AMBER Alert canceled for 8-year-old last seen in San Antonio
A statewide Amber Alert is active for 8-year-old Leanna Contreras, abducted in San Antonio. Authorities are searching for suspect Marco Lopez and a silver Ford Focus....
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Jalapeño recall spurs alert for meat, poultry items from Kroger, Walmart, Albertsons, and others
A recent Salmonella outbreak that has made hundreds sick across 27 states has spurred a new public health alert for multiple meat and poultry items sold at major grocery and convenience store chains....
University of Texas police investigating reports of person looking in windows
UT Austin police are investigating reports of a person looking in windows and trying to make contact with people.
UTPD searching for suspect accused of 'peering' into windows
Austin Police responded to five reports accusing an individual of “peering” into windows and attempting to make contact with residents in West Campus.
More frequent marijuana users being treated with nausea and vomiting condition: Report
Frequent marijuana users are increasingly turning up in emergency rooms with a condition that causes severe bouts of nausea and vomiting, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)....
Leander ISD police chief put on administrative leave, state pursues license suspension
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) confirmed with KXAN investigators that it sent two notices to the district Friday, "which include administrative penalties to the Leander ISD PD and a petition for TCOLE license action against the chief."...
ICE arrests in downtown Austin sparks protests outside City Hall
An immigration enforcement operation unfolded directly outside Austin City Hall on Thursday morning, interrupting a city budget meeting and drawing sharp condemnation from local officials and community advocates....
A helicopter battling a Utah wildfire crashes as a blaze kills dozer operator in Oregon
RICHFIELD, Utah (AP) — A heavy-lift helicopter with two people on board battling a large Utah wildfire crashed as firefighters worked to corral an uncontained blaze in Oregon that killed a bulldozer operator, officials said Friday. There was no word on the conditions of the peopl...
Child, 6, driving car with 4-year-old brother hits woman walking dog in Oakland
A woman is in critical condition after police said a child driving a car struck her while she was walking her dog in a marked crosswalk Thursday morning in Oakland....
Activists push for charges against officers in 17-year-old's death; APD investigation ongoing
A group of local activists organizing around the death of Anthoneil Williams II, a 17-year-old shot and killed by Austin police officers, say that they and the Williams family want prosecution of the officers involved, and that the demand is about more than "accountability and tr...
Neighborhood watch in works following police wait time
The Austin Police Department confirmed it received a report about the lawnmower, and that the case is suspended "due to a lack of leads, suspects, evidence, surveillance footage, or the serial number of any stolen property."...
Georgia woman arrested after kittens thrown from vehicle, police say
Valentina Tobon Henao, 25, was arrested after allegedly throwing multiple kittens out of a vehicle in Brookhaven.
Interim Round Rock ISD police chief leaves department
After former Round Rock ISD Police Chief Ryan Urrutia left the district earlier this year, the school district's police department has now lost its interim police chief as well, KXAN confirmed....
Police officer arrested after using Flock cameras to track boyfriend's ex-wife
A North Carolina police officer was arrested and charged after it was found that she used the city's license plate reader cameras to track her boyfriend’s ex-wife....
Missouri neighbor accused of killing mother and teen daughter after confronting family over dispute
A mother and her teenage daughter were shot dead inside their Missouri home by a neighbor who stopped over to complain about a "dispute," police said.
City adjusts signal timing after Riverside Drive crashes
Residents near Riverside Drive and I-35 reported multiple vehicle crashes during a recent weekend of heavy construction. While TxDOT maintains that existing signage meets standards, the City of Austin adjusted signal timings on August 4th following increased congestion. Long-term...
Boy rescued from Ohio house fire was locked in dog cage; father denies wrongdoing
An investigation began Tuesday into a child allegedly locked in a dog cage before an Ohio house fire started Monday morning.
George R.R. Martin: Game not over but depression, age not helping
Martin is best known for his series of genre-redefining books, “A Song of Ice and Fire,” the basis for HBO’s popular “Game of Thrones."
Over 50 decomposing bodies found inside Chicago funeral home
Chicago police and state investigators are continuing to examine disturbing conditions discovered inside a South Side funeral home after more than 50 human remains were found in states of decomposition during a licensing investigation....
