Thursday, July 24 2014 8:53 AM EDT2014-07-24 12:53:07 GMT
Various parts of East Texas are without power due to tonight's storms. We will follow these outages through the evening to let you know what the latest reports are from the companies which share that information.More >>
Various parts of East Texas are without power due to tonight's storms. We will follow these outages through the evening to let you know what the latest reports are from the companies which share that information.More >>
Friday, June 20 2014 12:02 PM EDT2014-06-20 16:02:20 GMT
A forensic pathologist examination has determined a body found in San Augustine County in March is that of a woman reported missing in Jacksonville in 2006.More >>
A forensic pathologist examination has determined a body found in San Augustine County in March is that of a woman reported missing in Jacksonville in 2006.More >>
Tuesday, June 3 2014 4:48 PM EDT2014-06-03 20:48:32 GMT
Christina Davison (Source: Facebook)
The FBI is now involved in the search for missing Kilgore woman, Christina Rae Davison. Her case has moved from a missing person care to an abduction/possible homicide investigation.More >>
The FBI is now involved in the search for missing Kilgore woman, Christina Rae Davison. Her case has moved from a missing person care to an abduction/possible homicide investigation. More >>
Thursday, May 29 2014 9:39 AM EDT2014-05-29 13:39:33 GMT
Victim Marion Lee Brown. (Source: Smith Co. Sheriff(
Smith County Sheriff Larry Smith confirmed to KLTV in an interview Wednesday night that the body parts found rolled in carpeting and burned in a Smith County road do belong to the man found in a Shreveport lake.More >>
Smith County Sheriff Larry Smith confirmed to KLTV in an interview Wednesday night that the body parts found rolled in carpeting and burned in a Smith County road do belong to the man found in a Shreveport lake.More >>
Monday, May 26 2014 11:09 PM EDT2014-05-27 03:09:40 GMT
Steven Murry (Source: Smith County)
The Smith County Sheriff's Office has announced that Smith County Precinct 1 Deputy Constable Steven Murry died on Monday, after suffering a "massive" heart attack at home.More >>
The Smith County Sheriff's Office has announced that Smith County Precinct 1 Deputy Constable Steven Murry died on Monday, after suffering a "massive" heart attack at home.More >>
Sunday, January 12 2014 5:13 PM EST2014-01-12 22:13:39 GMT
Officials have confirmed with KLTV that they are investigating the death of the 79-year-old man found dead in a home in the 11-thousand block of FM 2012 as a homicide.The body of the 79-year-old man whoseMore >>
Officials are investigating the death of the 79-year-old man found dead in a home in the 11-thousand block of FM 2012 as a murder.More >>
Thursday, February 14 2013 1:30 PM EST2013-02-14 18:30:51 GMT
Jake Kimbley (Courtesy: Smith County Sheriff's Office)
CPS took the siblings of the missing two-year-old, whose body was found in a septic tank near his home, in to state custody early Wednesday evening. More >>
CPS took the siblings of the missing two-year-old, whose body was found in a septic tank near his home, in to state custody early Wednesday evening. More >>
Monday, January 7 2013 7:24 AM EST2013-01-07 12:24:04 GMT
The Henderson Police Department reported Tuesday morning that arrests have been made in an out-of-state bank robbery that may involve the suspects wanted for robbing a Henderson bank.More >>
The Henderson Police Department reported Tuesday morning that arrests have been made in an out-of-state bank robbery that may involve the suspects wanted for robbing a Henderson bank.More >>
Wednesday, October 31 2012 1:00 PM EDT2012-10-31 17:00:05 GMT
A group of protestors against the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline are voicing their opposition to the project in East Texas – this time with a presidential candidate. Green Party Presidential CandidateMore >>
Green Party Presidential Candidate, Dr. Jill Stein has been arrested by deputies in Wood County and taken to the Wood County Jail after joining in the Tar Sands Blockade protest this morning.More >>
Thursday, October 25 2012 1:16 PM EDT2012-10-25 17:16:31 GMT
Here are first photos of the woman accused of impersonating a police officer being transported from the Tyler Police Department to the Smith County Jail.More >>
Here are first photos of the woman accused of impersonating a police officer being transported from the Tyler Police Department to the Smith County Jail.More >>
