Phase one of Project Connect approved with final light rail design
CapMetro, Austin Transit Partnership, and the City of Austin officially approved phase one of Project Connect. The proposed light rail line will connect several areas throughout central Austin.
CapMetro, Austin Transit Partnership, and the City of Austin officially approved phase one of Project Connect. The proposed light rail line will connect several areas throughout central Austin.
Train carrying hazardous materials derails in northern Minnesota
State crews are responding to a derailment of a train carrying hazardous materials Wednesday night in far northwestern Minnesota, just south of the Canadian border.
State crews are responding to a derailment of a train carrying hazardous materials Wednesday night in far northwestern Minnesota, just south of the Canadian border.
Project Connect: A look at the final plan
The final plan for the Project Connect light rail system was recently announced. Greg Canally with the Austin Transit Partnership speaks with FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak on the newly-unveiled route.
The final plan for the Project Connect light rail system was recently announced. Greg Canally with the Austin Transit Partnership speaks with FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak on the newly-unveiled route.
Watch: Mobile home slides off truck, blocks traffic on North Carolina highway
The disaster played out on Interstate 485 outside Charlotte.
The disaster played out on Interstate 485 outside Charlotte.
Officials investigate mysterious disappearance of 30-ton shipment of explosive chemicals in California
Ammonium nitrate was used in 1995 at an attack on the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. The explosion killed 168 people and injured approximately 850.
Ammonium nitrate was used in 1995 at an attack on the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. The explosion killed 168 people and injured approximately 850.
Austin Light Rail recommended design and route unveiled
The Austin Transit Partnership unveiled its implementation plan for the $6 billion project that it says "best reflects the needs and values of the Austin community."
The Austin Transit Partnership unveiled its implementation plan for the $6 billion project that it says "best reflects the needs and values of the Austin community."
Austin Light Rail options recommended by Project Connect community advisory committee
Austin Transit Partnership released community engagement findings on May 17.
Austin Transit Partnership released community engagement findings on May 17.
Colorado school bus driver faces charges after video shows him slamming on brakes, jolting students
A Colorado school bus driver has been fired and is now facing dozens of counts of child abuse after being caught on video slamming the brakes, sending elementary students tumbling into the seats in front of them.
A Colorado school bus driver has been fired and is now facing dozens of counts of child abuse after being caught on video slamming the brakes, sending elementary students tumbling into the seats in front of them.
Train carrying hazardous materials derails in rural Maine, residents warned to 'stay clear'
A train has reportedly derailed in the state of Maine and officials say they believe hazardous materials were on board.
A train has reportedly derailed in the state of Maine and officials say they believe hazardous materials were on board.
Norfolk Southern train cars derail, spilling diesel and oil; 2 taken to hospital
Two Norfolk crew members were briefly hospitalized after the crash.
Two Norfolk crew members were briefly hospitalized after the crash.
Texas lawmakers hear HB 3899 testimony that could derail Project Connect
House Bill 3899 would require an election before a local government corporation borrows a large amount of money.
House Bill 3899 would require an election before a local government corporation borrows a large amount of money.
Train derailment in western Minnesota: Fires still burning hours after crash
More than a dozen rail cars on a BNSF train derailed near Raymond, Minnesota, early Thursday, with several derailed tankers carrying ethanol starting on fire.
More than a dozen rail cars on a BNSF train derailed near Raymond, Minnesota, early Thursday, with several derailed tankers carrying ethanol starting on fire.
TxDOT breaks ground on I-35 Capital Express North project
The $606 million freeway expansion will add one HOV lane in each direction of I-35 in areas of North Austin, along with other road improvements.
The $606 million freeway expansion will add one HOV lane in each direction of I-35 in areas of North Austin, along with other road improvements.
Barges on the loose in Ohio River with one carrying methanol sinking
Kentucky emergency officials said 10 out of 11 barges became loose from the tug.
Kentucky emergency officials said 10 out of 11 barges became loose from the tug.
70-car train derails in North Dakota, spills hazardous materials: officials
The Canadian Pacific train derailed around 11:15 p.m. about a mile southeast of Wyndmere in Richland County, Canadian Pacific said in a statement. No injuries were reported.
The Canadian Pacific train derailed around 11:15 p.m. about a mile southeast of Wyndmere in Richland County, Canadian Pacific said in a statement. No injuries were reported.
FAA: Ambulance illegally crossed Southwest plane on BWI runway
FAA officials said the plane became airborne before the point where the vehicle had crossed.
FAA officials said the plane became airborne before the point where the vehicle had crossed.
Scaled down light rail options unveiled by Austin Project Connect
ATP demonstrated a range of possibilities for what the core system could look like, how and where it would connect people to the destinations they need and want to visit, and what the potential system could entail.
ATP demonstrated a range of possibilities for what the core system could look like, how and where it would connect people to the destinations they need and want to visit, and what the potential system could entail.
Delta launches pilot program to train next generation of aviators
The program, which is already accepting applications, is poised to bolster the pool of trained pilots.
The program, which is already accepting applications, is poised to bolster the pool of trained pilots.
Flight attendants renew push for infants to have their own seats
Citing turbulence as a major factor, The Association of Flight Attendants wants children under 2 years old to have their own seats.
Citing turbulence as a major factor, The Association of Flight Attendants wants children under 2 years old to have their own seats.
Norfolk Southern sued by widow of conductor trainee killed in Alabama railway accident
The lawsuit adds to Norfolk Southern's mounting legal troubles.
The lawsuit adds to Norfolk Southern's mounting legal troubles.