Denton ISD launches virtual academy for upcoming school year
Long before the delta COVID-19 variant surge, Denton ISD had already planned to offer a limited amount of remote learning for younger students this school year. Now, many more students are signed up for it than the district has slots for.
1 dead, 1 injured following crash in Denton
One person was killed and another was injured in a three-vehicle crash in Denton Sunday morning.
Oklahoma jury recommends death for alleged serial killer tied to Kelli Cox's disappearance
A jury in Oklahoma recommended the death penalty for a man who confessed to being a serial killer. One of his victims was UNT student Kelli Cox, who disappeared in 1997.
FBI clears Denton police officers in UNT student's shooting death
The FBI determined there was no violation of federal civil rights laws in the fatal shooting of a UNT student by Denton police officers.
Domestic violence suspect shot after firing at Denton police officers
Denton police officers shot a man early Wednesday who they said was holding a woman at gunpoint. He fired shots at them and they shot back.
Organs of Highway 380 crash victim to be donated, family says
“She had said many times when she’s gone, she’s done with her body, give it away. Give all the useable parts away and that is exactly what they are doing,” a family member said of a crash victim's final wish.
2 children, 1 adult dead, others critically injured following head-on crash on 380 in Denton
A portion of 380 was shut down for several hours Sunday afternoon as authorities worked a head-on crash that resulted in the deaths of two children and an adult.
Texas universities drop mask requirements, update capacity limits
At the University of North Texas in Denton and Dallas, masks are no longer required. The same is true for other public universities in Texas.
University of North Texas eliminating its mask requirements
Right now, classrooms are being converted back to their pre-COVID configurations in preparation for an in-person fall semester.
Safe house for young male sex trafficking victims to open in Denton
Bob's House of Hope will shelter young men ages 18 to 24 who have been victims of sex trafficking.
Mother and daughter to graduate from University of North Texas together Saturday
A mother and daughter will be celebrating a huge milestone on Saturday that they achieved together.
Alamo Drafthouse to reopen North Texas theaters this summer
Alamo Drafthouse hopes to reopen all six of its dine-in theaters in North Texas between June and July.
Denton man accused of murdering girlfriend captured after Uber ride
A man seen forcing a bloody woman into a vehicle is now in custody. Police tracked him in real-time as he was taking an Uber ride from Denton to Dallas.
FBI to review UNT student's death by Denton police officers
Denton's police chief asked for an independent review of Darius Tarver's death in 2020. A grand jury has already cleared the officers involved.
2 UNT students injured in shooting near fraternity
UNT police are investigating a shooting near a University of North Texas fraternity early Sunday morning.
UNT assistant basketball coach dies in early morning crash in Wise County
An assistant basketball coach for the University of North Texas was killed in a crash early Friday morning in Wise County.
Denton PD: Officer did not violate rules in fatal shooting
Denton police said the officer who shot and killed a UNT student last year didn't break any rules. A grand jury also found his actions justified.
Police stop suspected vehicle, driver charged for 3 kidnapping attempts in Corinth and Denton
Police believe the same man is responsible for three attempted kidnappings in Corinth and Denton this weekend.
Denton police searching for man who kidnapped woman at gunpoint
Police are seeking the public’s help to identify the man who kidnapped a woman at gunpoint while she was walking her dog in Denton Saturday morning.
Driver arrested in Denton after high-speed chase went through multiple North Texas cities
A man is in the Denton County jail after leading state troopers and other law enforcement officers on a high-speed chase that covered more than a 100 miles.