Kansas man arrested over 'Let's shoot Trump' Facebook threats
A Crime Stoppers tip led authorities to the post, which was a response to a KAKE News article about Trump’s Oct. 19 visit to Wichita.
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Trump's East Potomac Golf Course plans spark heated court clash
Trump announced Sunday that the course would close for 15 months beginning Nov. 15 to accommodate the renovation.
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Questions surround El-Sayed’s allege Muslim Brotherhood ties: Senate candidate pushes back
Questions have continued to swirl around Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and his alleged connections to the Muslim Brotherhood....
safety
'I was in a ditch’: A Texas driver’s warning about the deadly risks of distracted driving
One text message can take a driver’s attention off the road for only a second. For Alexys Tapia, that moment ended with a crash into a ditch.“A couple of years...
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Wylie's Bo Kates is a standout linebacker, who runs and throws the ball on offense
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The Wylie Bulldogs come to the field every week with a not so secret weapon on offense and defense. Senior Bo Kates is proving he can be depended on on both sides of the ball. He plays a mean linebacker on defense, but he is a weapon in the yardage [...
safety
Stamford quarterback Miles Follis: a childhood dream to breakout season
STAMFORD, Texas (BCH Sports) – A teddy bear, a child, and a dream. The stuffed animal can be anything to a child’s imagination. What is a firefighter to one, could be an astronaut to another. For a young Miles Follis, he wrote the name of former star Stamford quarterback Ligon We...
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Merkel Tour of Graves to celebrate 10 years of local history
MERKEL, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - The Merkel Area Historical Museum will host its 10th annual Tour of Graves on Saturday, October 24, giving visitors a chance to learn about the lives and legacies of people buried at Rose Hill Cemetery. The event begins at 11:00 a.m. and features four ...
schools
After Bend shooting, questions grow about Oregon's school security requirements
After the Silver Rail Elementary shooting in Bend that killed 3 children and a teacher, Oregon is reexamining school security.
safety
Abilene firefighters find friendship, outlet through local band The Red Liners
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – For Abilene firefighters Issac Dickey and Clayton Doss, teamwork doesn't end when their shift is over. The two firefighters spend their days responding to emergencies and training at the Abilene Fire Department. When they're off duty, they channel tha...
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Suspicious letter sent to Florida congresswoman as similar mail emerges nationwide
A suspicious envelope sent to Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s office tested negative for hazardous material as authorities investigate similar deliveries....