Repeat offender slays 2 Missouri deputies before dying in shootout, sheriff says

A routine traffic stop in Christian County, Missouri, turned deadly Monday when Richard Dean Bird, 45, a repeat offender with a history of shooting at law enforcement.

Two men die in separate incidents at premier Tahoe-area ski resort

A man from California and a man from Michigan died in separate incidents at a premiere Tahoe-area ski resort last week.

Squatty Potty creator faces child pornography charges in Utah

The cofounder of the Squatty Potty company is facing child pornography charges in Utah. Investigators say he was caught watching child sex abuse videos in a chat room online.

National Guardsman injured in DC shooting receives Purple Heart at State of the Union

President Donald Trump recognized the National Guardsman who was shot in an attack in Washington, D.C. during the State of the Union address Tuesday night. 

Erika Kirk honored by Trump during State of the Union

Erika Kirk, the widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, arrived at Tuesday’s State of the Union as President Trump’s guest.

NASA Artemis II astronauts attend State of the Union as guests of Speaker Mike Johnson

With their launch date now delayed, the four astronauts, who will be the first crewed NASA lunar mission in over 50 years, attended Tuesday’s State of the Union address as guests of House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).

Trump announces 401k match of up to $1,000 for those without employer contribution

During Tuesday's State of the Union address, Trump announced a plan to give workers without employer retirement plans a 401k match up to $1,000. Here’s what to know.

Congressman Randy Fine brings his dad’s seeing-eye-dog Sadie to State of the Union amid backlash over X post

Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) brought his father’s seeing-eye-dog Sadie to the State of the Union after he received criticism for a post he made last week on X post about choosing "between dogs and Muslims."

Coast Guard swimmer who saved 165 during Texas floods honored at State of the Union

A member of the Coast Guard who was credited with saving more than 100 people from the deadly Texas floods in 2025 was honored at the State of the Union address Tuesday night.

US men's hockey team honored at State of the Union

The U.S. men's hockey team was honored Tuesday night during President Trump’s State of the Union address for their historic win, defeating Canada 2–1 in overtime and capturing its first Olympic men’s hockey gold medal since the "Miracle on Ice" team triumphed in 1980.

Texas Senate Primary candidates Ken Paxton, John Cornyn attend Trump's State of the Union address

Texas Representative Troy Nehls has invited State Attorney General Ken Paxton to President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address, a move that brings the contentious Texas Republican Senate primary between Paxton and incumbent John Cornyn to the national stage.

Lakeway residents concerned about ordinance
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Some Lakeway residents are concerned about their property values going down if an ordinance regarding lake views is repealed. The mayor says it is to limit the city's liability.

Uhland graduation party shooting: Teen charged with murder out on bond

A teen charged with murder in Caldwell County is now out on bond, after his bond was reduced twice. The victim's mother says she's still furious.

Texas sues Aid Access over mailing abortion pills to residents

Texas has filed a lawsuit against the international organization Aid Access, alleging the group is violating state law by mailing abortion-inducing pills to Texas residents.

Idaho woman accused of attempting to set fire to DHS building with stolen ambulance

An Idaho woman was arrested Monday after investigators said she stole an ambulance and drove it into a building housing Department of Homeland Security offices in an alleged attempt to set it on fire.