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A Delaware state trooper was killed along with the suspected gunman Tuesday during a shooting at a motor vehicle agency near Wilmington, authorities said: https://www.wkrg.com/national/trooper-suspect-killed-in-a-shooting-at-a-delaware-dmv/
December 24, 2025 at 7:00 AM
A Delaware state trooper was killed along with the suspected gunman Tuesday during a shooting at a motor vehicle agency near Wilmington, authorities said: https://www.wkrg.com/national/trooper-suspect-killed-in-a-shooting-at-a-delaware-dmv/
4,214. That's how many jars of peanut butter were collected in Escambia County for an annual food drive: https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/escambia-county/escambia-county-tops-in-annual-peanut-butter-challenge/
December 24, 2025 at 5:00 AM
4,214. That's how many jars of peanut butter were collected in Escambia County for an annual food drive: https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/escambia-county/escambia-county-tops-in-annual-peanut-butter-challenge/
A pre-filed bill for the next legislative session could change the amount of money communities get from sales tax: https://www.wkrg.com/alabama-news/lawmaker-proposes-new-way-for-cities-to-keep-more-revenue-in-alabama/
December 24, 2025 at 4:00 AM
A pre-filed bill for the next legislative session could change the amount of money communities get from sales tax: https://www.wkrg.com/alabama-news/lawmaker-proposes-new-way-for-cities-to-keep-more-revenue-in-alabama/
BREAKING: The Mobile County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide in Chickasaw: https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/police-investigating-homicide-in-chickasaw/
December 24, 2025 at 3:46 AM
BREAKING: The Mobile County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide in Chickasaw: https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/police-investigating-homicide-in-chickasaw/
Fans of “Seinfeld” are once again marking a very different kind of celebration on December 23: Festivus: https://www.wkrg.com/holidays/a-festivus-for-the-rest-of-us-the-fictional-seinfeld-holiday-celebrated-on-december-23/
December 24, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Fans of “Seinfeld” are once again marking a very different kind of celebration on December 23: Festivus: https://www.wkrg.com/holidays/a-festivus-for-the-rest-of-us-the-fictional-seinfeld-holiday-celebrated-on-december-23/
A thunderous explosion at a nursing home just outside Philadelphia collapsed part of the building and left people injured and trapped inside, authorities said: https://www.wkrg.com/national/gas-explosion-traps-people-inside-pennsylvania-nursing-home-authorities-say/
December 24, 2025 at 2:38 AM
A thunderous explosion at a nursing home just outside Philadelphia collapsed part of the building and left people injured and trapped inside, authorities said: https://www.wkrg.com/national/gas-explosion-traps-people-inside-pennsylvania-nursing-home-authorities-say/
WATCH: There's a new face running the Robertsdale Police Department, and for residents in Baldwin County, it's a familiar one: https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/long-time-baldwin-county-resident-appointed-as-police-chief-in-robertsdale/
December 24, 2025 at 2:30 AM
WATCH: There's a new face running the Robertsdale Police Department, and for residents in Baldwin County, it's a familiar one: https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/long-time-baldwin-county-resident-appointed-as-police-chief-in-robertsdale/
WATCH: Families in need across Mobile have received a special holiday meal: https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/holiday-heroes-deliver-christmas-meals-to-families-across-mobile/
December 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
WATCH: Families in need across Mobile have received a special holiday meal: https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/holiday-heroes-deliver-christmas-meals-to-families-across-mobile/
Pace residents, will this affect your commute? https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/santa-rosa-county/traffic-change-planned-for-ashmore-lane-in-pace/
December 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Pace residents, will this affect your commute? https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/santa-rosa-county/traffic-change-planned-for-ashmore-lane-in-pace/
The Escambia County Department of Health has announced its closings for the holiday: https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/escambia-county/holiday-closures-ahead-for-escambia-county-department-of-health/
December 23, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The Escambia County Department of Health has announced its closings for the holiday: https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/escambia-county/holiday-closures-ahead-for-escambia-county-department-of-health/
ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT: 🔥 Get ready to get 'Caught up in You'! 🔥 This New Year’s Eve, 38 Special is taking the stage for #Coast2CoastNYE Countdown to 2026 here on WKRG. How to watch: https://www.wkrg.com/nyecoasttocoast/38-special-to-rock-coast-to-coast-countdown-to-2026/
December 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM
ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT: 🔥 Get ready to get 'Caught up in You'! 🔥 This New Year’s Eve, 38 Special is taking the stage for #Coast2CoastNYE Countdown to 2026 here on WKRG. How to watch: https://www.wkrg.com/nyecoasttocoast/38-special-to-rock-coast-to-coast-countdown-to-2026/
A man has died after a fight with another man.
