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Woman killed in crash in Lorena had been reported missing out of North Carolina, police say
LORENA, Texas — A woman is dead after a deadly crash in Lorena, Texas on May 11, police say. According to the Lorena Police Department, the woman had been reported missing out of North Carolina. Lorena PD said first responders received a call about a single-vehicle crash on IH35...
Manslaughter indictment handed down in teen death
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) – A McLennan County Grand Jury has handed down a manslaughter indictment against an 18-year-old woman in connection with the shooting death of a teen at a Waco motel. Jada Lashae Millwood has remained in the Mclennan County Jail since being arrested on February 25,...
Riesel Fair returning in 2024
RIESEL, Texas (FOX 44) – A staple for the Riesel community is returning in 2024!. The Riesel Fair returns this Thursday and continues through this Sunday at the Riesel Lions Club Fairgrounds, located at 1270 E Frederick Street. The fair has been on hold for the last four years due to COVID-19.
Affidavit: Parents arrested after leaving 18-month-old alone in apartment to run errands
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A mother and stepfather were arrested after they left an 18-month-old and 5-year-old alone in their apartment to run errands, an affidavit alleges. Darnell Atkins Jr., 22, and Desiree Haynes, 23, are charged with two counts of endangering a child, a second-degree felony. On May 8,...
One arrested after shots fired during road rage incident
Bellmead, Tx (FOX 44) – A 35-year-old man is facing multiple charges after a midday Wednesday road rage incident in Bellmead resulted in gunfire. Johnathan Wooldridge was taken into custody following the incident which occurred on Highway 84. An arrest affidavit stated one driver fired a weapon at another...
More rain is possible this weekend
25 WEATHER — A few isolated storms are possible west of I-35 through early evening. A couple could be strong, but they will lose their energy as we approach sunset. Lows tonight will fall into the low to mid 60s. Saturday should be mostly cloudy with a few showers possible during the afternoon hours, especially west of I-35. The clouds will help keep temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s. Mother's Day Sunday looks like our best chance of rain. It won't rain on you all day, but scattered storms are possible from time to time. A few storms could be strong with some small hail possible. Highs will once again likely stay in the 70s with clouds and rain chances around.
Waco bug companies get service calls due to severe weather and flooding
Waco, TX (FOX 44) — The amount of rain we’ve received this spring is bringing out a lot of creepy crawlers. The humidity isn’t helping either and bug companies are having to take specific work calls due to flooding. Bug companies in our area are receiving service...
No injuries reported in commercial building fire
McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) – Multiple McLennan County departments team up to battle a fire at a commercial building early Thursday morning. The fire ignited in the 200 Block of Fort Graham Road, according to the Waco Fire Department. Elm Mott Volunteer Fire & Rescue says crews arrived at a single-story metal building determined to be the site of a local business specializing in wood restoration.
Pair arrested after small child found wandering outside
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) – A man and woman have been arrested after Waco Police found a six-year-old girl out walking unattended by herself. Police arrested 22-year-old Darnell Atkins, Jr. and 23-year-old Desiree Nakay Haynes after further investigation led to the discovery of another child under the age of two was also left alone for several hours.
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