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

Wise County

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

Family, friends to say final goodbyes to Athena Strand at her funeral Family and friends will say their final goodbyes to Athena Strand in a private funeral Friday. Dec 9, 2022 02:20

Family, friends say final goodbyes to Athena Strand at her funeral Family and friends have said their final goodbyes to Athena Strand in a private funeral Friday. Dec 9, 2022

Tanner Horner affidavit released, shows he strangled Athena Strand Horner admitted to police that he accidentally ran over Strand, then panicked and strangled her. Dec 8, 2022 02:36

Affidavit: FedEx driver strangled Athena Strand, 7, after accidentally running her over New details about the death of Athena Strand were revealed on Thursday after authorities released arrest warrants for her accused killer Tanner Horner. Dec 8, 2022 03:16

Athena Strand's mother speaks to crowd at vigil Tuesday night The mother of 7-year-old Athena Strand speaks out during a vigil Tuesday night at First Baptist Church in Cottondale. Dec 6, 2022 02:17

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