Deadly shooting in Kyle home leads to arrest: sheriff

Steven Rodriguez is facing a bond violation charge and a first-degree felony assault charge, but more could be pending, says the Hays County Sheriff's Office.

Man gets life in prison for murder of San Marcos police officer

A man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for shooting and killing a San Marcos police officer in 2017.

Former Austin ISD tutor facing new charges in Lee County: TJJD

A former Austin ISD tutor is now facing more charges in Lee County for alleged sexual contact with a child stemming from a Sept. 2022 incident.

Aderrien Murry: Video shows officer shoot 11-year-old boy who called police for help

Newly released video from a Mississippi officer’s body-worn camera shows the moment he shot Aderrien Murry, an 11-year-old boy who had called 911 for help.

US Embassy issues security alert, warns of deaths involving ‘online dating applications’ in Colombia

The U.S. embassy in Bogota issued a security alert Wednesday, stating that it is aware of eight suspicious deaths of private U.S. citizens in Medellin. Several of the deaths were linked to the use of online dating applications.

East Austin murder suspect arrested in Elgin by U.S. Marshals

Members of the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force arrested a suspect in connection to a shooting in east Austin that killed one and injured two others.

NYC secret tunnel in Brooklyn synagogue leads to brawl between NYPD, worshippers

A historic Brooklyn synagogue that serves as the center of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement in Crown Heights was trashed this week during an unusual community dispute that began with the discovery of a secret underground tunnel and ended in brawl between worshippers and the NYPD.

Trash fire in southeast Austin extinguished: AFD

Firefighters responded to a reported structure fire that turned out to be a small trash fire in a breezeway in the 1800 block of East Oltorf Street. Drivers are asked to avoid the area.

Lauren Boebert didn't punch ex-husband as he claimed at Colorado restaurant, police say

U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert has been cleared of domestic violence allegations made by her ex-husband during an altercation at a Colorado restaurant, police said Wednesday.

Memorial service for Oakland police officer Tuan Le killed in the line of duty

A public memorial service was held at 3Crosses Church on Wednesday morning for an Oakland police officer killed in the line of duty, where leaders and relatives spoke of his hard work, his dedication to the community and his big smile. 

Couple found dead in South Carolina home with temperature reaching 120 F

An elderly couple found dead in their South Carolina home where the temperature was about 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius) had trouble with their furnace days before their deaths, their family told police.

Caldwell County police pursuit leads to arrests, seizure of firearms, electronics stolen in Austin

Multiple firearms and electronic devices, including some stolen from the Austin area, were seized from a Dale, Texas home after two men led Caldwell County deputies there during a vehicle pursuit.

Weatherford K-9 receives Purple Heart after being shot in line of duty

K-9 Jack was shot in the ear and paw after an attempt to serve a warrant turned into a police shootout last year. On Tuesday night, he received a special honor.

71-year-old woman and dog saved from overturned vehicle hanging on cliff

In a daring rescue operation on January 5, Maui firefighters responded to a call along the Kahekili Highway in Hawaii, where a 71-year-old woman and her dog were trapped in an overturned vehicle hanging precariously on a cliff.

Video shows lengthy rescue of man trapped under bridge for 6 days

New video from police shows the moment a man was rescued after being trapped in his truck under a bridge for six days.