Denton police seize nearly 600 pounds of meth during traffic stop
A man was arrested in Denton after police found nearly 600 pounds of meth in his truck.
Former death row inmate exonerated of murder graduates from North Texas college
A man sentenced to death for murder in Louisiana, who was later exonerated, received a college degree here in North Texas this weekend.
Denton lawyer accused of trying to fire gun in former law office
A Denton lawyer is accused of trying to fire a gun inside the law office where she used work.
UNT students hold silent protest outside Board of Regents meeting after staff lawyer used racial slur
University of North Texas students held a silent protest on campus Thursday after a former employee said a racist slur during a student event last week.
Denton officer shot during traffic stop leaves hospital for rehab facility
The Denton police officer who was shot during a traffic stop is now at a rehab facility where he will continue to work on his recovery.
Multiple people dead, 3 injured after crash leads to vehicle explosion on I-35W in Denton
At least three people were killed and three others injured after an explosive crash between two 18-wheelers and multiple vehicles on Friday afternoon in Denton.
UNT staff lawyer resigns over racial slur used while talking about free speech
A University of North Texas staff lawyer who was criticized for using the n-word during a panel discussion has resigned.
Denton officer shot during traffic stop 'showing some signs of improvement every day'
The Denton police officer shot during a traffic stop last week is now alert and “showing some signs of improvement every day,” according to the Denton Police Department.
Trick-or-treating, high school football goes on as planned despite cold temperatures in North Texas on Halloween
Halloween costumes had a little extra padding Thursday night, and trick-or-treating got off to an early start for some people because of the cold weather.
Warrant affidavit: Denton officer smelled marijuana during traffic stop before gunfire erupted
A Denton police officer was questioning two suspects about marijuana moments before he was shot in the head, an arrest warrant affidavit revealed.
Denton officer remains critical after being shot during traffic stop; suspects arrested
The Denton police chief is optimistic about the officer who was shot and critically injured overnight during a traffic stop.
Suspect arrested for drug-related fatal stabbing in Denton
Denton police arrested a 17-year-old for fatally stabbing another man over the weekend in a drug deal gone bad.
One dead following stabbing in Denton
No one is in custody following a deadly stabbing that happened Saturday night in Denton.
Denton police warn of burglary suspect targeting women with ‘intent’ to assault
The Denton Police Department has released a sketch of a burglary suspect who is targeting women "with the intent to commit assault,” and is seeking the public’s help to identify him.
Denton pre-K teacher helps save 5-year-old student’s life
A pre-K teacher in Denton was honored this week for saving a student’s life.
Deaf UNT student overcomes obstacles to pursue professional dancing
A University of North Texas student is pursuing his dream of becoming a professional dancer, despite being deaf. He's hoping to change the world of dance in the process.
UNT students host stair climb to honor those lost on 9/11
Some University of North Texas students are marking the anniversary of Sept. 11, a tragic day that happened before most were even in elementary school.
Feel unsafe during a night out? Denton police say you should 'ask for Angela'
The Denton Police Department wants the city’s large college crowd and local late-night hotspots to pick up on a campaign to curb sexual violence.
University of North Texas opens new biomedical engineering facility
A new facility at the University of North Texas is launching education into the future.
Missing Denton 2-year-old's death ruled an accident
A toddler’s death earlier this summer in Denton has been ruled an accident.


















