Wise County news - Today’s latest updates (2024)

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Counseling groups in Wise County step up to help first responders after fatal crash Four people died and 10 others were injured in Wednesday's rollover passenger van crash on U.S. 287 and FM 1655. Aug 29

Investigation continues after Wise County crash kills 4, injures 10 Four people died after a single-vehicle crash Wednesday in Wise County. Officials say 13 of the 14 passengers in the vehicle were ejected. Aug 29 01:12

Texas DPS gives update after 3 killed in Wise County crash Three people were killed Wednesday morning after a single-vehicle crash in Alvord, according to local officials. Aug 28 07:21

4 dead, 10 injured after rollover crash in Wise County A Facebook video shared with CBS News Texas showed a heavily damaged white passenger van on a grassy shoulder off the highway. Sep 1

Man falls off ladder, dies at Wise County Courthouse Glenn Hejny was found on the second floor of the Wise County Courthouse Friday morning. Aug 16

Texas primary runoff elections: What to know before you vote Early voting begins May 20 and ends May 24. May 20

Four killed, including 3 children, in Wise County crash DPS said an SUV passed in a no-passing zone, colliding with a semi-truck and catching fire. May 15

Decatur ISD approves 4-day school week for 2025-2026 school year The shortened week will go into effect for the 2025-2026 school year. Feb 27

Paradise school board VP, 2 children die in Parker County plane crash A North Texas surgeon and two of his children died in a plane crash in Parker County Sunday. Jan 14

Man fatally shot by Wise County deputies after opening fire during domestic disturbance call Edward Lander, 37, was fatally shot Monday night. Oct 10, 2023

Wise County man charged with murder of teenage stepson A man charged with killing his teenage stepson in Wise County is in custody. Sep 13, 2023

Husband admits killing wife, child, hiding remains in garage Law enforcement officials arrested Robert A. Morairity, 45, after he admitted killing his wife Kimberly Kellam, 42, and her 11 year-old daughter. Jun 15, 2023

6 Bridgeport HS soccer players arrested, charged with hazing teammates An investigation revealed that during the 2022-23 soccer season, several upperclassmen were involved in the hazing of underclassmen – some as young as 14. May 10, 2023

Missing Wise County 19-year-old found dead along Decatur creek; 2 teens arrested After days of searching, local law enforcement identified two teenaged suspects who were with Matthew Brown before his disappearance. Mar 22, 2023

Argument between 2 men over a woman leads to gunfire A man is in the ICU after an argument over a woman resulted in gunfire. Feb 23, 2023

Wise County DA to seek death penalty for Tanner Horner, man accused of killing Athena Strand Horner was indicted on Feb. 16 for aggravated kidnapping and capital murder of a person under the age of 10. Feb 22, 2023 02:10

Athena Strand's mother files wrongful death lawsuit against FedEx, Big Topspin The mother of a 7-year-old girl who was kidnapped and killed by FedEx driver Tanner Horner has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against them and the contracting company that hired him. Feb 22, 2023

Athena Strand's alleged killer charged with child sexual assault The three charges, filed in Tarrant County, appear unrelated to Strand's death. Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/dfw/news/athena-strand-alleged-killer-charged-child-sexual-assault/ Dec 21, 2022 00:29

Athena Strand's father sues FedEx, contractor who hired Tanner Horner Jacob Strand, the father of the Wise County girl who was killed by a Fedex driver earlier this month, has filed a lawsuit against the man accused of murdering her, Fedex, and the contractor he worked for. Dec 14, 2022

Decatur homes damaged after Tuesday morning storms Many homes are damaged after a tornado ripped through the Wise County town. Dec 13, 2022 02:31

Tornado leaves homes in Decatur ripped apart The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in the Wise County town of Decatur on Tuesday. Dec 13, 2022 02:29

Decatur homeowners assess damage from severe storms Severe storms ripped through North Texas on Dec. 13. Dec 13, 2022 02:11