Wednesday, October 24 2012 10:09 PM EDT2012-10-25 02:09:55 GMT
Attorneys for Lon Morris College along with the Texas Attorney General's Office are investigating endowment funds that have gone missing from the bankrupt East Texas college.More >>
Attorneys for Lon Morris College along with the Texas Attorney General's Office are investigating endowment funds that have gone missing from the bankrupt East Texas college.More >>
Wednesday, October 24 2012 5:07 AM EDT2012-10-24 09:07:48 GMT
It only took the jury 10 minutes to reach a verdict in sentencing phase of the trial of an East Texas man convicted in a cold-case murder from 1999.More >>
It only took the jury 10 minutes to reach a verdict in sentencing phase of the trial of an East Texas man convicted in a cold-case murder from 1999.More >>
Friday, October 19 2012 5:45 PM EDT2012-10-19 21:45:23 GMT
Texas A&M University police say the school's campus has reopened after an emailed bomb threat prompted an evacuation and building-by-building search.More >>
Texas A&M University police say the school's campus has reopened after an emailed bomb threat prompted an evacuation and building-by-building search.More >>
Wednesday, October 17 2012 12:33 PM EDT2012-10-17 16:33:38 GMT
The Office of the Attorney General of Texas, in support of the Kountze cheerleaders, has asked the judge to dismiss arguments from Kountze ISD that they say challenges the constitutionality of state laws. More >>
The Office of the Attorney General of Texas, in support of the Kountze cheerleaders, has asked the judge to dismiss arguments from Kountze ISD that they say challenges the constitutionality of state laws. More >>
Tuesday, October 16 2012 5:05 PM EDT2012-10-16 21:05:12 GMT
An arrest has been made in the case of a Tyler man who's reportedly left paralyzed after suffering several gunshot wounds during an attempted home invasion.More >>
An arrest has been made in the case of a Tyler man who's reportedly left paralyzed after suffering several gunshot wounds during an attempted home invasion.More >>
Thursday, October 11 2012 5:45 PM EDT2012-10-11 21:45:24 GMT
Thursday afternoon, a Smith County Judge signed a warrant for the arrest of the East Texas man who officials say fled the scene of a fatal crash.More >>
Thursday afternoon, a Smith County Judge signed a warrant for the arrest of the East Texas man who officials say fled the scene of a fatal crash.More >>
Wednesday, October 10 2012 6:48 PM EDT2012-10-10 22:48:24 GMT
With less than 30 days before voters head to the polls, an East Texas sheriff is speaking out about a survey he conducted on the impact of alcohol sales in Texas communities.More >>
With less than 30 days before voters head to the polls, an East Texas sheriff is speaking out about a survey he conducted on the impact of alcohol sales in Texas communities.More >>
Tuesday, October 9 2012 11:23 AM EDT2012-10-09 15:23:07 GMT
Press Release from ETBU: Today, East Texas Baptist University (ETBU) and Houston Baptist University (HBU) filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, asking the courtMore >>
East Texas Baptist University sues over HHS mandateMore >>
Tuesday, October 9 2012 12:01 AM EDT2012-10-09 04:01:48 GMT
SMITH COUNTY, TX (KLTV) - Three East Texas fire departments are fighting a large fire just outside of Tyler tonight. Smith County Sheriff's officials tell KLTV 7 that the fire is burning on Highway 64More >>
Three departments respond to fire that destroys one building.More >>
Friday, October 5 2012 11:43 PM EDT2012-10-06 03:43:53 GMT
According to the Henderson County Sheriff Ray Nutt, sheriff's deputies and Seven Points Police responded to a call Friday morning between 2:00 and 2:30 a.m.More >>
According to the Henderson County Sheriff Ray Nutt, sheriff's deputies and Seven Points Police responded to a call Friday morning between 2:00 and 2:30 a.m.More >>
Friday, October 5 2012 3:59 PM EDT2012-10-05 19:59:43 GMT
Actress Daryl Hannah was released Thursday night from the Wood County Jail in Winnsboro after being arrested for protesting the Keystone XL Pipeline.More >>
Actress Daryl Hannah was released Thursday night from the Wood County Jail in Winnsboro after being arrested for protesting the Keystone XL Pipeline.More >>
Thursday, October 4 2012 10:36 AM EDT2012-10-04 14:36:57 GMT
The lot at Tyler Automax on the edge of Downtown Tyler is now empty, and the president of the dealership is indicted for allegedly lying to the company's investors.
