'Evil' | Man sentenced to 4 life terms, plus 84 years, for raping 10-year-old: prosecutors
A Georgia man was sentenced to four consecutive life sentences -- plus 84 years -- after a jury convicted him of raping and sexually exploiting a 10-year-old.
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As the leaves change color in the Granite State, Election Day draws closer.
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Abilene railroad construction still ongoing
Street closures still ongoing as Abilene continues construction.
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Brownwood man gets 10 years in prison for fatal motorcycle crash that killed wife
BROWNWOOD, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A Brownwood man accused of killing his wife while driving a motorcycle with cocaine in his system and a blood alcohol level three times the legal limit has been sentenced to serve 10 years in prison. Andrew Vidovich pleaded guilty to Intoxication Ma...
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Documents: Trio accused of trafficking more than 31 ounces of liquid meth from Mexico to Abilene area
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A trio that was busted as part of federal raids in Abilene this week is accused of trafficking more than 31 ounces of liquid meth from Mexico to the Abilene area. Colby Foust, Jessica Foust, and Christal Rule are all facing federal charges for conspir...
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Texas's Talarico hits back against Musk's intensifying attacks
Elon Musk has poured millions into the Senate race and ramped up his criticism of the Democratic candidate in recent days.
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Trump signs executive order lowering housing costs
President Trump signed an executive order that's intended to lower housing costs, which comes ahead of the midterm elections.
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New court filings identify Ilhan Omar by another name as Trump calls for her resignation
Newly released federal court filings identifying Rep. Ilhan Omar by another name are fueling renewed scrutiny.
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2 more alleged members of Abilene street gang coalition arrested
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Collin Gosselin reacts to sister Hannah distancing herself from him and their dad
Collin has alleged years of abuse at the hands of his mother, Kate Gosselin, in his new memoir.
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Hardin-Simmons safety Harrison Foster named NFF scholar-athlete, Campbell Trophy finalist
Hardin-Simmons University safety Harrison Foster has been named a 2026 National Football Foundation National Scholar-Athlete and a finalist for the William V. C...
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Report: Manchin suggests Collins follow in his independent footsteps, leave GOP
Former Senator Joe Manchin reportedly called his former Maine colleague an independent this week.