Up to 15% of North Texas hospital workers out with COVID, DFW Hospital Council says
The DFW Hospital Council says 10-15% of area hospitals workforces are out with COVID on a daily basis. That's causing a strain. Hospitals like Parkland say some days they have more than 500 workers out because of COVID.
The DFW Hospital Council says 10-15% of area hospitals workforces are out with COVID on a daily basis. That's causing a strain. Hospitals like Parkland say some days they have more than 500 workers out because of COVID.
Omicron variant surge to peak in late January in North Texas, UT Southwestern says
Right now, about one in three COVID tests in the state are coming back positive. That's up from about one in four last week. UT Southwestern researchers who forecast COVID's impact are pushing the omicron peak in our area from mid-January to the end of the month.
Right now, about one in three COVID tests in the state are coming back positive. That's up from about one in four last week. UT Southwestern researchers who forecast COVID's impact are pushing the omicron peak in our area from mid-January to the end of the month.
Cold weather forces some COVID-19 testing site closures
The cold weather isn't cooling down demand for COVID-19 tests. Lines remain long at North Texas testing sites.
The cold weather isn't cooling down demand for COVID-19 tests. Lines remain long at North Texas testing sites.
Downtown McKinney businesses helping to rebuild Mayfield, Kentucky after tornado
A North Texas city known for its historic main street is pulling together to help rebuild the historic downtown of Mayfield, Kentucky after a devastating tornado strike.
A North Texas city known for its historic main street is pulling together to help rebuild the historic downtown of Mayfield, Kentucky after a devastating tornado strike.
COVID-19 testing sites in North Texas continue to see long lines
COVID-19 testing sites that were seeing about 150 to 200 people a day are now averaging about 600 people per day. They're also cutting off lines to give their exhausted staff members breaks.
COVID-19 testing sites that were seeing about 150 to 200 people a day are now averaging about 600 people per day. They're also cutting off lines to give their exhausted staff members breaks.
Frisco police make arrest in murder at apartment parking garage
Frisco police arrested a 31-year-old for a fatal shooting early Wednesday morning at an apartment’s parking garage.
Frisco police arrested a 31-year-old for a fatal shooting early Wednesday morning at an apartment’s parking garage.
Amber Alert issued for missing Fairview girl
There's a statewide Amber Alert for a 14-year-old girl from Collin County who may have been kidnapped.
There's a statewide Amber Alert for a 14-year-old girl from Collin County who may have been kidnapped.
Salvation Army opening 2 North Texas warming shelters for those in need
The Salvation Army of North Texas is opening two of its warming shelters to help those in need as temperatures drop.
The Salvation Army of North Texas is opening two of its warming shelters to help those in need as temperatures drop.
Frisco police arrest 7 students for recent school threats
Police have arrested seven students for recent threats made against Frisco ISD schools.
Police have arrested seven students for recent threats made against Frisco ISD schools.
December 17 declared Makayla Noble Day in Prosper as cheerleader's recovery continues
Makayla Noble was surprised on Friday at the Prosper Police Department by the EMT's who were there the day of her accident.
Makayla Noble was surprised on Friday at the Prosper Police Department by the EMT's who were there the day of her accident.
Frisco mother searching for cure to her 4-year-old son’s rare genetic disorder
Amber Freed’s 4-year-old son, Maxwell, was born with an extremely rare genetic disorder that has no cure, but there’s hope in a gene replacement therapy.
Amber Freed’s 4-year-old son, Maxwell, was born with an extremely rare genetic disorder that has no cure, but there’s hope in a gene replacement therapy.
McKinney’s Third Monday Trade Days closing permanently after this weekend
On of Texas' oldest weekend trade markets is closing for good. The owner talks about why it's closing and what he plans to do with the property afterward.
On of Texas' oldest weekend trade markets is closing for good. The owner talks about why it's closing and what he plans to do with the property afterward.
Smoky North Texas skies due to West Texas wildfires
Wildfires have been burning for several days in parts of West Texas and the panhandle. A cold front brought smoke into North Texas on Thursday.
Wildfires have been burning for several days in parts of West Texas and the panhandle. A cold front brought smoke into North Texas on Thursday.
Vigil held for motorcyclist hurt in crash with Prosper mayor
Family, friends and fellow motorcycle riders gathered around the Christmas tree at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in McKinney to pray for 72-year-old Rodney Carver. He’s currently in a medically induced coma with multiple fractures and a brain bleed after his motorcycle crashed into the back of a pickup truck driven by Prosper Mayor James Ray Smith.
Family, friends and fellow motorcycle riders gathered around the Christmas tree at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in McKinney to pray for 72-year-old Rodney Carver. He’s currently in a medically induced coma with multiple fractures and a brain bleed after his motorcycle crashed into the back of a pickup truck driven by Prosper Mayor James Ray Smith.
Grand jury to decide if Prosper mayor will face charges after crash with motorcyclist
McKinney police say Prosper Mayor James Ray Smith did not stop to check and see if anyone was hurt after a motorcyclist crashed into the back of his truck on Dec. 6. He passed a field sobriety test and told investigators that he thought a car had hit him and sped off.
McKinney police say Prosper Mayor James Ray Smith did not stop to check and see if anyone was hurt after a motorcyclist crashed into the back of his truck on Dec. 6. He passed a field sobriety test and told investigators that he thought a car had hit him and sped off.
Frisco ISD cancels classes at Lone Star High School due to threat
Lone Star High School in Frisco ISD canceled classes Monday and Tuesday as police investigated a threat. In a letter to parents, the district originally said it would hold classes with extra security. But then it made the decision to cancel classes for the safety of students and staff.
Lone Star High School in Frisco ISD canceled classes Monday and Tuesday as police investigated a threat. In a letter to parents, the district originally said it would hold classes with extra security. But then it made the decision to cancel classes for the safety of students and staff.
Authorities say Sophie Long found in foreign country; Michael Long in custody
Missing child Sophie Long is set to be returned home to Collin County after she was found in a foreign country. Her non-custodial father, Michael Long, was taken into custody.
Missing child Sophie Long is set to be returned home to Collin County after she was found in a foreign country. Her non-custodial father, Michael Long, was taken into custody.
Man wanted for murder in small Collin County town
Collin County sheriff's deputies are searching for a man they say murdered another man Wednesday in the small town of New Hope.
Collin County sheriff's deputies are searching for a man they say murdered another man Wednesday in the small town of New Hope.
Omicron variant detected in North Texas by Frisco lab
There are now two known cases of the omicron variant in North Texas. They were detected by a lab in Frisco.
There are now two known cases of the omicron variant in North Texas. They were detected by a lab in Frisco.
One person injured in McKinney helicopter explosion
A helicopter explosion in McKinney Thursday evening sent one person to a hospital with burn injuries.
A helicopter explosion in McKinney Thursday evening sent one person to a hospital with burn injuries.