A runaway teen from Springfield, Missouri, was found in Wichita Falls Wednesday afternoon. According to a news release by Springfield Police, a 17-year-old girl left her home voluntarily on February 13th, when her grandmother picked her up and took her to Texas, without the knowledge of her parents. She left her home in Springfield at her own will. Wichita…… MORE
A rare broadcast of Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game is being added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry. On Wednesday, the Library announced that fourth-quarter coverage of Chamberlain’s March 2, 1962 scoring outburst – still the most points ever scored in an NBA game – was one of 25 new recordings to be added to…… MORE
More than 100 dogs and nearly 70 cats could soon be left without a home. Young County Humane Society Executive Director Stacey Allen said they have about three weeks of operating funds left. If they have to shut down, any animals that can’t be adopted or taken to other rescue shelters, in a worst case scenario,…… MORE
There’s a price hike to park at Wichita Falls Regional Airport that some community members say they weren’t aware of. Last July, Wichita Falls City Councilors signed off on new parking machines for the airport that cost about $170,000. The facility received three new pay stations; two are located at the exit gates and one is inside…… MORE
Wichita County Commissioners awarded a bid Monday for shower renovations at the Sprague Annex Jail. The bid was awarded to NRB Construction for $184,792. Currently, 16 showers in the jail annex do not have shower pans. So water is seeping through the concrete, puddling up hallways and weakening the structure. The renovations would add shower…… MORE
There have been two fatal accidents this year at the same Wilbarger County truck stop and many residents are asking the same question, why? The Harrold Truck stop is located at an intersection on Highway 287 with a gas station. Drivers who frequent the truck stop say they have their own ideas about why the accidents are happening. Trucker Joe…… MORE
Dunkin Donuts fans rejoice! The coffee chain is coming to Wichita Falls. On Monday, the brand announced the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with the new franchise group WF Donuts LLC. The franchise group will develop three Dunkin Donuts restaurants and one multi-brand unit with Baskin-Robbins. The first shop is set to open…… MORE
The Community Motorcyclist Association will be coming together next month on April 2nd during what is called the Compassion Run. This is the 11th Annual Compassion Run. An estimated 200 riders are expected to take part in this years fund-raising efforts. Riders from clubs all over the state will be present in an effort to…… MORE
Safe rooms protect you from severe weather, but what happens after a tornado hits and debris covers your storm shelter? Registering your safe room is important to ensure emergency responders are able to check on you after a storm. Officials with the Wichita Falls Fire Department said 2,264 storm shelters have already been registered in the county. The process is free…… MORE
IRS scams have been around for a few years, but the scammers’ operation has changed recently. “This scam is working, otherwise, they would have moved on to something else by now,” said Monica Horton, President of the Better Business Bureau of North Central Texas. Newschannel 6 and the BBB both received calls this week from…… MORE
