10 Killeen ISD schools named Purple Star campuses

The 10 new Purple Star campuses join eight others that had their designation renewed this year and two that received theirs last year, making it a total of 20 for Killeen ISD.

2 sentenced to prison for armed robberies in Killeen

Two Killeen men both pleaded guilty to one count of interference with commerce by robbery in September 2021, and both have remained in federal custody since their arrests in October 2019.

Family, friends of woman murdered at grave site speak out

Family and friends are remembering the life of a Texas woman that was shot and killed while visiting her son's grave in Killeen.

Teen arrested for March murder of woman in Killeen

17-year-old Christian Lamar Weston has been charged with the March 22 murder of Yolanda N'Gaojia in Killeen.

Man killed in Killeen hit-and-run crash

The man was ejected from his motorcycle and landed in the road, where he was struck by another vehicle that failed to stop and render aid, says Killeen police.

Family of Texas soldier Vanessa Guillen seeking $35 million in damages

The family of a Texas soldier who was sexually harassed and killed at a military base near Killeen in 2020 filed a lawsuit Friday seeking $35 million in damages from the U.S. government.

Police investigate deadly vehicle-pedestrian crash in Killeen

The preliminary investigation revealed a pedestrian was standing on the sidewalk and failed to yield the right of way to a vehicle.

Former Army soldier gets 2 years in prison for 2021 assault on law enforcement

The soldier struck one officer and spit in another's face, and repeatedly kicked the back door of the patrol vehicle while being transported, says the US Attorney's Office.

Killeen man sentenced to over 35 years for carjacking, armed robberies

According to court documents, Darius King, 29, along with Corey Jackson, 51, committed armed robberies of a 7-Eleven and a Family Dollar in January 2020.