Body of missing hiker recovered from tallest mountain in Lower 48 after storms stall efforts

The body of a missing hiker was recovered on Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in the Lower 48, by a helicopter rescue team, the Inyo County Sheriff's Office said Monday.

Invasive hairy ants are on the move: What to watch for

Invasive, hairy ants are spreading across the Southeast U.S., creating “super colonies” with millions of critters and costing millions of dollars in damages along the way. 

Firefighter, 24, died after being struck by a tree battling La. wildfire

The U.S. Forest Service is paying tribute to a firefighter who died in the line of duty this week while battling a wildfire that was burning in Louisiana’s Kisatchie National Forest.

These states rank as the most energy-efficient in 2026, data shows

WalletHub’s study found that states with efficient homes, vehicles, and transportation systems produce the lowest energy waste and costs.

Decapitate, gut, or throw away: Missouri’s new warning for an invasive species

Cut off their heads, remove their internal organs, or put them in a plastic bag and throw them out. Those are the three suggestions Missouri wildlife officials have for anglers who catch northern snakehead fish from one of the state’s rivers or streams, and there’s a reason why they are being so specific.

White House scouts sites for possible baseball field at Grand Teton National Park: report

The White House is reportedly considering building a baseball field in Grand Teton National Park after Major League Baseball approached the administration about hosting a game at a national park.

Trump declares end to ‘EV mandate’ with new fuel economy standards

President Donald Trump has signed off on new fuel economy standards that he claims will end a Biden-era push for carmakers to build more electric vehicles. 

US investing nearly $2B in power grid as electricity demand surges

The Department of Energy announced almost a $2 billion investment aimed at expanding capacity and boosting efficiency across the nation’s aging and strained electrical grid.

Texas Rangers execute search warrants in Camp Mystic deadly flood probe

In a significant development in the investigation into the deadly flooding at Camp Mystic, FOX 4 has learned a judge signed search warrants as part of a criminal investigation into the camp and its leaders.

Federal court allows SpaceX and Federal Government to proceed with Texas land exchange

A federal court has denied an injunction against a land exchange between SpaceX and the federal government, allowing the company to acquire over 700 acres of a South Texas wildlife refuge in exchange for 683 acres of private land.

Trinidad under boil water notice again as environmental issues persist

A boil water notice is in effect in Trinidad, the second time in 2026 the city has been placed under a boil notice as it continues to deal with water clarity issues.

Trinidad police officers frustrated with department closure
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Members of the Trinidad Police Department spoke at a city council meeting on Tuesday to express their frustration with the state closing their department. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.

Texas data centers could face penalties over water reporting

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the state's water development board to start penalizing major water users if they haven't complied with water use reporting requirements.

Trinidad mayor not shocked by police department's shuttering
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The mayor of Trinidad tells FOX 4 he's not surprised to see the city's police department get shut down by the state. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.