Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman received a contract extension through 2036 after the university’s board of trustees approved a new deal Thursday. Under the new terms, Whitman will receive a base salary of $2.15 million in the upcoming school year…
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In a Thursday address, President Donald Trump announced he would declassify intelligence that purported to show "shocking" vulnerabilities in U.S. election infrastructure.The documents, he said, would be published on the White House website.Scripps News is reviewing the documents as they are rele...
When it rains Waffle House restaurants, it pours.
The city council's failure to schedule a formal action meeting in time has caused the company behind Marlin's Brushy Creek project to pull out, dealing a significant blow to a development projected to bring $1.5 billion to the city over the next 10 years.WATCH HERE: Marlin's Brushy Creek project ...
Federal safety investigators looking into a runaway Tesla that killed a grandmother in her home say the driver had pressed the accelerator to full speed, suggesting the vehicle's self-driving software was not to blame.The driver had told police that he had the self-driving software turned on, but...
TSTC precision machining students in Waco showed off their skills for industry judges Thursday in the program's second Machine Shop Madness competition. The winning team walked away with $500 scholarships.
PHILADELPHIA — Within a 162-game campaign, there are multiple seasons within a season, each segment sowing hope or despair or perhaps just drudgery.
If he's confirmed to be the next director of National Intelligence, one of Jay Clayton's roles will be to ensure that Americans are able to vote legally without roadblocks.But during his confirmation hearing, Clayton repeatedly hesitated to say that there was no widespread fraud in the 2020 elect...
U.S. Coast Guard crews suspended their search late Wednesday for three people missing a day after a boat capsized in the cold, choppy waters of San Francisco Bay while carrying 20 family members and friends who went out to scatter the ashes of a loved one.Suspending a search is one of the hardest...
Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman received a contract extension through 2036 after the university’s board of trustees approved a new deal Thursday. Under the new terms, Whitman will receive a base salary of $2.15 million in the upcoming school year…
Our upper low that has provided the rain is shifting a little farther north and west tonight. This will bring a chance of heavy rain from San Saba and points to the west. Most of us will see any rain activity die down after sunset with lows in the mid 70s. We will be keeping an eye across our far...
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — The University of Michigan Board of Regents met Thursday, but didn't discuss the $12 million investigation into the culture of the scandal-ridden athletics department or the future of athletic director Warde Manuel. After the meeting, the…
Baylor University and the city of Waco have canceled a Summer on Turner Plaza event scheduled for Thursday evening because of the potential for inclement weather.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche met with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein on Thursday following pressure from Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC), who said he would not vote for Blanche's confirmation as attorney general until he had met with the women.One survivor who was in the room told Scripps News the ...
NEW YORK — Chip stocks pulled the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 lower Thursday as they continued to lead broader market moves despite generally upbeat U.S. economic data and a strong start to second-quarter earnings season.
A man remains hospitalized with gunshot wounds after a possible road-rage incident Wednesday outside Waco. The suspected shooter cooperated with investigators and has not been arrested as of Thursday afternoon.
The 2026 Waco Independent Film Festival is finally here and 25 News is your one-stop-shop for coverage! It's a weekend of red carpet events, parties, and of course, great films!Waco Indie 2026 highlights ahead with Shardae LaRae and John Wildman Waco Indie 2026 highlights ahead with Shardae LaRae...
Football might not be the first sport that comes to mind when the ACC is mentioned.
Sometimes it's good to remove whatever shade of tinted glasses you wear and see things from a different perspective. That's been one of the greatest gifts of the World Cup.
Congressional Republicans are launching a new effort this week to pass the SAVE America Act, a comprehensive election reform bill that critics say could disenfranchise millions of Americans ahead of the midterm elections.The bill would require Americans to show proof of citizenship when registeri...
The City of Kerrville issued a shelter-in-place Thursday morning with heavy rain causing reported evacuations early Thursday morning.
