Kansas City’s strangest rescue: a man was trapped for hours in a portable toilet’s waste tank after a World Cup-related event, reportedly diving in for a dropped Mountain Dew bottle. Firefighters cut him out.
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ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - 80 years after World War II ended, the families of the 12th Armored Division are gathering in Abilene one last time to honor the soldiers known as the "Hellcats" and the legacy they left behind. The 12th Armored Division Association is holding its 80th and final natio...
HAWLEY, Texas (BCH Sports) - Camden Ables, you're not actually here because you're a Big Country Homepage Player to Watch. I just want you to admit to the people that you actually are the Hawley Him. You have a camera right there so you can finally admit that. Camden Ables said, "I'm not the Hawl...
FLOOD WATCH: Scattered downpours expected in portions of area, what you need to know
<strong>Event date:</strong> July 22, 2026 <br><strong>Event Time: </strong>12:00 PM - 01:00 PM<br><strong>Location:</strong> <br>1101 N 1st Street<br>Abilene, TX 79601<br><strong>Description:</strong><br><p>*Board Meetings are Subject to Change</p><BR/><p><a href="http://abilenetx.gov/714/Agenda...
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 2000 block of River Oaks Circle – Thef...
The Trump administration is stepping up an international effort it says is aimed at confronting what it views as a growing threat from left-wing violence.
Kansas City’s strangest rescue: a man was trapped for hours in a portable toilet’s waste tank after a World Cup-related event, reportedly diving in for a dropped Mountain Dew bottle. Firefighters cut him out.
Goldenvoice announced Ocean Way Festival, a new two-day music festival taking place September 26-27, 2026, on the beach in Santa Monica, Calif.
Throughout the Middle East, there were more signs that the United States and Iran are back to engaging in all-out war.
The president's address, which is expected to focus on false 2020 election claims, may give Democrats more lines of attack ahead of this year's midterms.
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Abilene Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in a bicycle theft investigation. According to police, the suspect was captured on surveillance video stealing two bicycles at Country Club Villas in south Abilene. If you recognize...
President Trump and a human rights lawyer announced the release of a U.S. citizen who had been held in Iran since 2024.
North Carolina GOP Sen. Thom Tillis said he would stall the SAVE America Act if it came to the Senate.
Neighborhood Recycling Centers are drop-off locations across the City of Abilene that accept basic recyclables.
The Environmental Recycling Center is a "One Stop Drop" Recycling Center as part of Abilene's voluntary recycling program.
Solid Waste & Recycling is responsible for administering a comprehensive waste management system for the City of Abilene.
Rising floodwaters have forced the closure of several roadways in Taylor County.
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - As flooding continues across the Big Country, the Taylor County Sheriff's Office has closed multiple roadways due to rising water. The following roads are closed or impassable: Officials urge drivers not to attempt to cross flooded roadways. Even shallow-looking...
The Abilene Fire Department has deployed eight personnel and three specialized response units to support emergency operations in Southwest and Central Texas
As food insecurity continues to impact families across the Big Country, local organizations are making sure that people are receiving the help that they need.
From claims about elections and public health to theories about disasters and world events, conspiracy theories can seem impossible to escape.
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Editor’s Note: A Grand Jury indicted the following suspects on felony charges in Taylor County, Texas, on July 16, 2026. All individuals named below are considered not guilty unless deemed otherwise in a court of law. Lindsay Denison - Assault of a Peace Officer Ryne Matthew Mahoney - Possession ...
The "Jurassic Park" star's family shared his "sudden and unexpected" death on Monday.
The Senate unanimously passed a resolution saying that Sam Bankman-Fried should not receive a pardon as he serves a 25-year prison sentence for fraud charges.
Fifty-seven percent of Democratic voters and 55% of Republicans want the senator to change his affiliation, according to recently released poll results.
TAYLOR COUNTY (KTAB/KRBC) – Taylor County officials are out monitoring flash flooding along Elm Creek near County Road 323 and Stagecoach Crossing, just off FM 89. Elm Creek is running high, with fast-moving water flowing near several homes. RVs have also recently been parked near the area. Resid...
The U.S. military launched a new wave of strikes against Iran on Thursday at 2 p.m. ET. The strikes marked the the fifth consecutive day the U.S.
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A stolen truck was recovered from a field in southwest Abilene after its owner tracked the vehicle's location and alerted police. According to authorities, the owner located the truck in a field at the end of Twylight Trail and called 911. Officers arrived to find a s...
PHOTOS: Raging floodwaters swallow roads, homes across Texas
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Haskell Memorial Hospital, its clinics and emergency department have temporarily closed because of flooding
Taylor County man indicted in child sexual abuse case...
Taylor County man indicted after child injury allegation, court documents said...
A Taylor County man has been indicted on a charge of online solicitation of a minor after investigators said he tried to arrange a sexual...
A Taylor County man has been indicted on a charge of solicitation of prostitution after prosecutors said he agreed to pay for sex with someone he believed...
A Taylor County man has been indicted for online solicitation of a minor following an undercover sting operation...
A Taylor County grand jury has indicted Justin Matney on a charge of injury to a child following an incident prosecutors said involved two children trying...
Tonight marks the first live eviction for "Big Brother 28!"
Trump's longtime teleprompter operator allegedly made more than $100K betting on the president's speeches, according to a new report.
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