Grass fire burning in Wise County now 70% contained
Firefighters worked through the night in Runaway Bay to put out hot spots from a large grass fire that started Wednesday afternoon.
Firefighters worked through the night in Runaway Bay to put out hot spots from a large grass fire that started Wednesday afternoon.
Crews working to put out grass fire in Wise County
Crews are working to control a grassfire that broke out in Wise County Wednesday morning.
Crews are working to control a grassfire that broke out in Wise County Wednesday morning.
Wise County man leads deputies to wife, 11-year-old daughter's bodies inside his garage
On Monday, someone called the Wise County Emergency Call Center saying their sister-in-law, Kimberly Kellam, and her 11-year-old daughter had not been seen in several months.
On Monday, someone called the Wise County Emergency Call Center saying their sister-in-law, Kimberly Kellam, and her 11-year-old daughter had not been seen in several months.
New law creates 'Athena Alert,' named after Wise County 7-year-old
The new law allows for law enforcement to issue an alert for a region when a child goes missing, before it is confirmed that there was an abduction.
The new law allows for law enforcement to issue an alert for a region when a child goes missing, before it is confirmed that there was an abduction.
Athena Strand-inspired “Athena Alert" bill heads to governor’s desk
A bill that will allow law enforcement to issue missing child alerts more quickly is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk.
A bill that will allow law enforcement to issue missing child alerts more quickly is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk.
Athena Strand remembered on what would have been her 8th birthday
Athena Strand's family members are hoping to keep her memory alive by asking others to wear pink on what would have been her 8th birthday. The Wise County girl was kidnapped and murdered just before Christmas.
Athena Strand's family members are hoping to keep her memory alive by asking others to wear pink on what would have been her 8th birthday. The Wise County girl was kidnapped and murdered just before Christmas.
Bridgeport High School soccer players arrested for hazing
Police said the older players on the Bridgeport High School boys' soccer team would haze younger players by pulling off their pants.
Police said the older players on the Bridgeport High School boys' soccer team would haze younger players by pulling off their pants.
Decatur issues boil water notice to residents after water main break
Because of a risk of bacteria and other microbes, customers in Decatur and those who are a part of the Decatur public water system should boil their water before consumption.
Because of a risk of bacteria and other microbes, customers in Decatur and those who are a part of the Decatur public water system should boil their water before consumption.
2 hurt when small jet crashes in Bridgeport
Two people were seriously injured when a small fighter trainer jet crashed in Wise County.
Two people were seriously injured when a small fighter trainer jet crashed in Wise County.
Wise County train crash and derailment injures 2
At least two people were injured in a trail collision Sunday night in Wise County, northwest of Fort Worth.
At least two people were injured in a trail collision Sunday night in Wise County, northwest of Fort Worth.
Arrest made in road rage incident that killed motorcycle rider in Rhome
Rhome police announced the arrest of a man believed to be the driver of a truck that forced a motorcycle rider off the road, causing a deadly crash earlier this month.
Rhome police announced the arrest of a man believed to be the driver of a truck that forced a motorcycle rider off the road, causing a deadly crash earlier this month.
Wise County Heritage Museum destroyed by fire
A fire ripped through the Wise County Heritage Museum in Decatur early Saturday morning.
A fire ripped through the Wise County Heritage Museum in Decatur early Saturday morning.
Rhome church releases surveillance video of truck involved in deadly hit-and-run
We do not know what led to the road rage, but police believe the motorcyclist was not at fault and tried to get away from the truck driver. We know the motorcyclist was very active in his church, and now his church is uncovering evidence that police want people to see.
We do not know what led to the road rage, but police believe the motorcyclist was not at fault and tried to get away from the truck driver. We know the motorcyclist was very active in his church, and now his church is uncovering evidence that police want people to see.
Hit-and-run driver that killed motorcyclist in Wise County sought by police
Police in the Wise County city of Rhome are seeking the public’s help to find the driver who killed a motorcyclist after forcing him off the road.
Police in the Wise County city of Rhome are seeking the public’s help to find the driver who killed a motorcyclist after forcing him off the road.
Tanner Horner pleads not guilty to killing, kidnapping Athena Strand
According to an arrest affidavit, Horner confessed to accidentally hitting Strand with his van while delivering a package to her home in Wise County in December 2022.
According to an arrest affidavit, Horner confessed to accidentally hitting Strand with his van while delivering a package to her home in Wise County in December 2022.
Athena Strand's mother files wrongful death lawsuit against accused killer, FedEx, contracting company
Athena Strand's parents, Maitlyn Gandy and Jacob Strand are seeking “fair and reasonable” compensation for mental anguish, loss of companionship and more in their 7-year-old daughter's death.
Athena Strand's parents, Maitlyn Gandy and Jacob Strand are seeking “fair and reasonable” compensation for mental anguish, loss of companionship and more in their 7-year-old daughter's death.
Dallas firefighter, teachers among 59 people facing charges in North Texas child exploitation crackdown
Law enforcement released names and mugshots for dozens of people charged with trafficking illegal images and videos of children forced perform sexual acts.
Law enforcement released names and mugshots for dozens of people charged with trafficking illegal images and videos of children forced perform sexual acts.
Athena Strand’s accused killer indicted for her kidnapping and murder
The man accused of killing Athena Strand, who was murdered last year in Wise County, has been indicted for aggravated kidnapping and murder.
The man accused of killing Athena Strand, who was murdered last year in Wise County, has been indicted for aggravated kidnapping and murder.
Athena Strand: 7-year-old's accused killer facing new, unrelated sexual assault of a child charges
The man accused of killing Athena Strand is now facing three counts of sexual assault of a child in unrelated cases out of Fort Worth.
The man accused of killing Athena Strand is now facing three counts of sexual assault of a child in unrelated cases out of Fort Worth.
16 tornadoes confirmed in North Texas severe weather outbreak
The National Weather Service confirmed a 16th tornado in the severe weather outbreak we saw earlier this month across North Texas.
The National Weather Service confirmed a 16th tornado in the severe weather outbreak we saw earlier this month across North Texas.