Ex-youth pastor arrested in 20-year-old death of wife at Zion National Park

Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park.

Dead, pregnant endangered fin whale found on bow of Alaska cruise ship

Draped over the massive cruise vessel's bow was the body of a 61-foot pregnant endangered fin whale, prompting a federal investigation into what officials believe was a fatal vessel strike.

Texas weather: Rainy, wet June creates ideal conditions for pests

It has been one of the wettest months Central Texas has seen in years, and all that rain is creating ideal conditions for pests.

Texas confirms contagious equine virus case in Parker County donkey

Texas animal health officials have confirmed a case of a contagious neurologic equine virus in a Parker County rescue donkey, prompting an ongoing investigation and warnings for horse owners to monitor their animals.

Elderly man stabbed to death in Southeast Austin home: APD

The Austin Police Department is investigating after an elderly man was stabbed to death inside a Southeast Austin home.

27 Ways in 27 Days: Kerr County flooding victims’ legacies live on 1 year later

It’s been nearly a year since a devastating flood along the Guadalupe River killed more than 100 people in Kerr County. Over the next 27 days, FOX 4 will share 27 updates on the children who who died and how their legacy lives on.

Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools

The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.

Texas lake 'infested' with invasive species, officials say

An invasive species of shellfish has “infested" a lake near Amarillo, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Massachusetts House passes bill protecting libraries from book bans

Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries. 

Nancy Guthrie: TMZ receives new email claiming to have video evidence of suspect

A person claiming to know the identity of Nancy Guthrie's abductors has contacted TMZ again. The message claims a secured phone holds videos, photos, names, and ages of the suspects.

Colorado mom allegedly bought alcohol daily for 16-year-old daughter found dead with 173 empty bottles

A Colorado mother has been charged in connection with the death of her 16-year-old daughter, who prosecutors say drank herself to death and had 173 empty alcohol bottles hidden in her bedroom.

Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in Palisades Fire trial

A federal judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.

Giraffe that escaped Texas ranch spotted by helicopter, manager says

A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.

More Buc-ee's locations announced in national expansion

Popular mega-gas station chain Buc-ee’s opened up their first location in Arizona this week, bringing their nationwide total to 56 locations across 13 states. 

SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect July 1 in Arkansas — See what other states have bans

Arkansas is implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too.

Brothers accused of mishandling dozens of decomposing bodies at Colorado funeral home

Former Pueblo County Coroner Brian Lee Cotter and his brother, Christopher Aaron Cotter, were arrested in Colorado and face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, with a judge setting their bond at $1 million.