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Man who murdered 11-month-old stepdaughter returns to prison after early release
Jonathan Richardson was arrested on a parole violation and is back in the custody of the Indiana Department of Correction.
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1 dead and 16 injured after van crashes into crowd at Berlin Pride event
One person is dead, and 16 others are injured after a van slammed into a crowd at Berlin's famous LGBTQ+ event on Saturday.
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'I should've killed your a--!': Woman charged with shooting child in water stand dispute
The 33-year-old is charged with 18 felonies and four misdemeanors, including reckless injury, child abuse, reckless endangerment and child neglect.
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Tour de Gap Rolls Through Buffalo Gap
Hundreds of cyclists rolled through the hills of Buffalo Gap Saturday for the 2026 Tour de Gap, an annual ride that has become a summertime tradition.
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Serial kitten killer arrested on roof after torturing animals, recording killings: police
A suspected serial kitten killer was arrested after fleeing onto a rooftop. Police accused him of recording himself torturing and murdering the animals....
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Katy Perry condemns White House's use of 'Firework' in military strike video
Pop star Katy Perry said she did not authorize the White House to use her hit song "Firework" in a social media video showing U.S. military strikes.
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Children's shoes sold at popular store recalled for risk of death or injury
Children's shoes sold at a popular store were recalled for potentially posing a risk of death or injury to children.
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Troy Jackson replaces Graham Platner as Maine Democrats' US Senate nominee
Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson secured the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate on Saturday.
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'I'm going to do it again': Trump jokes he will run for president in 2028
President Donald Trump again joked that he plans to run for president in 2028, reviving talk of a third term despite the Constitution's two-term limit....
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'We're locked and loaded': Trump warns US is ready to escalate Iran war
President Donald Trump said the U.S. is "locked and loaded" for a potential major military strike on Iran -- but stressed that diplomatic talks with Tehran are...
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Man discovers more than 200 Civil War-era cannonballs on his property
The search quickly turned up hundreds of Civil War munitions, including grape shot, canister shot and case shot, all estimated to be more than 160 years old....
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GALLERY: White House Correspondents' Dinner returns after April shooting
GALLERY: White House Correspondents' Dinner returns after April shooting
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3 postal employees plead guilty in connection with mail theft ring in Rhode Island
The Rhode Island U.S. Attorney’s Office said three former U.S. Postal Service employees have pleaded guilty for their roles in an alleged mail-theft scheme....
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2026 BCH Sports Players to Watch: QB- Tristan Beal & LB- Skyler Faimoa, Abilene High
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) – Everyone is willing to go all in at Abilene High. Especially Tristan Beal and Skyler Faimoa, which is why they're serving as captains for the second straight season. Skyler Faimoa said, "Nobody compares to Tristan and his abilities on the field and o...
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Ohio 'House of Horrors' father seeks mental competency evaluation: report
Gary Siders II's attorney filed a motion requesting a psychiatric evaluation, arguing that his client's competency should be examined before the case proceeds....
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Trump orders 'warning' signage for visitors around Smithsonian's American History Museum
President Trump issued an executive order to have signs installed around the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
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Information about the Parade of Lights in Downtown Abilene
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Capitol Hill briefing spotlights AI's concerning, growing role in teen mental health
Washington policymakers, youth advocates and mental health leaders gathered this week on Capitol Hill to discuss new research that adds to the growing chorus of concerns over teenagers' use of AI....
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300 to 500 Free Meals Served Daily by Abilene Hunger Coalition
Hundreds of free hot meals are being prepared and delivered across Abilene each day to help make sure families do not go hungry during the summer break....
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White House expands pledge to keep electric bills from skyrocketing amid data center boom
The Trump administration announced that more than 200 additional utilities, data center developers, cooperatives, and states have signed on to its Ratepayer Protection Pledge....
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Downtown Christmas
Information about the festivities of Downtown Christmas, including the City Hall Tree Lighting, the Parade of Lights, food, shopping, performances, and more....
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Learn about upcoming performances and other events part of Downtown Christmas!
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'Maybe he's a racist,' Trump says of NBA star LeBron James amid ongoing feud
President Donald Trump suggested that NBA superstar LeBron James might be "a racist."
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Gordie Howe Bridge to open Monday, ribbon cutting ceremony held in Canada
After a few years of delays and complications, the Gordie Howe Bridge that connects Detroit and Windsor is set to open on Monday, July 27.
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Texas A&M Forest Service takes flight to prevent wildfires
As the Texas heat increases, so do wildfires...
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Find information about the Municipal Cemetery including policies and maps.
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Bunnie Xo insists there’s 'nothing to clear up' about Jelly Roll divorce
The singer and the podcaster finalized their divorce on July 17 after he filed in May.
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City Hall Tree Lighting
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Supreme Court's Kagan rejects bench's 'rubber stamp' perception
The justice, speaking at a judicial conference in Washington state Thursday, suggested the court has proven its independence through a few of its rulings....
