Wise County driver tried to run from deadly crash, troopers say
A North Texas man is facing serious charges after allegedly causing a deadly crash and then trying to run away from the scene.
$800,000 in dimes spills onto North Texas highway
Crews worked all day on Tuesday to clean up a truckload of dimes that spilled onto U.S. Highway 287 in Wise County.
Man killed in Decatur officer-involved shooting identified
A man who was shot and killed by Decatur police after allegedly stealing from a Walmart has been identified as 46-year-old Brady Lee Murray, according to the medical examiner’s office.
Police shoot, kill suspected Walmart thief in Decatur
A man suspected of stealing from a Walmart in Decatur was shot and killed by police Tuesday night.
Wise County man sentenced to life for wife, 11-year-old daughter’s murders
A Wise County man will spend the rest of his life in prison after his wife and 11-year-old daughter’s bodies were found in his garage.
Extreme Fire Danger: North Texas fire departments on standby as wildfire threat ramps up
The winds have died down, but dry and breezy conditions fuel continued fire concerns into the weekend.
Athena Strand’s accused killer won’t stand trial until next year
The delivery driver accused of murdering a 7-year-old girl in North Texas in 2022 won’t stand trial until next year.
Wise County tornado: 2nd EF-1 twister confirmed near Cottondale
The National Weather Service has confirmed a second tornado that occurred during Tuesday morning’s storms.
Another North Texas school district cuts staffing, increases class sizes amid budget shortfalls
Northwest ISD says it hopes the decrease in staffing will come through resignations and retirements, but it can’t promise there won’t be any layoffs.
Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD considers closing 4 schools, 2 other districts making cuts
More North Texas public schools may be closing as their districts struggle with tighter budgets and decreasing enrollment. Currently the Carrollton Farmers Branch, Northwest, and Allen school districts are making difficult decisions.
Wise County fire chief accused of stealing from fire department
The fire chief in New Fairview was arrested for allegedly stealing thousands from the Wise County city’s volunteer fire department.
Wise County man accused of stabbing father and brother to death
A 32-year-old man has been charged with murdering his father and brother, whose bodies were found in a Newark home after a welfare check in Wise County.
Sheriff's deputies discover 2 bodies, injured person inside Wise County home
A person called the sheriff’s office who said they hadn't been in touch for several days with a person who lives there.
Boil water notice issued in Alvord
People in the Wise County city of Alvord are being asked to boil their water before drinking and other uses.
Election Day is Tuesday: What you need to know
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Here's what you need to know to cast your ballot.
2 killed, 5 injured in head-on crash in Wise County
Two people were killed and five were taken to Dallas hospitals, including a 6-year-old, after a head-on crash in Wise County on Saturday evening.
Wise County deputy killed while responding to deadly crash
The Wise County Sheriff’s Office said Deputy Lex Love was rushing to the scene of another deadly crash on Highway 287 when lost control of his own vehicle.
Report: Athena Strand’s capital murder trial moved
Tanner Horner, the man accused of murdering 7-year-old Athena Strand in Wise County will go to trial in Tarrant County instead, according to a new report.
Fifth victim pronounced dead in Wise County crash
A fifth person has died in connection to a crash in Alvord on Wednesday.
Wise County crash: DPS identifies victims of passenger van 'mass casualty' incident
DPS says the victims are of Haitian descent. The passenger van was traveling from Florida to New Mexico.