ICE Houston shooting: Man killed by ICE officer near Canal Street, Wayside Drive, family member reacts
A man was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Houston on Tuesday morning, officials confirm.
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Man shot and killed outside DeKalb County business, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man was shot and killed outside a DeKalb County business on June 29, police said Tuesday. Around 8:20 a.m. June 29, police responded to the 3500 block of Memorial Drive and found Juan Sanchez dead of a gunshot wound. Marlowe Hawkins was later arrested and cha...
ICE Houston shooting: Man killed by ICE officer near Canal Street, Wayside Drive, family member reacts
A man was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Houston on Tuesday morning, officials confirm.
3 kilograms of methamphetamine seized in traffic stop, Clayton County deputies say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Three kilograms of methamphetamine were seized during a traffic stop Monday, Clayton County deputies said. Deputies said the driver, Carbajal Jacinto Valdez, attempted to run away during the traffic stop, but he was arrested. Deputies found three pounds of meth...
White House says it won’t rule out future sports interventions after FIFA red card reversal
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The White House said it will not rule out intervening in future sports controversies, following confirmation that President Donald Trump called FIFA after U.S. Soccer player Folarin Balogun was issued a controversial red card during the team’s World Cup run, wh...
Peachtree City police crack down on cooking oil theft rings
Police in Peachtree City are targeting multi-state theft rings that are siphoning used cooking oil from local restaurants and selling it for record prices.
Most Wanted suspect caught when police chase ends in fiery crash
A murder suspect once considered one of Atlanta’s Most Wanted fugitives is out of the hospital and in jail after a police chase ended in a fiery crash.Vincent Steele, 19, faces a vehicular homicide charge after the crash, in addition to being wanted in connection with a 2024 murder. Police said ...
Man with puncture wound found near MARTA station dies
Atlanta police are investigating a man’s death after someone found him lying on a sidewalk. Police say he had a puncture wound. He was found across from the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial MARTA station after a 911 call. People who live in the area told Channel 2’s Tom Jones they wish there was p...
11 charged in connection with arcade burglaries in metro Atlanta inspired by social media trend
The Gwinnett County Police Department said a series of burglaries at Urban Air Adventure locations led to the arrests of 11 people, all under the age of 21.Police said there were seven incidents at Urban Air Adventure Park locations under investigation since June 4. They believe they are connecte...
Senate Republican leaders say they’ve spoken with McConnell amid hospitalization
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Senate Republican leaders say they have spoken individually with Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who has been hospitalized for three weeks for an undisclosed medical issue.Spokespeople for Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso, the number-t...
DeKalb homeowner says mold forced her from home after restoration repairs; company disputes claims
A 79-year-old DeKalb County homeowner has been unable to live in her Stone Mountain home for more than a year after her family says an independently owned SERVPRO franchise caused damage to their property after fire restoration work, leading to extensive mold damage.The dispute centers on a home ...
UGA ‘Dawgs to Docs’ gives pathway pre-med for student-athletes
The University of Georgia Athletic Association has partnered with The Georgia Way and the University of Georgia School of Medicine to create a one-year pathway program designed to help student-athletes prepare for futures in medicine. Beginning after their sophomore year, participants will receiv...
Woman says doctor injected her with rubbing alcohol instead of anesthetic, lawsuit says
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - A doctor in Oregon is accused of injecting a woman with rubbing alcohol instead of a local anesthetic, according to a lawsuit.According to court documents, Sarah Blackman went to Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center in January to have two ingrown to...
Switzerland earns final spot in World Cup quarterfinals after shootout win over Colombia
VANCOUVER, British Colombia (AP) — Ruben Vargas converted his penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Colombia after a scoreless draw on Tuesday.Switzerland will next face defending champion Argentina on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium in...
Teen with autism attacked at therapy by staffer, mother says
A Metro Atlanta woman is accused of hurting a teen with autism while he was in therapy at a center in Alpharetta.Tracy Baptiste is charged with battery and first-degree child cruelty. She was released on bond Tuesday, Channel 2’s Candace McCowan learned. “I was, you know, I was furious,” said the...
Georgia State Patrol trooper injured in crash on Georgia 400
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Georgia State Patrol (GSP) trooper was injured in a crash Tuesday, the agency said. GSP said the trooper was driving north on Georgia 400 near Abernathy Road around 3:45 p.m. when traffic came to a sudden stop. The trooper was unable to stop in time, hitting ...
State trooper rear-ended car on GA 400 in Fulton County, GSP says
A Georgia state trooper driving on GA 400 crashed into the vehicle in front of him Tuesday, causing it to crash into another car. Georgia State Police said in a statement that the trooper was not able to stop in time when traffic came to a sudden stop around 3:43 p.m. The driver of the first vehi...
Man accused of driving impaired, crashing into ambulance and killing paramedic, officials say
KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - A North Carolina man accused of crashing into an ambulance and killing a first responder was allegedly impaired.According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, an ambulance was hit from behind by a Dodge Challenger being driven by 35-year-old Jared Lo...
Bezos Earth Fund gives $9.4 million to Park Pride for Four Corners Park redesign in Peoplestown
Peoplestown resident and unofficial mayor Columbus Ward remembers playing softball in a vacant lot as a kid. He also remembers when it became an official park, and the effort he joined in to keep the park from being demolished. For years, Ward and his community have pushed to give Four Corners...
