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Temple firefighters battle large brush fire near landfill
TEMPLE, Texas — Temple Fire and Rescue responded to a significant brush fire near Landfill Road on Saturday afternoon. The fire, reported at 2:37 p.m., was located behind the Solid Waste Facility, where crews found heavy smoke and flames emanating from a large brush pile composed of debris from recent storms. Firefighters, along with work crews and equipment operators, are working to build a fire line to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to the main pile, according to Temple Fire and Rescue.
Thunderstorms likely for Killeen area as temperature cools down
Thunderstorms are likely across Central Texas and the Killeen-Fort Cavazos area in the days ahead. Alongside the storms comes a possibility of flooding and expected cooler temperatures not eclipsing 90 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Following is the week-long forecast from the National Weather Service:
Lane closure scheduled for Old FM 440 in Killeen
The northbound outside lane of Old FM 440 from West Stan Schlueter Loop to Pershing Drive in Killeen will be closed from Monday through Thursday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, weather permitting, according to a city of Killeen news release. The closure will allow a contractor to...
Backpack giveaway for military families
National military nonprofit Operation Homefront distributed backpacks full of school supplies to more than 200 local military children in Killeen on Saturday as part of its 17th annual Back-to-School Brigade — an effort that will deliver more than 30,000 backpacks to military children nationwide in July and August. Read...
Learning to conquer chaos: Temple Fire & Rescue helps emergency responders prepare for ‘mass casualties’
When the call comes in to 911 that there is an active threat, the ensuing chaos can be as deadly as the shooter’s aim. A mix of public agencies — those that stop threats and those that save lives — rush to the scene.
Shooting in Killeen leaves one dead, police seek information
KILLEEN, Texas — A man was found dead after a shooting on the 2100 block of N W.S. Young Drive on Sunday afternoon. Officers were dispatched at 4:40 p.m. and discovered an unconscious male suffering from a gunshot wound. Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced the victim deceased at 6:30 p.m. The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Police need help identifying robbery suspect in Killeen
KILLEEN, Texas — *Editor's note: 6 News first reported about this robbery back in April. The Killeen Police Department Robbery-Homicide Unit is asking for the public to help identify a suspect in an Aggravated Robbery of a Business. According to police, a man entered the business, took out a...
Storms cover Central Texas with rain, cooler temperatures
Rain inundated Central Texas on Monday with at least 0.83 inches recorded at the Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport in Temple. A National Weather Service-issued hazardous weather outlook remains in effect for much of North and Central Texas, as rainfall will continue to accumulate in counties — including Bell, Coryell, Falls, Lampasas and McLennan — over the next several days.
Killeen police investigate double homicide involving armed subject
KILLEEN, Texas — Killeen police are investigating a double homicide after officers found two individuals dead from apparent gunshot wounds in a residence on Karen Drive. Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced 28-year-old Tanesha Sedwich deceased at 8:46 p.m. and 29-year-old Walter Sedwich at 8:48 p.m. on July 22, 2024. Autopsies have been ordered to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Science in Dallas.
Get Chilled And Thrilled With These 4 Haunted Bridges In Texas
If you're the type of person who loves a good spine-tingling tale, Texas has you covered. Some of the most haunted bridges around are located in the Lone Star State. Each one of these bridges comes with its eerie legend and ghostly sightings that have been talked about for years.
Killeen Fire Department washes Killeen police vehicles following Battle of the Badges bet
KILLEEN, Texas (KWTX) - The Killeen Fire Department made good today on their bet with the Killeen Police Department by washing six police vehicles on Monday, July 15, following the city’s Battle of the Badges blood drive last August 2023. The city of Killeen partnered with Carter BloodCare for...
Accident causes lane closures on South Fort Hood Street
KILLEEN, Texas — A traffic accident located on 1100 block of South Fort Hood St. is causing lane closures for both the North and South bound lanes. The department posted the traffic alert on its Facebook page just before 8 a.m., saying the lanes will be closed for a while.
Space for Waste or Waste of Space?
I’m sure many of us have heard about Waco’s landfill, whether it be a complaint about the smell out in Woodway or an argument about where to build a new one. The Waco landfill is simultaneously the bane of many’s existence and one of the most important operations in this city and its surrounding communities. Hence, the never-ending discussion about the space persists.
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