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Army identifies missing Black Hawk crew members after suspending lengthy search

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The Army has named the five missing crew members of the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter that crashed Aug. 15 in the waters off northwest Oahu. The soldiers were identified Monday as 1st Lt.


J.T. Barrett's career timeline: From recruit to redshirt senior

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The redshirt senior has penned his way into the OSU record books in his long college career and will start his final chapter at Indiana on Aug. 31. Barrett is 26-4 as a starter and already holds Buckeye records in passing touchdowns and touchdowns responsible for . Ohio State's 2013 recruiting class may have been one of the best in college football history, with Vonn Bell, Joey Bosa, Eli Apple, Ezekiel Elliott, Gareon Conley, Billy Price, Tyquan Lewis, Chris Worley, Tracy Sprinkle and Darron Lee all signing with the Buckeyes.

Wichita Falls Mayor says town is ready for U.S. Senator Cornyn visit

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A senator's visit to Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls could have a big impact on the country's military defense budget. Senator John Cornyn will be taking a tour of Sheppard AFB, talking with military leaders about on the bases impact on America's military readiness, and then speaking with Wichita Falls Mayor Stephen Santellana about its impact on the community.

Accident impacts traffic on 6th and Austin

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Another accident near 6th and Austin in downtown Wichita Falls stopped traffic briefly on Tuesday afternoon. Around 1:20 p.m. Wichita Falls Police were dispatched to the area for an accident.

WFPD: Can you ID Food Barn robbery suspects?

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Wichita Falls Police are asking for the public's help to find two suspects involved in an armed robbery of a local business. In a post to the department's Facebook page on Tuesday, WFPD said the robbery occurred on July 27, 2017, around 10:45 p.m. at the Food Barn on Sheppard Access Road.

Scaling fences to avoid police leads to arrest

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A Wichita Falls man is behind bars for Evading Arrest Detention following an incident Monday afternoon. Around 5:49 p.m. officers with the WFPD were flagged down at the intersection of York and McNiel.

Free Fall Concert Series begins in September

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The first free concert will take place on Tuesday, September 5 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Romeo Whiskey will take the stage at the Wichita Falls Sports Complex at 1702 Sheppard Access Road. Romeo Whiskey is a Wichita Falls based power blues trio.

DPS trooper seizes $370,000 in illegal drugs after Jack County stop, chase

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The Texas Department of Public Safety seized more than 4 pounds of methamphetamine, 16 grams of cocaine and 11 grams of marijuana Tuesday after a Texas Highway Patrol trooper conducted a traffic stop in Jack County. At approximately 12:45 p.m. Aug. 15, a DPS trooper stopped a 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe, traveling north on U.S. 281 near Jacksboro, for a traffic violation.


Downtown business owners discuss sidewalk dilemma

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The sidewalks in Downtown Wichita Falls are an issue many downtown business owners are worried about. Many have said the trees are the root of the problem.

HHH volunteers help fill rider pickup packets

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Thousands of riders are heading to Wichita Falls for this weekend's Hotter'n Hell Hundred, but it's not able to happen without the dedicated work from the volunteers that help with prep work to ensure the ride goes smoothly and won't hit any bumps in the road. "We stuff about 12,000 ride packets to give to the riders.

Man accused of molesting girl for 6 years

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A Wichita Falls man is behind bars accused of continual sexual abuse of a girl from the time she was 14-years-old into her adult years. On August 23, 2016, the victim contacted the Wichita Falls Police Department to report that Johnny Acosta, 38, had been molesting her for several years.

Wichita Co. Clerk's office to close early Friday

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The Hotter'N Hell Hundred fun is set to kick off this Friday in Wichita Falls. All the festivities are going on for three days.

4 people shot in 4 days in one Lubbock neighborhood

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ABC, 24/7, Telemundo - Around 9:45 p.m. Tuesday, the Lubbock Police Department received multiple calls about shots fired in the area of 19th Street and Avenue O. During the investigation, officers were led down the street to a home in the 2100 block of Avenue O where a woman had been shot. The 37-year-old woman was taken to Covenant Medical Center with serious injuries.

Nonprofits look to serve HHH riders

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Texoma is just days away from its biggest weekend and some nonprofits, like Hospice of Wichita Falls, are ready to ride and volunteer for the Hotter'N Hell Hundred. "I have been on both sides of Hospice and have had family at Hospice," Brown said.

WFPD looking for armed robbery suspect

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Wichita Falls Police are looking for a man who robbed the Lone Star Dollar Saver near Sheppard Air Force Base on Thursday. Around 11:45 a.m. WFPD said a white man, wearing all black, but no covering over his face entered the store in the 3600 block of Sheppard Access Road.


Heated hit-and-run leads to arrest

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A Wichita Falls man is behind bars after police said he purposefully rammed his car into a woman's on Monday night. Around 11:45 p.m. WFPD officers were dispatched to the 7-Eleven on the northbound corner of Central Freeway and Maurine Street in reference to a hit and run accident.

Milam Elementary broken into overnight

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A Wichita Falls elementary school was broken into early Thursday morning. Ana Griffiths, Principal at Milam Elementary sent an email to parents Thursday evening.

The impact of 13,000 tourists is felt across Texoma, including the town of Henrietta

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Thousands of riders from across the country are already making their way into town, but Wichita Falls is not the only Texoma town seeing a boom in business this weekend. In 2007, Henrietta welcomed a Best Western Inn, located just off Highway 287 and has been a resting place for riders the past ten years.

WFPD warn public of credit card skimmers

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A new warning for anybody who uses a debit or credit card in Wichita Falls. Police have told Newschannel 6 they have seen an increase in card skimmers popping up around the city.

Local TxDOT crews on standby for Hurricane Harvey

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The Texas Department of Transportation in Wichita Falls is watching the path of Hurricane Harvey closely. Crews are ready to help their co-workers in south Texas if they need them.

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