Will Smith sued by violinist for sexual harassment, wrongful termination claims
Brian King Joseph, a professional violinist, is suing Will Smith and his company, Treyball Studios Management, alleging a series of retaliatory and discriminatory actions during a global music tour.
Brian King Joseph, a professional violinist, is suing Will Smith and his company, Treyball Studios Management, alleging a series of retaliatory and discriminatory actions during a global music tour.
Austin police investigate homicide
The Austin Police Department is investigating the first homicide of 2026.
The Austin Police Department is investigating the first homicide of 2026.
WATCH: Zohran Mamdani's full speech at his NYC mayoral inauguration
Zohran Mamdani hosted what his team called the "Inauguration of a New Era," a public swearing-in ceremony and citywide celebration on Thursday afternoon.
Zohran Mamdani hosted what his team called the "Inauguration of a New Era," a public swearing-in ceremony and citywide celebration on Thursday afternoon.
Report: 98 deaths on Austin roads in 2025
It was a busy year on the Austin roadways which led to dozens of fatal crashes. FOX 7 Austin’s Jenna King breaks the numbers down.
It was a busy year on the Austin roadways which led to dozens of fatal crashes. FOX 7 Austin’s Jenna King breaks the numbers down.
Christopher Taylor conviction overturned
A Texas appeals court has overturned the deadly conduct conviction of former Austin police officer Christopher Taylor. He had been convicted in 2024 in the fatal shooting of Dr. Mauris DeSilva in 2019.
A Texas appeals court has overturned the deadly conduct conviction of former Austin police officer Christopher Taylor. He had been convicted in 2024 in the fatal shooting of Dr. Mauris DeSilva in 2019.
New Year's Eve in Austin
The countdown for 2026 has begun, and Austin is ringing in the new year in style. Thousands have descended on Auditorium Shores for the city's annual celebration. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel has more on how Austinites are saying goodbye 2025 and hello 2026.
The countdown for 2026 has begun, and Austin is ringing in the new year in style. Thousands have descended on Auditorium Shores for the city's annual celebration. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel has more on how Austinites are saying goodbye 2025 and hello 2026.
Celebratory gunfire dangers
As you're celebrating the New Year tonight, officials are reminding you to not fire your gun into the air. You could kill someone. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen reports.
As you're celebrating the New Year tonight, officials are reminding you to not fire your gun into the air. You could kill someone. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen reports.
Making those New Year's resolutions stick
As the clock ticks down to midnight to signal the New Year, many people are preparing their resolutions for 2026. FOX's Gary Baumgarten spoke to a psychologist at Texas A&M about how you can help make your resolutions stick.
As the clock ticks down to midnight to signal the New Year, many people are preparing their resolutions for 2026. FOX's Gary Baumgarten spoke to a psychologist at Texas A&M about how you can help make your resolutions stick.
Wife of Jill Biden’s ex-husband dies after domestic dispute call: reports
Police in Delaware are investigating the death of a 64-year-old woman who was found unresponsive during a domestic dispute call on Sunday.
Police in Delaware are investigating the death of a 64-year-old woman who was found unresponsive during a domestic dispute call on Sunday.
Trump says he’s removing National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland
President Trump said in a post on Truth Social that he's removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland.
President Trump said in a post on Truth Social that he's removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland.
Naked Florida man accused of robbing meat market only wearing a mask left behind a trail of clothing
A Florida man who tried to only cover up his face is accused of walking into a Florida meat market in the nude and robbing it.
A Florida man who tried to only cover up his face is accused of walking into a Florida meat market in the nude and robbing it.
Somali-run day care in Minneapolis broken into, vandalized
Someone broke into a Somali-run day care in Minneapolis earlier this week, causing "extensive vandalism," according to Nokomis Daycare Center.
Someone broke into a Somali-run day care in Minneapolis earlier this week, causing "extensive vandalism," according to Nokomis Daycare Center.
Bexar Co. missing teens: 1 body found
Officials say they believe they've found the body of Camila Olmos who went missing on Christmas Eve. Olmos was one of three teens who were missing in Bexar County. Another teen has been located while the third remains missing.
Officials say they believe they've found the body of Camila Olmos who went missing on Christmas Eve. Olmos was one of three teens who were missing in Bexar County. Another teen has been located while the third remains missing.
2025 top stories that shaped the news
"America's Newsroom" co-host Bill Hemmer has a look back at the last 12 months.
"America's Newsroom" co-host Bill Hemmer has a look back at the last 12 months.
Federal government freezes Minnesota child care funding amid fraud investigation
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it has frozen all child care payments to Minnesota amid the ongoing investigation and allegations of fraud. The equates to about $185 million per year.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it has frozen all child care payments to Minnesota amid the ongoing investigation and allegations of fraud. The equates to about $185 million per year.
Disney Cast Member hurt after boulder prop rolls off track towards audience at Indiana Jones stunt show
The cast member stepped in front of the boulder to prevent it from rolling into the audience.
The cast member stepped in front of the boulder to prevent it from rolling into the audience.
New laws taking effect in 2026: What you need to know
A wide range of new state laws will take effect in 2026, bringing changes that impact workers, students, renters and consumers across the country.
A wide range of new state laws will take effect in 2026, bringing changes that impact workers, students, renters and consumers across the country.
Christopher Taylor's conviction overturned
Attorney Doug O'Connell talks about former APD officer Christopher Taylor's conviction being overturned.
Attorney Doug O'Connell talks about former APD officer Christopher Taylor's conviction being overturned.
Woman calls police on herself after shooting husband during argument in Berks County: DA
A Berks County woman is facing murder charges after investigators say she shot and killed her husband during an argument at a home in Berks County on Tuesday.
A Berks County woman is facing murder charges after investigators say she shot and killed her husband during an argument at a home in Berks County on Tuesday.
Drug seizure, arrests in Kyle over weekend
The Kyle Police Department says several people were arrested, and drugs seized, after unrelated traffic stops over the Christmas holiday weekend.
The Kyle Police Department says several people were arrested, and drugs seized, after unrelated traffic stops over the Christmas holiday weekend.