https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/man-dies-after-alleged-assault-involving-another-man-in-mobile/
https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/man-dies-after-alleged-assault-involving-another-man-in-mobile/
December 23, 2025 at 9:53 PM
A man has died after a fight with another man.
https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/man-dies-after-alleged-assault-involving-another-man-in-mobile/
https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/man-dies-after-alleged-assault-involving-another-man-in-mobile/
Jesse D. Muñoz, a 25-year veteran of the U.S. Border Patrol, is the new chief patrol agent of the El Paso Sector, Border Report has learned.
https://www.wkrg.com/news/munoz-to-lead-border-patrols-el-paso-sector/
https://www.wkrg.com/news/munoz-to-lead-border-patrols-el-paso-sector/
December 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Jesse D. Muñoz, a 25-year veteran of the U.S. Border Patrol, is the new chief patrol agent of the El Paso Sector, Border Report has learned.
https://www.wkrg.com/news/munoz-to-lead-border-patrols-el-paso-sector/
https://www.wkrg.com/news/munoz-to-lead-border-patrols-el-paso-sector/
A new Chipotle location is coming to the Port City.
https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/new-chipotle-coming-to-port-city-bringing-mobiles-first-chipotlane/
https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/new-chipotle-coming-to-port-city-bringing-mobiles-first-chipotlane/
December 23, 2025 at 9:07 PM
A new Chipotle location is coming to the Port City.
https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/new-chipotle-coming-to-port-city-bringing-mobiles-first-chipotlane/
https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/new-chipotle-coming-to-port-city-bringing-mobiles-first-chipotlane/
A fire in Escambia County has left a home a total loss and displaced a family.
https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/escambia-county/escambia-county-home-a-total-loss-after-fire-2/
https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/escambia-county/escambia-county-home-a-total-loss-after-fire-2/
December 23, 2025 at 8:56 PM
A fire in Escambia County has left a home a total loss and displaced a family.
https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/escambia-county/escambia-county-home-a-total-loss-after-fire-2/
https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/escambia-county/escambia-county-home-a-total-loss-after-fire-2/
A man from Mexico has been sentenced to prison for firearm possession.
https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/escambia-county/mexican-man-sentenced-for-firearm-possession-in-pensacola/
https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/escambia-county/mexican-man-sentenced-for-firearm-possession-in-pensacola/
December 23, 2025 at 8:45 PM
A man from Mexico has been sentenced to prison for firearm possession.
https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/escambia-county/mexican-man-sentenced-for-firearm-possession-in-pensacola/
https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/escambia-county/mexican-man-sentenced-for-firearm-possession-in-pensacola/
The Powerball jackpot continues to grow after no one won the big prize in Monday night's drawing. The prize now stands at $1.7 billion (cash option $781.3 Million).
https://www.wkrg.com/news/powerball-climbs-to-1-7-billion-after-no-one-wins-jackpot/
https://www.wkrg.com/news/powerball-climbs-to-1-7-billion-after-no-one-wins-jackpot/
December 23, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The Powerball jackpot continues to grow after no one won the big prize in Monday night's drawing. The prize now stands at $1.7 billion (cash option $781.3 Million).
https://www.wkrg.com/news/powerball-climbs-to-1-7-billion-after-no-one-wins-jackpot/
https://www.wkrg.com/news/powerball-climbs-to-1-7-billion-after-no-one-wins-jackpot/
The Federal Communications Commission banned new foreign-made drones from being sold in the U.S. on Monday, citing national security concerns.
https://www.wkrg.com/news/fcc-blacklists-foreign-made-drones-over-security-spying-concerns/
https://www.wkrg.com/news/fcc-blacklists-foreign-made-drones-over-security-spying-concerns/
December 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The Federal Communications Commission banned new foreign-made drones from being sold in the U.S. on Monday, citing national security concerns.
https://www.wkrg.com/news/fcc-blacklists-foreign-made-drones-over-security-spying-concerns/
https://www.wkrg.com/news/fcc-blacklists-foreign-made-drones-over-security-spying-concerns/
A Florida tow truck driver faces a felony child neglect charge after police said he towed a man's car while his 4-year-old daughter was still inside.
