Tips to avoid burglars this holiday season

Christmas is ending, and you may be getting rid of empty boxes or taking advantage of post-holiday sales. As you do, make sure you're not making yourself a target for thieves or burglars.

Pickup truck narrowly misses kids getting off school bus in northern MN

A northern Minnesota sheriff's department is searching for a reckless driver who narrowly missed two children getting off their bus earlier this month.

Woman dragged by vehicle after robbery in Costco parking lot

APD is requesting the public's help in identifying the suspect who robbed the victim of her purse in the parking lot of Costco located at 10401 Research Blvd.

Robbery at Target in northwest Austin; police search for suspect

Police are searching for a suspect involved in a robbery at the Target on FM 2222 in Austin and stole several items.

Danny Masterson’s mugshot released

Danny Masterson has been transferred to North Kern State Prison.

Missing father and 6-year-old daughter found dead from suspected hypothermia

Tragedy struck as a missing South Carolina father and his 6-year-old daughter were discovered dead in Calhoun County, with officials attributing their demise to hypothermia.

Missing pregnant woman found dead in San Antonio: reports

A missing pregnant woman in San Antonio is believed to have been found dead along with her boyfriend.

Fireworks safety: AFD urges caution when celebrating New Year

The Austin Fire Department is asking residents to take extreme caution when using fireworks to celebrate the New Year.

New year, new laws: From speed cameras to gender-neutral toys, here's what's changing in 2024

In the dawn of 2024, numerous jurisdictions usher in a wave of new laws. Notable changes include minimum wage hikes in Delaware and New Jersey, with New Jersey reaching $15.13 per hour. California introduces speed cameras in cities like Los Angeles to curb speeding.

AFD on scene of elevator rescue downtown

AFD crews are responding to an elevator rescue in downtown Austin. The fire department asks drivers to avoid the area.