Wildfire burning in Spokane, WA prompts evacuation orders

Emergency responders in Spokane County issued emergency Level 3 evacuation orders on Aug. 1 as crews battled the fast-moving Old Trails Fire during elevated fire weather conditions.

Caldwell County constable’s investigator dies in drowning incident

The Caldwell County Constable's Office for Precinct 2 said one of its investigators died in a drowning incident in Uvalde County on Saturday

In-N-Out Burger shooting leaves multiple dead in Idaho

Multiple people were killed and several more injured in a shooting at an Idaho fast-food restaurant.

AMBER Alert canceled in Texas after San Antonio sisters located

Texas authorities canceled a statewide AMBER Alert after two girls who were reported abducted in San Antonio were found.

Georgia man accused of attacking children aboard Carnival cruise while intoxicated

A Georgia man is facing child abuse charges after authorities say he allegedly attacked two children aboard a Carnival Cruise Line ship while intoxicated.

University of Texas Tower Shooting: 60 years later

The University of Texas tower shooting, one of the worst campus shootings in American history, happened 60 years ago on Aug. 1, 1966.

Texas issues cease-and-desist over border wall work near Big Bend

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham issued cease-and-desist letters to federal entities after a contractor cleared more than a mile of state-owned land near Big Bend for border wall construction without written permission.

Austin ISD parents speak out after board votes to close Paredes Middle School

Despite opposition from the Paredes Middle School community, the Austin ISD Board of Trustees has voted to shut down the school weeks before the start of the new school year.

Texas AMBER Alert: Missing Manor children found safe

An AMBER Alert for two missing Manor children has been canceled. Both children were found safe.

Federal agency warns of growing cyber threat to water systems

Federal officials have issued a national advisory warning of cyber threats to public water systems after multiple utilities across Minnesota were targeted in recent cyber incidents.

More than 130K fireworks recalled over explosion risk

A nationwide fireworks recall is warning consumers to stop using a popular firework rocket after officials said it could explode before reaching its intended height.

TPWD pursuing 650-acre acquisition for new East Texas state park

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has confirmed it is pursuing acquisition of land in East Texas' Henderson County for a proposed new state park.

F-35 crashes at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar; pilot ejects

An F-35 assigned to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing crashed Friday morning at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, prompting an emergency response and sparking a brush fire.