Missing 22-year-old Denton woman found safe
Denton police have found a missing 22-year-old woman. Her family was concerned because she didn't have her cellphone and didn't return home when expected.
North Texans take advantage of snow day to enjoy some of the winter weather
Much of the anxiety about this winter storm went away for many North Texans Thursday morning, especially for children taking advantage of the snow day.
Denton police fatally shoot man threatening woman with knife
A Denton police officer shot-and-killed a man in his late 20’s who was reportedly holding a woman hostage with a knife against her body.
Denton grandmother accused of murdering 3-year-old grandson
Police say Angela Downing told hospital medical staff the boy had fallen down a flight of stairs. The boy had a skull fracture, brain swelling and bleeding.
UNT students petition for more virtual learning options amid omicron surge
UTA and UTD started the semester with online learning only. That's not an option at UNT and some students are not happy about it.
Autopsy results released two years after UNT student's death by Denton police officers
The medical examiner has finally released autopsy results for a UNT student who was shot and killed by Denton police two years ago.
Suspect wanted for 'unsubstantiated' threats at Denton high schools
Denton police are still looking for the person who made what they called “unsubstantiated threats” at two high schools Wednesday morning.
Omicron surge forcing North Texas colleges to double down on COVID-19 protocols
Colleges throughout North Texas are evaluating how students and staff will safely begin their spring semesters in the midst of a significant COVID-19 surge.
Denton closes libraries, recreation centers due to COVID-19 cases
The city of Denton has temporarily closed its libraries and recreation centers due to COVID-19 cases among the staff.
Astroworld 9-year-old victim laid to rest in Dallas
Family and friends said their final goodbyes to 9-year-old Ezra Blount at the Inspiring Body of Christ Church in Dallas. The fourth-grader, who attended school in Denton, died at a Houston hospital after being trampled to death at the Travis Scott concert.
Denton library cancels ‘Rainbow Storytime’ because of complaints, safety concerns
The Denton Public Library was forced to cancel a storytime session for children after receiving hostile complaints. The library said Rainbow Storytime was meant to focus on self-acceptance and friendship.
Denton police arrest man accused of fatally shooting girlfriend back in March
Denton police announced Friday that 39-year-old Zeniff Rudd shot and killed his girlfriend, Mindy Tenerias, back on March 6. Rudd told investigators the "gun fell, fired on its own, and shot his girlfriend."
University of North Texas' all-vegan dining hall celebrates 10th anniversary
Mean Greens Cafe marked the 10-years of service on Wednesday with a special event, complete with live music and some new dishes
Denton considers decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana
Another North Texas city may tell police to go easy on pot possession. The drug remains illegal in Texas and nationally but officers in Denton could soon look the other way if people are caught with small amounts.
Denton PD searching for car that hit woman in wheelchair in weekend hit-and-run
Investigators have narrowed down a suspect vehicle that hit a woman in a wheelchair over the weekend in Denton and then drove off.
Denton officer arrested for allegedly assaulting family member
Officer Daniel Neighbors was arrested Wednesday morning in the Denton suburb of Aubrey.
Man admits killing roommate in apartment near Texas Woman’s University
Tony Mason confessed to shooting his roommate several times and killing him during an argument in their apartment Sunday.
Man fatally shot at apartment complex near Texas Woman’s University
Police have not yet arrested a suspect but said they have no reason to believe there is an ongoing immediate threat in the area.
Woman in wheelchair seriously injured in Denton hit-and-run
A woman in a wheelchair is being treated for serious injuries at a hospital after being struck in a hit-and-run crash Saturday night in Denton.
Denton man gets prison sentence for threatening lawmakers
A man from Denton got a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence after admitting he threatened a former member of the United States Congress.