power
The president has fired the two remaining Democratic commissioners, while a Republican appointee resigned.
Mysterious 'green fireballs,' Space Shuttle photos among newly released UFO files
The newly released files also include hand-drawn witness sketches of unusual objects.
Suspect accused of stalking Anson couple with tracking device, hate crime letters, anti-freeze chicken
ANSON, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A suspect accused of stalking a couple in Anson by putting a tracking device on their vehicle, hand-delivering hate crime letters, and throwing anti-freeze chicken in their yard has been arrested. Gregory McCaffery was booked into the Taylor County Jai...
Trump says Iran requests renewed talks after week of escalating strikes
Trump echoed his remarks that the ceasefire is over.
Report: Window dislodges on Ryanair Boeing 737, passenger nearly sucked out of plane
Passengers on a Ryanair Boeing 737-800 faced a frightening midair emergency when a window dislodged and a man was partially sucked out of the plane.
Sen. Mitch McConnell taken from home on stretcher: witness describes medical emergency
McConnell remains hospitalized more than three weeks after being admitted on June 14.
Eastland police seek suspect considered armed & dangerous
EASTLAND, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - The Eastland Police Department is searching for a suspect in the area who is considered armed and dangerous. According to police, the suspect has an active felony warrant. Authorities are urging residents not to approach him and to call 911 if they s...
Central WA firefighter loses home while battling wildfire
A jumbled pile of charred debris and twisted metal is all that's left of firefighter Benjamin Stockdale's one-story home in the town of Vantage.
Cisco man arrested on child solicitation, drug charges after police investigation
CISCO, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A Cisco man has been arrested on multiple felony charges after police say he was attempting to meet a minor for a sexual encounter. According to the Cisco Police Department, officers were notified of the alleged planned encounter and stopped Thomas Gera...
$41K in cash, 38 machines seized from Snyder game room
SCURRY COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A game room operator has been arrested following an investigation into an alleged illegal gambling operation in Snyder. According to the Scurry County Sheriff's Office, investigators executed a search warrant on Tuesday, July 7, at Fire Balls Ga...
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