Jurors deliberated less than 25 minutes, rejecting Richard Ozment's self-defense claim and convicting him of murder in the September 2024 killing of Michaela Brooker, 38, outside his China Spring-area residence.
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Democrat Graham Platner announced he is suspending his campaign for Maine's U.S. Senate seat following a rape allegation.In a video message posted Wednesday, Platner said he would suspend campaign operations.Although Platner denied the allegation, he quickly lost support from several of his highe...
The Baltimore County Fire Department is responding to a mass casualty incident in Pikesville, Maryland.Fire officials report that a bus crashed into a building in the 1500 block of Reisterstown Road.28 people were injured in the collision, with at least one person listed in critical condition.Tha...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Bold stories, big laughs, and unforgettable memories will come to life at the Waco Independent Film Festival! Festival Co-Founders Louis Hunter and Samuel Thomas tell us what we can expect for the event's tenth year in our interview above. For more information about the Wac...
Summer heat continues the rest of the week, with heat index values up to 105 degrees. Highs will be in the upper 90s to near 100 degrees through the end of the work week. By late weekend, temperatures will cool a few degrees with scattered showers and storms returning Saturday night through Monda...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Waco Regional Aiport is one way to experience the city both landing and taking off. Waco Regional Airport Manager James Harris joined FOX 44's Vince Erickson for a conversation about his tenure at the airport, what's currently going on with the airport's development and...
Jurors deliberated less than 25 minutes, rejecting Richard Ozment's self-defense claim and convicting him of murder in the September 2024 killing of Michaela Brooker, 38, outside his China Spring-area residence.
The U.S. government has bought two large private immigration detention centers in California owned by the CoreCivic company.The U.S. Department of Homeland Security bought a 2,500-bed facility in California City for $732 million and the 2,000-bed Otay Mesa Detention Center in San Diego for $739 m...
Middle-income Americans straining to pay for Affordable Care Act health insurance are unlikely to get relief next year, according to a new analysis that shows insurers in the marketplace are proposing a second straight year of double-digit premium hikes.Across the 77 insurers in the ACA program t...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Richard Tanner Ozment has been found guilty in the 2024 murder of Michaela Brooker in China Spring. The punishment phase will follow, according to McLennan County Criminal District Attorney Josh Tetens. This comes after jury selection began in the 19th District Court trial ...
Temperatures are starting to hit 100 degrees for the first time this summer. As of 4pm, Gatesville and Hillsboro have hit 100 degrees, meanwhile Waco stands at 99. With no storms, rain, or even clouds it's no surprise temps are rising to that 100 degree mark for one of the first times this year. ...
Until the Big 12 can start actually winning games in the CFP, it won’t be taken seriously as a truly premier college football conference.
Skyview Ranch outside McGregor will take over some of the operations of McLennan Community College’s Highlander Ranch in September, after MCC trustees on June 30 approved a five-year lease agreement.
Skyview Ranch outside McGregor will take over some of the operations of McLennan Community College’s Highlander Ranch in September, after MCC trustees on June 30 approved a five-year lease agreement.
Waco, TX (FOX 44) - Recent rabies cases in the Temple area serve as an important reminder that this deadly virus remains a real threat to both pets and people. Pet Circle Regional Animal Center says taking simple precautions can go a long way in keeping families and pets safe. Rabies is a deadly ...
Actor Patrick Dempsey says he will not run for U.S. Senate in Maine after being floated as a possible candidate amid uncertainty over Graham Platners campaign.Dempsey, a Maine native, addressed the speculation in an op-ed for the Portland Press Herald, writing that he had been asked several times...
A McLennan County jury sentenced a China Spring man to life in prison for the September 2024 murder of Michaela Brooker. Richard Ozment admitted on the stand to killing Brooker Machete, concrete block among items used to kill Brooker "If I didn't do it, she would be sitting here and I wouldn't," ...
The U.S. launched additional strikes against Iran Wednesday, continuing a wave of back-and-forth attacks this week that have rattled the Gulf region and threatened the U.S. ceasefire with Iran.U.S. Central Command said it aimed to "further degrade [Iranian] ability to threaten freedom of navigati...
Streets around a midtown Manhattan high-rise remain blocked off Wednesday after concerns the 37-floor building could collapse following the buckling of several of its columns, though officials say the structure is stable for now.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Buckled columns at high-rise under construct...
