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SAPD: Driver with stabbing victim inside vehicle hits, kills pedestrian in street on way to hospitalKENS 5 Eyewitness News2 days ago
I-20 Shut down in both directions after multiple 18-wheelers crashktxs.com2 days ago
Father, who strangled his 3-month-old son before he pulled the baby out of the car and began stomping on his head until he died, was put to deathDayton Daily Mag18 hours ago
Police chase ends in rollover crash in AbileneBigCountryHomepage2 days ago
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Crime Reports: Abilene woman maces boyfriend during alleged assault
Editor’s Note: The following arrest and incident reports were supplied by the Abilene Police Department. All information below comes from reports made by responding officers, and all suspects are considered not guilty unless determined otherwise in a court of law. Incidents 1300 block of Baylor Drive – Theft of Motor VehicleA motor vehicle was reported […]
Crime Reports: Golf cart reported stolen after it was left unattended at Abilene course
Editor’s Note: The following arrest and incident reports were supplied by the Abilene Police Department. All information below comes from reports made by responding officers, and all suspects are considered not guilty unless determined otherwise in a court of law. Incidents 500 block of Forrest Avenue – Criminal TrespassA victim reported an acquaintance helped him […]
Hendrick Health set for public hearing for COPA reporting
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KBRC) – Hendrick Health will hold a public hearing by its Certificate of Public Advantage (COPA) to allow testimony from the public regarding its acquisition of Hendrick Medical Center South (formerly Abilene Regional Medical Center). The hearing will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 27, at the Hendrick Medical […]
18-Wheeler crash on I-20 Westbound
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – An 18-wheeler was traveling on the I-20 Westbound and blew out a tire near the Elmdale Road exit, causing it to crash into the cables in the median. Then, it dragged the cables into the Eastbound lanes and crashed into three other vehicles: an SUV, a pickup truck, and another 18-wheeler. […]
Abilene area forecast: Friday September 27th
From Meteorologist Clemente Morales: Our weekend will look very nice when you consider the calendar says we should be in the fall season. Temps will continue to be warm with afternoon highs in the upper 80’s to low 90’s. For today…we will see sunny skies and a high around 87 degrees. The winds will be […]
Abilene area forecast: Thursday September 26th
From Meteorologist Clemente Morales: When you think of fall-like weather what we are getting here in the Big Country should come to mind. It will continue to stay mild with highs in the mid to upper 80’s but a very dry pattern. For today…we will see sunny skies and a high around 83 degrees. The […]
Police investigate allegations of voter fraud, attempts of registering a minor
(This story has been updated to add new information.) The Abilene Police Department Fraud Unit is investigating allegations of voter fraud. According to a police news release, this week a citizen reported that one of the two major parties was attempting to register a minor while at a booth at the West Texas Fair...
Get hooked: Abilene Yarn Co. to open Saturday
A new small business is connecting hearts through handcrafted arts. Abilene Yarn Co. owned by Emily McMillan will have its grand opening on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. The store will offer a wide selection of yarns and accessories to accomplish any project as well as crafty workshops and events for beginners to...
Abilene ISD combats bus driver shortage
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Abilene Independent School District (AISD) is feeling the effects of the state’s shortage of bus drivers. Abilene ISD currently has 68 bus drivers, but it needs at least 72 to be considered fully staffed, though the more the better. AISD is addressing the issue by allowing individuals with no experience to […]
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