Two US soccer team staff members suspended by FIFA for Belgium World Cup game
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Two staff members of the U.S. soccer team were suspended by FIFA from Monday’s round of 16 game against Belgium.FIFA did not explain why it imposed the discipline on team manager Sam Zapatka and U.S. Soccer Federation vice president of security Frank Pannell.The USSF di...
Entire family of 4, including 2 toddlers, killed when suspected drunken driver slams into vehicle
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. (WILX/Gray News) — An entire family of four, including two toddlers, was killed in a crash involving an alleged drunken driver in Michigan.The deadly crash happened on I-75 at around 9 p.m. on July 1.Prosecutors allege Charles Pace, 27, was speeding at more than 90 mph and “...
Braves visit Pirates after splitting series with Mets
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves are coming off what might be their worst loss of the season: a 7-6, 10-inning defeat to the Mets on Monday night at Truist Park.A win would have given Atlanta the series victory and some momentum heading into this week’s road trip against the...
2 US soccer staff members suspended for Belgium game
While Folarin Balogun’s red-card suspension may have been lifted prior to the U.S. men’s soccer team’s eventual loss to Belgium on Monday night, two of the club’s staff members were not as fortunate.
5 hurt after car speeding away from police crashes into MARTA bus
Atlanta police are investigating a chase that ended in a crash on Tuesday afternoon.Police say a suspect’s car sped away from officers on James Jackson Pkwy. NW.Shortly after, the car crashed into the front of a MARTA bus at Etheridge Dr. NW and Hightower Rd NW.Channel 2 Action News found the MAR...
Person fleeing police hits bus, several possibly injured in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A person trying to drive away from police hit a bus Tuesday afternoon in Atlanta, according to officials. The incident happened at Hightower Road and Etheridge Drive shortly before 4 p.m. Officials said 10 people were on board the bus. Five of them, including t...
Big Tigger's estranged wife arrested on Maryland kidnapping warrants
The estranged wife of Atlanta radio host Big Tigger was arrested Monday in northeast Georgia during a traffic stop on kidnapping charges out of Maryland.
Over 600 drones have now been seized near World Cup sites
More than 600 drones have been seized near FIFA World Cup venues since the tournament began, according to the TSA.
Trump questions NATO commitment as summit opens Tuesday
ANKARA, Turkey (Gray DC) - President Trump arrived in Ankara for a two-day NATO Summit Tuesday where leaders are working to project unity despite divisions over the U.S. war with Iran and the president’s threats to withdraw from the alliance.Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Trump w...
Fleeing driver crashes into MARTA bus leaving 5 injured
A driver running from police crashed into a MARTA bus Tuesday afternoon, injuring five people and sparking an investigation in northwest Atlanta.
Bucknell ex-coach charged after football player’s death
A former strength and conditioning coach at Bucknell University faces multiple charges, including felony aggravated hazing and reckless endangerment in the death of a football player who collapsed during training.
Suspect arrested after man found shot to death behind DeKalb store
A DeKalb County family is searching for answers after a man was found shot to death behind a Memorial Drive automotive business.
Grieving DeKalb mother calls son's killer 'a coward'
DeKalb County police are searching for the gunman who shot and killed a local trucker nearly one year ago, leaving his family desperate for justice.
Pres. Trump flies to NATO Summit in Ankara
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Leading up to this week’s NATO summit here in Ankara, Turkey, tensions have been high between the U.S. and some of America’s NATO allies. Gray Media’s White House correspondent Jon Decker reports, the president is unhappy that NATO has bit stepped up to support America’s wa...
Why Atlanta’s Small Businesses Have a Stake in Protecting Elections
Atlanta’s small businesses know a thing or two about building trust. Every day, Atlanta’s local business owners earn the confidence of customers, employees, and neighbors through a commitment to consistency, transparency, and quality. Maintaining that commitment depends on rules that are c...
See a spotted lanternfly? UGA says take a photo, then kill it
An invasive insect capable of damaging dozens of plant species is spreading in Georgia, and researchers are asking residents to help track its movement.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The insect is known to feed on more than 70 species of plants, including hardwood trees...
University of Alabama student, friend and dog all found killed in home where friend was pet sitting, police say
BROOKWOOD, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) — A University of Alabama student, her friend and a dog were found shot and killed at a home where the friend was dog-sitting.The victims have been identified as Jose Felix Alvarez-Duenas, 31, and Jazmine Alexis Bates, 22. Bates was a student at the University of ...
Channel 2 gets inside look at gutted Floyd County Courthouse
New video shows what’s left inside a historic courthouse. Channel 2 Action News is gaining new insight into the cause of the fire and how crews are salvaging the remains.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Ryan Davis has thoroughly surveyed the outside of the burned-out Floy...
Atlanta Dream look to end five-game skid before All-Star break
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Atlanta Dream are in the middle of their first five-game losing streak since 2024, the longest active streak in the WNBA.With just five games remaining before the WNBA All-Star Break in Chicago, head coach Karl Smesko said the stretch has brought a renewed ...
25-year-old Jefferson man arrested for rape, false imprisonment
A Jefferson man faces multiple felony charges following his arrest for alleged rape in Jackson County.
DeKalb County gang member sentenced to 95 years in prison
Darius Scott, 35, will spend the next 95 years in prison, according to an announcement from Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr.
Fire officials investigating blaze that destroyed Hall County home
A Monday evening fire that gutted a Hall County home is under investigation.