Leander ISD police under investigation for its vetting procedures
Leander ISD police are under investigation by the state for its vetting procedures.
Houston man arrested for threatening governor's office over online content restrictions: affidavit
A Houston man is facing a felony charge in Travis County after state investigators say he threatened to stab staff at the Texas Governor’s Office over online content restrictions blocking his access to anime....
WATCH: Dashcam captures the split second a routine Tennessee traffic stop goes sideways
A shocking dashcam video released by the Tennessee Highway Patrol shows the moment a patrol cruiser was blindsided during a traffic stop, sending it crashing into another vehicle....
Royse City Police reviewing violent incident involving officer at public pool
A Royse City Police officer has been placed on administrative leave as the department reviews his actions during a disturbance at a neighborhood pool this week....
U-Haul employee charged after allegedly killing co-worker in dispute over drink
Police arrested a 23-year-old U-Haul employee after a workplace argument over a drink turned deadly.
Intoxicated driver charged with 3 felonies for Manor crash that killed mother, baby: police
Manor police have charged a man with three felonies in connection with a June crash that killed a mother and her baby.
Austin council members condemn ICE operation outside city hall that led to 3 arrests
Austin council members Vanessa Fuentes, José Velásquez and Zo Qadri criticized an ICE operation outside City Hall that resulted in the arrest of three construction workers....
Kaylee Hottle: Texas School for the Deaf establishes memorial scholarship
The Texas School for the Deaf has set up a memorial scholarship for one of their students, actress Kaylee Hottle, who died in a car crash in late July....
Dallas Shooting: Dallas ISD officer wounded in Sam's Club parking lot
A Dallas ISD police officer was shot while trying to help someone near the Walmart and Sam’s Club stores in Northwest Dallas on Thursday morning.
'Unlock my f---ing anime': DPS arrests Houston man after threatening call to governor's office
The affidavit does not say which anime the man tried to watch or how he attempted to watch it.
Manor Police: Intoxicated driver faces 3 felonies after mom, infant die from crash
Three arrest warrants were issued for a man Wednesday in connection with a June 21 crash that killed a woman and her 11-month-old daughter, as well as severely injuring a 1-year-old....
Austin Community College confirms arrest after campus 'swatting' incident
In a letter sent to students and staff, Austin Community College confirmed a “swatting” incident that launched police responses near two of its campuses Tuesday morning....
Police officer accused of accessing DMV info, placing tracker on ex's car: DA office
A police officer is accused of illegally accessing California Department of Motor Vehicles information and placing a GPS tracking device on his ex-girlfriend's car, according to prosecutors....
SpaceX rocket crashes into the moon after drifting off course
A discarded SpaceX rocket slammed into the moon late Tuesday night after drifting through space for more than a year, leaving behind what scientists believe is a fresh impact crater and a plume of debris....
Texas crime victim fund touts progress after payment delays, 'poor processes'
The state’s Crime Victims' Compensation program touted "significant progress" shortening payment delays but also acknowledged the program has been hampered by "poor processes" and "poor communication,” according to testimony at a Senate Finance Committee hearing on July 27....
Student News Now: Hill Country cleanup continues; Lifeguard's daring rescue; Texas State's new mascot
In this week's episode of Student News Now on KXAN+, we talk with Austin Fire Specialist Matthew Zwolinski, who responded to both this and last year's catastrophic floods in Central Texas as part of Texas A&M Task Force 1....
Man accused of killing, dismembering stepfather before hiding remains in suitcases
Authorities said Wednesday that a 71-year-old man who was reported missing earlier this week was killed, and his stepson has been arrested in the case....
Leander ISD Police Department faces state probe, high turnover in first year
After KXAN began asking questions more than two weeks ago, the district took those questions and posted them online to the public, along with their answers....
Round Rock officer-involved shooting: Suspect had prior run-ins with police
Round Rock police have identified the suspect killed and the officer involved in a shooting after a stabbing at a home on August 4.
Austin officials urge residents to be prepared for wildfires
Think of your home as fuel for fire. That's how seriously Austin officials want you to take wildfire risk.