Central Texas (FOX44) - Local gas prices echo what is happening statewide as the price of crude oil begins climbing again as instability along the Strait of Hormuz puts pressure on prices. The statewide price average reached $3.55 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel according to the AAA Texas We...
BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - A vehicle pursuit involving a Brazos County Precinct 3 Deputy Constable ended in a rollover accident and the arrest of a wanted teenager. According to Constable J.P. Ingram, the accident occurred on eastbound Highway 21 in Bryan at approximately 2:45 p.m. Wednesday...
Let’s get down and dirty in the mud. Not just any mud. This is special mud that is a combination of organic peat moss, volcanic ash and geothermal mineral water.
Argentina players set off another controversy after the team's win over England in the World Cup semifinals by holding up a banner declaring "the Falklands are Argentine."
Belgium's Tim Merlier won a wild sprint to the finish to claim Stage 12 of the Tour de France on Thursday during an attack-filled ride from Circuit Nevers Magny-Cours to Chalon-sur-Saone.
The federal agency that regulates prediction markets is investigating President Donald Trumps longtime teleprompter operator for potential insider trading, according to two sources familiar with the matter.The sources said White House employee Gabriel Perez made trades on the prediction site Kals...
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt returned to the White House briefing room Thursday for the first time since April, providing updates on the Trump administrations priorities.Leavitt last briefed reporters April 26, three days before officially beginning maternity leave. Her return cam...
Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, July 11, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookScan © 2026 Circana. (Reprinted from Publishers Weekly, published by PWxyz…
HEWITT, Texas (FOX 44) — The City of Hewitt has sat far below local, state, and national crime rates for years - and at the center of this safety is the Hewitt Police Department. With a population of about 16,000 people, the City of Hewitt isn't some sprawling metropolis. In small cities like Hew...
COPPERAS COVE, Texas (FOX 44) - A man has been charged with Murder in connection with an early Thursday morning shooting in Copperas Cove. Officers with the Copperas Cove Police Department were dispatched to the 700 block of Constitution Drive at approximately 12:28 a.m. Thursday in reference to ...
Americans across the Upper Midwest and parts of the Northeast are dealing with some of the worst air quality in the world as wildfire smoke from Canada blankets the region.Over 100 wildfires continue to burn across Canada as smoke from the fires is being pushed southeast by shifting winds. The sk...
NBA icon and all-time leading scorer LeBron James is deliberating where he will play basketball next season. Meanwhile, the rest of the NBA world waits.
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare, whose office is running an investigation into the shooting, also expressed doubt that there were drugs in Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s van.
Sen. Mark Kelly, an Arizona Democrat, is promoting new bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing the nationwide teacher shortage by improving educator recruitment, training and retention.Kelly said he wants to attract a broader range of teachers, including more men. He highlighted the gender gap...
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - From fire hoses to hands-on rescue drills, future first responders got a real taste of what it’s like to be a firefighter at Central Texas College's College for Kids Junior Fire Academy! The College says campers spent time learning valuable life-saving skills, including ...
Fort Hood, Tx (FOX44) - The Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area has a new gate and access procedure open to all again. For a time after a fatal shooting incident, access had been limited to those with a military ID. Now the Army wants all to know that the area that has for decades been [...]
FORT HOOD, Texas (FOX 44) - Looking for a job? Fort Hood's Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC) can help! According to the Fort Hood Media Center, CRDAMC will host a Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at the Texas A&M University-Central Texas' Warrior Hall Multipurpose Room on the fir...
The Trump administration is reviving a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits that could include food stamps, Medicaid, housing vouchers and others.The policy, known as "public charge," appeared on Thursday in the Federal Register and will be formally published on ...
Days after the House voted in bipartisan fashion to make daylight saving time permanent, a group of doctors and lawmakers is backing an alternative that would make standard time permanent instead.The American Academy of Sleep Medicine said it supports the Sunshine for Our Kids Act. Like the Sunsh...
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