The lot at Tyler Automax on the edge of Downtown Tyler is now empty, and the president of the dealership is indicted for allegedly lying to the company's investors.
Monday, October 1 2012 3:13 PM EDT2012-10-01 19:13:17 GMT
Crews have re-opened parts of a major Longview road this morning after storms knocked down several trees and power lines Sunday evening, closing it.More >>
Crews have re-opened parts of a major Longview road this morning after storms knocked down several trees and power lines Sunday evening, closing it.More >>
Monday, September 24 2012 3:34 PM EDT2012-09-24 19:34:22 GMT
Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Wardens have confirmed that the six-year-old boy who nearly-drowned in Lake O' the Pines on Sunday afternoon has died.More >>
Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Wardens have confirmed that the six-year-old boy who nearly-drowned in Lake O' the Pines on Sunday afternoon has died.More >>
Tuesday, August 7 2012 11:40 PM EDT2012-08-08 03:40:26 GMT
SMITH COUNTY, TX (KLTV) - Authorities are investigating the death of a teenage boy after he was hit by a truck while riding his bicycle Tuesday night.It happened just before 9PM on Highway 31 West, nearMore >>
Authorities say the boy was crossing the road, when he was hit by a sanitation truck.More >>
Saturday, July 21 2012 3:01 AM EDT2012-07-21 07:01:53 GMT
Dozens of law enforcement officials are actively searching for the man who shot one ETX woman and kidnapped his pregnant girlfriend. Have you seen him? Follow this story for the latest updates all day long. More >>
Dozens of law enforcement officials are actively searching for the man who shot one ETX woman and kidnapped his pregnant girlfriend late Thursday night.
Have you seen him?
See a photo of the kidnapped woman and latest vehicle description and license plate info. More >>
Thursday, July 12 2012 10:46 PM EDT2012-07-13 02:46:18 GMT
Coming up tonight on KLTV 7 News at 10:00: KLTV 7's chance encounter with a former dentist accused of murdering his wife. 76-year old Bobby Nichols was arrested June 29th after he says he got into an argumentMore >>
Coming up tonight on KLTV 7 News at 10:00: KLTV 7's chance encounter with a former dentist accused of murdering his wife. 76-year old Bobby Nichols was arrested June 29th after he says he got into an argumentMore >>
Friday, June 22 2012 10:44 AM EDT2012-06-22 14:44:10 GMT
The Office of Civil Rights of the Department of Education has found that an East Texas school district has violated title nine-- the federal law prohibiting sex discrimination in schools.More >>
The Office of Civil Rights of the Department of Education has found that an East Texas school district has violated title nine-- the federal law prohibiting sex discrimination in schools.More >>
Wednesday, June 20 2012 12:03 AM EDT2012-06-20 04:03:34 GMT
DPS Troopers, Smith County Sheriff's Office, and a DPS air unit are searching the east side of Smith County for a man who fled from a DPS trooper during a traffic stop Tuesday evening.More >>
DPS Troopers, Smith County Sheriff's Office, and a DPS air unit are searching the east side of Smith County for a man who fled from a DPS trooper during a traffic stop Tuesday evening.More >>
Monday, May 14 2012 4:23 PM EDT2012-05-14 20:23:53 GMT
Released by the Tyler Police Department:On this date at 2:30 am Tyler Police responded to a large fight in the 2100 block of N Grand where several people had been run over by a vehicle. More >>
Woman accused of running over three people after early morning fight at a motorcycle club.More >>
Friday, April 6 2012 6:52 PM EDT2012-04-06 22:52:47 GMT
Officials tell KLTV that a chase ended with a truck crashing into another vehicle and hitting a dumpster and a vacuum cleaner at a Gladewater car wash.More >>
Officials tell KLTV that a chase ended with a truck crashing into another vehicle and hitting a dumpster and a vacuum cleaner at a Gladewater car wash.More >>
Friday, April 6 2012 10:26 AM EDT2012-04-06 14:26:46 GMT
Elizabeth Aileen Clark was found walking in the 400 block of Mockingbird, two blocks from her residence. A citizen saw her walking and contacted the Police Department.More >>