Austin firefighters battle house fire on Bennett Avenue in east Austin
Austin firefighters initially fought a house fire defensively before moving inside the home.
APD reviewing 'internal processes' after stolen truck owner hit with $700 bill
The Austin Police Department confirmed it is reviewing its "internal processes" after a Central Texas man let police hold his truck to gather evidence, and ended up with a roughly $700 bill after the truck was released to a tow yard without him being notified....
At least 3 dead in shooting at North Carolina home, sheriff's office says
At least three people are dead after gunfire broke out early Wednesday at a North Carolina home, according to the Caswell County Sheriff's Office (CCSO)....
Judge denies motions in APD protest case, pushes for January trial date
A judge on Wednesday denied defense requests for an evidentiary hearing and to dismiss charges against an Austin police officer accused of actions during the 2020 racial justice protests....
Tupac Shakur murder: Trial for suspect Duane 'Keffe D' Davis set to begin Monday
Duane “Keffe D" Davis is heading to trial for his alleged role in arranging the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed rap legend Tupac Shakur. Davis is the only suspect ever formally charged in connection with the crime....
Police identify suspect killed after stabbing parents in Round Rock
On Wednesday, the Round Rock Police Department identified the suspect who was shot and killed by an officer responding to a 911 call early Tuesday.
Llano police officer faces domestic violence charges
On Tuesday, the Llano Police Department said it fired an officer after investigating an off-duty domestic violence incident.
Duck rescue: Austin police round up ducklings stranded on I-35
The Austin Police Association posted about a “major incident” on August 4 involving “12 suspects, all wearing black and yellow, refusing to leave the lower deck of I-35.”...
Marine veteran Las Vegas officer killed in shooting; armed suspect also dead
The 30-year-old Marine veteran worked for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department since November 2023.
Traffic Alert: Vehicle fire causes delays on MoPac
A vehicle on fire on southbound MoPac has caused delays on the highway Wednesday morning.
Hutto city council to consider calling $42M Justice Center bond
If the bond is called and voters approve it in the November election, the facility would serve as a new home for the Hutto Police Department and include space for future public safety operations....
'She's our hero': 5th grader saves family from fire
An Ohio family is calling their 10-year-old daughter a hero after her quick thinking saved her family and house from disaster.
A man carrying ammo was monitoring security at Trump golf course near Los Angeles, authorities say
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man carrying ammunition and with a gun in his vehicle was arrested Sunday at President Donald Trump’s Los Angeles-area golf course after appearing to monitor security preparations ahead of Trump’s fundraiser there on Tuesday, authorities said. The Los Angeles...
Fuego volcano spews more ash and mud as Guatemala shelters 1,700 who fled nearby villages
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemala remained on alert Tuesday after evacuating villages during an eruption of the Fuego volcano, one of Central America’s most active. About 1,700 people remained in shelters with the evacuations to stay in place until conditions improve, according to ...
APD lists lost and found items on station website
The Austin Police Department is spreading the word to get lost items back to their rightful owners.
Florida 3-year-old dies after tragic incident involving common play toy at babysitter's house
A Florida family is mourning its 3-year-old daughter after police said she became trapped in a toy kitchen play set while at a babysitter's home.
Teen sought for July murder after he allegedly shot ‘friend’, dumped body near Colorado River
Austin police have issued arrest warrants for first-degree murder and tampering with evidence against an 18-year-old man accused of fatally shooting “a friend” more than a dozen times before allegedly dumping the victim's body and attempting to destroy evidence, court records sta...
Llano police officer fired, arrested after investigation into domestic violence incident
A Llano police officer was arrested and fired after an investigation into a domestic violence incident.
Mama's Home Cooking in Burnet destroyed by fire
The building housing Mama's Home Cooking was destroyed by fire on Saturday, according to a Facebook post from the restaurant.
DeLand police ID suspect in double shooting of 2 Florida teens
Police have identified a 17-year-old suspect wanted in connection with the deadly shooting of two childhood friends last week in downtown DeLand.
State officials deploy helicopters and firefighters as Texas enters peak wildfire season
Gov. Greg Abbott directed TDEM to activate additional wildfire response resources as elevated fire danger spreads across the Texas Panhandle and North Texas....
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