At least one person was killed when a crash closed southbound lanes of the Kickapoo Turnpike near Memorial Road. Troopers with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol are investigating.

Austin police say 14 pickpocketing incidents at SXSW were tied to a coordinated team operation. Investigators urge festivalgoers to secure phones and share tips.

A 19-year-old was arrested in Houston on a murder charge while reportedly free on three bonds. The arrest renews scrutiny of pretrial release practices.

Bexar County deputies are searching for Efren Nicolas Vitela‑Diaz, wanted on aggravated‑assault warrants after an incident near the 28000 block of Nyack Pass. He was last seen in a 2001 Ford F‑150 (TX JXC6190).

Weeks after a March blaze at the Advance Office Building in Southfield, crews still can't say what started it and inspectors can't re‑enter.

Rescue crews searched the Deep River in Lake Station on Monday after a vehicle entered the water; the search remained ongoing.

An explosion at Valero’s Port Arthur refinery sent a column of black smoke over the city and prompted shelter-in-place orders for parts of town. Officials say no injuries were reported as crews worked the scene.

A jury trial opens this week for an Elyria man charged in the Oct. 24, 2023 shootings that left a Lorain motorcyclist dead. The case includes an insanity plea.

Teachers in Lake Shore Public Schools say student behavior has crossed a line, and staffers have gone public seeking stronger safety measures and supports.

Police responded just after 4 a.m. Tuesday to a shooting at Canterbury Woods Apartments in northeast Memphis; investigators cordoned off the area and details remain limited.

Former Ohio State defensive back Marcus Williamson pleaded guilty to nine robbery counts tied to a 2024 Columbus bank-spree; sentencing is set for June 25.

A sheriff's investigation led to felony charges against former Ozaukee coroner Timothy Deppisch, accused of falsifying records and claiming false funeral‑home reimbursements.

A Summit County jury convicted Javid Ruiz of raping a teenage girl after prosecutors say she was served alcohol at a Brittain Road bar. Sentencing is set for May 5.