Elizabeth Aileen Clark was found walking in the 400 block of Mockingbird, two blocks from her residence. A citizen saw her walking and contacted the Police Department.More >>
Thursday, April 5 2012 9:30 PM EDT2012-04-06 01:30:30 GMT
Authorities have two suspects in custody after a manhunt Thursday afternoon for a man authorities say broke into an elderly East Texas couple's home and beat them with a hammer.More >>
Authorities have a suspect in custody after a manhunt Thursday afternoon for a man authorities say broke into an elderly East Texas couple's home and beat them with a hammer.More >>
Thursday, April 5 2012 4:18 PM EDT2012-04-05 20:18:26 GMT
A Tyler convenience store was robbed by two armed men early Thursday morning, and the store's clerk talked exclusively to KLTV reporter Lauren Callahan about just how that robbery unfolded.More >>
A Tyler convenience store was robbed by two armed men early Thursday morning, and the store's clerk talked exclusively to KLTV reporter Lauren Callahan about just how that robbery unfolded.More >>
Thursday, April 5 2012 12:05 PM EDT2012-04-05 16:05:40 GMT
Longview Police have made an arrest in connection with the Christmas gifts stolen from a storage unit in December. Those presents were intended for Gregg County foster children. More >>
Longview Police have made an arrest in connection with the Christmas gifts stolen from a storage unit in December. Those presents were intended for Gregg County foster children. More >>
Wednesday, April 4 2012 3:24 PM EDT2012-04-04 19:24:32 GMT
The Panola County Sheriff's Office confirms it was some type of pipeline explosion that shook homes south of Carthage, Texas just before 6:00 a.m. Wednesday.More >>
The Panola County Sheriff's Office confirms it was some type of pipeline explosion that shook homes south of Carthage, Texas just before 6:00 a.m. Wednesday.More >>
Monday, April 2 2012 7:18 PM EDT2012-04-02 23:18:17 GMT
Authorities called off their search around 2:30 p.m., for an East Texas man after shots were fired during a domestic dispute, says Van Zandt County Sheriff Pat Burnett.More >>
Authorities called off their search around 2:30 p.m., for an East Texas man after shots were fired during a domestic dispute, says Van Zandt County Sheriff Pat Burnett.More >>
Friday, March 30 2012 11:37 AM EDT2012-03-30 15:37:54 GMT
Officials tell KLTV the knife-wielding bank robbery suspect in custody for today's robbery has confessed her involvement in the Telco Plus Credit Union robbery just one month ago.More >>
Officials tell KLTV the knife-wielding bank robbery suspect in custody for today's robbery has confessed her involvement in the Telco Plus Credit Union robbery just one month ago. More >>
Wednesday, March 28 2012 11:48 AM EDT2012-03-28 15:48:18 GMT
The identity of a suspect accused of snatching a purse, then leading authorities on a chase through Smith County before wrecking has been released.More >>
The identity of a suspect accused of snatching a purse, then leading authorities on a chase through Smith County before wrecking has been released.More >>
Thursday, July 17 2014 9:49 AM EDT2014-07-17 13:49:05 GMT
The body of a homeless man was found Tuesday morning on the railroad tracks near Fifth Avenue and 16thStreet in Columbus. Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan has identified the 62-year-old victim but saysMore >>
The body of a homeless man was found Tuesday morning on the railroad tracks near Fifth Avenue and 16thStreet in Columbus.More >>
Friday, July 25 2014 8:32 AM EDT2014-07-25 12:32:00 GMT
Auburn University's Southeastern Raptor Center will release birds of prey back into their native habitat on Friday, July 25, at 6 p.m. at Storybook Farm in Opelika. More >>
Auburn University's Southeastern Raptor Center will release birds of prey back into their native habitat on Friday, July 25, at 6 p.m. at Storybook Farm in Opelika. The release will coincide with Storybook Bash, a program to honor the program's volunteers and donors in the Lee County and surrounding communities.More >>
Friday, July 25 2014 8:04 AM EDT2014-07-25 12:04:03 GMT
Everyone dreams of seeing their name in lights, and this Sunday guests can come close by seeing their name on the side of a can of Coca-Cola. Callaway Gardens and Coca-Cola invite guests to personalizeMore >>