https://www.wkrg.com/state-regional/florida/florida-fathers-car-towed-with-daughter-still-inside/
https://www.wkrg.com/state-regional/florida/florida-fathers-car-towed-with-daughter-still-inside/
December 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
A Florida tow truck driver faces a felony child neglect charge after police said he towed a man's car while his 4-year-old daughter was still inside.
https://www.wkrg.com/state-regional/florida/florida-fathers-car-towed-with-daughter-still-inside/
https://www.wkrg.com/state-regional/florida/florida-fathers-car-towed-with-daughter-still-inside/
The Justice Department released thousands of documents related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including files that reference President Trump.
https://www.wkrg.com/news/doj-drops-more-epstein-files-including-some-that-reference-trump-as-scrutiny-mounts-over-slow-release/
https://www.wkrg.com/news/doj-drops-more-epstein-files-including-some-that-reference-trump-as-scrutiny-mounts-over-slow-release/
December 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The Justice Department released thousands of documents related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including files that reference President Trump.
https://www.wkrg.com/news/doj-drops-more-epstein-files-including-some-that-reference-trump-as-scrutiny-mounts-over-slow-release/
https://www.wkrg.com/news/doj-drops-more-epstein-files-including-some-that-reference-trump-as-scrutiny-mounts-over-slow-release/
University of Alabama offensive lineman Parker Brailsford’s childhood experiences inspire him to help Tuscaloosa’s underserved youth.
https://www.wkrg.com/news/university-of-alabama-football-player-uses-nil-money-to-spread-christmas-cheer/
https://www.wkrg.com/news/university-of-alabama-football-player-uses-nil-money-to-spread-christmas-cheer/
December 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
University of Alabama offensive lineman Parker Brailsford’s childhood experiences inspire him to help Tuscaloosa’s underserved youth.
https://www.wkrg.com/news/university-of-alabama-football-player-uses-nil-money-to-spread-christmas-cheer/
https://www.wkrg.com/news/university-of-alabama-football-player-uses-nil-money-to-spread-christmas-cheer/
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol workers at one of America’s busiest airports intercepted some strange-looking cargo from a passenger coming from Africa.
https://www.wkrg.com/news/nonhuman-meat-discovered-in-u-s-bound-travelers-luggage/
https://www.wkrg.com/news/nonhuman-meat-discovered-in-u-s-bound-travelers-luggage/
December 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol workers at one of America’s busiest airports intercepted some strange-looking cargo from a passenger coming from Africa.
https://www.wkrg.com/news/nonhuman-meat-discovered-in-u-s-bound-travelers-luggage/
https://www.wkrg.com/news/nonhuman-meat-discovered-in-u-s-bound-travelers-luggage/
More than 83,000 bags of frozen raw shrimp are being recalled across 17 states over possible radioactive contamination.
https://www.wkrg.com/news/frozen-shrimp-recalled-in-17-states-over-potential-radioactive-contamination/
https://www.wkrg.com/news/frozen-shrimp-recalled-in-17-states-over-potential-radioactive-contamination/
December 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
More than 83,000 bags of frozen raw shrimp are being recalled across 17 states over possible radioactive contamination.
https://www.wkrg.com/news/frozen-shrimp-recalled-in-17-states-over-potential-radioactive-contamination/
https://www.wkrg.com/news/frozen-shrimp-recalled-in-17-states-over-potential-radioactive-contamination/
Alabama fans planning to travel to Pasadena, California, for the Rose Bowl now have a new nonstop flight option out of Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport: https://www.wkrg.com/news/direct-flight-added-for-alabama-fans-heading-to-rose-bowl/
December 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Alabama fans planning to travel to Pasadena, California, for the Rose Bowl now have a new nonstop flight option out of Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport: https://www.wkrg.com/news/direct-flight-added-for-alabama-fans-heading-to-rose-bowl/
Foley will soon be a safe place for first responders who don't have the opportunity to evacuate when disasters like hurricanes hit with a multi-million shelter.
https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/foley-to-build-first-responder-safe-room/
https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/foley-to-build-first-responder-safe-room/
December 23, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Foley will soon be a safe place for first responders who don't have the opportunity to evacuate when disasters like hurricanes hit with a multi-million shelter.
https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/foley-to-build-first-responder-safe-room/
https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/foley-to-build-first-responder-safe-room/