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Case rejected for 'not enough bodily injuries' after special needs boy allegedly assaulted
One mother in Bronte is fighting for justice for her son who was allegedly assaulted while at school back in May...
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Trump says China and Russia are not helping Iran, days after Hegseth said they are
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with his Chinese and Russian counterparts in Kyrgyzstan on Friday amid heightened suspicions that the United States....
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Iran war nears turning point as Trump weighs broader attack
Nearly two weeks of intensifying strikes and stalled negotiations are fueling concerns the war with Iran could soon enter a far more dangerous phase as Presiden...
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Evening Service
CityLink's Evening Service is an advance reservation, shared-ride, demand-response service. This service is offered after fixed-route service ands at 6:15 p.m. and runs until 11:45 p.m....
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Fixed-Route Service
In CityLink's fixed-route bus service, ADA compliant transit buses are operated over an established route structure on a fixed schedule across the city of Abilene....
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Go beyond the Fixed-Route system with CityLink On Call Service. This shuttle service provides trips to areas of South and East Abilene and can be reached by Weekday Routes 3 & 6....
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Senior Service
Information about round-trip van rides to and from the Rose Park Senior Center.
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Economy bringing mixed messages ahead of next federal reserve meeting
The number of Americans filing for unemployment just reached a new low not seen in more than 50 years.
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'The Mask' and 'The Blob' director Chuck Russell dead at 74
Russell's directorial debut was “A Nightmare on Elm Street: Dream Warriors."
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Leavitt warns Trump's patience with Thune is 'running out'
The press secretary on Thursday again relayed Trump's call for Thune to change the Senate's rules and pass the SAVE America Act.
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New tariffs target imports tied to forced labor as trade policy takes effect
A new trade policy took effect Friday, imposing a fresh round of tariffs on global trading partners.
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Flying Bison blanked by Generals, look to split series Friday in Victoria
The Abilene Flying Bison were unable to build on Wednesday's home victory, falling 5-0 to the Victoria Generals on Thursday.
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Tony Romo arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated
Former Dallas Cowboys star Tony Romo was arrested Thursday night in Milwaukee for allegedly driving while intoxicated.
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Tom Holland becomes first 'Hot Ones' guest to lose their wings on camera
Tom Holland has faced super villains and would be usurpers, but he finally lost the battle to a handful of hot wings.Holland appeared on “Hot Ones,” the YouTube...
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Recall effort against Arizona sheriff leading Nancy Guthrie case falls short
The recall effort began after Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos came under scrutiny over his past disciplinary record.
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Jimothy the raccoon may have other short-spined friends, wildlife experts say
Jimothy raccoon may not be the only wild animal with a rare spinal deformity roaming Seattle.
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Parasite outbreak linked to lettuce spreads to 9 states as second outbreak emerges
According to the CDC, state and local health officials have been interviewing people about the foods they ate in the two weeks before they became sick....
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Democrats pick South Carolina over Nevada for first 2028 presidential primary
National Democrats have chosen South Carolina over Nevada to be the party's first presidential primary in the 2028 election cycle.
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Tony Romo arrested for OWI in Milwaukee
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS Sports announcer Tony Romo was arrested Thursday night in Milwaukee on suspicion of drunken driving.
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Michigan senate primary becomes test of Democratic Party's future, strategist says
Michigan's upcoming Democratic Senate primary is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched races of the election cycle.
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Ben and Casey Affleck's mother, Chris Affleck, dead at 83
Chris Affleck, the mother of Oscar-winners Ben and Casey Affleck, has died at age 83.The family announced in The Boston Globe that she had died on June 2 after...
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ICE detains Southwest flight attendant at Nashville airport
Family and friends of a Jamaican-born flight attendant are asking for him to be released from ICE detention.
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Baby violently assaulted by woman at unlicensed home daycare: police
A North Carolina woman was accused of violently assaulting a baby while in her care at an unlicensed home daycare, according to authorities.
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Report finds more than $225 million in confirmed K-12 school fraud across US
A new report is raising concerns about oversight of taxpayer dollars in America's K-12 education system after uncovering more than $225 million in fraud....
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Republicans sharpen communism attacks ahead of November midterms
As democratic socialists continue to rack up wins in primaries across the country, Republicans are turning to labeling Democratic candidates as communists....
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Shapiro declares today LeBron James Day after announcing plan to join 76ers
"Welcome to the City of Brotherly Love, @KingJames."Gov. Josh Shapiro took to social media to announce his excitement in light of the announcement that LeBron J...
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Crime Reports: Shih-tzu dog reported stolen 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 1800 block Mimosa Dri...
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Could Penn Station become 'Trump Station'? See the dramatic redesign plans
New York's Pennsylvania Station, like several others around the country, is named after the now-defunct Pennsylvania Railroad.
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Trump to make announcement on American nuclear innovation | What we know
President Donald Trump is expected to make an announcement on American nuclear innovation from the White House on Friday afternoon.
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