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KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) – Detectives with the Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the death of a 23-year-old woman. Officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Benttree Drive at approximately 4:22 a.m. on Monday, May 29 in reference to a shooting victim. When officers arrived, they found a woman suffering from a gunshot wound. She was immediately airlifted to Baylor Scott & White in critical condition.

KILLEEN, Texas (KWTX) - The Killeen Police Department closed an area due to a structure fire. Officers have temporarily closed the eastbound and westbound lanes on Rancier Avenue between Alexander Street and Stewart Street. The public is asked to avoid the area and find alternate routes as first responders work...

Three of the most wanted fugitives in Texas were arrested last month, according to a statement issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety on Friday, June 2, 2023.

Killeen, Tx (FOX44) – A 29-year-old man has been charged with assaulting a security officer from an incident which occurred while he was a patient at a Killeen medical facility. The U.S. Marshals’ Lone Star Fugitive Task Force found Tyler Travis Kemper and arrested him Tuesday on a warrant...

Killeen, Tx (FOX 44) – A 21-year-old man is being held under $300,000 bond, and is accused of molesting two young boys at a Killeen home. Moses Semadeji Ashaka was booked into the Bell County Jail on Sunday after being arrested on Fort Cavazos. Killeen Police Department spokesperson Ofelia...

Killeen, TX (June 6, 2023): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the death of a 23-year-old female. On Monday, May 29, 2023, at approximately 4:22 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Benttree Drive in reference to a shooting victim. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a female suffering from a gunshot wound. She was immediately airlifted to Baylor Scott & White in critical condition.

TEMPLE, Texas — The Temple Police Department is asking the public's help in locating two people who officers believed committed a theft from Walmart Supercenter on Adams Avenue. The theft reportedly happened on May 20 around 5:20 p.m. Police released photos of the individuals, which you can see below.

BELTON, Texas (FOX 44) – The sentencing phase of the Cedric Marks Capital Murder trial continues in Bell County’s 426th District Court on Tuesday, June 6. Charles Roberts testified on the morning of Tuesday, June 6 about how Marks broke his jaw at Fort Hood in 2001. Roberts was in an intimate relationship with Sharon […]

KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) – A 23-year-old man is dead after a multi-vehicle crash in Killeen. Killeen Police say that officers were dispatched to the intersection of Rosewood Drive and E. Central Texas Expressway at approximately 4:18 p.m. Saturday in reference to a major crash involving a pinned driver. When officers arrived, a driver and passenger of a vehicle involved were both transported to the hospital in critical condition.

KILLEEN, Texas — A 23-year-old was killed in a deadly crash on June 3, according to the Killeen Police Department. According to police, officers were dispatched to the intersection of Rosewood Drive and E. Central Texas Expressway around 4:18 p.m. in response to a major crash. Police said two...

Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell said he has a new political foe during a May 23 county commissioners court meeting: squirrels.

KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) – Today the City of Killeen swore in it’s new Police Chief Pedro Lopez, Jr. “My vision for this police department is rooted in reducing crime, community partnership, transparency, accountability,” says Chief Lopez. With experience serving in the Army 27 years and law...

It’s almost the time of the year in Harker Heights, Texas when the city comes out and celebrates an amazing event. Here in Central Texas, the Juneteenth event that takes place each year at Harker Heights E Center is one of those parties/events that have the city talking for weeks and truly enjoying each one of us in the community. Each year the community comes out on June 18th and we celebrate not only Father’s Day but Juneteenth.

BELL COUNTY, Texas (KWTX) - More than 3.4 million Texans currently receive SNAP benefits, according to the nonprofit Every Texan. That number could soon decrease due to new changes to the federal program under the national debt ceiling agreement. President Joe Biden recently signed the bipartisan agreement into law, creating...

On June 3, 2023, a major crash occurred at the intersection of Rosewood Drive and E. Central Texas Expressway. A gray Dodge Challenger was traveling at a high speed when it disregarded the turn marks and hit a red Dodge Durango attempting to make a left turn.

KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) – The City of Killeen has contained a sewage leak at Reece Creek caused by the rupture of a domestic force main pipe. Crews responded to the creek at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, and conducted a thorough inspection in the area southeast of Texas A&M Central Texas – which is adjacent to where the sewage was entering the creek.

HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas (FOX 44) – The Stewart C. Meyer Harker Heights Public Library, Activity Center and the Harker Heights Healthy Homes Division are proud to partner with Operation E.A.T, which is a newly-developed community youth feeding initiative. The mission of this initiative is to provide fresh, kid-inspired meals...

You can definitely feel the changing of the seasons happening right now in Killeen-Temple, Texas. Streets are closing left and right for resurfacing, churches are promoting Vacation Bible School like they are releasing a new Apple iPhone, and the Sun is starting to feel it doesn't set until nearly midnight.

KILLEEN, Texas (KWTX) - Police said Daurick Romel Scott Jr., 23, the man who died after a wreck involving several vehicles Saturday, was speeding and not wearing a seatbelt when he caused a chain-collision wreck that claimed his life, and critically injured a passenger. Officers were dispatched to the intersection...

🌱🌻👩‍🌾 Hey there, garden enthusiasts! Are you ready to get your hands dirty and help our community grow? 🌿🍅👨‍🌾. This weekend, Killeen Creators is hosting a community garden event at Kelly's Garden - a beautiful oasis in the heart of downtown. 🌼🦋💐