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January 30, 2023

NM loses 3rd public education secretary in 4 years

New Mexico has lost its third public education secretary in the last four years. Kurt Steinhaus said he wanted to retire to focus on family and his health.

January 30, 2023

Texas salon owners consider closing shop after crime crisis leaves them waiting up 'to an hour' for police

Laura North and Erin Mutschler of Austin, Texas' Headspace Salon explained how escalating homeless crime is making them consider packing up their business.

January 30, 2023

In AZ, man arrested for allegedly throwing 4 Molotov cocktails at luxury cars

A man has been arrested for allegedly damaging at least two luxury cars with four Molotov cocktails. The man is facing charges including arson and multiple counts of weapons.

January 30, 2023

Ice storm in South could cause power outages, travel issues for millions of Americans

The South is facing the risk of a significant ice storm as a powerful arctic cold front is bringing freezing wind chills to most of the U.S.

January 30, 2023

Phoenix park closes for homicide investigation after hiker finds human skull

A human skull showing signs of trauma has been found at a park in Phoenix, Arizona. Officials have closed portions of the park to investigate for homicide evidence.

January 30, 2023

Texas police chief on leave after SWAT raids wrong house in search of suspect falsely accused of murder

A SWAT team in Galveston, Texas, raided the wrong home, terrifying the family members inside. Now, the city's police chief is on leave over the miscommunication.

January 29, 2023

Houston police say ‘sharp dressed man' in hat and dark suit wanted in 2 bank robberies

Houston police say they are looking for a "sharp dressed" man caught on camera robbing two separate banks in Houston, Texas this month.

January 29, 2023

Three former Texas high school athletes dead after police chase ends in fiery crash: report

Deputies in Texas discovered three former high school student-athletes died in a fiery crash following a police chase last week. The community held a prayer vigil to honor them.

January 29, 2023

Texas man sentenced to 35 years for murdering friend after smoking meth

A Texas man was sentenced to 35 years in prison for shooting and killing his friend after smoking methamphetamine. The man has an extensive criminal history.

January 29, 2023

Arizona Republicans elect former Trump official Jeff DeWit to become next party chair, will replace Kelli Ward

Former Donald Trump officiate Jeff DeWit has won an election to become the next chair of the Republican Party in Arizona. He will replace current chair Kelli Ward.