Melanie Townsend
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Central Freeway closed at Bacon Switch Road after fatal head-on collision
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Traffic on Central Freeway at Bacon Switch Road has been closed while multiple agencies respond to a head-on collision. A spokesperson with the Wichita Falls Police Department confirmed at least one fatality resulting from the collision. According to police, a 1-ton flatbed Ford was driving the wrong way on Central Freeway […] → Read More
BREAKING: High police presence after reports of gunshots near WF apartment complex
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — At approximately 10:20 pm, officers with The Wichita Falls Police Department responded to a report of gunshots at the corner of 13th and Austin Streets, near the Plantation Apartments. At least six police units arrived on scene alongside the Wichita Falls Fire Department and AMR. Further details are pending. → Read More
UPDATE: WFPD investigates homicide near WF apartment complex
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Wichita Falls Police Department officials are investigating a homicide Friday night near the Plantation Apartments. According to officials on scene, officers responded to a gunshots call in the 1200 block of Austin Street about 10:25 p.m. Witnesses at the scene said they heard two gunshots, and officers said a man, 62, […] → Read More
Man tased, arrested following foot chase
A Wichita Falls man with 49 previous arrests including about 15 for evading or resisting, now has 16 evading or resisting arrests. → Read More
WARNING- EMOTIONAL: FL Grandma says “He took my whole world away”
Florida grandmother talks about her son-in-law now accused of murdering her daughter and four children. → Read More
Three masked teens killed by homeowner
Three Georgia teenagers are shot and killed during attempted Robbery → Read More
Residents in Lawton head to the voting booth to chose next city councilors
Residents in Lawton are heading to the voting booth to chose some of their next city councilors. → Read More
Strangers pay respects to WWII Veteran in Perry Oklahoma
Hundreds of strangers gathered together in Perry, Oklahoma this week to witness the passing of an American patriot. → Read More
American Eagle plans to launch beauty line
American Eagle is getting a little makeover. The company is planning a beauty business before the holiday season. → Read More
Tons of fun available this weekend for Texomans
Texomans have several opportunities for fun this weekend at a variety of events → Read More
WFISD Western Burger feed success for district
Many hungry Wichitans gathered in the Old High cafeteria Saturday for their Western Burger luncheon. → Read More
Fundraiser set to help teacher's battle with cancer
The community is coming together on Friday to help a woman who is fighting for her life. → Read More
Police department offering tips for back to school safety
As students head back to class, Wichita Falls police are offering school safety tips for kids and parents. → Read More
Clear the Shelters is this Saturday
This weekend will be all about dogs and cats. → Read More
Wichita County polling places are changing
As voters head to the polls to vote early in the November election, they may notice a change in scenery. → Read More
ENJJPT change of command for Italian Air Force Detachment
Monday was a big day for the 80th Flying Training Wing at Sheppard Air Force Base. → Read More
Burglary at the Dollar General Store
WFPD saying 4 suspects attempted to force their way into the Dollar Store off of Iowa Park Road. → Read More
WFPD arrests two in connection to a summer car burglaries
Police said Baylee Rose Moore, 22, and Mason Hogue, 24, both had warrants for burglary of a vehicle, and early Tuesday morning around 1 a.m. police said they identified and arrested Moore at Love's Truck Stop off of Central Freeway East in Wichita Falls. → Read More
Man in jail after threatening someone with a windshield wiper blade
A man is in the Wichita County jail for threatening another man with a windshield wiper blade. → Read More
Man is charged with five counts of possession of child porn
A man is facing several child pornography charges, 37 year old Joel Lavelle Calahan is charged with 5 counts of possession of child pornography. → Read More