A body believed to be that of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells was found in the water off Horn Island, Mississippi, where he was last seen with a group of friends Saturday afternoon, officials said.Searchers discovered the body on Monday, but the cause of death has yet to be determined. No signs of...
This is the seventh Big 12 Media Day with Dave Aranda representing Baylor football.Watch the full story here: All eyes on Dave Aranda as Baylor football's Big 12 Media Day wraps upIt's no secret that fans were questioning the decision by Baylor to bring back Aranda for another season.Last year, t...
City leaders are pursuing a second airline for Waco Regional Airport, aiming to secure a $1 million federal matching grant to entice SkyWest Airlines to add service to Houston.
Central Texas (FOX 44) - Central Texas Christian artist and songwriter Whitlee Casey has officially earned six nominations for the upcoming Josie Music Awards. The Josie Music Awards are the largest independent music awards program in the United States, honoring exceptional independent artists f...
Two nights before President Trump stood beside Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the NATO summit here and handed him the words he'd been chasing since the last administration, Russia fired 29 ballistic missiles at Kyiv. Ukraine's air defenses stopped none of them. Zero for 29. Ukrainian Air Force spokesman ...
The ESPN broadcast of the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest on Independence Day missed the controversy that impacted gambling.
Meta has launched a new AI image-generation model that can use content from public Instagram profiles. All users with public profiles have been automatically opted into the program.The Muse Image model can update, remix and generate images based on user prompts. If a public user is mentioned, the...
Fort Hood, Tx (FOX44) - The Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band Military Support Concert and fireworks will appear Friday evening, July 10, at Sadowski Field, Fort Hood. The Gary Sinise Foundation in partnership with the Fort Hood Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare, and Morale are hosting the e...
AXTELL, Texas (FOX 44) - An Axtell High School Class of 2026 graduate has been selected for a position in the Tarleton State University Purple Pride Color Guard! The Axtell Independent School District says Claudia Reyna was selected for the 2026-2027 season. Claudia was a member of the Axtell win...
Gamers are being asked to hunt down lost artifacts from the American Revolutionary War in a virtual treasure hunt that creators hope will lead to some real-world discoveries.Junes Journey is a popular free-to-play hidden object mobile game from Berlin-based developer Wooga.Players step into 1920s...
The Waco Woolly Wranglers have begun their inaugural summer season in the Cowboy Collegiate League, bringing collegiate wood-bat baseball and a largely Central Texas-based roster to McLennan County.
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Vincent Chapman, known as the dancing umpire for the Savannah Bananas, made a special appearance at Navasota High School for a Brazos Valley Bombers game. Dancing Umpire visits Brazos Valley BombersChapman umpired the game after more than a year of planning with the Bombers organization. The team...
President Donald Trump has taken steps to lower one of the biggest expenses for farmers and gardeners: fertilizer.A proclamation by President Trump temporarily stops extra taxes on certain fertilizers imported from other countries. According to the USDA, the goal is to increase supply, improve co...
Women's pro baseball is back.The Women's Professional Baseball League on Wednesday unveiled the nicknames and logos of its four teams ahead of its inaugural season, with each team name inspired by pioneering women.Kelsie Whitmore, the star pitcher who was the first overall pick in the WPBL's inau...
A federal judge allowed the payment to the writer after a jury found Trump liable for abuse claims; the Supreme Court declined to take the case initially.
The Statue of Liberty. The Hollywood sign. Walmart?The nations largest retailer has entranced World Cup tourists. Videos by first-time Walmart visitors from abroad have racked up millions of views and thousands of comments on social media.Now Walmart wants to capitalize on that unbridled enthusia...
Is a live-action remake of “Moana” necessary, only 10 years after the original animated film premiered?
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - Central Texas College has invested in state-of-the-art truck driving simulators as it expands its program. The College says instructors recently got behind the wheel to put the CDC's new CDL training simulators to the test! Before students begin training this August, ins...
For most college football coaches, social media can be a powerful marketing and recruiting tool. For Baylor coach Dave Aranda, being more open was a big step.
Oil prices are rising, and stock markets are dropping worldwide Wednesday after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran.The S&P 500 fell 0.4% after Trump said the agreement to pause fighting was over, though he added that he would allow negotiations to ...
New student loan rules have just gone into effect— an ever-changing and complicated array of repayment options have been replaced by a new set of repayment rules and limits on future loans. However, if you take out even one more…
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