Everyone dreams of seeing their name in lights, and this Sunday guests can come close by seeing their name on the side of a can of Coca-Cola. Callaway Gardens and Coca-Cola invite guests to personalize a 7.5 ounce mini-can with their name and make another to share for free on More >>
Friday, July 25 2014 7:30 AM EDT2014-07-25 11:30:13 GMT
The Saugahatchee Country club in Opelika hosted the 11th annual Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee, an event benefiting the Lee County Literacy CoalitionMore >>
The Saugahatchee Country club in Opelika hosted the 11th annual Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee, an event benefiting the Lee County Literacy CoalitionMore >>
Friday, July 25 2014 7:26 AM EDT2014-07-25 11:26:08 GMT
A woman shopping at Wal-Mart said she watched two young men walk out of the front door with carts filled with flat screen televisions and no one stopped them.More >>
A woman shopping at Wal-Mart said she watched two young men walk out of the front door with carts filled with flat screen televisions and no one stopped them.More >>
Tuesday, April 20 2010 11:21 PM EDT2010-04-21 03:21:00 GMT
31 people are in trouble with the law after a three day prostitution sting in Richmond. Police told NBC12 they targeted specific areas where residents and business owners complained about the illegal activity.More >>
Thursday, July 24 2014 12:04 AM EDT2014-07-24 04:04:58 GMT
The victim of a vicious gang rape is warning other women in the metro area. The victim and her attorney talked about the attack exclusively with WLBT. The 35-year-old woman, whose identity we are protecting,More >>
The victim, whose identity we are protecting, said, "He put the gun to my head and told me to take my clothes off. And that's when I couldn't do nothing. I was just standing there crying. And the other dude came from behind the truck. He put one in my side. And they bent me over in my front seat and they started raping me over and over again." More >>
Thursday, July 24 2014 2:45 PM EDT2014-07-24 18:45:15 GMT
WSFA 12 News has learned that the inmate/victim in the case against a former Montgomery County Detention Facility corrections officer has been identified.More >>
WSFA 12 News has learned that the inmate/victim in the case against a former Montgomery County Detention Facility corrections officer is now identified as Auburn mass shooting suspect Desmonte Leonard.More >>
Thursday, July 24 2014 11:19 AM EDT2014-07-24 15:19:10 GMT
Officers were dispatched to the 6900 block of Rock Hollow Drive after Kimberly Anderson herself contacted police, saying she strangled the little boy. More >>
Officers were dispatched to the 6900 block of Rock Hollow Drive after Kimberly Anderson herself contacted police, saying she strangled the little boy. More >>
Friday, July 25 2014 6:31 AM EDT2014-07-25 10:31:10 GMT
Casey J. Williams, 26, from Auburn has been arrested on a felony warrant after police say he stole jewelry from someone's home. On July 22, a theft of property report was filed with Auburn police originallyMore >>
Casey J. Williams, 26, from Auburn has been arrested on a felony warrant after police say he stole jewelry from someone's home. On July 22, a theft of property report was filed with Auburn police originallyMore >>
Friday, July 25 2014 7:28 AM EDT2014-07-25 11:28:11 GMT
Superintendent Randy Wilkes tells me the building springing leaks is no surprise since the roof was expect to last 20 years and it's now in its twenty-fourth. He says the Phenix City Board of EducationMore >>
Central High School in Phenix City facing major roof repairs just weeks before school starts back. Superintendent Randy Wilkes says the roof and domes on the school are leaking inside the building. It's an issue that could cost hundreds of thousands to repair. News Leader Nine's Tyrone McCoy has what school leaders are doing about it.More >>
BRADENTON BEACH, FL (WFLX) - People are outraged after a Florida couple was caught having sex on a public beach Sunday afternoon in front of dozens of people including children. Bradenton Beach policeMore >>
People are outraged after a Florida couple was caught having sex on a public beach Sunday afternoon in front of dozens of people including children.More >>
