Internet crimes, ransomware incidents on the rise: FBI

The FBI said internet crime is on the rise and reported ransomware incidents are up 18 percent from 2022 to 2023.

Bastrop man to spend 25 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a child

A Bastrop man was sentenced in federal court to 25 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a minor, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Western District of Texas.

Philadelphia mass shooting: 3 killed, 6 injured at possible block party as suspects sought

Another summer night took a devastating turn when police say a gathering erupted into a mass shooting that claimed the lives of three people, and left six others wounded as the hunt for suspects continues.

Secret Service denied Trump campaign requests for more security

The Secret Service initially said it had not denied requests for more security at Donald Trump’s campaign events, but they walked back those statements a week later.

Gunman used drone to scope rally site before Trump assassination attempt

The gunman in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump is believed to have flown a drone around the Pennsylvania rally site ahead of time in an apparent attempt to scope out the site before the event.

Sean Kingston, mother indicted on federal charges in $1M fraud scheme in Florida

Rapper and singer Sean Kingston and his mother have been indicted in South Florida on federal charges of committing more than $1 million worth of fraud.

2 abducted children out of Gonzales County found safe

An AMBER Alert has been discontinued for two abducted children out of Gonzales County. They were found safe.

D'yan Forest, 89-year-old known as world's oldest female comedian, sucker-punched in Manhattan attack: NYPD

The NYPD is hunting for a suspect after D'yan Forest, an 89-year-old woman known for being the oldest female comedian in the world, was randomly punched in the face in Manhattan on July 10.

Global tech outage impacts Austin EMS services overnight

A faulty update from an Austin cybersecurity firm reportedly caused a global tech outage, which impacted emergency services overnight in Austin.

Mason County Courthouse reopens after 2021 arson fire

The Mason County Courthouse is open again after three years and the county celebrated with a recent rededication ceremony.

East Austin Family Dollar robbed, police looking for suspect

The Austin Police Department's Robbery Unit is requesting the public's help with identifying a suspect involved in a robbery in East Austin earlier this year. 

Man accused of killing wife, 4 children in Alabama shooting

Brandon Allan Kendrick II, 32, is accused of killing his wife and four children in a shooting that took place Thursday evening.

Beware of fake USPS text scams. Here's what you need to know

The U.S. Postal Service is warning customers about scammers sending fake text messages about package deliveries to get their personal information.

Harvey Weinstein retrial in NYC tentatively set for November

A judge has tentatively scheduled Harvey Weinstein’s planned retrial on rape and sexual assault charges to begin on Nov. 12.